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Burke and Hare are two of the most infamous serial killers in history, but they weren’t typical murderers. In 1828, Edinburgh, they killed at least 16 people and sold their bodies to medical schools in a booming underground body trade. This episode explores the real story behind the murders, the anatomy trade, and how they were finally caught.This episode was written & hosted by me, Jenny Claffey. Researched by Karl O’Reilly.LinksFever & Famine 1817-18 – In The News | Co. Tyrone People From The Past.21 May 1947 - GRIM MURDER PARTNERSHIP HELPED MAKE EDINBURGH'S MEDICAL FAME - TroveThe Burke and Hare murdersLife in Ulster in the 1800sThe Perpetrators, Burke and HareThe Story of Burke and Hare - Edinburgh.The William Burke Museum | The Cadies & Witchery ToursBodies and bureaucracy: The demise of the body snatchers in 19th century Britain - Philp - 2022 - The Anatomical Record - Wiley Online LibraryBurke and Hare: The body snatchers - BBC BitesizeProcuring Corpses: The English Anatomy Inspectorate, 1842 to 1858 - PMCThe gruesome true story of the bodysnatchers who robbed graves and resorted to murder in 18th-century BritainThe untold story of serial killer William Burke's wife and her mysterious disappearance from GlasgowPull factors affecting immigrants - Immigration to Scotland 1830s-1939 - National 5 History Revision - BBC BitesizeIrish immigration to ScotlandAn immigrant Irish contingent in the crowd at the execution of William Burke in Edinburgh in 1829 - Ken Donaldson, Christopher Henry, 2025Who were Burke & Hare? Edinburgh’s Infamous “Body Snatchers"Burke and Hare: Two Edinburgh Murderers - geriwalton.comBody Snatchers | The London DungeonTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An Irish Fenian bombing in Victorian London led to mass panic, a controversial trial, and the execution of Michael Barrett., who would become the last man hanged in Britain.Join Patreon for ad-free episodes & Wednesday Deep DivesFurther Reading / Sources"The Irish invasion": how the Irish Famine changed ScotlandIrish immigration to Scotlandt18680406-412 | The Proceedings of the Old Baileyhttps://www.theirishstory.com/category/history/irish-history/https://www.irishdemocrat.co.uk/features/michael-barrett/Executed men remembered in London | An PhoblachtMichael Barrett (1841-1868) - The forgotten Fenian from Fermanagh: By Fr Joe McVeigh | An PhoblachtIrish Republicanism in Scotland, 1858–1916: Fenians in exile – History IrelandMichael Barrett: a Fenian rememberedBarrett, Michael | Dictionary of Irish BiographyOn This Day: The Clerkenwell Outrage, 13th December, 1867 – Turbulent Isles150 years ago today, a Fenian became the last person to be publicly executed in EnglandBurke, Ricard O'Sullivan | Dictionary of Irish BiographyThe Times Report of the Last Public Hanging in EnglandTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy St. Patrick's Day, everyone! To celebrate, I thought I'd rerelease an episode from 2024 when we did a series on Haunted Ireland. This episode covers some spooky, dark and haunting True Crime Cases from Ireland's Victorian era. Enjoy!To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Christmas Day 1929, postman Larry Griffin rode into the village of Stradbally to deliver the mail and vanished. His bike was found abandoned the next morning, but his body was never recovered. Nearly a century later, the disappearance of Ireland’s “missing postman” remains unsolved.Sources Mystery still surrounds 1929 disappearance of Co Waterford postmanThe strange case of the country postman who vanished one Christmas DayCSÍ The Missing Postman Part OneThe missing postman | Irish IndependentRemembering The Missing Postman - The Munster ExpressThe Case Of The Missing Postman | Liveline - RTÉ Radio 1To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kyran Durnin was reported missing in 2024, but investigators later discovered he had not been seen since 2022, despite prior contact with child protection services. How does a child known to the system disappear for over two years without detection?LinksKyran: The Lost BoyDrogheda Mum pleads with her missing daughter to get in touchMan questioned in Kyran Durnin murder case found deadDrogheda boy may have been killed over two years ago - gardaíKyran Durnin: Search ends in 'extraordinary' missing child case| School ‘was told missing pupil Kyran Durnin was in hospital with Covid-19’How the trail on missing Kyran Durnin ran cold after May 2022Woman questioned by gardai over disappearance and murder of Kyran Durnin returns to Ireland - Irish Mirrorhttps://archive.is/ME6pS#selection-4972.2-5061.91Tusla chief says no referrals of concern made about Kryan Durnin from 2022-24 | BreakingNewsExclusive: Stories of two key witnesses in Kyran Durnin case at oddsDaniel Aruebose gardai hone in on injury 'before death' in new probe revelations after 2 suspects quizzed on bruisingTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alpho O'Reilly helped shape Irish television from day one, designing iconic RTÉ productions — and then, in 1996, he vanished without a trace. Decades later, his name resurfaced in probate records tied to a €500,000 estate, raising unsettling questions about why his disappearance was met with such silence.LinksFormer RTE man missingA fresh twist in the mysterious tale of Alpho O'Reilly1553DMIRL - Alpho O'Reilly Alpho O’Reilly (Dublin)Disappearance of Alpho O’Reilly | Ireland’s Unsolved Mystery (E77)To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bonus episode, we investigate the renewed forensic search on the Kildare-Wicklow border, exploring whether "credible new information" can finally