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Annie Walsh and The Women Sent To The Gallows

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re looking at the case of Annie Walsh, the last woman ever executed in Ireland. Convicted of murdering her husband in 1925, her story is of...

The Irish Serial Killers Who Sold Their Victims’ Bodies

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Burke and Hare are two of the most infamous serial killers in history, but they weren’t typical murderers. In 1828, Edinburgh, they killed at least ...

Michael Barrett: The Last Man Hanged in Britain

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An Irish Fenian bombing in Victorian London led to mass panic, a controversial trial, and the execution of Michael Barrett., who would become the last...

Victorian Irish True Crime: St Patrick's Day Special (rerelease)

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Happy St. Patrick's Day, everyone! To celebrate, I thought I'd rerelease an episode from 2024 when we did a series on Haunted Ireland. This episode co...

Larry Griffin: The Postman Who Never Came Home

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On Christmas Day 1929, postman Larry Griffin rode into the village of Stradbally to deliver the mail and vanished. His bike was found abandoned the ne...

Kyran Durnin: Failed By The System

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kyran Durnin was reported missing in 2024, but investigators later discovered he had not been seen since 2022, despite prior contact with child protec...

What Happened Alpho O'Reilly? The RTÉ Designer Who Vanished 30 Years Ago

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Alpho O'Reilly helped shape Irish television from day one, designing iconic RTÉ productions — and then, in 1996, he vanished without a trace. Decad...

CASE UPDATE: Inside the Search for Deirdre Jacob and Jo Jo Dullard (2026)

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode, we investigate the renewed forensic search on the Kildare-Wicklow border, exploring whether "credible new information" can fina...

Where Is Trevor Deely?

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This is a re-release from an episode originally published in April 2024. Since this episode originally aired, there have been no significant updates t...

Lisa Dorrian: Murder & The "Wall Of Silence" in Co. Down

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa Dorrian vanished from County Down over twenty years ago, and what followed has been described by police and her family as a “wall of silence,”...

Philip Cairns: Ireland's Lost Boy

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A thirteen-year-old boy vanishes on a ten-minute walk to school, and nearly forty years later, Philip Cairns’ disappearance remains one of Ireland’...

The Murder of Tina Satchwell: A Six-Year Deception

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An investigation into the 2017 disappearance of Tina Satchwell and the six-year deception by her husband, Richard, that ended with a shocking discover...

Fiona Sinnott: Vanished from Wexford

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A 19-year-old single mother vanishes after a night out in rural Wexford — and nearly three decades later, Fiona Sinnott’s disappearance remains on...

Deirdre Jacob: Missing Since 1998

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In July 1998, 18-year-old Deirdre Jacob vanished without a trace on her short walk home in Newbridge, County Kildare — a disappearance that remains ...

The Disappearance of Imelda Keenan (Case Updates)

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On January 3rd, 1993, Imelda Keenan would leave her small apartment to collect her social welfare. The walk was a short one, only 7 minutes according ...

What Happened to Ciara Breen?

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we look at the disappearance of 17-year-old Ciara Breen, who vanished from her Dundalk home in 1997 in a case that remains unsolved to this ...

Barbara Walsh: 40 Years Missing

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we look at the disappearance of 33-year-old mother of seven Barbara Walsh, who vanished without trace from her home in the remote Connemara...

The Disappearance of Fiona Pender: Is Justice Lost?

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we look at the disappearance of 25-year-old Fiona Pender from Tullamore, a young woman seven months pregnant who vanished without a trace i...

Sandra Collins: 25 Years Without Justice

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re looking at the disappearance of Sandra Collins, a 28-year-old woman from Killala, Co Mayo, whose 2000 case was later upgraded to mu...

The Disappearance of Eva Brennan

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re looking at the disappearance of 39-year-old Eva Brennan, who vanished from Terenure in July 1993, and why her case never received t...

Claire Boylan: The Silent Search

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we look at the 2003 disappearance of 36-year-old Claire Boylan, and how her case became one of the many in Ireland that seemed to vanish fr...

JoJo Dullard: Secrets, Silence, and the State

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JoJo Dullard, a 21-year-old woman from County Kilkenny, vanished without a trace in 1995 while hitchhiking home, sparking decades of unanswered questi...

Esra Uyrun: Missing from Clondalkin, Her Car Found In Bray

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How did 37-year-old Esra Uyrun vanish in the early morning of February 2011, on a run for bread and milk, never to be seen again? Her car was found ho...

Annie McCarrick: Three Decades With No Justice

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been over 30 years since Annie McCarrick vanished from her new home in Dublin. After decades of dead ends and misdirection, Gardaí finally arr...

