Ciara Doherty

Hi, I hope you've been enjoying your Clare Byrne Show podcast this week.

If you've liked what you've heard here, you might also be interested in the Newstalk Daily podcast with Ciara Daugherty.

They've covered some really interesting stuff recently with everything from ozempic breasts,

and the dark side of weight loss medications, to why the 90s are so back.

But my favourite piece this week was their discussion of the review into the Katie Simpson murder investigation, featuring Katie's aunt, Paula Mullen, and Alison Morris from the Belfast Telegraph.

Take a listen.

In August 2020, 21-year-old Katie Simpson was rushed to hospital in Derry with severe injuries.

The explanation given at the time was that she had tried to take her own life.

But almost immediately, there were questions.

Quiet ones at first, from those who knew her, from people who felt that something about the story didn't sit right.

What followed was a case that would unravel layer by layer, exposing inconsistencies, missed opportunities, and one that would become the focus of a murder investigation and ultimately a damning review of the PS&I's handling of the case.

It's Newstalk Daily.

I'm Ciara Doherty.

Jonathan Creswell was the partner of Katie's eldest sister, Christina.

He drove her to the hospital, concocting a story to shield his heinous crimes.

As a 21-year-old, he'd been convicted and jailed for serious assaults on his ex-girlfriend, Abigail Lyle.

Despite this, the authorities bought his version of events.

Now a really stark report has found officers failed to identify inconsistencies in Jonathan Creswell's account, neglected to preserve vital evidence, overlooked forensic scenes and opportunities and dismissed key witness statements.

The report also found that 37 people, both female and male, have come forward to say they were abused by Jonathan Creswell.

And just to say, this podcast will be discussing murder, rape and coercive control and won't be suitable for younger ears and may be triggering to some listeners.