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Shattered Lives
Hosted by Reach Ireland Podcasts · EN
Shattered Lives is Ireland’s premier crime podcast. It’s hosted by Paul Healy and Michael O’Toole, two of Ireland’s leading crime reporters. It examines gangland feuds, murder investigations, major trials, and the biggest crime stories in Ireland.
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Daniel Kinahan back in Ireland by July - what is the case against him?
3d ago00:23:22Tap to summarizePaul discusses the revelation that mob boss Daniel Kinahan is set to be extradited to Ireland as early as mid July. He speaks about the major security operation to bring the high profile gang boss home and details what we know will form some of the case against him. Paul also discusses the death of Noreen Daly in Co Waterford and the court case of a man charged with her murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Crèche worker and Deliveroo rider recall intervening as children were attacked
5d ago00:11:44Tap to summarizeThe fourth day of the trial of Riad Bouchaker has heard from Leanne Flynn, a crèche worker who intervened and tried to stop a man from attacking children. Mr Bouchaker is on trial accused of the attempted murder of three children on Dublin’s Parnell Square on the 23rd of November 2023. Paul tells how Ms Flynn gave evidence today of being stabbed as she tried to stop Bouchaker after he started “jabbing” at the children with a knife. The trial also heard from Deliveroo rider Caio Benicio, who told how he hit Mr Bouchaker over the head with his bike helmet, after intervening in the incident. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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‘The kid is dead’ - Parnell Square trial Day 3
1w ago00:20:46Tap to summarizePaul tells Mick about the third day of the trial of Riad Bouchaker who is accused of the attempted murder of three children in Parnell Square in Dublin. A witness described the “chaos” on the scene after children were stabbed and emergency services arrived. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Parnell Square Trial: Jury watch moment of the attack
1w ago00:17:59Tap to summarizePaul and Mick report from the second day of the trial of Riad Bouchaker, who is accused of the attempted murder of three children outside a school in Parnell Square East on November 23rd, 2023. Today the court saw a 1 hour long CCTV montage of a man’s movements throughout Dublin city centre, and the moment the children were attacked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Riad Bouchaker trial Day 1
1w ago00:14:37Tap to summarizePaul and Mick discuss the first day of the trial of Riad Bouchaker. Mr Bouchaker (52) of no fixed abode has pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder of two girls and one boy, and assault causing serious harm to a care worker, at Parnell Square East in Dublin City on November 23 2023. He also pleaded not guilty to three counts of assault causing harm to two other young children and a passerby, as well as one count of the production of a knife. Stay connected with the Irish Mirror for the latest Irish news, crime, politics, sport, entertainment and real-life stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Kinahan mobster Sean McGovern sentenced to 24 years
2w ago00:31:10Tap to summarizeSean McGovern, Daniel Kinahan’s closest confidant, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison. Paul tells Mick of a dramatic day in the Special Criminal Court after McGovern was handed two consecutive sentences for his role in directing a crime gang in relation to the murder of innocent Dad of two Noel Kirwan, and the surveillance of Hutch associate James ‘Mago’ Gately. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mother of Alex Coughlan speaks, Qayyum murder suspect on the run
2w ago00:35:53Tap to summarizePaul and Mick discuss the latest developments in the murder of Qayyum Balogun on Dublin’s Grafton Street after the main suspect fled Ireland on a ferry. His devastated sister Aliyah spoke to us about her loss and called for those responsible to come forward. It comes as footage emerged of the suspect rapping and showing off a knife in the hours after the murder. They also discuss the death of Alex Coughlan and an exclusive interview with his heartbroken mother and sister. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Grafton Street murder and River Liffey attack
3w ago00:34:38Tap to summarizeMick and Paul discuss the stab murder of Qayyum Balogun amid a row at a nightclub venue on Dublin’s Grafton Street. The 21 year old Nigerian national was stabbed numerous times and later declared dead in hospital. Campaigners have since called for justice as gardai launch a murder probe. They also discuss the mystery death of Ballyfermot native Thomas Griffin, who is believed to have fled his attackers by jumping into the River Liffey. Meanwhile wife killer Joe O’Reilly has graduated in business from behind bars, much to the outrage of his victim’s family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →QA: Are Gardai going after Christy Kinahan Sr and Jr?
3w ago00:47:20Tap to summarizePaul and Mick answer the first tranche of your questions about Irish crime, themselves and everything in between. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The death of Alexander Coughlan, Kyran Durnin case arrest
3w ago00:44:42Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Shattered Lives, Mick and Paul discuss the death of Alexander Coughlan in Blanchardstown, as well as brutal assault cases in Finglas and Coolock. They also examine a major development in the disappearance and suspected murder of Kyran Durnin in Drogheda, following a significant arrest in the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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