In August of 2005, 23 year old Ann Walsh was found dead in the grounds of the parish church in Kilrush, Co Clare. Gardai made an arrest shortly after the discovery – Raymond Donovan, Ann’s former boyfriend.
Donovan admitted to gardai that he had killed Ann, but denied her murder. Would the jury agree?
Continue reading “106 – Unintended: The murder of Ann Walsh”In 2004, 41 year old mother of 6, Colleen Mulder was found dead in her bed. Quickly, her husband Anton was arrested. Was Anton being abused? Or was he suffering from a mental disorder?
It would take 4 years of court proceedings to decide.
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In early May, 1996 – three women were killed violently in their own homes in separate incidents across Ireland. It all occurred in the space of three days.
In fact, 1996 would go on to be the year with the most violent deaths of women in recent history.
In 1988, Anne Gillespie was 18 years old. She was looking forward to embarking on adult life. There was just one problem – her boyfriend of over three years had begun to behave horribly. She decided to end things. Her boyfriend, 22 year old John Gallagher, decided that if Anne would no longer speak to him, he’d kill her.
John also shot Anne’s mother, Annie.
No one could have predicted it, nor could they have known about the 24 years the two families would spend in and out of court.
Continue reading “98 – A Question of Disorder: The murders of Anne & Annie Gillespie”
7 years apart, two young and vulnerable teenaged girls went missing – Arlene Arkinson in Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland in 1994 and Hannah Williams in London in 2001.
The similarities in their cases were no coincidence, but would their murderer ever truly face justice?
7 years apart, two young and vulnerable teenaged girls went missing – Arlene Arkinson in Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland in 1994 and Hannah Williams in London in 2001.
The similarities in their cases were no coincidence, but would their murderer ever truly face justice?
Part Two of this series is out in one week’s time.
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Missing arlene’s inquest adjourned https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/missing-arlenes-inquest-adjourned-30173728.html10 April 2014
Arlene Arkinson murder investigation finds blood traces from two other females https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/arlene-arkinson-murder-investigation-finds-blood-traces-from-two-other-females-30508712.html 14 August 2014
“Arlene Arkinson investigation detectives in blood appeal” from BBC Newshttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-28790376(14 August 2014)
Arlene inquest postponed again, https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/arlene-inquest-postponed-again-31327847.html24 June 2015
Missign girl files plea rejected https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/missing-girl-files-plea-rejected-31361583.html8 july 2015
“Child killer and rapist Robert Howard dies in prison” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/child-killer-and-rapist-robert-howard-dies-in-prison-31580898.html(4 October 2015)
“Murder victim’s family ‘let down by authorities’” in The Belfast Telegraph https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/republic-of-ireland/murder-victims-family-let-down-by-authorities-31583337.html(5 October 2015)
“How did Robert Howard get away with murdering Arlene Arkinson? Documentary explores missed opportunities” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/how-did-robert-howard-get-away-with-murdering-arlene-arkinson-documentary-explores-missed-opportunities-31608929.html(14 October 2015)
“Coroner issues warning to police over Arlene Arkinson inquest delays” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/coroner-issues-warning-to-police-over-arlene-arkinson-inquest-delays-34128940.html(21 October 2015)
“arlene Arkinson inquest has cost £73,000 since April says detective” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/arlene-arkinson-inquest-has-cost-73000-since-april-says-detective-34167011.html(3 November 2015)
Lesley Anne McKeown, “Ex-RUC detective ordered to appear at Arlene inquest” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/ex-ruc-detective-ordered-to-appear-at-arlene-inquest-34362325.html(14 Janaury 2016
)“Minister approves application to withhold secret files from Arlene inquest” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/minister-approves-application-to-withhold-secret-files-from-arlene-inquest-34448284.html(12 February 2016)
“Child killer Robert Howard ‘extremely dangerous’ to missing Arlene Arkinson” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/child-killer-robert-howard-extremely-dangerous-to-missing-arlene-arkinson-34453671.html(15 February 2016)
