Ireland Crimes and Mysteries

South Tipperary, November 1940. An unmarried mother of six is found shot dead in a field on a freezing morning. The Gardaí have a suspect within hours. Within months, they have a conviction. But that is not the end of it. That is barely the beginning of it. Join Nules for part 1 of 2 episodes as she takes us inside one of the most extraordinary cases in Irish history.
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Explore the tragic story of Marilyn Rynn, whose life was taken on a cold December night in Dublin. Discover how cutting-edge DNA technology solved the case, reshaping Irish law forever. This episode reveals the relentless pursuit of justice and the groundbreaking forensic breakthroughs that changed everything. Tune in for a story of resilience, science, and the quest for truth.
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In an earlier version of this episode I incorrectly referred to David Lawler as a serial killer. That has since been corrected. He was convicted of one murder, the murder of Marilyn Rynn. I hold this show to a high standard of accuracy and I'm sorry for any confusion.
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On the morning of 29th December 1958, a priest was called to the Central Hotel in Kilmallock, County Limerick. He had been sent for by a fifteen year old boy. His mother lay in the kitchen, gravely injured.
Joan O’Rourke was 40 years old. She was a businesswoman, a mother of three, and a well known figure in her local community. She ran one of the busiest hotels in the town.
But what was happening inside the Central Hotel was not hidden. Staff, neighbours, and people in the town had seen and heard enough over the years to know that life behind those doors was far from stable.
In this episode, I take you through the final days and final hours of Joan’s life, the evidence given by dozens of witnesses, and the events of that night that would leave three children without a mother.
This is a case that shocked Ireland at the time. It is also a case that raises difficult questions about what was seen, what was known, and what was not acted on.
This episode contains discussion of domestic violence.
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If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence:
Ireland: Women's Aid 1800 341 900

Northern Ireland: Domestic & Sexual Abuse Helpline 0808 802 3347

Men's Support: AMEN 046 902 3718 (ROI) / 028 9024 1929 (NI)
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This week Nules looks at the case of Liam Farrell. An 87-year-old man, a Saturday night, and a walk home that should have taken ten minutes. It is about a family who refused to be told there was nothing to investigate. And it is about an active Garda investigation that, as of April 2026, is hopefully closer to the truth than it has ever been. Someone knows what happened to Liam Farrell. Maybe you do. If you have any information, contact the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111. Let's tell Liam's story.
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