The dead man in a Carlow post office: the tragic story of Peadar Doyle
In early 2022, Ireland was gripped by the case of a dead man being brought to a post office by his nephew to collect his pension. In this episode, we remember Peadar Doyle, and look into the case fur...
24 Juli 202349min
The week in crime: Dowdall's appeal | RTE crisis | Irene White update | Road traffic accidents
You're very welcome back to Shattered Lives. Paul Healy and Michael O'Toole discuss this week's Irish crime stories, including Jonathan Dowdall's appeal, updates in the Irene White case and much more...
20 Juli 202357min
Mafia: The rise and fall of organised crime and how supergrass may take down Daniel Kinahan
Michael O'Toole speaks to Anna Sergi, Professor of Criminology at the University of Essex, about the state of organised crime in Italy. We look at the storied history of the fight between the underwo...
12 Juni 20231h 9min
Liam Byrne's arrest fallout, Dáil Éireann break-in, the state of the Kinahan cartel & encrochat
Ciaran Bradley speaks to Michael O'Toole about a busy week reporting on Irish crime. We look at the fallout from the arrest of the Kinahan cartel's Liam Byrne, updates on the murder of Catherine Henr...
8 Juni 202333min
Dramatic scenes as Kinahan associate Liam Byrne arrested in Spain - what this means
In possibly the most dramatic development in Irish gangland since the US sanctions on Daniel Kinahan, Kinahan associate Liam Byrne has been arrested by Spanish police after a trip to Mallorca. A spoke...
5 Juni 202326min
The life of a criminal barrister: Darren Lalor talks about an extraordinary life from cab driver to the courts
Michael O'Toole talks to Darren Lalor, an Irish criminal barrister, who has an extraordinary tale. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in crime and justice, about an incredible journey. Shat...
1 Juni 20231h 14min
The disappearance of Madeleine McCann: New developments in the case that has gripped the world
Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy discuss the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, the police investigation and new leads uncovered by German police. Shattered Lives is produced for Reach Ireland by Ciara...
29 Maj 202345min
The week in crime: Dundalk accident & Louth murder probe, Garda bravery awards & Disneyland story
Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy discuss the week's crime stories, as Louth is the centre of unwanted attention. We also discuss the Disneyland Paris Garda story and the bravery awards for An Garda Si...
26 Maj 202338min