“Secret files inArlene Arkinson inquest name possible suspect and false witness” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/secret-files-in-arlene-arkinson-inquest-name-possible-suspect-and-false-witness-34459177.html(16 February 2016)
David Young, “Arlene Arkinson inquest: Child killer Howard went from calm to nervy when challenged over his alibi” in The Belfast Telegraph https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/arlene-arkinson-inquest-child-killer-howard-went-from-calm-to-nervy-when-challenged-him-over-his-alibi-34463746.html(18 February 2016)
“Court told graphic detials of alleged sex attack by Arlene murder suspect” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/court-told-graphic-details-of-alleged-sex-attack-by-arlene-murder-suspect-34465495.html(18 February 2016)
“Top UK detective at odds with NI investigators, Arlene Arkinson inquest hears” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/top-uk-detective-at-odds-with-ni-investigators-arlene-arkinson-inquest-hears-34475435.html(22 February 2016)
Top UK detective at odds with NI investigators, Arlene Arkinson inquest hears” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/top-uk-detective-at-odds-with-ni-investigators-arlene-arkinson-inquest-hears-34475435.html(22 February 2016)
“Arlene Arkinson: Witness ‘has no idea where Arlene is buried’” from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-35642235(23 February 2016)
“Child killer said he hoped missing Arlene Arkinson ‘was cold and hungry’” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/child-killer-said-he-hoped-missing-arlene-arkinson-was-cold-and-hungry-34478197.html(23 February 2016)
‘Child killer ‘seen carrying spade near forest’ after missing Arlene vanished” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/child-killer-seen-carrying-spade-near-forest-after-missing-arlene-vanished-34482084.html(24 February 2016)
“Friend of Arlene Arkinson murder suspect tells inquest he was police informant” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/friend-of-arlene-arkinson-murder-suspect-tells-inquest-he-was-police-informant-34485353.html(25 February 2016)
“Arlene Arkinson: Witness tells inquest police told her Howard was informer” from BBC Newshttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-35661291(25 February 2016)
“Arlene Arkinson inquest witness threatens to ‘do myself in’” in The Belfast Telegraph https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/arlene-arkinson-inquest-witness-threatens-to-do-myself-in-34497992.html(29 February 2016)
“Arlene Arkinson suspect ‘confessed to killing child’” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/republic-of-ireland/arlene-arkinson-suspect-confessed-to-killing-child-34505083.html(2 March 2016)
“Arlene Arkinson’s sister calims police didn’t give disappearance credence” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/arlene-arkinsons-sister-claims-police-didnt-give-disappearance-credence-34506027.html(2 March 2016)
“Child killer Robert Howard compared to Pied Piper at inquest for murdered Arlene” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/child-killer-robert-howard-compared-to-pied-piper-at-inquest-for-murdered-arlene-34508501.html(3 March 2016)
“Police officer believed killer Robert Howard ‘was tlaking about Arlene Arkinson’” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/police-officer-believed-killer-robert-howard-was-talking-about-arlene-arkinson-34518031.html(7 March 2016)
‘Robert Howard said he would get away with murder, Arlene Arkinson inquest told” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/robert-howard-said-he-would-get-away-with-murder-arlene-arkinson-inquest-told-34522069.html(8 March 2016)
“Arlene Arkinson inquest: Woman describes attack by Robert Howard” from BBC Newshttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-35786087(11 March 2016)
“Robert Howard tried to rape me during hide-and-seek, woman tells Arlene inquest” in The Belfast Telegraph https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/robert-howard-tried-to-rape-me-during-hide-and-seek-woman-tells-arlene-inquest-34531757.html(11 March 2016)
“Child killer Robert Howard was ‘an evil charmer’, Arlene Arkinson inquest told” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/child-killer-robert-howard-was-an-evil-charmer-arlene-arkinson-inquest-told-34538140.html(14 March 2016)
“Sister of Arlene Arkinson walks out of inquest as ex-detective gives evidence” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/sister-of-arlene-arkinson-walks-out-of-inquest-as-ex-detective-gives-evidence-34542897.html(15 March 2016)
