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In 2019, 15-year-old French-Irish teenager Nóra Quoirin disappeared from a rainforest resort in Malaysia while on holiday with her family. What followed was a devastating search, a disputed investigation, and a family’s fight to challenge the idea that their vulnerable daughter simply wandered into the jungle alone.This episode was written, produced and hosted by Jenny Claffey, with research by Karl O'ReillySourcesTeenager Disappears Into Jungle at Night While on Vacation with Family | Nora Quoirin Case Analysis — YouTubeNóra Quoirin: Cause of death not yet established — RTÉWhat happened to Nora Quoirin? — The WeekNóra Quoirin’s family sue Malaysian holiday resort — IrishCentralHoloprosencephaly — NCBI / PMCMalaysia says no one involved in death of British teen Nora Quoirin in resort — The StandardThe mysterious death of Nora Quoirin — The ASEAN PostDefence filed in civil suit about Nóra Quoirin’s disappearance and death — Changing TimesFather says he heard “muffled noise” before teen girl vanished in Malaysia jungle — CBS NewsNo foreign DNA found in or on body, govt chemist testifies in Nora Anne Quoirin inquest — Malay MailA year after Nóra Quoirin’s body was found, her parents still believe she was abducted — The Irish TimesMalaysian judge overturns inquest verdict of misadventure in the death of teenager Nóra Quoirin — The Irish NewsNora Anne’s parents withdraw suit against resort operator — Free Malaysia TodayNóra Quoirin’s parents say Malaysia has thwarted French inquiry into her death — Changing TimesTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1992, Grace Livingstone was murdered inside her home in Malahide, Dublin, but the investigation soon became almost as controversial as the crime itself.With a husband under suspicion, an unidentified young man seen near the house, and a possible link to Revenue investigations into oil smuggling and IRA-linked crime, this is one of Ireland’s most frustrating unsolved cases.Presented, written and produced by Jenny Claffey. Researched by Karl O'Reilly.Sources:Unsolved Crimes: How Grace Livingstone's killer got away with murderMinister and AG face court action over Livingstone murder inquiryThe Brutal Murder of Grace Livingstone: A Cold Case That Destroyed a Family's Faith in Justice | True Crime Write-Ups‘Very slim’ chance man killed wifeSergeant deliberately misled gardaí, court hears. Inside Slab Murphy's multi-million euro, cross-border smuggling empireLivingstone damages case is settled. RTE.ieMinister and AG face court action over Livingstone murder inquiryTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bonus episode, we investigate the renewed forensic search on the Kildare-Wicklow border, exploring whether "credible new information" can finally solve the decades-old murders of Deirdre Jacob and Jo Jo Dullard.To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Dorrian vanished from County Down over twenty years ago, and what followed has been described by police and her family as a “wall of silence,” with paramilitary allegations complicating the search for answers ever since.Sources:PSNI official missing person profile (psni.police.uk)Lisa Dorrian: Police release unseen CCTV footage 20 years on from disappearanceRenewed appeal issued on 20th anniversary of Lisa Dorrian's murder | NewstalkGraffiti identifies suspect in Dorrian murder case'I know where Lisa's body is buried,' Man arrested on suspicion of murder is released'We just want our daughter's body back'https://archive.is/unjBV#selection-3767.17-3771.82Lisa Dorrian CCTVEXCLUSIVE: FORMER BOYFRIEND OF LISA DORRIANDrugs, guns and the rule of pure fear | Irish Independenthttps://archive.is/JtUr3#selection-3159.0-3163.197THE LOST WEEKENDCCTV footage of Lisa Dorrian released on 20th anniversary Graffiti identifies suspect in Dorrian murder case?Timeline: The disappearance of Lisa Dorrian - BBC NewsTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An investigation into the 2017 disappearance of Tina Satchwell and the six-year deception by her husband, Richard, that ended with a shocking discovery under the stairs of their family home.Join Patreon for FREE hereLinks:Tina Satchwell case: A timeline of the investigation into her disappearance – The Irish Times.Senior officer can't answer why invasive search was not carried out of Richard Satchwell's houseGarda describes searching 'untidy' Satchwell home as jury