Lines of Enquiry

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TRUE CRIME
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Former Garda detective John Sweetman presents Lines of Enquiry, a GoLoud Original true-crime podcast examining some of Ireland’s most compelling crimes, uncovering how evidence, chance, and persistence can bring answers, and sometimes only more questions. Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/linesofenquirypodcast/ Contact: LinesOfEnquiry@goloudnow.com

21H AGO

Tom Nevin: Web of Lies

On the 19th of March 1996, gardaí were called to a pub in Co Wicklow after its panic button was activated in the small hours of the morning. Catherine Nevin, who owned the pub with her husband Tom, was found slumped in a hall with her hands tied and a gag around her neck. What initially looked to be a botched burglary at a time when Wicklow businesses were being targeted by Dublin gangs, soon grew into a massive garda investigation with more than 170 witness statements as they delved deep into Catherine's past. In this episode of Lines of Enquiry, John Sweetman takes us back to the murder of Tom Nevin and a story of greed, lies and lust that led to one of the country's most infamous trials. Presented by John SweetmanCreated by Darren ClearyEpisode Written by Kevin C. Olohan and Siobhán MaguireProduced by Siobhan Maguire and Siobhan WalshExecutive Produced by Eoin BrennanSound Design and Editing by Neil KavanaghAudio Editing Support by Ed SmithMarketing Support by Laura Bracken and Róisín ReillySocial Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn ReeArtwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree

1h 11m
4D AGO · BONUS

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2 min
5D AGO

Incident Brief: The Harold’s Cross Hitman

When Bryan Kennedy became convinced his wife’s online friendship with a Canadian couple were a threat to his marriage, he turned to a man he believed could arrange murder.In this episode of Lines of Enquiry: Incident Brief, John Sweetman examines a disturbing murder for hire plot that began in Harold’s Cross and targeting two unsuspecting women in Canada. Kennedy feared that his wife was having an online affair with the Lesbian couple, she formed a relationship with over long sessions of online gaming, playing Dungeons and Dragons, It’s a story of murder cor hire, extortion, and intimidation.Presented by John SweetmanCreated by Darren ClearyEpisode Written by Darren ClearyProduced by Siobhan Maguire and Siobhan WalshExecutive Produced by Eoin BrennanSound Design and Editing by Neil KavanaghAudio Editing Support by Ed SmithMarketing Support by Laura Bracken and Róisín ReillySocial Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn ReeArtwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree

28 min
APR 28

Kevin Lunney: Campaign of Violence

On the 17th of September 2019, Kevin Lunney, a director of Quinn Industrial Holdings, a company formerly owned by bankrupt billionaire Sean Quinn, disappeared near his home in Fermanagh. The 50-year-old father-of-six was taken across the Irish border to Cavan and what happened next would shock the nation and expose years of threats and intimidation against QIH directors and their families. In this episode, John Sweetman takes us back to that dark day in September and how the first all-Ireland cross border investigation began between the gardaí and the PSNI to track down those responsible for the kidnapping, and the so-called ‘paymaster’ who hired them. Presented by John Sweetman Created by Darren Cleary Episode Written by Siobhán Maguire Script Edited by Eoin Brennan Produced by Siobhan Walsh Produced by Siobhán Maguire Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith Marketing Support by Laura Bracken and Róisín Reilly Social Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn Ree Artwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree

1h 6m
APR 21

Rachel O'Reilly: The Botched Burglary

On the 4th of October 2004, Rachel O'Reilly, a 30-year-old mother-of two was found dead in her north county Dublin home. She had been murdered. Her mother, Rose Callaly, found Rachel's lifeless body in a pool of blood. It all pointed to a botched burglary and gardai began a hunt for her hiller. What followed was a rigorous investigation on matters closer to Rachel's home. In this episode John Sweetman takes listeners through a complex garda investigation that involved dogged policework, technical wizardry, and even the Late Late Show. Presented by John Sweetman Created by Darren Cleary Episode Written by John Sweetman Script Edited by Siobhan Walsh & Eoin Brennan Produced by Siobhan Walsh Produced by Siobhan Maguire Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith Marketing Support by Laura Bracken and Róisín Reilly Social Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn Ree Artwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree

