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Shattered Lives

Shattered Lives

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The week in crime: Government set to ban XL Bully dogs; a knife murder in Dublin; Jonathan Dowdall sells his house and an Australian gangster’s links to the Kinahan cartel are exposed.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 13, 202446 min

The week in crime: Woman killed by XL bully dog, Hutches attack Kinahan thug, Molly Martens released

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 6, 202451 min

The week in crime: Hutch tragedy and crime continue, man charged over Parnell Square incident

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 30, 202450 min

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 23, 202444 min

The Week in Crime: Kinahans sell property, Kildare murder probe, threats Ireland faces

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 16, 202441 min

Shattered Lives: Gangland murder in Dublin, Triple murderer admits guilt, Disgraced Justice official walks free

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 9, 202452 min

The Week in Crime: Is the Kinahan Hutch feud over, death of “King Scum” Tony Felloni

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 2, 202445 min

Shattered Lives: Mandy Kelly: A Mother's Fight to Rescue Her Abducted Sons

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 25, 202443 min

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 202443 min

Listen back-Shattered Lives: Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch: Not Guilty | Trial of the Century

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 11, 202438 min

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 4, 202441 min

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 30, 202445 min

The Week in Crime: Death of Garda killer Pearse McAuley | Former Garda jailed | Rapist Murray issues threats | Major break in unsolved case

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 21, 202457 min

Listen back-Shattered Lives: The murder of Kenneth Fetherston

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Mar 18, 202441 min

The week in crime: Catching Kinahan, Inside Cork Prison, the Garda bike scandal.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 14, 202443 min

The Week In Crime: Crystal meth in Cork | Drugs in prisons | Freddie Thompson in court

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 22, 202439 min

The Week In Crime: Mum charged with murder | Freddie Thompson’s new charges | The Garda search for a missing tourist’s body | A tribute to Jim Callaly

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 14, 202447 min

The Week In Crime: A murder in Cork | Children who kill | How fit do you need to be a garda?

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 9, 202447 min

The Week In Crime: The month’s drugs busts | Dublin riots probe | A murder in Cork | A redoubtable defender of gardai calls it a day.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 2, 202442 min

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 29, 202429 min

The Week in Crime: the death of Ian Bailey | Garda facing the sack | Hostel bomb | Crèche hero

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 27, 202440 min

Mr Nobody – the unsub at the heart of the Kinahan cartel.

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 22, 202432 min

How Tristan Sherry died | Policing protests | Garda recruitment

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 18, 202434 min

Corduff feud funerals | The threat of more gang violence | Tackling misinformation

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 15, 202438 min

Liam Byrne in court | Corduff feud | Homicides across 2023

In our first episode of the new year, Paul and Mick discuss mobster Liam Byrne in court, homicides across 2023, and the eruption of the Corduff feud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 9, 202437 min

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. He had claimed a man murdered Ashling after attacking him – but the jury rejected his lies. Michael and Paul dissect the case, from the overwhelming amount of evidence against Puska to the killer’s bizarre attempt to shift the blame. And they take you behind the scenes, to tell you what it was like covering the case every day. Shattered Lives is a Reach Ireland production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 9, 202357 min

Ashling Murphy murder trial - day 14: The accused takes to the stand

Paul Healy and Michael O’Toole discuss day 14 in the trial of Jozef Puska, who is charged with murdering Ashling Murphy in Co Offaly last January. He denies the charge. The prosecution case has now finished and Mr Puska has now taken to the stand. Shattered Lives is a Reach Ireland production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 6, 202343 min

Ashling Murphy murder trial - days 10 and 11: Forensics and medics

Paul Healy and Michael O’Toole discuss the last two days of evidence in the trial of Jozef Puska, who is charged with murdering Ashling Murphy in Co Offaly last January. He denies the charge. Witnesses included a DNA expert, a doctor who met with the accused in Garda custody and an expert in toxicology and pharmacology. Shattered Lives is a Reach Ireland production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 1, 202324 min

Ashling Murphy murder trial - day 9: Jozef Puska's translator gives evidence on alleged confession

