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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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
83
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
84
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
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Corduff feud funerals | The threat of more gang...
In the latest episode of Reach Ireland's Shattered Lives crime podcast, Paul and Mick discuss the upcoming funerals of two homicides victims, the threat of more gang violence - and the scourge of misinformation.
36 min
86
Liam Byrne in court | Corduff feud | Homicides ...
Paul and Mick discuss mobster Liam Byrne in court, homicides across 2023, and the eruption of the Corduff feud.
36 min
87
The Ashling Murphy murder trial: Guilty
Paul Healy and Michael O’Toole discuss the conviction after a 16 day trial of Jozef Puska for the brutal murder of Ashling Murphy.
56 min
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Ashling Murphy murder trial - day 14: The accu...
Ashling Murphy murder trial - day 14: The accused takes to the stand
41 min
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Ashling Murphy murder trial - days 10 and 11: F...
The Ashling Murphy murder trial, days 10 and 11: Forensics and medics
23 min
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Ashling Murphy murder trial - day 9: Jozef Pusk...
Paul Healy and Michael O'Toole discuss the trial of Jozef Puska, on trial for the murder of Offaly schoolteacher Ashling Murphy
29 min
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Ashling Murphy murder trial - day 8: Garda tell...
Paul Healy and Michael O'Toole discuss the latest in the case of murdered schoolteacher Ashling Murphy
28 min
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Ashling Murphy murder trial - day 7: Fitbit evi...
Paul Healy and Michael O'Toole discuss the trial of Jozef Puska, who denies murdering Ashling Murphy
29 min
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Ashling Murphy murder trial - day 6: Witnesses ...
Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy discuss the latest in the Ashling Murphy murder trial, where Jozef Puska stands accused
22 min
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Ashling Murphy murder trial - day 5: Paramedics...
Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy discuss day five of the trial of Jozef Puska, who stands accused of the murder of the 23-year-old schoolteacher
27 min
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Ashling Murphy murder trial - day 4: Garda evid...
Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy discuss the trial of Jozef Puska, accused of the murder of Ashling Murphy
28 min
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Ashling Murphy murder trial: Jury hears from wi...
Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy discuss the trial of Jozef Puska, who is accused of the murder of Offaly teacher Ashling Murphy
27 min
97
Ashling Murphy murder trial: Prosecution outlin...
Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy discuss day two of the Ashling Murphy murder trial
20 min
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Ashling Murphy murder trial - day one: Jozef Pu...
Michael O'Toole talks to Paul Healy about the murder trial of schoolteacher Ashling Murphy
15 min
99
Tina Satchwell: Dramatic developments as human ...
Paul Healy and Michael O'Toole discuss the fast-moving case of Tina Satchwell
16 min
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Dramatic developments in the case of missing Ti...
Paul Healy and Michael O'Toole discuss the latest in the Tina Satchwell case in Co Cork
22 min