Shattered Lives

Paul and Mick discuss the court appearance of of Daniel Simion Toader who is charged with the murder of 48-year-old Loredana Morosanu at their home in Finglas. They also discuss other crime stories such as Kinahan cartel lieutenant Sean McGovern’s claims in court as he sues Portlaoise Prison over his conditions, and the curious case of the death of a mental patient in a prison van. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mick talks to investigative journalist Donal MacIntyre, who has just published a book on the Noah Donohoe mystery. Donal pulls no punches in his assessment of the PSNI investigation into the 14-year-old’s disappearance and death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heartbreaking scenes in Waterford as family and friends gathered to say their final goodbyes to Philip and Kim English and their two sons, Callum, 12, and Jayden, 9, who died in a suspected arson attack on their home. Mourners at Sacred Heart Church remembered them as "a beautiful family who did no wrong to anybody", while parish priest Fr Gerry Chestnutt described their deaths as "an act of total evil". Gardaí have launched a murder investigation into the devastating tragedy that has left the Waterford community in mourning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The son of a Waterford arson victim has revealed he fears for his own life after speaking out about the horrific attack that killed four members of his family. Philip and Kim English and their two young sons, Callum and Jayden, were killed when their family home in Waterford City was deliberately set on fire on October 13, 2026. Two other children survived and were hospitalised with serious injuries. In an emotional interview with the Irish Mirror's Shattered Lives podcast, John James English reveals he warned his family about potential danger before the attack and claims they had endured months of intimidation. "I'M IN FEAR OF MY OWN LIFE," he admits, revealing he has received threats and online abuse since speaking publicly. John James also shares the heartbreaking account of how his father reportedly rescued two children from the burning house before losing his life, describing him as a hero. He speaks about the family's efforts to move away, his concerns over the Garda response and his determination to secure justice for his father, stepmother and two young brothers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mick is joined by colleague Danny De Vaal to discuss the horror arson attack in Waterford that killed four members of the innocent English family. They examine the Garda probe into the tragedy - and explain why officers believe the family were targeted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices