The Cliff's Edge Podcast

Post-war Los Angeles; a city of glamour, ambition, dark secrets and the setting for one of the most notorious unsolved crimes in American history: the 1947 murder of Elizabeth Short, forever known as the “Black Dahlia.” Host Ciaran McConnell speaks with former LAPD homicide detective and best-selling author Steve Hodel to discuss this infamous unsolved murder. Steve Hodel first talks us through Elizabeth Short's life, her murder and the events prior to the discovery of her body. Steve then shares how his decades of investigative experience led him to an astonishing theory.Further reading: Home - Steve HodelFacebook Group: The Cliff's Edge Podcast | FacebookContact: (5) Ciaran McConnell | LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we cover two haunting cases from Tasmania that remain unsolved to this day. First, we look at the tragic 1995 murder of 20-year-old Italian tourist Victoria Cafasso, whose body was discovered on a remote beach in Beaumaris. Despite one of the largest investigations in the state’s history, her killer has never been found.We then turn to the disappearance of 26-year-old Nancy Grunwaldt, a German backpacker who vanished near Beaumaris in 1993. Leaving her family with no justice and investigators with a difficult case that has never been resolved.Together, these two cases highlight the dangers faced by young travellers exploring unfamiliar places. Police contact etc for the Victoria Cafasso case: Police conduct search at St Helens in Cafasso murder case - Tasmania PolicePolice contact etc for the Nancy Grundwalt case: Nancy Grunwaldt investigation - Tasmania PoliceFurther reading: Tasmania's Beaumaris Beach Mystery: What Happened to Nancy and Victoria?: Amazon.co.uk: Calvert, Melanie: 9781503240438: BooksFacebook Group: (1) The Cliff's Edge Podcast | FacebookContact: (5) Ciaran McConnell | LinkedInSupport: Ciaran McConnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donegal native Cormac talks us through what is considered Ireland's longest running missing person case.In March 1977, six-year-old Mary Boyle vanished without a trace from her grandparents’ remote farm in Cashelard, near Ballyshannon, County Donegal. Despite one of the largest searches in Irish history involving locals, Gardaí and the army no trace of Mary was ever found.Her disappearance became Ireland’s longest-running missing child case. Over the decades, the case has been clouded by allegations of political interference, mishandled investigations, and claims of a cover-up. For nearly 50 years, Mary’s family especially her twin sister, Ann has campaigned for answers, justice, and the truth about what really happened.Garda Contacts MARY BOYLE - Garda 071 985 8530 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode Ciaran McConnell will cover a modern case of serial murder that took place in the early 2020s. Thankfully the term modern serial killer is not used so often these days. However, episode 41 will document a serial killer that was active in the early 2020s. The scene for these horrific crimes is the American city of Little Rock. As of August 2025 this killer has yet to be brought to justice. But he is being investigated by local police and the FBI. Is the noose tightening for this killer? Let's hope so!CCTV Link: Little Rock police searching for man in 3 fatal knife attacksReward Money: Little Rock police search for man in 3 fatal knife attacks | thv11.comLittle Rock Police Contacts: 501 371 4636 or ASKLRPD@littlerock.govFurther Reading: Murder Mystery: Jack the Knife - AY MagazineFacebook Group: (8) The Cliff's Edge Podcast | FacebookBlog: TheCliffsEdgePodcastSupport: Ciaran McConnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 40 of the Cliff's Edge Podcast: The Butcher of Mons with special guest Rion.On a Spring day in 1997 a Belgian cop got off his horse to investigate what he presumed to be another case of illegal dumping. However, what he discovered was something far more sinister; dismembered human remains that had been left in numerous bin bags. Over the next seven months more bags containing human remains were found throughout the Mons region.These destressing finds shocked the locals of Mons, but the fear and shock of the public did not lead to an expensive and prolonged investigation. Sadly it was quite the opposite. As time passed the victims plight seems to have been largely forgotten by the authorities. And due to Belgium's statute of limitations; if the killer is not caught in the next fifteen months they will have gotten away with these barbaric murders in the eyes of the law.Thank you for listening and if you have the time please give us a rating and a share. And if you can a review would be much appreciated.Website of the Belgian Federal Police: Services | Police FédéraleFurther Reading: Morgan Vanlerberghe, the amateur detective who wants to