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| The Disappearance of Eva Brennan | 18 Aug 2025 | 00:30:32 | |
This week, we’re looking at the disappearance of 39-year-old Eva Brennan, who vanished from Terenure in July 1993, and why her case never received the attention it deserved. Joing Patreon to Support The Show Links 'One of the forgotten': Family frustration over missing woman's case Serial killer theory gains ground Eva Brennan | International Missing Persons Wiki | Fandom Eva Brennan | Unsolved Ireland Eva's family still grieve nine years later Unanswered: Eva Brennan — UCC Express To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Claire Boylan: The Silent Search | 11 Aug 2025 | 00:25:10 | |
This week, we look at the 2003 disappearance of 36-year-old Claire Boylan, and how her case became one of the many in Ireland that seemed to vanish from public view almost as quickly as she did. Links Family appeal to missing woman Family of missing woman urge her to make contact The strange disappearance of Claire Boylan : r/UnresolvedMysteries To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The TechBro Cult of Enlightenment | Bentinho Massaro | 02 Jun 2025 | 00:46:08 | |
Bentinho Massaro is a self-styled spiritual guru with a massive online following and a string of disturbing allegations trailing behind him; from utopian dreams in Sedona to cult accusations and a follower’s tragic death... is this the future of wellness, or just another rebrand of control? Tech Bro Guru: Inside the Sedona Cult of Bentinho Massaro – Be Scofield Ex-Cult Members Describe Abuse by ‘Monster’ Bentinho Massaro – Be Scofield Be Scofield’s Articles on Cults and Spiritual Abuse A Little Bit Culty Podcast – Bentinho Massaro Part 2 The Mirror Effect – Survivor Accounts and Advocacy Spiritual Guru or Creepy Cult Leader? – Dazed My Journey into the Dark, Hypnotic World of a Millennial Guru – Cult Education Institute Massaro’s Organization Is a Cover to Give Him Everything He Craves – Cult Education Institute ‘If you die in the process, it doesn’t matter’: the rise of Bentinho Massaro – The Guardian Inside the World of Bentinho Massaro, Instagram’s Cult Leader for the Tech Set – Rolling Stone The Controversial Guru Who Wants to 'Upgrade Civilization' Levitating Spiritual Guru Wants to Enlighten the World | Bentinho Massaro Case Analysis To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Reptilian YouTuber Cult That Turned Deadly | Sherry Shriner | 26 May 2025 | 00:42:09 | |
Sherry Shriner was a YouTuber who claimed to fight reptilian overlords...until her online cult was linked to suicide, paranoia, and murder. This is the dark side of digital influence. The Devil You Know S02E02 Orgone Warrior | Sherry Shriner True Crime Documentary Tony Russo's Dragged Into the Light https://www.thedailybeast.com/web/20170803081134/
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| Emer O'Loughlin: An Unsolved Murder in Co Clare | 14 Apr 2025 | 00:30:17 | |
Emer O'Loughlin was a 23-year-old artist with a bright future—until her life was robbed on Friday, April 8th, 2005. What was first treated as a tragic accident soon unraveled into a violent murder, and a suspect who vanished without a trace after faking his own suicide. Facebook Page: Justice for Emer O'Loughlin Garda Information: Murder of Emer O’Loughlin - 8/4/05 - Garda Sources Marú inár Measc - Emer O'Loughlin | Player | TG4 | Irish Television Channel, Súil Eile Can a distinctive tattoo help solve Emer O’Loughlin’s murder? – The Irish Times Sister of murdered Emer O'Loughlin publishes last known image of chief suspect Student's killer could have staged copycat fake suicide to escape arrest | Irish Independent To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| What Happened Leidy Kaspersma? Dutch Woman Vanished In Kerry | 07 Apr 2025 | 00:31:58 | |
In 1978, 26-year-old Dutch woman Leidy Kaspersma vanished after stepping out of a car on a rural road near Kenmare, County Kerry. Decades later, her disappearance remains unsolved, but some believe all road lead to one suspect. Zo’n vijftig Nederlanders per jaar raken vermist tijdens vakantie (longread) | Panorama Missing.ie | Leidy Kaspersma Co Kerry Leidy Kaspersma | International Missing Persons Wiki 1085DFIRL - Aleida Maria Anderske Kaspersma Without Trace, Irelands Missing by Barry Cummins To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Jimmy O’Neill | Ireland’s Longest Missing Person Case | 31 Mar 2025 | 00:26:28 | |