Brittany Dawn: From Gym Bunny to Warrior of God

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A deep dive into the scandal-stacked career of influencer Brittany Dawn, from fitness fraud to faith-based grifts, and how she’s managed to stay afl...

Teal Swan Uncovered: Spiritual Suicide Pacts & Satanic Panic

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An in-depth look at YouTuber, Teal Swan’s rise, from a troubled past to a controversial spiritual leader, and the dark claims that surround her grow...

Freelee The Banana Girl & The Raw-Til-4 Cult

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we explore how YouTuber Freelee the Banana Girl weaponised veganism to build a harmful cult-like following, spreading dangerous health misi...

The Jay Mazini Scam: From Instagram Fame to Federal Prison

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jay Mazini rose to fame online by handing out cash and preaching generosity, but behind the scenes, he was running elaborate scams that defrauded his ...

The Zizians: From Rationalism to Radicalism (Patreon Teaser)

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is an excerpt of a 2025 episode of Red Room called The Zizians: From Rationalism to Radicalism that is hosted over on Patreon. It discusses a 202...

The TechBro Cult of Enlightenment | Bentinho Massaro

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bentinho Massaro is a self-styled spiritual guru with a massive online following and a string of disturbing allegations trailing behind him; from utop...

The Reptilian YouTuber Cult That Turned Deadly | Sherry Shriner

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sherry Shriner was a YouTuber who claimed to fight reptilian overlords...until her online cult was linked to suicide, paranoia, and murder. This is th...

Emer O'Loughlin: An Unsolved Murder in Co Clare

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emer O'Loughlin was a 23-year-old artist with a bright future—until her life was robbed on Friday, April 8th, 2005. What was first treated as a trag...

What Happened Leidy Kaspersma? Dutch Woman Vanished In Kerry

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In 1978, 26-year-old Dutch woman Leidy Kaspersma vanished after stepping out of a car on a rural road near Kenmare, County Kerry. Decades later, her d...

Jimmy O’Neill | Ireland’s Longest Missing Person Case

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In 1947, 16-year-old Jimmy O’Neill left for work in Waterford and was never seen again. Did he stow away to England, start a new life, or meet a dar...

Who Killed Raonaid Murray? Murder in Dublin's Suburbs

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Seventeen-year-old Raonaid Murray was walking home through the quiet streets of Glenageary, Dublin, when she was brutally attacked—just minutes from...

Conor & Sheila O’Dwyer: Vanished From Fermoy

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In 1991, Conor and Sheila O’Dwyer vanished without a trace from their home in Fermoy, County Cork—an elderly couple with no reason to disappear, y...

The Disappearance of Mary Boyle: Ireland’s Youngest Missing Person

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In 1977, six-year-old Mary Boyle vanished without a trace from remote Donegal, making her Ireland’s longest-running missing child case. Decades late...

The Mysterious Disappearance of Jón Jónsson

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In February 2019, Jón Jónsson, a 41-year-old Icelandic man, walked out of his Dublin hotel in broad daylight—and was never seen again. No phone, n...

The Unsolved Murder of Patricia Doherty | Ireland’s Vanishing Triangle

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In December 1991, Patricia Doherty left her home in Tallaght to go Christmas shopping—she was never seen alive again. Her body was discovered months...

Wellness Final Boss: Belle Gibson's Scam (Patreon Teaser)

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

to listen to this episode in full sign up to patreon FOR FREE for the first 7 days here: www.patreon.com/redroompodTo access bonus weekly episodes of ...

Beyond Nosferatu: Tracing Real-Life Vampires

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In honour of Robert Egger's long-awaited Nosferatu, I wanted to release this episode initially published back in October for Spooky Month, on Patreon....

Luigi Mangione: The CEO Assasin (Patreon Teaser)

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sign up to Patreon for the full episode, plus access to over 200 additional episodes!www.patreon.com/redroompodTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red ...

From Donald to Trump: The Man, The Myth & The Empire (Patreon Teaser)

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

SIGN UP FOR FREE: www.patreon.com/redroompodTo access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

The Irish Witch Trials: Kilkenny, Youghal & Islandmagee

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, in our season finale, we explore Ireland's infamous witch trials, uncovering the dark tales of Dame Alice Kyteler, Florence Newton, and the...

Victorian Ireland’s Most Chilling Murders

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Step back into Victorian-era Ireland, where three gruesome murders left a trail of fear and mystery. This week, we delve into the burning of a witch, ...

Ireland's Haunted History: Loftus Hall, Howth Castle & The Black Hag

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week in exploring the stories associated with some of Ireland's most haunted houses, castles and abbeys. From the haunted tapestry room i...

The Dullahan: The Irish Harbinger of Death

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Dullahan is a sinister, headless rider from Irish folklore, who rides atop a black horse, carrying his severed head under one arm. With glowing ey...

