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133 -  Killer on the Run: The murder of Emer O'Loughlin

133 - Killer on the Run: The murder of Emer O'Loughlin

FromMens Rea: A true crime podcast


133 - Killer on the Run: The murder of Emer O'Loughlin

FromMens Rea: A true crime podcast

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Length:
40 minutes
Released:
Sep 12, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

If you have any information on the whereabouts of John Griffin, you can contact Gort Garda Station on (091) 636400, the Garda Confidential line at 1800 666 111 or your local law enforcement agency.In 2005, a caravan caught fire in rural north Clare, Emer O'Loughlin's family were initially relieved to see that it wasn't the one she shared with her partner Shane. But when human remains were found inside the charred wreckage, and there was still no sign of the artistic Emer, hope that everything would be ok was quickly dashed.In the years that followed, so would hope that Emer's killer might be brought to justice.This episode was researched and written by Aileen Spearin.********Find us on Facebook or Twitter!With thanks to our supporters on Patreon! Donate today to get access to bonus and ad-free episodes!Check out the Mens Rea Merch Store!*********Theme Music:Quinn’s Song: The Dance Begins Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Additional Music:   Allemande (Sting) by Wahneta Meixsell. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/*********Sources:Cracking Crime Emer O’Loughlin, RTE, available on YouTubeMarú Inár Measc Season 2 Ep 2, TG4, available on TG4 PlayerJohn Fallon, “Gardai seek to identify woman killed in caravan fire”, Irish Examiner, Apr 11th 2005Joe O Muircheartaigh, “Gardai’s open mind over fire”, Clare Champion, Apr 15th 2005Stephen Glennon, “Appeal for witnesses in bid to solve mystery of body in burned caravan”, Connacht Tribune, Apr 15th 2005Gordon Deegan, “Suspicion over death of woman in caravan blaze”, Irish Independent, Apr 16th 2005Pat Flynn, “Probe after DNA helps identify woman in caravan inferno”, Sunday Independent, Apr 17th 2005Pat Flynn, “Bizzare link probe to art student’s death in blaze”, Irish Independent, Apr 18th 2005 For a full list of sources, please see mensreapod.com
Released:
Sep 12, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Mens Rea is the legal principle of intent that must be proved in a number of crimes, such as murder. It means literally, "guilty mind". Mens Rea Podcast explores the most notorious crimes from Ireland and the UK and the court cases that followed. Join your host, Sinead, every fortnight when a new case is discussed.