In 1947, 16-year-old Jimmy O’Neill left for work in Waterford and was never seen again. Did he stow away to England, start a new life, or meet a darker fate? For decades, his disappearance remained a mystery—until now. A newly discovered letter and the power of forensic genealogy could finally reveal the truth. Sources ‘I was always in fear of saying it, well now my family secret is out: We knew Jimmy ran away’ JIMMY O'NEILL: A 71-YEAR MYSTERY - The Munster Express Jimmy O'Neill: Brother of Ireland's longest missing person appeals for closure | Newstalk Ireland's longest missing person among those remembered on Missing Persons Day | Beat102103.com Fresh hope for family of one of Ireland's oldest missing persons A devastating mystery: 'Here I am, a man in my 70s, wondering what became of my brother' https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/munster/arid-41363893 To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Who Killed Raonaid Murray? Murder in Dublin's Suburbs | 24 Mar 2025 | 00:28:53 | |
Seventeen-year-old Raonaid Murray was walking home through the quiet streets of Glenageary, Dublin, when she was brutally attacked—just minutes from her front door. Despite thousands of interviews and decades of investigation, her killer has never been identified, and the motive remains a mystery. In this episode, we examine the crime scene, the prime suspects, and the unanswered questions that still haunt one of Ireland’s most chilling unsolved murders. Sources: Renewed appeal for information on Raonaid Murray murder Female DNA found under Raonaid's nails | Irish Independent The mystery of south Dublin schoolgirl Raonaid Murray’s unsolved murder Raonaid Murray – Chilling Crimes Raonaid prime suspect - garda chief reveals who he believes killed schoolgirl | Irish Independent Raonaid Murray: The multiple suspects and theories in the unsolved murder - Dublin Live Detective who led Raonaid probe dies | Irish Independent To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Conor & Sheila O’Dwyer: Vanished From Fermoy | 18 Mar 2025 | 00:30:15 | |
In 1991, Conor and Sheila O’Dwyer vanished without a trace from their home in Fermoy, County Cork—an elderly couple with no reason to disappear, yet it took three weeks before anyone noticed. Their disappearance remains one of Ireland’s most baffling mysteries, made even stranger by the fact that another man went missing in his car just a year earlier, only for his remains to surface 22 years later. In this episode, we unravel the chilling details, explore possible theories, and ask: how can two people simply cease to exist? Conor and Sheila Dwyer - Garda The unsolved disappearance of Conor and Sheila Dwyer : r/UnresolvedMysteries Thirty years on, Gardaí still baffled by missing Fermoy couple | Irish Independent Ireland’s most baffling missing persons case - Couple vanish without trace Conor & Sheila Dwyer: Marital Mystery Mystery in Fermoy: The couple who vanished into thin air one day in 1991 DNA tests on remains in submerged car To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Disappearance of Mary Boyle: Ireland’s Youngest Missing Person | 10 Mar 2025 | 00:34:26 | |
In 1977, six-year-old Mary Boyle vanished without a trace from remote Donegal, making her Ireland’s longest-running missing child case. Decades later, her disappearance remains a mystery, with allegations of political interference, ignored leads, and a fight for justice led by her sister. Justice for Mary Boyle Facebook Page ‘Time is running out’: call for inquest in case of Mary Boyle Birmingham girl who vanished 39 years ago and known as 'Ireland's Madeleine McCann' Ann Boyle receiving hate mail 40 years after daughter Mary's disappearance Fianna Fail politician ‘interfered in murder case’ Answer to Mary Boyle mystery lies ‘in her family’, says sister | Irish Independent Paedophile and child serial killer Robert Black dies in jail 'Recluse' gets two years for 35 charges of indecent assault on young brothers Robert Black main suspect as cold case cops probe mystery of missing Donegal girl Mary Boyle Margo's search for missing Mary To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Mysterious Disappearance of Jón Jónsson | 03 Mar 2025 | 00:41:54 | |
In February 2019, Jón Jónsson, a 41-year-old Icelandic man, walked out of his Dublin hotel in broad daylight—and was never seen again. No phone, no wallet, no known reason for leaving. Despite extensive searches, his whereabouts remain unknown. Today, we investigate Jón Jónsson’s disappearance and explore the overlaps with other cases, including Peter Bergmann, a man who meticulously erased his identity before vanishing from an Irish beach. To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Unsolved Murder of Patricia Doherty | Ireland’s Vanishing Triangle | 24 Feb 2025 | 00:40:11 | |