solve the decades-old murders of Deirdre Jacob and Jo Jo Dullard.To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a re-release from an episode originally published in April 2024. Since this episode originally aired, there have been no significant updates to Trevor Deely's case, despite a new appeal made by the Deelys & Gardaí on the 25th Anniversary of his disappearance last December.Missing Person Trevor DeelyTrevor Deely Age ProgressionMissing Persons Helpline DonationsNational Missing Persons HelplineMissing Persons Unit Garda Sign up for weekly deep dives & exclusive contentFollow me on InstagramFollow Red Room on InstagramTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Dorrian vanished from County Down over twenty years ago, and what followed has been described by police and her family as a “wall of silence,” with paramilitary allegations complicating the search for answers ever since.Sources:PSNI official missing person profile (psni.police.uk)Lisa Dorrian: Police release unseen CCTV footage 20 years on from disappearanceRenewed appeal issued on 20th anniversary of Lisa Dorrian's murder | NewstalkGraffiti identifies suspect in Dorrian murder case'I know where Lisa's body is buried,' Man arrested on suspicion of murder is released'We just want our daughter's body back'https://archive.is/unjBV#selection-3767.17-3771.82Lisa Dorrian CCTVEXCLUSIVE: FORMER BOYFRIEND OF LISA DORRIANDrugs, guns and the rule of pure fear | Irish Independenthttps://archive.is/JtUr3#selection-3159.0-3163.197THE LOST WEEKENDCCTV footage of Lisa Dorrian released on 20th anniversary Graffiti identifies suspect in Dorrian murder case?Timeline: The disappearance of Lisa Dorrian - BBC NewsTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A thirteen-year-old boy vanishes on a ten-minute walk to school, and nearly forty years later, Philip Cairns’ disappearance remains one of Ireland’s most unsettling missing persons cases.Sign up to Patreon HERELinks29 years on: The unsolved mystery of 13-year-old Philip CairnsGardaí: Paedophile may have killed Philip Cairnshttps://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-30409915.htmlhttps://archive.is/4ER8zhttps://archive.is/fHR0eNever found: Schoolboy Philip Cairns went missing 30 years ago todayMarch marks 30 years since Philip Cairns disappearedInterview with Emma McMemamy with Nicola Tallant October 2021https://archive.is/UJgbaGardaí: Paedophile may have killed Philip Cairnshttps://archive.is/2TlBNDJ put away for 10 years over abuse of girls in home | Irish IndependentRTEs Solved and Unsolved Convicted Paedophile Eamon Cooke Knew Jimmy Savile | Hotpress.To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An investigation into the 2017 disappearance of Tina Satchwell and the six-year deception by her husband, Richard, that ended with a shocking discovery under the stairs of their family home.Join Patreon for FREE hereLinks:Tina Satchwell case: A timeline of the investigation into her disappearance – The Irish Times.Senior officer can't answer why invasive search was not carried out of Richard Satchwell's houseGarda describes searching 'untidy' Satchwell home as jury shown photos inside Youghal house | Cork BeoThe Disturbing Case of Tina Satchwell [True Crime Documentary]The Trial of Richard Satchwell | Original DocumentaryRichard Satchwell trial hears gardaí in Youghal became increasingly suspicious during search for Tina Satchwell.Tina Satchwell: ‘Funny, bubbly and independent. She was kind and considerate’.Truck driver Richard Satchwell jailed for murdering wife Tina after her remains were found under stairs | UK News.The Tina Dingivan Story - A Tragic Case That Shook IrelandThe Murder of Tina Satchwell: Timeline, Trial & Richard's Media InterviewsTina Satchwell case: Man (50s) rearrested as remains found at Cork house after Garda searchTina Satchwell: Major breakthrough in search for missing woman as Gardaí find human remains at her home - Irish MirrorTina Satchwell mystery: How does a wife and sister vanish into thin air? - Extra.ieFamily 'confused' at husband's claims about wife now missing four months | Irish IndependentTina Satchwell: Husband Richard, key events & everything we know after she vanished four years ago | RSVP LiveComment: Disappearance of Tina Satchwell shouldn't be turned into a game | Irish IndependentPrison sentence and fine for a Fermoy window fitter | Irish IndependentRichard Satchwell found guilty of murdering wife Tina in 2017To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A 19-year-old single mother vanishes after a night out in rural Wexford — and nearly three decades later, Fiona Sinnott’s disappearance remains one of Ireland’s most disturbing and unresolved murder investigations.Sign up for Patreon hereInstagramInvestigation into the Disappearance and Murder of Fiona Sinnott in February 1998 - GardaLinksFiona Sinnott search: Family’s hope turns to disappointment as gardaí conclude excavation – The Irish TimesThe disappearance of Fiona Sinnott : r/UnresolvedMysteriesMurder case update as Gardai probing mystery 1998 disappearance of Irish mum, 19, launch new open ground searchMurder case update as Gardai probing mystery 1998 disappearance of Irish mum, 19, launch new open ground searchFiona Sinnott's family: ‘We know who murdered Fiona’Fiona Sinnott documentary indicates she was victim of abuse up to six months into pregnancyEx-boyfriend of missing Fiona sentenced to three months in prison Carroll jailed for threatening cousin | Irish IndependentTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In July 1998, 18-year-old Deirdre Jacob vanished without a trace on her short walk home in Newbridge, County Kildare — a disappearance that remains one of Ireland’s most baffling unsolved cases.SourcesDPP directs no charges following fresh inquiry into 1998 Deirdre Jacob murder – The Irish Times'The main thing is to have her return to us' — family of Newbridge woman Deirdre Jacob make appeal on anniversary of disappearance - News - Laois NationalistWhat is known about what happened to Deirdre Jacob?