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In April 1988, eighteen-year-old German student Inga Maria Hauser boarded a ferry from Scotland to Northern Ireland during a solo InterRail trip. Fourteen days later, her body was found in Ballypatrick Forest, almost forty miles from Larne. Nearly four decades on, police have DNA, thousands of samples and a suspect they said was supported by a strong hypothesis, but nobody has ever been charged with her murder.Episode written, hosted and produced by Jenny Claffey, researched by Karl O'ReillySourcesThe Irish Times — “It’s on to Ireland – which pleases me most”, wrote backpacker before her deathITV News — Inga Maria Hauser murder: “After 30 years, it’s time to tell us what you know”RTÉ News — Renewed appeal over Inga Maria Hauser murderPublic Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland — Decision not to prosecute taken on Inga Maria Hauser fileIrish Legal News — Lawyers call for independent investigation after suspects face no chargesBelfast News Letter — Key crime-scene exhibits have not been retainedBelfast Telegraph — New inquest granted over the 1988 murder of German backpackerThe Irish Times — Two people emerge who may have information on Inga’s murderRTÉ News — Pair questioned over backpacker murder may join inquestThe Irish News — Pair questioned over 1988 backpacker murder may join new inquestTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode was first published on Patreon on February 2025. In 1985 a local and beloved priest was found dead in the bedroom of a high-society couple in Offaly. These were no strangers, in fact Therese Flynn was Father Molloy's business partner. Together, they had built an equestrian empire.To everyone's surprise, when police were eventually called, there was a confession. Therese's husband Richard said he was the culprit, but he said it was in self-defence. It wasn't long before rumours were swirling of an affair, of alleged dodgy business dealings and of a burglary of Father Molloy's will. Very soon after this, everything fell apart. 40 years later, this case is still open and nobody has served any time for the cold-blooded and violent killing of Father Niall Molloy, and this week, we ask why.Linkshttps://web.archive.org/web/20120927112320/https://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/fr-niall-why-well-never-stop-our-fight-for-justice-3236507.htmlhttps://archive.ph/20130217191329/http://www.independent.ie/national-news/judge-hits-at-colleague-over-priest-killing-case-3182954.htmlhttps://archive.ph/20130217183853/http://www.independent.ie/opinion/analysis/mystery-of-priests-violent-death-134899.htmlhttps://archive.ph/20130217194232/http://www.independent.ie/national-news/priest-was-left-to-die-for-six-hours-new-evidence-claims-2846473.html#selection-2767.0-2767.186Killing of Fr Niall Molloy: untangling rumour, innuendo and factThe Killing of Fr Niall Molloy feels too extraordinary to have been realFr Niall Molloy: Unpacking the financial dealings between the priest and the Flynns – The Irish TimesGreed was motive for killing of Fr Niall Molloy, family????????????????????? claims | Irish IndependentSignificant new evidence on killing of Fr Niall MolloyNew evidence on 1985 killing of Fr Niall Molloy comes to lightCastlecoote still reeling from Fr Niall Molloy killing and the rumour mill – The Irish Timeshttps://frniallmolloy.com/The Killing of Father Niall Molloy Part 2 of 2 02 mp4Fr Niall Molloy’s final moments before killing as Galway doctor’s old notebook emerges - GalwayBeoThe Father Of All Cover-Ups | Broadsheet.ieHow Cahill tried to cash in Fr Molloy murder file | Irish IndependentTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In January 2005, 36-year-old Shaun Duffy returned to his home in Meenacross, Donegal, after celebrating his younger brother’s birthday. Hours later, he was found dead in his ransacked sitting room, having been stabbed, repeatedly struck on the head and wounded with a crossbow arrow.More than 21 years later, no one has ever been arrested. This week, we examine the investigation into Shaun’s murder, the rumours surrounding his business dealings and the theories linking his death to organised crime...and possibly to another unsolved disappearance in Donegal.This episode was written, hosted and produced by Jenny Claffey, with research by Karl O’Reilly.Sources:An