shown photos inside Youghal house | Cork BeoThe Disturbing Case of Tina Satchwell [True Crime Documentary]The Trial of Richard Satchwell | Original DocumentaryRichard Satchwell trial hears gardaí in Youghal became increasingly suspicious during search for Tina Satchwell.Tina Satchwell: ‘Funny, bubbly and independent. She was kind and considerate’.Truck driver Richard Satchwell jailed for murdering wife Tina after her remains were found under stairs | UK News.The Tina Dingivan Story - A Tragic Case That Shook IrelandThe Murder of Tina Satchwell: Timeline, Trial & Richard's Media InterviewsTina Satchwell case: Man (50s) rearrested as remains found at Cork house after Garda searchTina Satchwell: Major breakthrough in search for missing woman as Gardaí find human remains at her home - Irish MirrorTina Satchwell mystery: How does a wife and sister vanish into thin air? - Extra.ieFamily 'confused' at husband's claims about wife now missing four months | Irish IndependentTina Satchwell: Husband Richard, key events & everything we know after she vanished four years ago | RSVP LiveComment: Disappearance of Tina Satchwell shouldn't be turned into a game | Irish IndependentPrison sentence and fine for a Fermoy window fitter | Irish IndependentRichard Satchwell found guilty of murdering wife Tina in 2017To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In July 1998, 18-year-old Deirdre Jacob vanished without a trace on her short walk home in Newbridge, County Kildare — a disappearance that remains one of Ireland’s most baffling unsolved cases.SourcesDPP directs no charges following fresh inquiry into 1998 Deirdre Jacob murder – The Irish Times'The main thing is to have her return to us' — family of Newbridge woman Deirdre Jacob make appeal on anniversary of disappearance - News - Laois NationalistWhat is known about what happened to Deirdre Jacob?‘Was she being watched?’ – the questions that haunt Deirdre Jacob’s family 25 years after her disappearance | Irish IndependentFamily of missing woman Deirdre Jacob issue appeal on 27th anniversary of her disappearance - Limerick LiveMurderer who evaded justice for 20 years dies serving life termMurders suspect Larry Murphy released - BBC NewsTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we look at the disappearance of 17-year-old Ciara Breen, who vanished from her Dundalk home in 1997 in a case that remains unsolved to this day.Vote for Red Room In The Stellar Awards HereLinks/SourcesRenewed Appeal: Ciara Breen missing since the 13/2/97 - GardaGardaí renew appeal for Ciara Breen missing since 1997Dundalk missing girl Ciara Breen focus of TG4 documentary - Louth LiveMother of missing teenager Ciara Breen dies – The Irish TimesFormer garda investigating Ciara Breen’s disappearance admits he 'apologises to her for not finding her' - Irish Mirror OnlineFormer detective believes Ciara Breen remains could still be found in bog searched by gardaíCiara Breen: Irish police begin search for girl missing since 1997 - BBC NewsChief suspect in murder of missing teenager Ciara Breen dies in Garda custody | Irish IndependentMissing By Barry CumminsTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we look at the disappearance of 25-year-old Fiona Pender from Tullamore, a young woman seven months pregnant who vanished without a trace in 1996.Vote for Red Room In The Stellar Awards HereLinks/SourcesFiona Pender - GardaDisappearance of Fiona Pender cast shadow over home townSearches under way as Fiona Pender disappearance reclassified as murderhttps://archive.is/9Vom2Homicide is a leading cause of death for pregnant women in US - PubMed15 years since disappearance of Fiona Pender - Offaly LiveJohn Thompson: Chief suspect in Fiona Pender disappearance didn’t get a cent in compo claim - SundayWorld.comHuge new 'open ground' search as case of missing Fiona Pender who vanished while 7 months pregnant upgraded to murder | The Irish SunCould the disappearance of Fiona Pender finally be solved? – The Irish TimesFiona Pender suspect 'misled' witness about 'burial site' | Irish IndependentFiona Pender case has a suspect and a motive but no justicehttps://www.pressreader.com/ireland/irish-daily-mail/20250531/281878714305961?srsltid=AfmBOoq4y-8jAAwBmeYkCN9XfKwuJNztzNHcnz1KvzMFyhLXMEGlA3gNPartner of Fiona Pender case suspect gave info | Irish IndependentMissing woman's boyfriend is critical of gardai over arrestsTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.