Shattered Lives

Tragedy, Murder, and Justice 




We speak to victims of crime, some solved, some unsolved and some unresolved, and how their lives are forever changed and their continued search for justice.

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Holly Willoughby kidnap Irish connection, Catha...
Paul and Mick discuss the link between Irish perv Mark Mulligan and Holly Willoughby kidnap plotter Gavin Plumb. They also discuss the dismissal of shamed woman beater Cathal Crotty from the Defence Forces.
45 min
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The week in crime: Mob boss John Gilligan denie...
Mick and Paul discuss mob boss John Gilligan denying he’s got cancer, Hutch associate James ‘Mago’ Gately losing his home to CAB, the end of the Regency Hotel shooting probe and more.
39 min
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The week in crime: Government set to ban XL Bul...
In this week’s episode Mick and Paul discuss the government’s plan to ban the XL Bully cross breed following the tragic death of Nicola Morey in Limerick. They also talk about failed state witness Jonathan Dowdall’s decision to put his €800,000 Dublin home on the market. And they examine the life of Australian mobster Angelo Pandeli, unmasked this week as a key ally of Daniel Kinahan. They also bring you the latest on the investigation into Sunday’s murder in Dublin of dad of two Marky Carroll.
45 min
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The week in crime: Woman killed by XL bully dog...
In this week's pod Paul and Mick discuss the killing of a woman by her dog, an attack against a Kinahan criminal, Daniel Belling convicted of cruise ship murder and more.
50 min
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The week in crime: Hutch tragedy and crime con...
In this week’s episode Paul and Mick discuss the death of Eddie Hutch Jr and the violent actions of his brother Ross behind bars. They also discuss the arrest and charge of a man accused of branding a knife in front of children on Parnell Square
49 min
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Shattered Lives: Murder of a Detective
Paul talks to journalist and author Robin Schiller about his new book Murder at Lordship: Inside the Hunt for a Detective's Killer. The book charts the investigation into the horrific killing of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe and the thorough investigation which brought killer Aaron Brady to justice.
43 min
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The Week in Crime: Kinahans sell property, Kild...
Paul and Mick discuss the latest plot twist in the hunt for the Kinahans, doorstepping Stardust boss Eamon Butterly, a murder investigation in Kildare, the ease of drug flow into Ireland and more.
40 min
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Shattered Lives: Gangland murder in Dublin, Tri...
Paul and Mick discuss the week in crime, with the gang murder of Josh Itseli. Triple murderer Andy Cash being jailed for life, and controversy over former Department of Justice official Niall Colgan receiving a suspended sentence.
51 min
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The Week in Crime: Is the Kinahan Hutch feud ov...
In this week’s Shattered Lives Paul and Mick discuss how much tensions have eased in the Kinahan Hutch feud, the death of evil gangster Tony Felloni, and more.
44 min
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Shattered Lives: Mandy Kelly: A Mother's Fight ...
In this special episode of Shattered Lives, Mick talks to Irishwoman Mandy Kelly, who has been fighting to rescue her young boys, abducted by their father in Egypt, She reveals how her two-year ordeal began when she was held prisoner in a Cairo apartment, and how she had to flee the country without her kids. And she tells us how is determined to bring them back home to Ireland.
42 min
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The Week in Crime: chasing the money
Mick and Paul discuss the CAB’s targeting of a west Dublin major drug dealer David Waldron- and unmask his extravagant lifestyle. They also focus on the Kinahan cartel’s finances - just how rich are they. And Mick talks about how he stalked a stalker.
42 min
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Listen back-Shattered Lives: Gerry 'The Monk' H...
In one of the most dramatic days in Irish legal history, Gerry Hutch has been found not guilty of the murder of David Byrne at the Regency Hotel in 2016.
37 min
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Crime boss Christy Kinahan’s whereabouts exposed
Paul and Mick discuss ‘Dapper Don’ Christy Kinahan’s bizarre restaurant reviews, this year’s AGSI conference, and the murder of an Irish woman in New York.
39 min
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Shattered Lives on the road: The Syria mission