Christina Gallagher & Her House of Prayer in Achill

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we investigate the rise and controversy surrounding Christina Gallagher's House of Prayer on Achill Island, uncovering the mystery behind it...

The Cult of Woo: JZ Knight & Ramtha's School of Enlightenment

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

content warning: this episode mentions instances of childhood sexual abuseWhat does a suburban Pacific Northwest housewife, a former Irish priest and ...

QAnon: The Conspiracy Behind The Cult

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

QAnon is many things; a conspiracy theory, a digital phenomenon and according to many, a cult that has taken over the minds of their loved ones. This ...

Tony Quinn & EDUCO: Ireland's Own NXIVM?

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're exploring the life of Tony Quinn, the Irish spiritual leader who built a global following with his Educo program, which has been accused o...

Aum Shinrikyo: The Cult That Turned to Terrorism

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explore the rise and fall of Aum Shinrikyo, the doomsday cult behind Japan's deadliest act of domestic terrorism. We’ll uncover ...

Japa Meditation Ireland: A Cult of Abuse

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cults are not always whacky organised communities that live in a commune... in fact, many modern-day cults exist right under our noses. New-age spirit...

Donegal's Cultish History: The Silver Sisterhood (Part 2)

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Turns out there was not just one, but two cults that lived in that big 8-bedroom house in Donegal. In 1982, the house changed hands to a group called ...

Donegal's Cultish History: The Screamers (Part 1)

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the North West Coast of Ireland is a small fishing village called Burtonport. On the surface, it is similar to many of Ireland's more rural village...

How The CIA Created Charles Manson (Patreon Teaser)

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a clip from a recent 90 minute deep dive hosted exclusively in its entirety over on Patreon. WWW.PATREON.COM/REDROOMPODTo access bonus weekly ...

Where is Amy Fitzpatrick? The Missing Irish Teen

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amy Fitzpatrick was just 15 years old when she vanished without a trace on New Year's Day 2008 in Mijas, Spain. Amy was last seen walking home from a ...

The Killing of Celine Cawley: Ireland's Bond Girl

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Celine Cawley knew what she wanted from life. She began modelling as a teen, and by her early 20s she had landed a bit part in a 007 movie with Rodger...

The Disappearance of Imelda Keenan: Missing or Murdered?

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On January 3rd, 1993, Imelda Keenan would leave her small apartment to collect her social welfare. The walk was a short one, only 7 minutes according ...

Elizabeth Bathóry: The Blood Countess

28 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If the rumours about Countess Elizabeth Bathóry are true, she would be one of history's most violent serial killers. Known as The Blood Countess, liv...

Honour Bright: The Unsolved Dublin Murder

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

25-year-old Honour Bright was found shot and killed in Ticknock in June 1925. Despite multiple eyewitnesses placing her in a car with a Doctor and a G...

Trevor Deely: Vanished Without A Trace

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Trevor Deely would disappear without a trace, after attending his work Christmas party in December 2000, in Dublin Ireland. He has been described as h...

The Grangegorman Murders: Four Victims, Two Confessions & One Serial Killer

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the middle of the night, on March 6th 1997, an intruder broke into number 1 Orchard View, Grangegorman and brutally killed two women in their sixti...

Playboy Murders: The Tragic Stories of Paige Young & Dorothy Stratten

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Playboy Magazine is much more than a publication; it's a lifestyle. The women who have graced it's glossy pages become consumed in their life as Playb...

*BONUS* A Deep Dive on Diddy: Violence, Abuse & Trafficking

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

CW: sexual abuse, domestic violence, groomingSean Combs, also known as Puff, Puff Daddy, P Diddy and ‘Love’ has been one of the most prominent fig...

Mary Gough: Ireland's 'Staircase' Murder

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mary Gough was married for 6 months to her childhood sweetheart Colin Whelan. They were planning a family and renovating their home. Everything looked...

Bianca Devins: E-Girl Murdered By Her Biggest Fan

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When teenager Bianca Devins asked her online friend to bring her to a concert of her favourite musician, she did so because she trusted him.Bianca had...

The Scissor Sisters: Dublin's Most Grotesque Murder?

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discuss the harrowing true story of the Scissor Sisters murders that shocked Ireland and captured international attention in 2005.Charlot...

The Black Dahlia: Hollywood's Coldest Case

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're exploring a cold case that has fascinated True Crime fans for decades: the mystery of the Black Dahlia.Elizabeth Short was murdered in...

A Jeffrey Epstein Deep Dive with FluentlyForward

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In light of the recently unsealed Epstein documents, this week myself and Shannon from Fluently Forward took a look at some od the allegations not spo...