In December 1991, Patricia Doherty left her home in Tallaght to go Christmas shopping—she was never seen alive again. Her body was discovered months later in the Wicklow Mountains, yet her killer was never identified. Patricia’s case remains unsolved, but it bears unsettling similarities to other disappearances linked to Ireland’s infamous Vanishing Triangle; like Antoinette Smith and Marie Killmartin. Were these crimes connected, or should we merely neglect to acknowledge their similarities? This week on Red Room, we will discuss Patricia's disappearance. If you have any information about Patricia Doherty, Antoinette Smith or Marie Kilmartin's case you should contact at nbci.scrt@garda.ie or by calling the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 Scene of natural beauty reveals terrifying secrets COLD CASE DETECTIVES RENEW APPEAL IN HUNT FOR KILLER OF DONEGAL MAN'S WIFE A killer in our midst? | Hotpress The mystery of those who were never seen again To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| JoJo Dullard: Secrets, Silence, and the State | 05 Aug 2025 | 00:30:06 | |
JoJo Dullard, a 21-year-old woman from County Kilkenny, vanished without a trace in 1995 while hitchhiking home, sparking decades of unanswered questions, conspiracy theories, and allegations of a cover-up in one of Ireland’s most haunting missing persons cases. Josephine (Jo Jo) Dullard - Garda Join Patreon here to support the show Links The myth of Ireland’s ‘vanishing triangle’ – The Irish Times ‘Alarm bells should have rung straight away’ Mew lead in search for Josephine Dullard The Indo Daily: Jo Jo Dullard suspect arrest - What we know so far | Irish Independent Kilkenny priest receives anonymous letter after appeal for information on missing JoJo Dullard Gardaí investigating Jo Jo Dullard disappearance establish number of ‘promising leads’ Ex detective says Jo Jo Dullard murder suspect came across as ‘ordinary family man’ - SundayWorld.com To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Wellness Final Boss: Belle Gibson's Scam (Patreon Teaser) | 12 Feb 2025 | 00:12:04 | |
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| Beyond Nosferatu: Tracing Real-Life Vampires | 07 Jan 2025 | 00:46:22 | |
In honour of Robert Egger's long-awaited Nosferatu, I wanted to release this episode initially published back in October for Spooky Month, on Patreon. While there are hundreds of examples of Vampire-like beings in folklore across Europe, the Americas and Aboriginal countries, this week we are going to look at instances where the cosplay was taken a little further... We'll discuss ritualistic blood drinking from ancient civilisations, the Real Vampire community that sprung up in the goth scene of the 80s and some True Crime cases involving blood drinking. Sign up for Patreon here: RED ROOM PATREON To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Luigi Mangione: The CEO Assasin (Patreon Teaser) | 18 Dec 2024 | 00:15:05 | |
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| From Donald to Trump: The Man, The Myth & The Empire (Patreon Teaser) | 20 Nov 2024 | 00:15:53 | |
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| The Irish Witch Trials: Kilkenny, Youghal & Islandmagee | 28 Oct 2024 | 00:26:26 | |
This week, in our season finale, we explore Ireland's infamous witch trials, uncovering the dark tales of Dame Alice Kyteler, Florence Newton, and the Islandmagee witches. From accusations of demonic pacts to spectral evidence and deadly trials, join us as we explore how fear and superstition gripped these historic Irish communities. Sign up to Patreon (for weekly deep dives & exclusive content) Links/Sources Newton, Florence | Dictionary of Irish Biography Irish Legal Heritage: The Witch of Youghal Fairy Stroke | The Atlantic Religion The Project Gutenberg eBook of Irish Witchcraft and Demonology Irish Legal Heritage: The Witch of Youghal Witchcraft and Magic in Ireland To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Victorian Ireland’s Most Chilling Murders | 21 Oct 2024 | 00:32:29 | |
Step back into Victorian-era Ireland, where three gruesome murders left a trail of fear and mystery. This week, we delve into the burning of a witch, the cannibalism of a sailor and the murder of a family in rural Ireland. Sign up to Patreon for weekly deep dives & exclusive content To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ireland's Haunted History: Loftus Hall, Howth Castle & The Black Hag | 14 Oct 2024 | 00:25:35 | |
Join us this week in exploring the stories associated with some of Ireland's most haunted houses, castles and abbeys. From the haunted tapestry room in Loftus Hall to how a nun who turned to the devil haunted one of Ireland's oldest Abbeys. Get in touch: redroompod@gmail.com Sign up to Patreon for weekly deep dives & exclusive content To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Dullahan: The Irish Harbinger of Death | 07 Oct 2024 | 00:21:39 | |