‘Was she being watched?’ – the questions that haunt Deirdre Jacob’s family 25 years after her disappearance | Irish IndependentFamily of missing woman Deirdre Jacob issue appeal on 27th anniversary of her disappearance - Limerick LiveMurderer who evaded justice for 20 years dies serving life termMurders suspect Larry Murphy released - BBC NewsTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On January 3rd, 1993, Imelda Keenan would leave her small apartment to collect her social welfare. The walk was a short one, only 7 minutes according to Google Maps. Before she left she made her fiance, Mark, a cup of tea. She put her makeup on and headed out the door, she would never return.Imelda's Family are certain that their beloved little sister was abducted and murdered; however, her case has never been investigated as one.This case was originally uploaded on May 6th 2024Resources for Imelda's CaseImelda Keenan - GardaíImelda Keenan, Murdered Or Missing ? Help Us Uncover The Truth !To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we look at the disappearance of 17-year-old Ciara Breen, who vanished from her Dundalk home in 1997 in a case that remains unsolved to this day.Vote for Red Room In The Stellar Awards HereLinks/SourcesRenewed Appeal: Ciara Breen missing since the 13/2/97 - GardaGardaí renew appeal for Ciara Breen missing since 1997Dundalk missing girl Ciara Breen focus of TG4 documentary - Louth LiveMother of missing teenager Ciara Breen dies – The Irish TimesFormer garda investigating Ciara Breen’s disappearance admits he 'apologises to her for not finding her' - Irish Mirror OnlineFormer detective believes Ciara Breen remains could still be found in bog searched by gardaíCiara Breen: Irish police begin search for girl missing since 1997 - BBC NewsChief suspect in murder of missing teenager Ciara Breen dies in Garda custody | Irish IndependentMissing By Barry CumminsTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we look at the disappearance of 33-year-old mother of seven Barbara Walsh, who vanished without trace from her home in the remote Connemara Gaeltacht after a late-night party in June 1985.Vote for Red Room In The Stellar Awards HereLinks/Sources4066DFIRL - Barbara Walsh‘I don’t think she left. I think something happened to her that night’ – family of missing mum Barbara Walsh from Connemara pleads for information 36 years on | Irish IndependentPeople in community can unlock 36 year mystery of missing woman, gardaí sayCARNA DISAPPEARANCE: What Happened Missing BARBARA WALSH?To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we look at the disappearance of 25-year-old Fiona Pender from Tullamore, a young woman seven months pregnant who vanished without a trace in 1996.Vote for Red Room In The Stellar Awards HereLinks/SourcesFiona Pender - GardaDisappearance of Fiona Pender cast shadow over home townSearches under way as Fiona Pender disappearance reclassified as murderhttps://archive.is/9Vom2Homicide is a leading cause of death for pregnant women in US - PubMed15 years since disappearance of Fiona Pender - Offaly LiveJohn Thompson: Chief suspect in Fiona Pender disappearance didn’t get a cent in compo claim - SundayWorld.comHuge new 'open ground' search as case of missing Fiona Pender who vanished while 7 months pregnant upgraded to murder | The Irish SunCould the disappearance of Fiona Pender finally be solved? – The Irish TimesFiona Pender suspect 'misled' witness about 'burial site' | Irish IndependentFiona Pender case has a suspect and a motive but no justicehttps://www.pressreader.com/ireland/irish-daily-mail/20250531/281878714305961?srsltid=AfmBOoq4y-8jAAwBmeYkCN9XfKwuJNztzNHcnz1KvzMFyhLXMEGlA3gNPartner of Fiona Pender case suspect gave info | Irish IndependentMissing woman's boyfriend is critical of gardai over arrestsTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re looking at the disappearance of Sandra Collins, a 28-year-old woman from Killala, Co Mayo, whose 2000 case was later upgraded to murder but remains unsolved.Vote for Red Room In The Stellar Awards HereLinks/SourcesMurder Investigation – Sandra Collins – killala Co. Mayo - GardaEpisode 9: Sandra Collins | The Missing | Series 5Missing woman's family do not believe she was pregnant when she vanishedNew hope for missing Mayo woman Sandra Collins' family after anonymous tip-off - SundayWorld.comThe disappearance of Irish Woman Sandra Collins who disappeared 20 years ago this month : r/UnresolvedMysteriesBrother of pregnant murder victim, who vanished 24 years ago, pleads for her remains so family can bury her - Irish Mirror OnlineMayo woman was pregnant when she disappeared, murder trial hearsPerson: Martin EarleyInquest into pregnant Sandra Collins' murder could call chief suspect who has returned to Ireland as family make plea | The Irish Sunhttps://www.broadsheet.ie/2016/03/16/the-search-for-sandra-collinsTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we’re looking at the disappearance of 39-year-old Eva Brennan, who vanished from Terenure in July 1993, and why her case never received the attention it deserved.Joing Patreon to Support The Show LinksEva Brennan - Garda'One of the forgotten': Family frustration over missing woman's casehttps://archive.is/gJ28iSerial killer theory gains groundEva Brennan | International Missing Persons Wiki | FandomEva Brennan | Unsolved IrelandEva's family still grieve nine years laterUnanswered: Eva Brennan — UCC ExpressTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we look at the 2003 disappearance of 36-year-old Claire Boylan, and how her case became one of the many in Ireland that seemed to vanish from public view almost as quickly as she did.LinksClaire Boylan - GardaFamily appeal to missing womanFamily of missing woman urge her to make contactThe strange disappearance of Claire Boylan : r/UnresolvedMysteriesTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

