Episode 1016: (Day 15) The body under the staircase - Richard Satchwell murder trial
Today marked the fifteenth day of evidence in the trial of Richard Satchwell, who denies the murder of his wife Tina in their home in Co Cork in March 2017.This morning, the defence called their first witness - a sister of Ms Satchwell, who described the murder accused as 'odd and controlling'.The witness also told the court how Mr Satchwell referred to Tina as a 'trophy wife'.Eimear Rabbitt is joined by Eamon Dillon, who was in court for the final day of evidence in the murder trial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 Touko 18min
Episode 1015: Far-right activist Scott Delaney jailed for drug offences in UK
A far-right activist who campaigned against immigrants who he said would commit crime in Ireland has been jailed for drug offences.Scott Delaney, otherwise known as Scott Knight, is the son of a murderer 'Cotton Eye' Joe Delaney and once boasted that he made a fortune dealing ecstasy in Dublin clubs.But more recently he has become one of Ireland’s far-right influencers who warns against the risks of immigrants and crime. Now, he is back behind bars himself after breaking the law. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 Touko 18min
Episode 1014: (Day 14) The body under the staircase - Richard Satchwell murder trial
On the fourteenth day of evidence in the trial of Richard Satchwell, he denies murdering his wife Tina in March 2017.The jury heard evidence from Ms Satchwell's cousin, Sarah Howard, who became emotional in the witness box as she described how Mr Satchwell had offered her a chest freezer in the months after her beloved relative's disappearance.Eimear Rabbitt speaks to Eamon Dillon, who was in court as Ms Howard also told of text message exchanges she had with the accused after his wife went missing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 Touko 24min
Episode 1013: The real CSI - behind the doors of Ireland's forensic lab
Trace evidence left behind at murder scenes, complex chemistry used by drug gangs to disguise illegal drugs, and even investigations of poison pen letters are the stock and trade of a group of Ireland’s finest scientists at the new high-tech Forensic Science Ireland laboratories outside Dublin.This week, Nicola paid a visit to where all the magic happens in preparation for a free FSI event to be held next week at the National Convention Centre when members of the public can step inside the world of forensic investigators.Nicola tells Niall Donald about a privileged visit to FSI and the people she met there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 Touko 40min
Episode 1012: (Day 13) The body under the staircase - Richard Satchwell murder trial
Assistant State Pathologist Dr Margaret Bolster told the trial of Richard Satchwell that she could find no cause of death on the remains of his wife Tina as there were no organs left in her skeletal remains.Day 13 of the murder trial heard graphic evidence surrounding the finding of Tina’s body at her home in Cork more than six years after she disappeared.Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon, who has been covering the trial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 Touko 29min
Episode 1011: (Day 12) The body under the staircase - Richard Satchwell murder trial
Richard Satchwell was ‘perp walked’ to court to face charges for his wife Tina’s murder, his Senior Counsel said today.Brendan Grehan quizzed Detective David Kelleher about how Satchwell was brought to the District Court in Cashel in October 2023 when he was first charged with murder. The officer denied he had purposely marched Satchwell in handcuffs in front of the media.Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon on Day 12 of the murder trial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 Touko 29min
Episode 1010: Body parts found in Mike Gaine murder investigation as suspect held
Body parts found as farmers spread slurry on a field near the farm of missing Mike Gaine and investigators discover that he has lain dead in a tank at his Kenmare holding.A man is being questioned in connection with the murder but forensics and science are expected to play a large part in unravelling the mystery of his last moments.Nicola speaks with Kerry journalist Sinead Kelleher about the developments in the murder case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 Touko 20min
Episode 1009: Kyran Durnin update on missing boy's 9th birthday
It’s an unsolved murder that is baffling and frustrating for officers trying to find the remains of missing schoolboy Kyran Durnin.And as another birthday passes for the little boy with no cake or candles, Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the timeline in which the six-year-old vanished into thin air. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 Touko 23min
