Shaun Duffy: Murder in Donegal
About this episode
This episode examines the unsolved murder of Shaun Duffy in Donegal and the surrounding theories and investigations.
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 2005 RTÉ News — Taxi examined in Donegal death case RTÉ News — Appeal on 21st anniversary of Donegal man’s murder The Irish Times — Priest asks killers to come forward The Irish Times — Appeal for information over Donegal murder 21 years ago The Irish Times — Gun ownership in Ireland Irish Independent — Paradise lost as Dungloe reels from grisly murder Irish Independent — Donegal cold case: Gardaí hope DNA technology may bring Shaun Duffy’s…
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