Paul Healy speaks to Michael O'Toole about the latest in the trial of Jozef Puska, who stands accused of the murder of Ashling Murphy. Mr Puska denies the charge. The jury today heard the evidence of Mr Puska's translator who acted to interpret an alleged confession by Mr Puska. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 26, 202330 min

Ashling Murphy murder trial - day 8: Garda tells of Jozef Puska saying 'I did it - I'm the murderer'

Michael O'Toole speaks to Paul Healy from court after a dramatic day of evidence in the murder trial of Jozef Puska, who stands accused of the murder of Ashling Murphy. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 25, 202329 min

Ashling Murphy murder trial - day 7: Fitbit evidence presented as Gardai tell of Jozef Puska in hospital

Paul Healy discusses the latest developments in the trial of Jozef Puska, who denies murdering Offaly schoolteacher Ashling Murphy. Paul reports from court, with Michael O'Toole discussing the case with him. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 24, 202330 min

Ashling Murphy murder trial - day 6: Witnesses allegedly see Jozef Puska & paramedics give evidence on his injuries

Paul Healy reports from court about the trial of Jozef Puska, on trial for the murder of Ashling Murphy. Michael O'Toole discusses the case with Paul, as paramedics and further witnesses were called to the stand. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 23, 202323 min

Ashling Murphy murder trial - day 5: Paramedics recall scene & CCTV evidence presented

Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy discuss day five of the trial of Jozef Puska, who stands accused of the murder of 23-year-old schoolteacher Ashling Murphy. Michael reports from court, where the jury heard evidence from paramedics and Gardai about the scene, as well as CCTV evidence from January 12, 2022 - the day of Ashling's murder. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 20, 202328 min

Ashling Murphy murder trial - day 4: Garda evidence presented during trial of Jozef Puska

Paul Healy reports from court during the trial of Jozef Puska, accused of the murder of Offaly schoolteacher Ashling Murphy. Michael O'Toole discusses the case with him. The trial continues. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 19, 202329 min

Ashling Murphy murder trial: Jury hears from witnesses who came across murder scene

It is day three of the Ashling Murphy murder trial, as Jozef Puska stands accused of the murder of the Offaly schoolteacher on 12th January 2022. Paul Healy speaks to Michael O'Toole from court, as he witnessed key testimony and cross-examination from witnesses who came across the scene of Ms Murphy's murder. Subscribe to the podcast for daily updates from the trial, wherever you get your podcasts. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 18, 202328 min

Ashling Murphy murder trial: Prosecution outlines case against Jozef Puska

Paul Healy and Michael O'Toole discuss day two of the Ashling Murphy murder trial, as the prosecution lay out the roadmap for their case. Please note that some evidence is graphic in nature, and may be disturbing to hear. Subscribe to the podcast for daily updates from the trial of Jozef Puska. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 17, 202321 min

Ashling Murphy murder trial - day one: Jozef Puska pleads not guilty

Michael O'Toole gives us the updates after he was in court for day one of the trial of Jozef Puska, who the State alleges murdered Ashling Murphy. Paul Healy brings us through the day's events as the trial is believed to last four to five weeks. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 16, 202316 min

Tina Satchwell: Dramatic developments as human remains found in search for missing Tina

Gardai have discovered remains inside the home of missing woman Tina Satchwell. Officers have made the discovery in the house on Grattan Street in Youghal, Co Cork, which has been sealed off and was being searched since Tuesday. It is understood that the State Pathologist is due to arrive at the scene. The remains are understood to have been discovered inside the property following a search of it by a cadaver dog. The search also comes after a man in his 50s was released without charge yesterday after he had been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Tina Satchwell. Paul Healy and Michael O'Toole discuss the developments. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 12, 202318 min

Dramatic developments in the case of missing Tina Satchwell in Co Cork & Budget update

Paul Healy, live from Youghal in Co Cork, has an update in the latest developments in the Tina Satchwell case. Michael O'Toole joins us live from Government Buildings after the Budget announcement, and how it affects security forces. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 11, 202323 min