JoJo Dullard, a 21-year-old woman from County Kilkenny, vanished without a trace in 1995 while hitchhiking home, sparking decades of unanswered questions, conspiracy theories, and allegations of a cover-up in one of Ireland’s most haunting missing persons cases.Josephine (Jo Jo) Dullard - GardaJoin Patreon here to support the showLinksThe myth of Ireland’s ‘vanishing triangle’ – The Irish Times‘Alarm bells should have rung straight away’Mew lead in search for Josephine DullardThe Indo Daily: Jo Jo Dullard suspect arrest - What we know so far | Irish IndependentKilkenny priest receives anonymous letter after appeal for information on missing JoJo DullardEx detective says Jo Jo Dullard murder suspect came across as ‘ordinary family man’ - SundayWorld.comGardaí investigating Jo Jo Dullard disappearance establish number of ‘promising leads’Jo Jo Dullard murder probe: how Operation Trace investigated ‘rumours’ that missing woman was buried in shed foundations on land being searched by gardaí | Irish IndependentFamily of missing Jo Jo Dullard claim her killer has been protected for over 20 years by political connectionsEx detective says Jo Jo Dullard murder suspect came across as ‘ordinary family man’ - SundayWorld.comTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How did 37-year-old Esra Uyrun vanish in the early morning of February 2011, on a run for bread and milk, never to be seen again? Her car was found hours later at Bray Head, locked, with her coin purse in the boot but no sign of her. This week, we will trace her last known movements and explore the clues that point to something far more bizarre than a simple disappearance.https://www.garda.ie/en/missing-persons/esra-uyrun.htmlSourcesFamily desperate for answers on eighth anniversary of disappearance | Irish IndependentFresh appeal to find Esra | Irish IndependentSister of missing mum Esra Uyrun says 'somebody is out there who knows something' ahead of ninth anniversary | The Irish SunMissing Esra's car keys found in a takeaway | Irish IndependentSister of missing mum Esra Uyrun says 'somebody is out there who knows something' ahead of ninth anniversary | The Irish Sunhttps://archive.is/iKbNrWhere is Esra Uyrun : r/UnresolvedMysteriesBray locals in show of support as missing woman's family can't travel from UK for 10th anniversaryFamily desperate for answers on eighth anniversary of disappearance | Irish IndependentShooting incident at Clondalkin, Dublin on the 19/1/08. - GardaIreland's 'number one' criminal gang targeted as gardaí seize gun 'intended for use' in murderHusband of missing mum Esra plans to leave Ireland for their son's sake | Irish IndependentClondalkin man (38) charged over huge €3.2m cocaine seizure in Dublin granted bail - SundayWorld.comEsra Uyrun–The Missing – Apple PodcastsTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s been over 30 years since Annie McCarrick vanished from her new home in Dublin. After decades of dead ends and misdirection, Gardaí finally arrested a man in connection with her murder in June of this year, only for him to be released the next day, with a property search yielding no results. This week, we examine Annie McCarrick’s 1993 disappearance and explore why, even after all this time, the case remains unsolved.Support the podcast on PatreonSources:Annie McCarrick murder: Man (60s) arrested and Garda search operation under wayMurder inquiry launched into disappearance of Annie McCarrickAnnie McCarrick 'tried to end secret relationship' with man suspected of her murder - days before vanishingInvestigation into disappearance of Annie McCarrick 30 years ago upgraded to murder inquiryAnnie McCarrick latest as 'obsessed' businessman chief suspect's ex pals face garda quiz and 'public row' details emerge | The Irish SunShattered Lives: Are Gardai about to solve Annie McCarrick murder?https://archive.is/Lx1Sx#selection-4619.0-4623.120Annie McCarrick latest as 'obsessed' businessman chief suspect's ex pals face garda quiz and 'public row' details emerge | The Irish SunThe Disappearance of Annie McCarrick | Criminalhttps://archive.is/4z830#selection-1627.0-1627.266https://presspack.rte.ie/2006/07/04/cracking-crime-12/Nancy McCarrick: ‘We are confident now, in a way we were not in the past, that Annie’s case will be fully investigated’ – The Irish TimesAnnie McCarrick case: Man (60s) who was arrested on suspicion of murder released without chargeTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A deep dive into the scandal-stacked career of influencer Brittany Dawn, from fitness fraud to faith-based grifts, and how she’s managed to stay afloat through lawsuits, backlash, and a trail of controversy.LinksThousands of customers sign petition complaining about Instagram fitness influencer - Good Morning AmericaWho is Brittany Dawn? The fitness influencer being sued for misleading clients with eating disordersStudents Show Off Their 'Ms. Honey Tattoos' They Got In Honor Of The Teachers Who Meant The Most To ThemPeople with eating disorders sought help from a fitness influencer. Some got weight-loss plans, lawsuit