Lesley-Anne McKeown, “Arlene probe not haphazard, ex-cop insists at inquest” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/arlene-probe-not-haphazard-ex-cop-insists-at-inquest-34546929.html(17 March 2016)
“Detective in Arlene Arkinson inquiry ‘put notes through a shredder’” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/detective-in-arlene-arkinson-inquiry-put-notes-through-a-shredder-34553533.html(18 March 2016)
“Police documents search prompts further delays in Arlene Arkinson inquest” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/police-documents-search-prompts-further-delays-in-arlene-arkinson-inquest-34604373.html(6 April 2016)
“Ex-RUC cheif constable ‘has no memory’ of ordering Arkinson searches” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/ex-ruc-chief-constable-has-no-memory-of-ordering-arkinson-searches-34630259.html(15 April 2016)
“No way Arlene would have left home and not contacted family, sister says” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/no-way-arlene-would-have-left-home-and-not-contacted-family-sister-says-34638223.html(18 April 2016)
“Police ‘could not have done more’ over missing girl” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/police-could-not-have-done-more-over-missing-girl-34644649.html(20 April 2016)
“Former detective in missing girl hunt defends raid on sister’s home” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/former-detective-in-missing-girl-hunt-defends-raid-on-sisters-home-34648023.html(21 April 2016)
“Arlene Arkinson inquest hit by fresh delay” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/arlene-arkinson-inquest-hit-by-fresh-delay-34651059.html(22 April 2016)
“Police not planning to conduct new searches for Arlene Arkinson, inquest told” in The Belfast Telegraph https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/police-not-planning-to-conduct-new-searches-for-arlene-arkinson-inquest-told-34698720.html(9 May 2016)
“Missing Arlene Arkinson was ‘a forgotten victim’ police detective tells inquest” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/missing-arlene-arkinson-was-a-forgotten-victim-police-detective-tells-inquest-34701893.html(10 May 2016)
Will Leitch, “Arlene Arkinson inquest: Former detective criticises police investigation” from BBC Newshttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-36258995(10 May 2016)
“Arlene Arkinson search information was third-hand, inquest told” from BBC Newshttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-36305012(16 May 2016)
‘Killer Robert Howard ‘weighed up’ options on prison regimes, Arlene inquest told” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/killer-robert-howard-weighed-up-options-on-prison-regimes-arlene-inquest-told-34723244.html(17 May 2016)
“Arlene Arkinson killer Robert Howard did not think he had disorders, court told” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/arlene-arkinson-killer-robert-howard-did-not-think-he-had-disorders-court-told-34727174.html(18 May 2016)
“Killer Robert Howard ‘was severe risk to Arlene Arkinson,’ inquest told” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/killer-robert-howard-was-severe-risk-to-arlene-arkinson-inquest-told-34816979.html(20 June 2016)
“Robert Howard ‘admitted killing Arlene Arkinson in prison discussions’” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/robert-howard-admitted-killing-arlene-arkinson-in-prison-discussions-34824550.html(22 June 2016)
“Arlene Arkinson inquest told red tape stopping Dublin officials giving evidence” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/arlene-arkinson-inquest-told-red-tape-stopping-dublin-officials-giving-evidence-35029966.html(7 September 2016)
“Arlene Arkinson: Police examine new site near Killen in Castlederg” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/arlene-arkinson-police-examine-new-site-near-killen-in-castelderg-35052292.html(15 September 2016)
“Fresh search for body of Arlene Arkinson who went missing in 1994” in The Belfast Telegraph https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/fresh-search-for-body-of-arlene-arkinson-who-went-missing-in-1994-35052495.html(15 September 2016)
“Arlene Arkinson search Farmer says he found ‘peculiar thing like a grave” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/arlene-arkinson-search-farmer-says-he-found-peculiar-thing-like-a-grave-35054429.html(16 September 2016)
“Arlene Arkinson probe search team fails to find teenager’s remains” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/arlene-arkinson-probe-search-team-fails-to-find-teenagers-remains-35056927.html(17 September 2016)
“Emotional week for family of missing teenager Arlene Arkinson” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/emotional-week-for-family-of-missing-teenager-arlene-arkinson-35060689.html(19 September 2016)
