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
Episode 1008: Ex-soldier who killed girlfriend Kirsty Ward in Spain facing decades in jail
An ex-soldier is facing decades behinds bars for the murder of Kirsty Ward after a Spanish jury rejected his cruel lies that she took her own life.Keith Byrne was led away to a Spanish jail in handcuffs after being found guilty of strangling the Dublin mum to death on a holiday in Salou.Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about how Byrne’s lies were exposed in court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16 Touko 20min
Episode 1007: (Day 11) The body under the staircase - Richard Satchwell murder trial
Murder accused Richard Satchwell told gardaí he didn’t want to see pictures of his dead wife and preferred to keep his memories as she was.During interview in 2023, he also faced challenging questions about his version of events around his wife’s death.Nicola speaks to Eamon Dillon, who is covering the Satchwell trial and this is day 11. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15 Touko 29min
Episode 1006: Winston ‘Winkie’ Irvine - peacekeeper by day, UVF gun runner by night
A former paramilitary who has made a career in community service and is hailed as a modern-day poster boy for the loyalist community is caught with firearms and will be sentenced before Belfast courts this week. Now, questions prevail over Winston ‘Winkie’ Irvine and the support and funding he has received from Government bodies over the years. Nicola speaks with Allison Morris about the gunman turned gatekeeper who has worked a gravy train of funding to create a smokescreen around his true activities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15 Touko 31min
