75. Final words to the jury

75. Final words to the jury

June 29, 2026 · 17 min · Season 1 · Episode 159

About this episode

The episode covers the inquest into the death of Noah Donohoe, detailing courtroom proceedings and evidence presented to the jury.

A special series from The State of Us podcast. In the summer of 2020, 14-year-old Noah Donohoe went missing in Belfast. Six days later his body was found in a storm drain. His disappearance and death have dominated headlines for five and a half years. The inquest into his death will, for the first time, lay out the facts and evidence in this case. In this special series from The State of Us podcast, Tara Mills and Declan Harvey take you inside the courtroom, bringing you the evidence as it unfolds each day. The coroner, Mr Justice Rooney, finished his closing speech to the jury. The jurors will consider twelve questions, including if police made an error which contributed to the schoolboy’s death.

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