says.BuzzFeed News – Christian followers’ backlash​This chick is a classic grifterFitness influencer apologizes after flood of customers call her programs a scam | GMAA YouTuber and fitness influencer said her husband shot her dog instead of taking him to the vet after a vehicle hit himAsk ChatGPTTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An in-depth look at YouTuber, Teal Swan’s rise, from a troubled past to a controversial spiritual leader, and the dark claims that surround her growing empire.This episode was originally aired to Patreon: Sign up to Patreon for a FREE 7 day trialLinksThe Gateway Podcast on SpotifyThe Memory Maker | ScamfluencersInside The Deep End: The Rise of Teal Swan and Her Controversial "Completion Process" ProgramTeal Swan: The woman encouraging her followers to visualise deathTeal Swan & The Craziest Wellness Cult Conspiracy You've Never Heard OfInternet Spiritual Guru Teal Swan Says She Isn't a Cult Leader But Has 'The Perfect Recipe For a Cult'Teal Swan & The Craziest Wellness Cult Conspiracy You've Never Heard OfTeal Swan: The woman encouraging her followers to visualise death‘The Deep End’: Why Teal Swan’s Cult of Personality Is Dangerous to Trauma Survivors | by Monika Sudakov | MediumGizmodo Launches 'The Gateway,' an Investigative Podcast About a Controversial Internet Spiritual GuruTeal Swan's Stance On Suicide - Teal's BlogsThe Truth About Cameron : The Complete Interview of Teal Swan's Alleged Childhood AbuserSpiritual Teacher Teal Swan's Ritual Abuse Story InvestigatedGrowing up with Teal Swan - Diana Hansen Ribera - Mormon Stories Ep. 1607Yes, There Are Women-Led CultsTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we explore how YouTuber Freelee the Banana Girl weaponised veganism to build a harmful cult-like following, spreading dangerous health misinformation and leaving real damage in her wake.Subscribe to Patreon for more Red RoomSourcesCancer specialist warns of potentially fatal dangers of 'miracle cure' fad diets - ABC NewsFreeLee the Banana Girl claims 'chemo kills' and 'losing your period is good' | Daily Mail OnlineWhat Is It With Vegan YouTubers and Drama?FreeLee the Banana Girl claims 'chemo kills' and 'losing your period is good' | Daily Mail OnlineBlogger Freelee the Banana Girl Drama: Everything to KnowIs Raw Till 4 a passing food fad or can it transform your eating habits?The Vegan Diet Bloggers Who Think Periods Are ‘Not Natural’Cancer specialist warns of potentially fatal dangers of 'miracle cure' fad diets - ABC NewsThese Vegan Bloggers Are Calling Heavy Periods "Toxic" — Here's Why That Lie Is So DangerousDishing The Dirt on Raw Til 4Why the ‘30 Bananas a Day Diet’ Is Monkey BusinessI Was Raw-Till-4 for a Month and Here’s What HappenedVegan YouTube star Freelee slammed for ‘roasting’ teen’s diet | news.com.auFreelee's Diet | Raw Till 4 | Freelee Scams Her Audience?!? | Hypocrite?!?To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jay Mazini rose to fame online by handing out cash and preaching generosity, but behind the scenes, he was running elaborate scams that defrauded his own followers out of millions. This week, we uncover how a viral influencer turned con artist, and how his crimes escalated all the way to kidnapping.Patreon 7 Day Free Trial LinksAP News: Instagram fraudster 'Jay Mazini' sentencedJustice.gov: Instagram Influencer SentencedCoinDesk: Jay Mazini Sentenced for Crypto FraudCryptoNews: Jay Mazini's Ponzi Scheme(apnews.com, justice.gov, coindesk.com, cryptonews.com)Influencer and Halal Capital founder charged with $8m fraud scheme against Muslim communityThe END of Jay MaziniJay Mazini Giveaway Scam | RedditInstagram influencer ‘Jay Mazini’ who swindled millions in crypto scheme that preyed on Muslims sentenced to 7 years in jailTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is an excerpt of a 2025 episode of Red Room called The Zizians: From Rationalism to Radicalism that is hosted over on Patreon. It discusses a 2025 tech-cult known as The Zizians, who are tied to multiple deaths. Their story is a wild mix of ideology, obsession, and deadly consequences.Listen to the full episode here: www.patreon.com/redroompodTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bentinho Massaro is a self-styled spiritual guru with a massive online following and a string of disturbing allegations trailing behind him; from utopian dreams in Sedona to cult accusations and a follower’s tragic death... is this the future of wellness, or just another rebrand of control?Join RED ROOM on Patreon (7 day free trial)Sources/further readingTech Bro Guru: Inside the Sedona Cult of Bentinho Massaro – Be ScofieldEx-Cult Members Describe Abuse by ‘Monster’ Bentinho Massaro – Be ScofieldBe Scofield’s Articles on Cults and Spiritual AbuseA Little Bit Culty Podcast – Bentinho Massaro Part 2The Mirror Effect – Survivor Accounts and AdvocacySpiritual Guru or Creepy Cult Leader? – DazedMy Journey into the Dark, Hypnotic World of a Millennial Guru – Cult Education InstituteMassaro’s Organization Is a Cover to Give Him Everything He Craves – Cult Education InstituteBentinho Massaro – Wikipedia‘If you die in the process, it doesn’t matter’: the rise of Bentinho Massaro – The GuardianInside the World of Bentinho Massaro, Instagram’s Cult Leader for the Tech Set – Rolling StoneThe Controversial Guru Who Wants to 'Upgrade Civilization'Levitating Spiritual Guru Wants to Enlighten the World | Bentinho Massaro Case AnalysisTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sherry Shriner was a YouTuber who claimed to fight reptilian overlords...until her online cult was linked to suicide, paranoia, and murder. This is the dark side