The Dullahan is a sinister, headless rider from Irish folklore, who rides atop a black horse, carrying his severed head under one arm. With glowing eyes and a grin that stretches ear to ear, this figure carries omens of death, and is thought to be the inspiration behind the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow. This week, we're taking a look at the mythical figure, and some of the local stories of his appearance. Sources The Headless Horseman - Fairy Legends of Ireland The Banshee: Its Scream, Meaning + Legend Famous Ghost Stories: Legends and Lore Irish Ghost Tales: And Things that go Bump in the Night By Tony Locke To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Christina Gallagher & Her House of Prayer in Achill | 23 Sep 2024 | 00:37:12 | |
This week we investigate the rise and controversy surrounding Christina Gallagher's House of Prayer on Achill Island, uncovering the mystery behind its alleged miracles, financial dealings, and the Catholic Church's disownment. Get in touch: redroompod@gmail.com Sign up to Patreon for weekly deep dives & exclusive content To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Cult of Woo: JZ Knight & Ramtha's School of Enlightenment | 16 Sep 2024 | 00:47:04 | |
content warning: this episode mentions instances of childhood sexual abuse What does a suburban Pacific Northwest housewife, a former Irish priest and Q Anon members have in common? Well, they all co-sign the teachings of Ramtha: a 35,000-year-old warrior who speaks through a woman called JZ Knight, at her school of enlightenment. This week we're discussing JZ' Knights' early life, and looking at how she went from the daughter of a cotton-picking single Mother to the leader of one of the whackiest New-Age cults ever. Get in touch: redroompod@gmail.com Sign up to Patreon for weekly deep dives & exclusive content To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Esra Uyrun: Missing from Clondalkin, Her Car Found In Bray | 28 Jul 2025 | 00:30:06 | |
How did 37-year-old Esra Uyrun vanish in the early morning of February 2011, on a run for bread and milk, never to be seen again? Her car was found hours later at Bray Head, locked, with her coin purse in the boot but no sign of her. This week, we will trace her last known movements and explore the clues that point to something far more bizarre than a simple disappearance. https://www.garda.ie/en/missing-persons/esra-uyrun.html Sources Family desperate for answers on eighth anniversary of disappearance | Irish Independent Fresh appeal to find Esra | Irish Independent Missing Esra's car keys found in a takeaway | Irish Independent Where is Esra Uyrun : r/UnresolvedMysteries Bray locals in show of support as missing woman's family can't travel from UK for 10th anniversary Family desperate for answers on eighth anniversary of disappearance | Irish Independent Shooting incident at Clondalkin, Dublin on the 19/1/08. - Garda Ireland's 'number one' criminal gang targeted as gardaí seize gun 'intended for use' in murder Husband of missing mum Esra plans to leave Ireland for their son's sake | Irish Independent Clondalkin man (38) charged over huge €3.2m cocaine seizure in Dublin granted bail - SundayWorld.com Esra Uyrun–The Missing – Apple Podcasts To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| QAnon: The Conspiracy Behind The Cult | 09 Sep 2024 | 01:09:17 | |
QAnon is many things; a conspiracy theory, a digital phenomenon and according to many, a cult that has taken over the minds of their loved ones. This week we are deep-diving on the conspiracy theory behind QAnon, and asking how an online puzzle became possibly one of the world's largest cults. Get in touch: redroompod@gmail.com Sign up for weekly deep dives & exclusive content To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tony Quinn & EDUCO: Ireland's Own NXIVM? | 02 Sep 2024 | 00:36:23 | |
Today we're exploring the life of Tony Quinn, the Irish spiritual leader who built a global following with his Educo program, which has been accused of being a cult. We'll explore how Quinn's teachings, wealth and "psychic powers", led to his controversial rise in the oil industry, leaving a legacy of financial manipulation and psychological control. From his humble beginnings to his multi-million euro empire, discover the unsettling truth behind the man who convinced thousands to follow his path—and pay the price. Get in touch: redroompod@gmail.com Sign up for weekly deep dives & exclusive content To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Aum Shinrikyo: The Cult That Turned to Terrorism | 26 Aug 2024 | 00:38:59 | |
