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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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The complex investigation into death of Yves Sakila on Henry Street
1w ago00:43:19Tap to summarizePaul and Mick discuss the unfolding investigation into the death of Yves Sakila in Dublin’s Henry Street. A post mortem examination has determined no exact cause of death as a vigil is held in his memory and debate around the incident follows. They also discuss other major crime stories of the week, including the sentencing of disgraced former Garda Paul Moody, and the horrific case of a son who murdered his mother and attempted to kill his father in Cavan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Henry Street death investigation, man killed in Artane ‘row’
1w ago00:35:04Tap to summarizePaul and Mick discuss what was a weekend of violent incidents - from the death of an alleged shoplifter in Dublin’s Henry Street to a man killed after being put in a headlock amid a house row in Artane. They also discuss an attack in Blanchardstown, the father of ‘Tinder rapist’ Patrick Nevin saying his son deserves a second chance, and speculate on what’s next for Daniel Kinahan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hutch Election Chances, Jastine Valdez Mother Dies
2w ago00:37:49Tap to summarizeMick and Paul speak with Irish Mirror Political Correspondent Ciara O’Loughlin ahead of the Dublin Central by-election, where criminal figure Gerry Hutch is vying for a Dail seat. They also discuss the crime stories of the week, including the tragic passing of murder victim Jastine Valdez’s mother, the so-called ‘Cocaine Highway’ and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Shattered Lives: Inside the Ballymun feud
2w ago00:32:47Tap to summarizePaul and Mick talk about the grenade attack in Ballymun this week that is part of a concerning escalating gangland feud in the area. They also discuss an investigation into a member of the Defence Forces, the Garda recruitment campaign and the use of the government jet to bring mob boss Daniel Kinahan home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Gerry ‘The Millionaire’ Hutch and his election campaign
3w ago00:36:55Tap to summarizeMick and Paul discuss the vast wealth of crime figure turned by-election candidate Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch. They also discuss scrambler victim Grace Lynch’s parents receiving horrific abuse online, and comments by a brother of murdered journalist Veronica Guerin on how reporters are under more threat today than even during her time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Kinahan lieutenant Sean McGovern says ‘sorry.’
3w ago00:34:34Tap to summarizePaul and Mick discuss the week’s crime stories - from the latest on Sean McGovern’s sentencing to major arrests in the case of a woman who was deliberately set on fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Face to Face with wife killer Richard Satchwell
4w ago00:59:08Tap to summarizeIn a special episode, Paul speaks with legendary journalist Barry Cummins about his encounters with Richard Satchwell and the murder trial that ultimately nailed him. Barry recalls his interviews with Satchwell, who insisted his wife Tina had just gone missing from their home in Youghal, Co Cork in March of 2017. In reality he had killed her and secretly buried her under the stairs of their home, where she remained undiscovered for six and a half years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Kinahan right-hand man Sean McGovern sentencing hearing
Apr 2800:56:54Tap to summarizePaul tells Mick of a dramatic day in the Special Criminal Court, as all of the evidence against Kinahan cartel associate Sean McGovern was laid bare. McGovern pleaded guilty last month to directing a criminal organisation in relation to the cartel's plot to murder Hutch associate James 'Mago' Gately, and to his role in directing the gang during the murder of Noel 'Duck Egg' Kirwan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Shattered Lives GRA Special and what’s next for Daniel Kinahan
Apr 2300:51:15Tap to summarizePaul and Mick report from a busy GRA conference of rank and file gardai in Westport where Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly gave an update on the arrest of mob boss Daniel Kinahan in Dubai. They also speak to three Gardai of the GRA about the issues affecting their members on the ground. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai
Apr 1700:25:49Tap to summarizeIn a day many thought would never happen, Mob boss Daniel Kinahan was arrested in the United Arab Emirates on the foot of a warrant issued in the Irish courts. Kinahan is wanted for allegedly directing a crime gang. Paul and Mick break down the major news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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