BEST OF CRIME WORLD: Why DNA evidence could solve the 'Kerry Baby' murder case (Repost)
31 March 2023 - 26 minsThe shock arrest of a man and a woman by officers investigating the case of the Kerry Baby could bring to an end the mystery of who the parents of the child are.
But however Baby John came to wash up on a beach with multiple stab wounds remains a mystery.
This week Crime World reposts an interview with journalist Ralph Regal when it was announced that DNA would solve the crime and which details the almost 40 year case and its twists and turns.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Series Episodes
Episode 1310: Brother of rapist Philip Murphy speaks out after he is jailed for 15 years
Rapist Philip Murphy's half brother has described the moment he looked his abuser in the eye as he read out his victim impact in court. Philip Murphy was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Monday for sex attacks on three people including his half brother Thomas. Niall speaks to Thomas about his long battle for justice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
54 mins
12 December Finished
Episode 1309: Gang suspected of fatal firebombing in Offaly linked to two other murders
The gang suspected of ordering the arson attack which killed four-year-old boy and his great aunt have been linked to at least two other murders. Gardaí released CCTV footage of the ‘murderous’ firebombing in Co Offaly yesterday that lead to the deaths of Tadgh Farrell and Mary Holt. Niall speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about how an organised crime gang in the Midlands have been linked to the attack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15 mins
11 December Finished
Episode 1308: Killer Brian Meehan refuses to apologise for Veronica Guerin's murder
Brian Meehan has turned down the chance to apologise for Veronica Guerin's murder when confronted in Dublin last week. Meehan - nicknamed The Tosser - is the only man ever convicted in connection with the brutal murder of the brave crime reporter. Niall speaks to Crime World's Patrick O'Connell about how Meeehan would not say sorry when they came face to face in Dublin city centre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 mins
11 December Finished
Episode 1307: How gardaí finally nailed gangster pal of crime boss 'Dublin Jimmy'
A criminal with links to gang boss 'Dublin Jimmy' has spent the weekend in jail after a tense trial in Co Sligo. Noel Muldoon, who was previously the victim of a punishment shooting, was convicted of offences related to theft of tractors and machinery. Niall speaks to Crime World's Ken Foy about Muldoon and his pal Dublin Jimmy's crimes along the border. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 mins
10 December Finished
Episode 1306: How 'callous' Ruth Lawrence laughed about committing a double murder
The families of Ruth Lawrence's two victims have hit out at the tattoo artist killer for laughing about their murder. Anthony Keegan and Eoin O’Connor's relatives spoke out after Lawrence was handed two life sentences in court this week. Niall talks to Crime World’s Eamon Dillon about Lawrence's cold hearted attitude to murder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 mins
10 December Finished
Episode 1305: Midlands Prison searched after young boy and great aunt killed in arson attack
Gardai have carried out searches in the Midlands Prison as part of the investigation into the double arson murder in Co Offaly. Four-year-old Tadgh Farrell and his grand aunt Mary Holt were killed after their home was firebombed on Saturday night. Niall talks to Eimear Rabbitt about how gardai are investigating if a prison row lead to the attack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 mins
9 December Finished