In this episode, we explore the rise and fall of Aum Shinrikyo, the doomsday cult behind Japan's deadliest act of domestic terrorism. We’ll uncover how a seemingly spiritual group evolved into a deadly organization, leading to the infamous 1995 Tokyo subway sarin attack. Sign up for weekly deep dives & exclusive content To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Japa Meditation Ireland: A Cult of Abuse | 19 Aug 2024 | 00:32:30 | |
Cults are not always whacky organised communities that live in a commune... in fact, many modern-day cults exist right under our noses. New-age spiritual gurus have gentrified many of the legitimate practices of the East, like meditation and yoga, and used them to gain the trust of vulnerable individuals. Dennis Curran and Shashi Dubey were two of these gurus, who started Japa Meditation Ireland, and used it to abuse its members, financially, mentally and sexually. Sign up for weekly deep dives & exclusive content To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Donegal's Cultish History: The Silver Sisterhood (Part 2) | 12 Aug 2024 | 00:33:12 | |
Turns out there was not just one, but two cults that lived in that big 8-bedroom house in Donegal. In 1982, the house changed hands to a group called The Silver Sisterhood, but the people of Burtonport would not know any peace. While this group were quieter on paper, what they got up to within the house was another world of strange, we're talking Victorian era roleplay, caning and eh... video game development? Sign up for weekly deep dives & exclusive content To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Donegal's Cultish History: The Screamers (Part 1) | 12 Aug 2024 | 00:32:09 | |
On the North West Coast of Ireland is a small fishing village called Burtonport. On the surface, it is similar to many of Ireland's more rural villages however scratch the surface and you will hear stories of the cults that called it home for 20 years. Between 1974 and 1992, two cults chose Burtonport as their home, and brought controversy, news reporters and unrest to the otherwise sleepy village. Today we will look at The Atlantis Commune, otherwise known as "The Screamers"; a group that came from the UK to Donegal to practice primal scream therapy, led by Jenny James. Sign up for weekly deep dives & exclusive content To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| How The CIA Created Charles Manson (Patreon Teaser) | 17 Jul 2024 | 00:10:10 | |
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| Where is Amy Fitzpatrick? The Missing Irish Teen | 20 May 2024 | 00:29:39 | |
Amy Fitzpatrick was just 15 years old when she vanished without a trace on New Year's Day 2008 in Mijas, Spain. Amy was last seen walking home from a friend's house, but she never made it back. Years later, her brother would also be killed, and her step-father would be convicted of his manslaughter. Missing Amy Fitzpatrick Website To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Killing of Celine Cawley: Ireland's Bond Girl | 13 May 2024 | 00:31:18 | |
Celine Cawley knew what she wanted from life. She began modelling as a teen, and by her early 20s she had landed a bit part in a 007 movie with Rodger Moore. However, she was not just a pretty face. In 1990 she founded a hugely successful production company and by the 2000s she was settled in a beautiful home in Howeth, with her beloved daughter and her husband of 17 years, Eamonn Lillis. Celine Cawley was killed in her home on December 15th 2008, her husband claimed it was a failed burglary, but the investigation that followed would point Gardaí much closer to home. Resources for families of homicide victims Red Room donates directly to Advocates for Victims of Homicide who provide support and advocacy to families who have lost a loved one to homicide. Sign up for weekly deep dives & exclusive content To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Disappearance of Imelda Keenan: Missing or Murdered? | 06 May 2024 | 00:30:12 | |
On January 3rd, 1993, Imelda Keenan would leave her small apartment to collect her social welfare. The walk was a short one, only 7 minutes according to Google Maps. Before she left she made her fiance, Mark, a cup of tea. She put her makeup on and headed out the door, she would never return. Imelda's Family are certain that their beloved little sister was abducted and murdered, however, her case has never been investigated as one. Resources for Imelda's Case Imelda Keenan, Murdered Or Missing ? Help Us Uncover The Truth ! Resources for families of homicide victims Red Room donates directly to Advocates for Victims of Homicide who provide support and advocacy to families who have lost a loved one to homicide. Sign up for weekly deep dives & exclusive content To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Annie McCarrick: Three Decades With No Justice | 21 Jul 2025 | 00:32:22 | |