“Arlene Arkinson inquest: Lawyer infuriated over Garda delays to investigation” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/arlene-arkinson-inquest-lawyer-infuriated-over-garda-delays-to-investigation-35112951.html(8 October 2016)
“Family of missing Arlene Arkinson ‘deeply frustrated’ at inquest delays” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/republic-of-ireland/family-of-missing-arlene-arkinson-deeply-frustrated-at-inquest-delays-35259779.html(1 December 2016)
“Coroner defends delays in Arlene Arkinson inquest” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/coroner-defends-delays-in-arlene-arkinson-inquest-35479266.html(24 February 2017)
“Arlene Arkinson family enduring ‘exquisite cruelty’ with inquest delays” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/arlene-arkinson-family-enduring-exquisite-cruelty-with-inquest-delays-35659822.html(27 April 2017)
“Information unearthed in Irish Republic over Arlene Arkinson disappearance” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/republic-of-ireland/information-unearthed-in-irish-republic-over-arlene-arkinson-disappearance-36113127.html(8 Spetember 2017)
Michael McHugh, “Arlene Arkinson inquest: grave may be opened in search for missing teen” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/arlene-arkinson-inquest-grave-may-be-opened-in-search-for-missing-teen-36650753.html(28 February 2018)
“Coroner seeking ‘precise answers’ in Arlene Arkinson probe” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/coroner-seeking-precise-answers-in-arlene-arkinson-probe-37281505.html(4 September 2018)
“Arlene Arkinson’s family vow never to stop searching for her body” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/arlene-arkinsons-family-vow-never-to-stop-searching-for-her-body-37976043.html(2 April 2019)
Jonathan McCambridge, “Coroner to deliver findings in long-running Arlene Arkinson inquest” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/coroner-to-deliver-findings-in-long-running-arlene-arkinson-inquest-40674775.html(21 July 2021)
Rebecca Black, “Child-killer Robert Howards responsible for Arlene Arkinson death, coroner rules” in The Belfast Telegraphhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/child-killer-robert-howard-responsible-for-arlene-arkinson-death-coroner-rules-40677173.html(21 July 2021)
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“Killer Robert Howard, who murdered teenager Hannah Williams and dumped her body at Northfleet cement works, dies in hospital” from KentOnlinehttps://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/young-girls-killer-dies-in-44394/(7 October 2015)
Andy Robinson, “Forgotten murder of missing girl Hannah Williams, 14, and how she was failed by police and media” from KentLive https://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/news/young-girls-killer-dies-in-44394/(24 November 2019)
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“Tyrone man cleared of killing girl” in The Irish Times (28 June 2005) p. 4.“Crimes of Irish-born serial sex offender are revealed” in The Irish Timeshttps://www.irishtimes.com/news/crimes-of-irish-born-serial-sex-offender-are-revealed-1.1182597(20 September 2005)
In Re: Howard [2011] NIQB 125
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I’m not even going to try to fix the typos in the source list – sorry! Also, any guesses why this episode was so darn late?
In October of 1995, Mary Doogue was beaten to death. She lay in her bed in her cold dark home for 12 hours before she got any medical attention, and died shortly after. Her partner 19 year old Stephen Davis was arrested two days later.
He would tell the court that he had been provoked. Would a jury buy his excuse?
Continue reading “92 – No Excuse: The murder of Mary Doogue”On 28th February 2006, Siobhan McLoughlin was found dead in locked bedroom. At first glance, it looked as if she had tragically taken her own life. But within hours after her death, police and the McLoughlin family felt sure that she had been brutally murdered.
But would the State be able to prove guilt, beyond a reasonable doubt?
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But without a crime scene, would it be possible to get justice for Meg?
Continue reading “88 – Unknown Location: the Murder of Meg Walsh”Raoul Moat was released from a short stint in prison in 2010. In the days that followed he shot three people, including a Northumberland police officer and went on the run in the quiet town of Rothbury.
Police scoured the countryside for this man with murderous intent, a search that ended on the bank of the river Croquet in a six hour stand-off.
Continue reading “86 – Vengeance: the hunt for Raoul Moat”