of digital influence.Sign up to Red Room on PatreonSourcesThe Devil You Know S02E02 Orgone Warrior | Sherry Shriner True Crime DocumentaryTony Russo's Dragged Into the LightTheWrap Grungecultfacts.comhttps://www.thedailybeast.com/web/20170803081134/ To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emer O'Loughlin was a 23-year-old artist with a bright future—until her life was robbed on Friday, April 8th, 2005. What was first treated as a tragic accident soon unraveled into a violent murder, and a suspect who vanished without a trace after faking his own suicide.Facebook Page: Justice for Emer O'LoughlinGarda Information: Murder of Emer O’Loughlin - 8/4/05 - GardaSourcesMarú inár Measc - Emer O'Loughlin | Player | TG4 | Irish Television Channel, Súil EileCan a distinctive tattoo help solve Emer O’Loughlin’s murder? – The Irish TimesSister of murdered Emer O'Loughlin publishes last known image of chief suspectStudent's killer could have staged copycat fake suicide to escape arrest | Irish IndependentJohn Griffin: Ex-cold case detective says Emer O’Loughlin murder suspect is ‘out there to be got’ - SundayWorld.comMy sister was decapitated. The truth about her murder has to be made public’ – Emer O’Loughlin’s family tell how injuries only came to light 20 years after her deathDisclaimer:The content of this podcast is based on publicly available information that was believed to be reliable at the time of recording. While every effort is made to present accurate and respectful accounts, we cannot guarantee the complete accuracy of all details discussed. The views expressed are our own and are intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. This podcast does not claim to solve any cases or provide legal, medical, or professional advice. Listener discretion is advised, as some content may be disturbing. The creator of this podcast is not liable for any actions taken based on the information provided.To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1978, 26-year-old Dutch woman Leidy Kaspersma vanished after stepping out of a car on a rural road near Kenmare, County Kerry. Decades later, her disappearance remains unsolved, but some believe all road lead to one suspect.Join PatreonSources:'Someone knows what happened to our Leidy' - final appeal from family of missing woman | Irish IndependentZo’n vijftig Nederlanders per jaar raken vermist tijdens vakantie (longread) | PanoramaMissing.ie | Leidy Kaspersma Co Kerry Leidy Kaspersma | International Missing Persons Wiki1085DFIRL - Aleida Maria Anderske KaspersmaWithout Trace, Irelands Missing by Barry CumminsDisclaimer:The content of this podcast is based on publicly available information that was believed to be reliable at the time of recording. While every effort is made to present accurate and respectful accounts, we cannot guarantee the complete accuracy of all details discussed. The views expressed are our own and are intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. This podcast does not claim to solve any cases or provide legal, medical, or professional advice. Listener discretion is advised, as some content may be disturbing. The creator of this podcast is not liable for any actions taken based on the information provided.To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1947, 16-year-old Jimmy O’Neill left for work in Waterford and was never seen again. Did he stow away to England, start a new life, or meet a darker fate? For decades, his disappearance remained a mystery—until now. A newly discovered letter and the power of forensic genealogy could finally reveal the truth.Sources‘I was always in fear of saying it, well now my family secret is out: We knew Jimmy ran away’JIMMY O'NEILL: A 71-YEAR MYSTERY - The Munster ExpressJimmy O'Neill: Brother of Ireland's longest missing person appeals for closure | NewstalkIreland's longest missing person among those remembered on Missing Persons Day | Beat102103.comFresh hope for family of one of Ireland's oldest missing personsA devastating mystery: 'Here I am, a man in my 70s, wondering what became of my brother'https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41363893Disclaimer:The content of this podcast is based on publicly available information that was believed to be reliable at the time of recording. While every effort is made to present accurate and respectful accounts, we cannot guarantee the complete accuracy of all details discussed. The views expressed are our own and are intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. This podcast does not claim to solve any cases or provide legal, medical, or professional advice. Listener discretion is advised, as some content may be disturbing. The creator of this podcast is not liable for any actions taken based on the information provided.Disclaimer:The content of this podcast is based on publicly available information that was believed to be reliable at the time of recording. While every effort is made to present accurate and respectful accounts, we cannot guarantee the complete accuracy of all details discussed. The views expressed are our own and are intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. This podcast does not claim to solve any cases or provide legal, medical, or professional advice. Listener discretion is advised, as some content may be disturbing. The creator of this podcast is not liable for any actions taken based on the information provided.To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seventeen-year-old Raonaid Murray was walking home through the quiet streets of Glenageary, Dublin, when she was brutally attacked—just minutes from her front door. Despite thousands of interviews