It’s been over 30 years since Annie McCarrick vanished from her new home in Dublin. After decades of dead ends and misdirection, Gardaí finally arrested a man in connection with her murder in June of this year, only for him to be released the next day, with a property search yielding no results. This week, we examine Annie McCarrick’s 1993 disappearance and explore why, even after all this time, the case remains unsolved. Support the podcast on Patreon Sources: Annie McCarrick murder: Man (60s) arrested and Garda search operation under way Murder inquiry launched into disappearance of Annie McCarrick Investigation into disappearance of Annie McCarrick 30 years ago upgraded to murder inquiry Shattered Lives: Are Gardai about to solve Annie McCarrick murder? https://archive.is/Lx1Sx#selection-4619.0-4623.120 The Disappearance of Annie McCarrick | Criminal https://archive.is/4z830#selection-1627.0-1627.266 https://presspack.rte.ie/2006/07/04/cracking-crime-12/ Annie McCarrick case: Man (60s) who was arrested on suspicion of murder released without charge To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Elizabeth Bathóry: The Blood Countess | 28 Apr 2024 | 00:28:25 | |
If the rumours about Countess Elizabeth Bathóry are true, she would be one of history's most violent serial killers. Known as The Blood Countess, living high in her castle in Transylvania, Elizabeth Bathóry tortured and killed over 650 girls and women in 20 years. She would bathe in their blood as an anti-ageing practice and engage in blood magick and ritual with her cohort of witches and warlocks. However, she was arrested, put on a show trial, and imprisoned in her castle until her death by a man whose number one goal it was to destroy her noble family. This leads many to believe she was not the murderous masochist history makes her out to be, but a victim of a political conspiracy. This week, we're decoding The Blood Countess's story. Resources for Imelda's Case Imelda Keenan, Murdered Or Missing ? Help Us Uncover The Truth ! To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Honour Bright: The Unsolved Dublin Murder | 22 Apr 2024 | 00:33:06 | |
25-year-old Honour Bright was found shot and killed in Ticknock in June 1925. Despite multiple eyewitnesses placing her in a car with a Doctor and a Garda Superintendent, the two men who would be charged and tried for her murder were acquitted by a Dublin jury in 1926. Honour was a single mother, and likely turned to sex work to support herself and pay for her son's foster care. After the trial, the media used her story as a way to scare young women who were prone to becoming "wayward", rather than focusing on the fact that her killer roamed free. Resources for families of homicide victims Red Room donates directly to Advocates for Victims of Homicide who provide support and advocacy to families who have lost a loved one to homicide. Sign up for weekly deep dives & exclusive content To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Trevor Deely: Vanished Without A Trace | 15 Apr 2024 | 00:33:28 | |
Trevor Deely would disappear without a trace, after attending his work Christmas party in December 2000, in Dublin Ireland. He has been described as having reddish blonde hair, over 6 feet tall and last seen 24 years ago, wearing a brown shirt and beige cord trousers. He has a distinctive gait, walking with his arms straight down by his sides and was always said to be jovial, happy and social. Resources for families of homicide victims Red Room donates directly to Advocates for Victims of Homicide who provide support and advocacy to families who have lost a loved one to homicide. Missing Persons Helpline Donations National Missing Persons Helpline Sign up for weekly deep dives & exclusive content To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Grangegorman Murders: Four Victims, Two Confessions & One Serial Killer | 08 Apr 2024 | 00:42:33 | |