catch the 'butcher of Mons'Facebook Group: The Cliff's Edge Podcast | FacebookBlog: VanishingTriangleEireSupport: Ciaran McConnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On episode 39 Ciaran McConnell covers a case that has been described as more terrifying than fiction, and it is hard to argue with that. In the mid 1970s experienced sailors Elanor and Mac Graham, unbeknownst to them, took their final voyage to a remote paradise known as Palmyra in the vastness of the Pacific Ocean. What was meant to be a year long trip to paradise soon turned bad for the Grahams. When they first docked at Palmyra they came face to face with a cold blooded fugitive, and months later they vanished. It took the full weight of the FBI years to finally bring some justice to this tragic case.Facebook Group: The Cliff's Edge Podcast | FacebookDonate: Ciaran McConnellBlog: Cold Case Investigations | Ireland's Vanishing TriangleFurther Reading: And the Sea Will Tell: Amazon.co.uk: Bugliosi, Vincent: 9780393327960: Books Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Cliff's Edge podcast with your host Ciaran McConnell. Claudia tragically vanished in early Spring of 2009 and no trace of her has ever been found. Leaving her loving family and friends heartbroken and without justice. Relentless work on behalf of Claudia from her family and friends has meant that this case has remained in the minds of the British public and the North Yorkshire Police to this day. Giving hope that one day justice will be served.Joining Ciaran McConnell for episode 38 of the Cliff's Edge Podcast is special guest Vinny McHale. Vinny will discuss with us the unsolved disappearance of 35 year old Yorkshire woman Claudia Lawrence.If you enjoyed this episode please like and share. Thank you (Go raibh míle maith agat" (Thank you very much).Please check out our linksNorth Yorkshire Police's website Claudia Lawrence investigation: 16th anniversary | North Yorkshire PoliceCrime Stoppers Phone Number 0800 555 111CCTV Man Claudia Lawrence CCTV - Richard CartwrightVinny's Podcast The Recluse's Cookbook Podcast The Recluse’s Cookbook Podcast | Podcast on Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 37 of the Cliff's Edge Podcast Ciaran McConnell covers what is known in the public domain about the suspects in the murders of JoJo Dullard, Fiona Pender and Annie McCarrick. As of today none of these individuals have been charged in relation to these murders, but they remain suspects.If you enjoyed the episode, please and like and share. Go raibh míle maith agat" (Thank you very much). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Cliff’s Edge Podcast with your host Ciaran McConnell.December 20th 1968 Lake Herman Road, David Farraday and Betty Lou Jensen are brutally shot and murdered by an unknown assailant who would become better known to the world as the Zodiac killer. To this day countless theories exist as to the identity of the man who pulled the trigger on several occasions and used a knife at least once on his unsuspecting victims.Joining our host Ciaran McConnell on this episode is the host of the Black Box Online Radio and expert on the Zodiac Killer, Nick Denham.WARNING: This episode contains content that listeners may find disturbing.If you enjoyed the episode, please and like and share. Go raibh míle maith agat" (Thank you very much).Please check out our following links:Link to Ned's YouTube Channel: Black Box Online Radio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Cliff's Edge podcast with your host Ciaran McConnell.The Swinging sixties are well under way in London town, however as night falls a terrifying crime spree has begun with the murders of over half a dozen women and nobody has been apprehended.Today's episode covers the rather obscure and unsolved case of the 60's Ripper. Despite the crimes taking place in the same city as Jack the Ripper's did, and there being more victims the case has garnered very little attention. But thankfully brilliant authors like Robin Jarossi have released books about the crimes that make sure that these crimes will not be forgotten. The aforementioned Robin joins me on today's episode to give us all a brilliant insight to details of this obscure case.WARNING: This episode contains content that listeners may find disturbing.If you enjoyed the episode, please and like and share. Go raibh míle maith agat" (Thank you very much).Please check out our linksRobin's website/contact where his excellent books can be found @jarossi.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Cliff’s Edge podcast with your host Ciaran McConnell.