The Cliff's Edge Podcast

Ciaran McConnell

On the Cliff's Edge Podcast host Ciaran McConnell covers various true crime from throughout the world from the most obscure cases to the most infamous. On this show you will definitely find cases that you have never heard of before! New episodes are released three times a month, with the format rotating between in-depth storytelling and investigative interviews. Guests include family members of victims, former detectives, authors, ex-FBI agents, academics, and journalists. As always thank you for listening. You can join our facebook group here: (1) The Cliff's Edge Podcast | Facebook If you would like to support the podcast: Ciaran McConnell Or if would like to contact us with any suggestions feel free to email us: thecliffsedgepodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. EP52: The Great Train Robbery with Vinny McHale

    JAN 30

    EP52: The Great Train Robbery with Vinny McHale

    Joining the show for this episode is Vinny McHale to cover one of Britain's most infamous crimes: The Great Train Robbery. Vinny talks us through how the robbery was planned, the robbery itself, the investigation and the many individuals that were involved in this daring heist. Vinny's Podcast: The Recluse’s Cookbook Podcast | Vinny Mc Hale Further Reading: Train Robbers: Amazon.co.uk: Read, Piers Paul: 9780380429455: Books Support: Ciaran McConnell Contact: thecliffsedgepodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min
  2. EP51: Without Justice: The Murder of Paiche Onyemaechi

    JAN 22

    EP51: Without Justice: The Murder of Paiche Onyemaechi

    Today's episode of the Cliff's Edge podcast covers the murder of Paiche Onyemaechi from 2004. The Waterford based mother of two, was discovered beneath a bridge in County Kilkenny. She had been brutally assaulted, and nearly twenty years later, her murder remains unsolved. This episode examines Paiche’s life in Ireland, the circumstances surrounding her disappearance, the Garda investigation that followed and explores the unanswered questions that continue to define this case. Thank you for listening Garda Website: Witness Appeal - 20th Anniversary of the Investigation into the Murder of Paiche Unyolo Onyemaechi, July 2004. - Garda Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min
  3. EP50: No Way Back the Lisanne Froon and Kris Kremers case.

    JAN 13

    EP50: No Way Back the Lisanne Froon and Kris Kremers case.

    Episode 50 of the Cliff's Edge Podcast explores one of the most haunting disappearances of modern times. In April 2014, Dutch students Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon set out on a hike along Panama’s Pianista Trail. But, they never returned. An extensive search followed, and a series of disturbing discoveries were made. Was this a tragic accident that happened in unforgiving terrain or is there something more sinister? Joining Ciaran McConnell for this episode is Dutch criminologist Jasper van der Kemp to examine the known facts, the unanswered questions, and the theories that surround this tragic case. Thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min

  4. 12/17/2025

    Wrap Up.

    Just a quick wrap up before the end of the year. Thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    7 min
  5. EP49: The Unsolved Murder of Henry Hurley

    11/27/2025

    EP49: The Unsolved Murder of Henry Hurley

    On a summer night in 1989, 32-year-old Limerick based taxi man Henry Hurley began what should have been an ordinary shift. Shockingly just hours later, he was found murdered in a remote area of County Clare. This episode looks at Henry’s final movements, the suspects and why this case has remained unsolved after all these years. If you have any information that once appeared publicly, please reach out. YouTube link for news reports: Henry Hurley News Reports Garda Page: Henry Hurley - Garda Crime Stoppers: 1800 250 025 Ennis Garda Station: Ennis - Garda Contact: thecliffsedgepodcast@gmail.com or (7) Ciaran McConnell | LinkedIn Facebook Group: (1) The Cliff's Edge Podcast | Facebook Support: Ciaran McConnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    16 min
  6. EP48: Who Killed Richard Scott?

    11/14/2025

    EP48: Who Killed Richard Scott?

    In the winter of 1980, 41-year-old real estate agent Richard Scott disappeared after meeting a client in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Hours later, he was found murdered. A brutal crime that has remained unsolved for over four decades. In this episode, Ciaran McConnell speaks with author R.M. Dudley, who has spent years researching the case and working with those who knew Richard best. Together, they explore who Richard Scott really was, what might have led to his death, and why this story still lingers in Wisconsin’s cold case files. Police Contact: Police Department | City of Eau Claire, Wisconsin Further Reading: Cold Cases of West Central Wisconsin: Amazon.co.uk: Dudley, Robert M.: 9781720484158: Books Robert's Facebook: (1) Facebook Contact: (12) Ciaran McConnell | LinkedIn or thecliffsedgepodcast@gmail.com Facebook Group: (1) The Cliff's Edge Podcast | Facebook Support: Ciaran McConnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min
  7. EP47: Murder on Merseyside

    11/04/2025

    EP47: Murder on Merseyside

    Ciaran delves into one of Britain’s most puzzling murder cases; the 1931 murder of Julia Wallace in the Anfield area of Liverpool. When insurance agent William Herbert Wallace reported finding his wife brutally murdered, the police uncovered a trail of strange clues including a mysterious phone call, a bizarre alibi, and a crime scene that seemed somewhat staged. Was Wallace a cold-blooded killer who orchestrated an elaborate deception? Or the victim of an extraordinary coincidence? Nearly a century later, the case still divides investigators, historians, and armchair detectives alike. Join Ciaran as he unravels the evidence, explores the theories, and the fallout from this brutal unsolved murder. Facebook Group: (1) The Cliff's Edge Podcast | Facebook Further Reading: The Julia Wallace Murder Foundation | How Liverpool police solved one of the world's most baffling murder mysteries. Contact: (9) Ciaran McConnell | LinkedIn or thecliffsedgepodcast@gmail.com Support: Ciaran McConnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min
  8. EP46: Dean Roche with special guest Nules

    10/15/2025

    EP46: Dean Roche with special guest Nules

    What happened to Dean Roche? Father of one Dean's last known location was the small townland of Ballyfoyle Co. Kilkenny. His reason for being in Ballyfoyle was to buy a car. After purchasing the car a bizarre and alleged sequence of events transpired. Due to the odd nature of what was reported after Dean bought the car many questions remain: Did Dean leave Ballyfoyle? Did he get lost and succumb to the elements? Did Dean get into an accident? Did something sinister happen? And most importantly where is Dean? Joining us for today's episode is Nules from the Irish Crimes and Mysteries Podcast. Nules has covered Dean's case extensively and offers a great insight into the bizarre nature of this tragic case. Garda Page on Dean: Dean Roche - Garda Facebook Group: The Cliff's Edge Podcast | Facebook Further Listening: Dean Roche, 10 Years Missing: An Interview With Damien Hipwell Contact: Ciaran McConnell | LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
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About

On the Cliff's Edge Podcast host Ciaran McConnell covers various true crime from throughout the world from the most obscure cases to the most infamous. On this show you will definitely find cases that you have never heard of before! New episodes are released three times a month, with the format rotating between in-depth storytelling and investigative interviews. Guests include family members of victims, former detectives, authors, ex-FBI agents, academics, and journalists. As always thank you for listening. You can join our facebook group here: (1) The Cliff's Edge Podcast | Facebook If you would like to support the podcast: Ciaran McConnell Or if would like to contact us with any suggestions feel free to email us: thecliffsedgepodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Ciaran McConnell
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ciaran McConnell
  • Show Website
    The Cliff's Edge Podcast

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