In the middle of the night, on March 6th 1997, an intruder broke into number 1 Orchard View, Grangegorman and brutally killed two women in their sixties. This attack terrified the nation, the murders seemed totally random and the victims were former patients of the nearby St Brendan's Psychiatric Hospital and lived together as part of an assisted living program. Who could do such a thing to such defenceless and vulnerable people? What would follow in the months to come, would be a story straight out of a “Who done it” movie – a story of false confessions, surviving witnesses and perplexed law enforcement, under pressure to find the killer. Resources for families of homicide victims Red Room donates directly to Advocates for Victims of Homicide who provide support and advocacy to families who have lost a loved one to homicide. Sign up for weekly deep dives & exclusive content To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Playboy Murders: The Tragic Stories of Paige Young & Dorothy Stratten | 01 Apr 2024 | 00:44:17 | |
Playboy Magazine is much more than a publication; it's a lifestyle. The women who have graced it's glossy pages become consumed in their life as Playboy Bunnies, and have done so since the magazine's inception in the 1950s. In recent years however, the curtain has been peeled back on the reality of working under Hugh Hefner; a reality of abuse, control and manipulation. This week we are looking at the lives of two former Playmates, who both met tragic ends. Paige Young and Dorothy Stratten began as young and hopeful starlets, who used Playboy to launch their creative careers. Both, however, would die before they reached their potential, at the hands of people they met in the industry or as a result of the abuse they suffered along the way. Resources for families of homicide victims Red Room donates directly to Advocates for Victims of Homicide who provide support and advocacy to families who have lost a loved one to homicide. Sign up for weekly deep dives & exclusive content To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| *BONUS* A Deep Dive on Diddy: Violence, Abuse & Trafficking | 29 Mar 2024 | 01:18:59 | |
CW: sexual abuse, domestic violence, grooming Sean Combs, also known as Puff, Puff Daddy, P Diddy and ‘Love’ has been one of the most prominent figures in hip hop for over 30 years. There have always been rumours about Puff’s personal life, from rumours of bisexuality to straight-up accusations of abuse - but the recent lawsuit filed by his long-time ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura has opened up a pandora's box of accusations that he can no longer hide from. It has even reopened questions surrounding the mysterious death of his ex Kim Porter - who died in suspicious circumstances after she threatened to release a tell-all novel about Diddy and their relationship. This week we’re deep-diving on Diddy, and looking at all of his shady connections from the last 30 years. Sign up for weekly deep dives & exclusive content To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mary Gough: Ireland's 'Staircase' Murder | 25 Mar 2024 | 00:36:46 | |
Mary Gough was married for 6 months to her childhood sweetheart Colin Whelan. They were planning a family and renovating their home. Everything looked perfect, but behind closed doors, a plan was afoot. Colin would call 999 on February 28th 2001, claiming that he found Mary unresponsive, at the end of their staircase. In the months and years following, this would evolve into a murder case, that would launch an international manhunt, involve faked deaths and new identities, and lots of unanswered questions. Red Room donates directly to Advocates for Victims of Homicide who provide support and advocacy to families who have lost a loved one to homicide. Social Links Sign up for weekly deep dives & exclusive content To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Bianca Devins: E-Girl Murdered By Her Biggest Fan | 18 Mar 2024 | 00:33:08 | |
When teenager Bianca Devins asked her online friend to bring her to a concert of her favourite musician, she did so because she trusted him. Bianca had grown a following on 4chan, where the awkward and sometimes depressed teen had found a group of people who adored her, finally, she wasn't the weirdo, like she was at school. Little did Bianca know, that amongst these adoring fans was one who was dangerous; and according to him, if he couldn't have her... nobody could. Resources Resources for victims of domestic abuse Resources for Cyberbullying & Inappropriate Content HSE Definitions of Online Harassment Red Room donates directly to Advocates for Victims of Homicide who provide support and advocacy to families who have lost a loved one to homicide. Social Links Sign up for weekly deep dives & exclusive content To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Scissor Sisters: Dublin's Most Grotesque Murder? | 11 Mar 2024 | 00:29:21 | |