and decades of investigation, her killer has never been identified, and the motive remains a mystery. In this episode, we examine the crime scene, the prime suspects, and the unanswered questions that still haunt one of Ireland’s most chilling unsolved murders.Raonaid Murray - GardaSources: Renewed appeal for information on Raonaid Murray murderFemale DNA found under Raonaid's nails | Irish Independenthttps://web.archive.org/web/20160821122645/http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/just-like-a-normal-teenager-she-raved-about-george-michaels-music-kept-her-favourite-teddy-bear-on-her-bed-talked-of-seeing-the-world-and-was-frequently-five-minutes-late-turning-up-for-her-shift-at-the-shop-26138107.htmlThe mystery of south Dublin schoolgirl Raonaid Murray’s unsolved murderRaonaid Murray – Chilling CrimesDisclaimer:The content of this podcast is based on publicly available information that was believed to be reliable at the time of recording. While every effort is made to present accurate and respectful accounts, we cannot guarantee the complete accuracy of all details discussed. The views expressed are our own and are intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. This podcast does not claim to solve any cases or provide legal, medical, or professional advice. Listener discretion is advised, as some content may be disturbing. The creator of this podcast is not liable for any actions taken based on the information provided.Raonaid prime suspect - garda chief reveals who he believes killed schoolgirl | Irish Independent​​Raonaid Murray: The multiple suspects and theories in the unsolved murder - Dublin LiveDetective who led Raonaid probe dies | Irish IndependentTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1991, Conor and Sheila O’Dwyer vanished without a trace from their home in Fermoy, County Cork—an elderly couple with no reason to disappear, yet it took three weeks before anyone noticed. Their disappearance remains one of Ireland’s most baffling mysteries, made even stranger by the fact that another man went missing in his car just a year earlier, only for his remains to surface 22 years later. In this episode, we unravel the chilling details, explore possible theories, and ask: how can two people simply cease to exist?Garda InformationDoe NetworkSources:Conor and Sheila Dwyer - GardaThe unsolved disappearance of Conor and Sheila Dwyer : r/UnresolvedMysteriesThirty years on, Gardaí still baffled by missing Fermoy couple | Irish IndependentIreland’s most baffling missing persons case - Couple vanish without traceConor & Sheila Dwyer: Marital MysteryDocumentary On One - Thin AirConor and Sheila Dwyer: How a ‘German connection’ could hold the key to the mystery of Co Cork couple who disappeared without trace in 1991 Mystery in Fermoy: The couple who vanished into thin air one day in 1991690DFIRL - Sheila DwyerDNA tests on remains in submerged carDisclaimer:The content of this podcast is based on publicly available information that was believed to be reliable at the time of recording. While every effort is made to present accurate and respectful accounts, we cannot guarantee the complete accuracy of all details discussed. The views expressed are our own and are intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. This podcast does not claim to solve any cases or provide legal, medical, or professional advice. Listener discretion is advised, as some content may be disturbing. The creator of this podcast is not liable for any actions taken based on the information provided.To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1977, six-year-old Mary Boyle vanished without a trace from remote Donegal, making her Ireland’s longest-running missing child case. Decades later, her disappearance remains a mystery, with allegations of political interference, ignored leads, and a fight for justice led by her sister.Justice for Mary Boyle Facebook PageGardaí InformationSources‘Time is running out’: call for inquest in case of Mary BoyleBirmingham girl who vanished 39 years ago and known as 'Ireland's Madeleine McCann'Mary Boyle - a stolen childAnn Boyle receiving hate mail 40 years after daughter Mary's disappearanceFianna Fail politician ‘interfered in murder case’Answer to Mary Boyle mystery lies ‘in her family’, says sister | Irish IndependentSerial killer Robert Black identified as suspect in unsolved murder of seven-year-old girl in Northern IrelandPaedophile and child serial killer Robert Black dies in jail'Recluse' gets two years for 35 charges of indecent assault on young brothersRobert Black main suspect as cold case cops probe mystery of missing Donegal girl Mary BoyleMargo's search for missing MaryDisclaimer:The content of this podcast is based on publicly available information that was believed to be reliable at the time of recording. While every effort is made to present accurate and respectful accounts, we cannot guarantee the complete accuracy of all details discussed. The views expressed are our own and are intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. This podcast does not claim to solve any cases or provide legal, medical, or professional advice. Listener discretion is advised, as some content may be disturbing. The creator of this podcast is not liable for any actions taken based on the information provided.To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In February 2019, Jón Jónsson, a 41-year-old Icelandic man, walked out of his Dublin hotel in broad daylight—and was never seen again. No phone, no wallet, no known reason for leaving. Despite extensive searches, his whereabouts remain unknown. Today, we investigate Jón Jónsson’s