A special episode of Shattered Lives. Mick reports from his recent trip to Syria, where he met members of the Defence Forces’ 68th Infantry Group helping to keep the peace on the Golan.
44 min
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The Week in Crime: Death of Garda killer Pearse...
In this week’s Shattered Lives, Paul and Mick discuss a packed week of crime stories - from the death of evil Garda killer Pearse McAuley to a drugs bust in Cork, a former Garda jailed, a major breakthrough in the Ken Fetherston case and an infamous rapist issuing us threats
56 min
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Listen back-Shattered Lives: The murder of Kenn...
40 min
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The week in crime: Catching Kinahan, Inside Cor...
In this episode of Shattered Lives Mick and Paul discuss the latest developments with the massive case against mob boss Daniel Kinahan, as gardai formally ask the DPP to charge him with murder. They also discuss the shocking suspension of a Garda over giving a bike to a pensioner during lockdown.
42 min
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The Week In Crime: Crystal meth in Cork | Drugs...
Mick and Paul discuss the sensational €33M crystal meth bust in Cork, the arrest of a businessman and former politician’s son, and how the Mexican Sinaloa cartel may have embedded itself in Kerry for some time. They also discuss brazen social media videos of drugs and booze in Wheatfield prison and the recent court appearance of Freddie Thompson.
38 min
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The Week In Crime: Mum charged with murder | F...
In the latest episode of Shattered Lives, Eoghan and Mick report on the appearance of Ruth Purcell Healy, charged with the murder of her young son Matthew. They also discuss the charges Kinahan killer Freddie Thompson is facing for offences allegedly committed behind bars. They bring you the latest on missing tourist Jon Jonsson, amid fears he was killed in Dublin. And they pay tribute to the late Jim Callaly, who never stopped fighting for his daughter Rachel.
46 min
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The Week In Crime: A murder in Cork | Children ...
In the latest episode of Shattered Lives, Eoghan and Mick discuss the murder of Michael Foley in Cork. They also debate whether children who killed should be named. They talk about the battle against drink and drug drivers, Garda resignations – and the infamous fitness test for anyone wanting to join the force.
46 min
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The Week In Crime: The month’s drugs busts | Du...
Eoghan and Mick covered a lot of topics in this latest episode of Shattered Lives. They detailed all the drugs seizures in January - and revealed how cannabis is still the number one. They had an update on the Ian Bailey probe, as well as the murder in Cork of Kieran Quilligan. Mick also outlined the major Garda probe into last November’s Dublin riots. . And they paid tribute to Antoinette Cunningham, who has announced her retirement as General Secretary of Garda body, AGSI.
40 min
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Dwyer's last chance
In this latest episode of Shattered Lives, Paul and Mick discuss the latest appeal by killer Graham Dwyer. And we reveal that legal experts believe this is his last real chance to overturn his 2015 conviction for the murder of Elaine O'Hara.
28 min
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The Week in Crime: the death of Ian Bailey | Ga...
In today’s episode of Shattered Lives, Mick and guest host Eoghan Murphy discuss the death of murder suspect Ian Bailey. We examine his three decades in the spotlight – and ask what is next in the murder probe? We also discuss the bizarre case of a garda who is facing a GSOC disciplinary probe and possible dismissal after he rushed to an armed incident in a squad car. And we mention the discharging from hospital of crèche hero Leanne Flynn Keogh, as well as the troubling case of the bomb in a Dublin homeless shelter.
39 min
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Mr Nobody – the unsub at the heart of the Kinah...
In today’s episode of Shattered Lives, Paul and Mick discuss the secret life of Declan Brady, who was a key cog in the running of Daniel Kinahan’s Irish drugs cartel. Brady was unknown to gardaí until shortly after the Regency Airport Hotel attack in February 2016. Paul and Mick outline his role in the mob and how attending the funeral of David Byrne sealed his fate.
31 min
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How Tristan Sherry died | Policing protests | G...
Paul and Mick discuss the revelations on how the State says Tristan Sherry died, his funeral, and what happens next in the bitter West Dublin feud. They also discuss the recent asylum seeker protests and garda recruitment.
33 min