1h 30m
APR 16

Incident Brief: Stopping a Dublin terror attack

In June 2021, armed Gardaí carried out a search at a hostel on Gardiner Street in Dublin. They arrested a 37-year-old man named Mark Wolf. He had a sordid past. He was a wanted man in the UK. So how did gardaí find him? And what dark obsessions was he harbouring? Presented by John Sweetman Created by Darren Cleary Episode Written by Darren Cleary Script Edited by Eoin Brennan Produced by Siobhan Walsh Produced by Siobhan Maguire Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith Marketing Support by Laura Bracken and Róisín Reilly Social Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn Ree Artwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree

25 min
APR 14

Ana Kriégel: An Unspeakable Crime

On the 14th of May 2018, Ana Kriégel left her home in Leixlip, Co Kildare, with a promise to her father that she wouldn't be long. But Ana never came home and her disappearance sparked a three-day search of a local park, the last place where she had been seen walking with another child. It was a missing person's case that gripped the nation as everyone hoped the smiling girl in her favourite black hoodie would be found. What happened would become one of Ireland's most disturbing and unsettling cases. In this episode of Lines of Enquiry, John Sweetman takes us back to those dark days of her disappearance, and why her killers will never be named. Presented by John Sweetman Created by Darren Cleary Episode Written by Siobhán Maguire and Eoin Brennan Script Edited by Eoin Brennan Produced by Siobhan Walsh Produced by Siobhan Maguire Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith Marketing Support by Laura Bracken and Róisín Reilly Social Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn Ree Artwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree

1h 10m
APR 7

Case Notes #006: The Kelly Lynch Update

In this episode of Lines of Enquiry: Case Notes producer Siobhan Maguire steps out from behind the scenes to share a significant update on one of season one’s most troubling stories, the death of 23 year old Kelly Lynch in Monaghan. Siobhan outlines new findings from an independent pathology review commissioned by the Katie Trust, including questions over the original cause of death, issues around a lack of evidence, and indications that third party involvement may no longer be ruled out. She and John discuss what this could mean for the ongoing investigation, the unanswered questions faced by Kelly’s family, and the implications of decisions made in the crucial early hours of the case. Then, Siobhan turns interviewer, putting your questions to John about his time in An Garda Síochána, the emotional impact of revisiting difficult cases for the podcast, and what listeners can expect from season three of Lines of Enquiry. Lines of Enquiry returns next week, on Tuesday 14th April.

31 min

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Former Garda detective and expert crime scene investigator, John Sweetman presents Lines of Enquiry, a GoLoud Original true-crime podcast examining some of Ireland’s most compelling crimes, uncovering how evidence, chance, and persistence can bring answers, and sometimes only more questions.

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John Sweetman

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Alan Bailey

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4.9

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75 Ratings

So well done!

Apr 16

pokealong

This is the very best of true crime podcasting. I appreciate the focus on the victims, who they were (or are in the case of survivors). Top notch in every way!
5⭐️

Mar 16

BeeCuzThatsWhy

Enjoying this excellent podcast. The narrative is cogent and keeps one interested. Kudos on a job well done! Very much looking forward to your next season😎
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Feb 12

Olhão.

Very well narrated and illustrated. Highly recommend if you like true crime. Having said that, God bless all those involved in such tragedy.
Nice work

Feb 8

Night Time Child

I enjoy the unique stories

Former Garda detective John Sweetman presents Lines of Enquiry, a GoLoud Original true-crime podcast examining some of Ireland’s most compelling crimes, uncovering how evidence, chance, and persistence can bring answers, and sometimes only more questions. Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/linesofenquirypodcast/ Contact: LinesOfEnquiry@goloudnow.com