This week we discuss the harrowing true story of the Scissor Sisters murders that shocked Ireland and captured international attention in 2005. Charlotte and Linda Mulhall, together with their mother Kathleen, killed Farah Swaleh Noor in 2005 after a drink and drug binge, on St. Patrick's Day weekend. After the murder, the sisters dismembered Swaleh-Noor's body and dumped it in the city's Royal Canal. This is a story of violence, generational abuse and lies and one that is known as one of Dublin's most grotesque murders. Red Room donates directly to Advocates for Victims of Homicide who provide support and advocacy to families who have lost a loved one to homicide. Social Links Sign up for weekly deep dives & exclusive content To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Black Dahlia: Hollywood's Coldest Case | 04 Mar 2024 | 00:48:43 | |
This week we're exploring a cold case that has fascinated True Crime fans for decades: the mystery of the Black Dahlia. Elizabeth Short was murdered in 1947. Her death was particularly violent, but precise, this along with many other clues led LAPD to think it may have been conducted by someone who knew their way around human anatomy. It was also a total media sensation, some of the first people to the scene were journalists, and she was dubbed The Black Dahlia, a reference to a popular movie, as well as a nod to the black rose tattoo she had on her thigh. It remains unsolved, 76 years later and in this episode, we'll be asking why. Red Room donates directly to Advocates for Victims of Homicide who provide support and advocacy to families who have lost a loved one to homicide. Social Links Sign up for weekly deep dives & exclusive content To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Brittany Dawn: From Gym Bunny to Warrior of God | 01 Jul 2025 | 00:50:01 | |
A deep dive into the scandal-stacked career of influencer Brittany Dawn, from fitness fraud to faith-based grifts, and how she’s managed to stay afloat through lawsuits, backlash, and a trail of controversy. Links Who is Brittany Dawn? The fitness influencer being sued for misleading clients with eating disorders BuzzFeed News – Christian followers’ backlash This chick is a classic grifter Fitness influencer apologizes after flood of customers call her programs a scam | GMA Ask ChatGPT To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A Jeffrey Epstein Deep Dive with FluentlyForward | 15 Jan 2024 | 01:24:53 | |
In light of the recently unsealed Epstein documents, this week myself and Shannon from Fluently Forward took a look at some od the allegations not spoken about too often in the press about Jeffrey Epstein. Was he a Mossad agent? Was he a private spy? What was with his connections to powerful governments? AND WTF WAS WITH THE TEMPLE ON HIS ISLAND?! Listen to Shannon's podcast here, it's fab To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Epstein Documents: What You Need To Know | 04 Jan 2024 | 00:36:23 | |
On Wednesday a 900-page document pertaining to notorious paedophile and sex trafficker, Jeffrey Epstein, was released under the order of US Judge Loretta Preska. This week I'm breaking it down for you, taking a look at the celebrity names that pop up and asking whether any of this is new information. Read it for yourself here: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/03/jeffrey-epstein-documents-list-pdf Sign up for weekly episodes here --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redroompod/messageTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Irish Exorcist: Malachi Martin, Hostage To The Devil | 16 Oct 2023 | 00:25:43 | |
Did you know one of the world's most famous Exorcists was Irish? Father Malachi Martin was a fascinating man, who lived quite an incredible life. As well as studying The Dead Sea Scrolls, being fluent in Hebrew and Arabic and becoming a celebrity author, he was also a renowned Exorcist. This week we're looking at his life, legacy and the controversy surrounding the legitimacy of his claims about demonic possession. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redroompod/messageTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Bewitched, Bothered & On Trial: A Witch Trial Deep Dive | 03 Oct 2023 | 01:07:08 | |
This week we are looking at the original Cancel Culture… The Witch Trial! For 300 years our go-to allegation against someone we didn’t like or trust was of course, that they must be a witch. We then poked and prodded at them until we found a freckle that proved their allegiance to Satan himself - sounds legit, right? It turns out we have been accusing each other of being Satan worshipping, baby eating monsters for far longer than we can even imagine! In this episode we take a look at the tradition of witch-hunting and how that manifested into full blown witch trials that lasted over 200 years, killing thousands. To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||