Ashling Murphy trial update | Bray boxing club murder | Cocaine boat latest

On this week's Shattered Lives podcast, crime journalists Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy look at: - The Ashling Murphy murder trial: Jozef Puska is due to go on trial accused of the murder of Ashling Murphy in Co Offaly in January 2022. We discuss the limitations around crime reporting and the broad brushstrokes of reporting on live trials. - Bray boxing club murder trial: Gerard Cervi has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Bobby Messett, where boxing coach Pete Taylor had organised an exercise class. - Joe O'Reilly: the anniversary of the death of Rachel O'Reilly - nee Callaly. Rachel's husband, Joe O'Reilly, was sentenced for her murder. - Cork cocaine boat: The record drugs haul in Co Cork has seen updates from Gardai. Shattered Lives is produced by Ciaran Bradley for Reach Ireland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 5, 202335 min

22 years for the attempted murder of John Hutch - we hear from the Hutch family

Michael Carroll was sentenced to 22 years in prison for the attempted murder of Gerry Hutch's brother, John - and two attempts on the life of Eddie Staunton, a Hutch family relative. Ciaran Bradley and Paul Healy discuss the case, and Paul speaks directly to members of John's family about the impact the horrific crime had on them. For regular episodes on Irish true crime, subscribe to the podcast wherever you get your pods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 3, 202333 min

Developments in the Cork cocaine boat case as more emerges in €500m drug seizure

Michael O'Toole and Ciaran Bradley discuss the latest in the €500m cocaine seizure off the Cork coast. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 29, 202320 min

The cocaine boat: The dramatic €500m seizure explained

We’ve had Cocaine Bear - and now we have the cocaine boat. On Tuesday, over 2.2 tonnes of cocaine was seized in a joint operation between the Army Ranger Wing, the Irish Navy, the Garda National-Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau and Revenue. In a dramatic operation, they halted the MV Matthew vessel off the Cork coast, in what is a major blow to organised crime. To give us an insight into a stunning 24 hours in Irish policing, Ciaran Bradley is joined by the Irish Daily Star and Irish Mirror’s Crime and Defence Editor, Michael O’Toole. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 27, 202327 min

The confession of a paedophile | Ireland radicalised? | Garda row updates

Paul Healy and Michael O'Toole discuss this week's crime stories in Ireland. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 21, 202348 min

Garda crisis in Ireland after no confidence vote | Kinahans latest | Stephen Termini's GoFundMe

We discuss the vote of no-confidence results in Garda Commissioner Drew Harris, as well as the latest on the hunt for the Kinahans. Paul and Michael also discuss the Stephen Termini GoFundMe story. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 14, 202343 min

Not guilty verdicts in robbery that led to murder of Det Garda Adrian Donohoe

Two men have been found not guilty of direct involvement in the robbery that led to the murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe. The three judges of the Special Criminal Court today found James ‘Jimmy’ Flynn (32) from South Armagh not guilty of direct involvement in the robbery of E7,000 at Lordship Credit Union in Bellurgan, Co Louth. Co-accused man Brendan ‘Benny’ Treanor was also found not guilty - with the judges finding that the evidence showed he was a “member” of the criminal gang involved - but it did not prove beyond all reasonable doubt that he was at the scene of the crime when it occurred. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 11, 202341 min

The net closes on the Kinahans

Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy discuss the week's crime stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 8, 202347 min

Talking to killers: What it likes coming face-to-face with murderers

Paul Healy and Michael O'Toole sit down to talk about interviewing some of Ireland's most notorious murderers. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 4, 202353 min

The bombshell John Gilligan interview | Dowdall witness protection update | Ireland's roads

Paul Healy speaks to Michael O'Toole about a bombshell interview with John Gilligan, one of Ireland's most notorious crime figures. We also discuss the latest on Jonathan Dowdall's witness protection status, and the tragedies on Ireland's roads. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 1, 202334 min

Eric Montalvo: We speak to the man suing Daniel Kinahan

Paul speaks to lawyer Eric Montalvo in today's episode. Montalvo is suing former boxing firm MTK Global and Kinahan on behalf of promoter Moses Heredia, who is seeking damages of up to $20million (€18.4m) for the alleged poaching of boxer JoJo Diaz. Heredia has already indicated that he intends to give a portion of that money to the families of innocent victims of the Kinahan cartel – and now his lawyer believes assets seized by the US government could be used to pay him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 28, 202351 min