disappearance and explore the overlaps with other cases, including Peter Bergmann, a man who meticulously erased his identity before vanishing from an Irish beach.If you have any information about Jon Jonsson's case you should contact at [email protected] or by calling the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111SourcesDebts, Murder, and Mystery Informants: Jon Jonsson Disappearance Takes Contentious TurnMISSING: JON JONSSON CASE SUMMARY & UPDATEWhere is Jón: Series probes case of missing Icelandic manSearch in Dublin park for missing Icelandic man as gardaí receive anonymous lettersJón Jónsson vanished after walking out of his Dublin hotel room. Now there may be hope of closureNew leads in mystery of missing Icelandic touristDad of missing Icelandic man Jon Jonsson believes he may still be alivePoker game 'could unlock mystery of missing Icelander' | Irish IndependentFrom Iceland — Without A Trace: The Strange Case Of Jón Þröstur JónssonEXCLUSIVE: Inconsolable partner of missing Icelandic man is waiting for him at hotel - Extra.ieDisclaimer:The content of this podcast is based on publicly available information that was believed to be reliable at the time of recording. While every effort is made to present accurate and respectful accounts, we cannot guarantee the complete accuracy of all details discussed. The views expressed are our own and are intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. This podcast does not claim to solve any cases or provide legal, medical, or professional advice. Listener discretion is advised, as some content may be disturbing. The creator of this podcast is not liable for any actions taken based on the information provided.To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In December 1991, Patricia Doherty left her home in Tallaght to go Christmas shopping—she was never seen alive again. Her body was discovered months later in the Wicklow Mountains, yet her killer was never identified. Patricia’s case remains unsolved, but it bears unsettling similarities to other disappearances linked to Ireland’s infamous Vanishing Triangle; like Antoinette Smith and Marie Killmartin. Were these crimes connected, or should we merely neglect to acknowledge their similarities? This week on Red Room, we will discuss Patricia's disappearance.If you have any information about Patricia Doherty, Antoinette Smith or Marie Kilmartin's case you should contact at [email protected] or by calling the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111Sources:Scene of natural beauty reveals terrifying secretsCOLD CASE DETECTIVES RENEW APPEAL IN HUNT FOR KILLER OF DONEGAL MAN'S WIFEA killer in our midst? | HotpressThe mystery of those who were never seen againFemicide Watch - Women's AidDisclaimer:The content of this podcast is based on publicly available information that was believed to be reliable at the time of recording. While every effort is made to present accurate and respectful accounts, we cannot guarantee the complete accuracy of all details discussed. The views expressed are our own and are intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. This podcast does not claim to solve any cases or provide legal, medical, or professional advice. Listener discretion is advised, as some content may be disturbing. The creator of this podcast is not liable for any actions taken based on the information provided.To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In honour of Robert Egger's long-awaited Nosferatu, I wanted to release this episode initially published back in October for Spooky Month, on Patreon. While there are hundreds of examples of Vampire-like beings in folklore across Europe, the Americas and Aboriginal countries, this week we are going to look at instances where the cosplay was taken a little further...We'll discuss ritualistic blood drinking from ancient civilisations, the Real Vampire community that sprung up in the goth scene of the 80s and some True Crime cases involving blood drinking.Sign up for Patreon here: RED ROOM PATREONTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This week, in our season finale, we explore Ireland's infamous witch trials, uncovering the dark tales of Dame Alice Kyteler, Florence Newton, and the Islandmagee witches. From accusations of demonic pacts to spectral evidence and deadly trials, join us as we explore how fear and superstition gripped these historic Irish communities.Sign up to Patreon (for weekly deep dives & exclusive content)Follow me on InstagramFollow Red Room on InstagramLinks/SourcesNewton, Florence | Dictionary of Irish BiographyIrish Legal Heritage: The Witch of YoughalFairy Stroke | The Atlantic Religion​​The Project Gutenberg eBook of Irish Witchcraft and DemonologyIrish Legal Heritage: The Witch of YoughalWitchcraft and Magic in IrelandTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Step back into Victorian-era Ireland, where three gruesome murders left a trail of fear and mystery. This week, we delve into the burning of a witch, the cannibalism of a sailor and the murder of a family in rural Ireland. Sign up to Patreon for weekly deep dives & exclusive contentFollow me on InstagramFollow Red Room on InstagramTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us this week in exploring the stories associated with some of Ireland's most haunted houses, castles and abbeys. From the haunted tapestry room in Loftus Hall to how a nun who turned to the devil haunted one of Ireland's oldest Abbeys.Get in touch: [email protected] up to Patreon for weekly deep dives & exclusive contentFollow me on InstagramFollow Red Room on InstagramTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.