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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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Jamey Carney murder suspect flees Ireland
3d ago00:26:42Tap to summarizeMick and Paul discuss the murder of American mother of one Jamey Carney in Killarney, Co Kerry. They discuss how the killing has shocked Ireland and how the suspect has now fled the country, complicating the Garda investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Three murders in one weekend
6d ago00:22:40Tap to summarizePaul and Mick discuss three separate murder investigations after a disturbing weekend of violence in Ireland. Minor criminal Mark Cullen was shot in the leg and died in an incident in Dun Laoghaire on Sunday. It is also the first gun killing in Ireland since 2024. Meanwhile tragic Adina Constantin was found dead at her home in Portlaoise, Co Laois. A man known to her was arrested on suspicion of her murder. The family of Anthony Long have also spoken out after he died in hospital on Sunday following a brutal attack in Mulhuddart, West Dublin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Shattered Lives: Riad Bouchaker GUILTY of attempted murder of children
2w ago00:33:48Tap to summarizeMick and Paul discuss the guilty verdict in the trial of Riad Bouchaker, who stabbed children and a care worker in a terrifying incident in Dublin’s Parnell Square in 2023. Today a jury found him guilty on all eight counts. Mick was in court for the verdict and tells Paul of the moment it was read out and of the reaction of Bouchaker. They also discuss what couldn’t be said during the trial and the first photograph of Bouchaker, who now faces up to life in prison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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‘WE CAN’T ALLOW THAT’ Garda chief vows to stop protest chaos
2w ago00:13:44Tap to summarizeMick discusses the major Garda operation to police and protect Ireland’s imminent presidency of the EU - and he analyses Commissioner Justin Kelly’s vow to prevent a repeat of April’s fuel protests when thousands of people blocked roads, airports and ports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Wife Killer found dead in prison, Veronica Guerin killer to be freed
2w ago00:20:08Tap to summarizePaul breaks down more of this week’s crime stories. Ali Sohrabi, who was charged with the murder of his former wife Masoumeh Manojan in Clifden, Co Galway, was found dead in the yard of Castlerea Prison on Thursday. New crime stats meanwhile reveal a worrying rise in violence against women. Friday marked the 30th anniversary of the murder of Veronica Guerin. We discuss how the only man convicted of her murder, Brian Meehan, is set to be released soon. Finally the case of Barbie Kardashian has taken another strange turn after she faces eviction from council accomodation over her behaviour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Gang boss Barry Young wanted for murder, Nikita Hand speaks out after McGregor TV appearance
3w ago00:19:45Tap to summarizePaul discusses the week’s crime stories so far - from the extradition proceedings against Sligo crime boss Barry Young for the murder of Robbie Lawlor to Nikita Hand speaking out after Conor McGregor appeared on the Tonight Show in the US Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Q&A: Is knife crime rising, was there a Kinahan Hutch peace deal?
3w ago00:38:20Tap to summarizePaul and Mick answer more of your questions on a multitude of topics including how do they cultivate sources, is crime on the increase and has there been communication between the Hutch and Kinahan clans to end their bitter feud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Daniel Kinahan back in Ireland by July - what is the case against him?
4w 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
4w 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
Jun 1200:20:46Tap 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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