This week’s Ireland Crimes and Mysteries Weekly Roundup begins in Waterford, with the funeral of Philip and Kim English and their sons, Callum and Jayden, and further arrests in the investigation into the arson attack on their home.
I also cover the latest coroner’s court hearing in Joe Deacy’s case, the conflicting medical evidence heard at Laura Marshall’s inquest, and developments in Julie Ann McIlwaine’s case following the overturning of her murder conviction.
There are sentencing updates in the cases of Paula Canty and Paul Connolly, the sentences imposed on Jeffrey Donaldson and George Gibney, and a prosecution over the breach of survivors’ anonymity.
Plus, a murder charge in Mark Cullen’s case, a renewed appeal from Kelly Lynch’s family, and the investigation into Paul O’Connor’s death in Mallow.
Information and appeal contacts
If you have information relevant to any of these investigations, please contact Gardaí directly:
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Waterford arson investigation: Waterford Garda Station, 051 305300. Gardaí are seeking information and footage from Birch Avenue, Birchwood and adjoining roads between 4.30am and 5.30am on 13 October.
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Joe Deacy: Claremorris Garda Station, 094 937 2080.
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Kelly Lynch: Monaghan Garda Station, 047 77200.
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Paul O’Connor: Mallow Garda Station, 022 31450. The appeal concerns his journey from Kent Station to Mallow on the evening of 14 October and his movements between shortly after 7.20pm that evening and 1.30pm on 15 October.
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Garda Confidential Line: 1800 666 111. Information can also be given at any Garda station.
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Reporting historical sexual abuse: Contact your local Garda station or email reportsexualcrime@garda.ie (mailto:reportsexualcrime@garda.ie) .
Content includes the deaths of children, sexual abuse and domestic abuse