**************************BREAKING NEWS*******************************Ciaran gives us the recent developments in the case of Fiona Pender who went missing from her flat at Church Street in Tullamore, Co. Offaly on the 23rd of the August in 1996. At the time of her disappearance Fiona was 25 years of age and seven months pregnant with her first child.If you enjoyed the episode, please and like and share. Go raibh míle maith agat" (Thank you very much).Please check out our links below:FACEBOOK GROUP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Griffin is described as late 50's, 5'11, slim build to medium build, balding/bald, most likely wearing a beard and he has an eye of the Horus tattoo on his throat across the adams apple, the tattoo is pictured above. Although the tattoo may have been covered up or removed or hidden by a beard. He has been seen in the UK, Germany and Morocco and the most recent report concerning his whereabouts is from Edinburgh Scotland 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Cliff’s Podcast with your host Ciaran McConnell.This episode marks the first in the history of our podcast. There has been an update in the case of Tnaya Lee Glover. A 61-year woman has been arrested in Brisbane called Vanessa Lee Turner. In this update Ciaran will review the case as we know it, give us the update on the suspect and the charges and play an excerpt of the press conference held by Brisbane police.You may remember as far back as episode 4 when Ciaran was joined by crime Reporter Anna Houlihan to discuss the murder of Tanya Lee Glover. You can find that episode https://shows.acast.com/irelands-vanishing-triangle/episodes/tanya-lee-glover. If you enjoyed the episode, please and like and share. Go raibh míle maith agat" (Thank you very much).Please check out our links:VideoFacebook GroupBlog/ContactSupport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on "The Cliff's Edge" podcast, we discuss the bizarre case of the Sumida John Does. The dismembered torsos of 2 men were found not far from each other in the same area of Sumida City Japan known as Kotobashi. Are the cases related, or pure coincidence? Were the killings done by the same person? Tune into this week's podcast where I discuss my theories with my special guest this week, Robbie.Join our Facebook GroupBlog/ContactSupport the podcast by clicking here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sandra's brother Patrick Collins joins us to discuss his sister's case. Sandra was first reported missing back in December of the year 2000 and justice was yet to be served on her cowardly killer. Sandra's sister Mary Collins Dempsey like the aforementioned Patrick has campaigned relentlessly for the justice in this case. We thank both of them for the help they have given us over the years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Ciaran McConnell for today's episode is writer and podcaster Jim Cornelius from Frontiers Partisans to cover a case from the Wilds of the American West. Jim gives an excellent insight into Claude Dallas, a self proclaimed outlaw, who became the 400th person to be added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted List. Is he a hero who stood up to authority? Or is he a cold blooded killer that belongs in prison?Although Claude Dallas' heyday was in the 1980s his story is more like something out of frontier times.Check out these links. As always thanks for listening. Jim's blog, it is also where his excellent podcast can be found: Frontier PartisansCliff's Edge Facebook Facebook Group Blog TheCliffsEdgePodcastHelp support the podcast by clicking here Support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Link to Stephan's film Akte Munsterlandmorder The Munsterland Murders refers to a series of unsolved murders in West Germany in the 1970s. That remain unsolved to this day. SupportFacebook GroupBlog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A discussion on suspects with Dr David A. Camp And some final thoughts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Time Stamps Antionette Smith: 00-20 minutesPatricia Doherty: 20-37 minutesEva Brennan: 38-53 minutes Claire Boylan: 54 minutes to the end Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland's Vanishing Triangle Part 2 Episode 4 Welcome to the Cliff’s Edge podcast with your host Ciaran McConnell. 36-year-old bookstore manager Claire Boylan disappeared after she left her parents home in Tenure south Dublin on the 2nd of March 2003. She told her parents she was going to visit a friend in Tullamore which was a 60-mile journey. This friend later confirmed that Claire never arrived and furthermore her friend wasn’t aware of Claire’s plan to visit them. Where did Claire Boylan go? With very few facts available, Ciaran with series regular Shayne Phelan discusses this little-known missing person case. WARNING: This episode contains content that listeners may find disturbing.If you enjoyed the episode, please and like and share. Go raibh míle maith agat" (Thank you very much).Please follow our links:FACEBOOK GROUPBLOG DONATE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.