Garda Síochána — Murder of Shaun Duffy, Meenacross, Co. Donegal, 29 January 2005RTÉ News — Taxi examined in Donegal death caseRTÉ News — Appeal on 21st anniversary of Donegal man’s murderThe Irish Times — Priest asks killers to come forwardThe Irish Times — Appeal for information over Donegal murder 21 years agoThe Irish Times — Gun ownership in IrelandIrish Independent — Paradise lost as Dungloe reels from grisly murderIrish Independent — Donegal cold case: Gardaí hope DNA technology may bring Shaun Duffy’s killers to justiceBelfast Telegraph via PressReader — “He was cold and I felt for a pulse but I couldn’t get one”Donegal Live — Meenacross murder mystery: 20 years on from the killing of Shaun DuffyDonegal Live — Detectives to probe possible Garda involvement in Shaun Duffy caseDonegal Live — Gardaí believe a number of people have yet to come forwardDonegal Daily — Detectives to probe Garda involvement in Shaun Duffy murder caseDonegal Democrat — Family of man murdered seven years ago still have no answersHighland Radio — Gardaí renew appeal on 21st anniversary of Shaun Duffy murderLimerick Live — Fresh appeal marks 21 years since unsolved murder of Shaun DuffyThe Free Library — Tragic Shaun Knew Too MuchTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In May 1998, 83-year-old shopkeeper Eddie Fitzmaurice was attacked and left bound in the bedroom above his drapery shop in Bellaghy, where he remained undiscovered for five days.This week we will examine the violent rural robberies that shaped the investigation, the seven innocent members of the travelling community who were targeted during the corrupt Burnfoot operation and why, nearly three decades later, nobody has been charged with Eddie’s murder.Written, hosted and produced by Jenny Claffey. Research by Karl O’Reilly.Sources:An Garda Síochána: Eddie FitzmauriceAn Garda Síochána: Murder of Eddie Fitzmaurice—2018 Crimecall AppealAn Garda Síochána: Murder of Eddie Fitzmaurice—2023 Crimecall AppealRTÉ News: A Gentle Sligo Man Whose Cruel Killing Remains UnsolvedThe Irish Times: Daughter of Eddie Fitzmaurice Wants to Know Who Is Responsible Before She DiesThe Journal: Gardaí Renew Appeal on the 24th Anniversary of Eddie’s MurderIrish Examiner: Son Seeks Justice for Slain Father 15 Years OnThe Irish Times: Seven Arrested over Co Mayo Murder in 1998Irish Examiner: Tribunal Concludes That Sergeant Planted GunRTÉ News: Adverse Tribunal Finding on Sergeant John WhiteThe Irish Times: Detective Helped Plant Gun at Traveller SiteThe Irish Times: Man Gets Life for Murder of Elderly Farmer Paud SkehanThe Irish Times: Brothers Jailed for Killing Elderly Farmer Paddy LoganIrish Unresolved Mysteries: Eddie Fitzmaurice—MayoBackground: The Morris TribunalTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the early hours of 11 February 1984, 23-year-old Patrick Nugent was found fatally injured after managing an anniversary party at Bunratty Folk Park. With two damaged cars, conflicting accounts from those who remained and Patrick’s final words, “He clocked me,” his family have spent more than forty years fighting to learn what happened that night.This episode was written, hosted and produced by Jenny Claffey, with research by Karl O’Reilly.Join Patreon (sign up via desktop to avoid Apple Charges)SourcesForty Years On, the Question Persists: Who ‘Clocked’ Patrick Nugent? – RTÉWho ‘Clocked’ Patrick Nugent? A Family Still Searches for Answers – The Irish TimesThe Death of Patrick Nugent – MagillFamily Told Report into Investigation of Clare Man’s 1984 Death Will Be Released – The Irish TimesStrange, Mysterious Case of Patrick Nugent’s Death Still Shrouded in Subterfuge 40 Years On – Irish IndependentBody of Patrick Nugent, Who Died in Unexplained Circumstances in 1984, to Be Exhumed – TheJournal.iePatrick Nugent Postmortem Completed as Part of New Investigation – TheJournal.ieOne Night in Bunratty: Patrick Nugent – Ireland Crimes and MysteriesState Postmortem on Exhumed Remains of Patrick Nugent Completed – The Irish TimesDeath of Patrick Nugent: Investigation, Bunratty, Co. Clare – An Garda SíochánaRenewed Appeal over Patrick Nugent’s Death as Body Is Exhumed – RTÉOfficial Terms of Reference for the Patrick Clyne Inquiry – Irish Statute BookBunratty Castle: History and Restoration – Heritage IrelandTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.