The Epstein Documents: What You Need To Know

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On Wednesday a 900-page document pertaining to notorious paedophile and sex trafficker, Jeffrey Epstein, was released under the order of US Judge Lore...

The Irish Exorcist: Malachi Martin, Hostage To The Devil

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know one of the world's most famous Exorcists was Irish?Father Malachi Martin was a fascinating man, who lived quite an incredible life. A...

Bewitched, Bothered & On Trial: A Witch Trial Deep Dive

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are looking at the original Cancel Culture… The Witch Trial!For 300 years our go-to allegation against someone we didn’t like or trus...

Danny Masterson, Scientology & The Trial That Exposed It All

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Content Warning: In this episode of Red Room we discuss the details of Danny's Masterson's recent trial, where he was accused and convicted of...

The Silk Road: The Downfall of a Dark Web Mastermind

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ross Ulbricht dreamt of a world where people could buy, sell and consume whatever they wanted, without Government intervention, and he happened to cre...

Oppenheimer & The Manhattan Project

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hello everyone!A little bonus episode for you all for the week that is in it. This week we're going to do a brief overview of J.R Oppenheimer, who...

The Vanishing Triangle: Ireland's Missing Women | #RedRoomRevisits

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're exploring the chilling mystery of Ireland's Vanishing Triangle, where a string of women have disappeared without a trace, leaving ...

The Gruesome Murder of Influencer Abby Choi: Killed & Dismembered by Her Family #RedRoomRevisits

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Abby Choi seemed to have it all; she beautiful, rich and working as a successful model & influencer, being flown across the world to fashion week ...

The Scandalous World of Hollywood's Golden Age: Death, Addiction & Tragedy | #RedRoomRevisits

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating history of Old Hollywood's Silent Era, exploring the legendary stars, groundbreaking films, and scandal...

Have We Found Atlantis? The TRUTH About The Lost Civilisation | #RedRoomRevisits

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine a city, rich with culture and technology, that existed thousands of years ago but now lies hidden beneath the depths of the ocean....This is t...

Do Secret Societies Run The World? | Bohemian Grove, The Freemasons & Cicada 3301 #RedRoomRevisits

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are exploring the world of Secret Societies.From Bohemian Grove to the Freemasons, these private boys clubs are often said to hold the wo...

A Deal With The Devil? Rockstars Who Sold Their Souls | Led Zeppelin, Robert,Johnson & Aleister Crowley #RedRoomRevisits

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever heard the rumours that some of the biggest names in rock music made deals with the devil to achieve fame and fortune? From Robert Johnso...

The Bizarre Alien Abduction of Betty & Barney Hill | #RedRoomRevisits

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Betty & Barney Hill were a normal American couple, going about their everyday life, until one day everything changed.  While travelling home ...

Proof of Reincarnation? Two INSANE Stories of Past Lives | #RedRoomRevisits

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Reincarnation to many in the Western world is something of fairytales, Christianity and Abrahamic religion has coloured our view of the concept so muc...

The Curses & Conspiracies of The Wizard of Oz | #RedRoomRevisits

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know The Wizard of Oz is the most watched movie of all time?  It launched Judy Garland's career , won multiple awards and has entertained...

The Incel Killer: Elliot Rodger & His Day of Retribution | #RedRoomRevisits

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elliot Rodger was born in 1991, to a upper-middle class family and although he was shy, he was a pretty normal kid.  However as this shyness and ...

The Weirdest Christmas Traditions & The Santa Killer

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Christmas ❤️ In this week's episode we run through some weird and wonderful Christmas traditions from all over the world, we discuss Br...

#BalenciagaGate: A Deep Dive

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are diving into one of the biggest scandals in fashion history, allegation surrounding fashion house Balenciaga and their SS23 campaigns. Buc...

The Unsolved Case of The Watcher

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hi everyone!This week we are looking at the case of the New Jersey Watcher. You may have seen this was recently made into a Netflix series by Ryan Mur...

A Spooky Samhain Special

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Spooky Season everyone!Over on Patreon, I’ve been releasing extra special and spooky content every week for the month of October, but I had to...

I Was Warren Jeffs 65th Wife

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the pod I am speaking to Briell Decker.Briell was born and raised within the FLDS Church, a fundamentalist sect of the Latter Day Saints ...

Celebrity Conspiracy Theories: Lady Gaga, Beyonce & Armie Hammer

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrity conspiracy theories are some of my favourite things to chat about - the weirder and less evidence behind them, the better! This week we’re...

Call Me Mommy: The Reality of Making Online Porn

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're speaking to Tara O'Callaghan and Sinead Connell who have recently collaborated on the incredile film Call Me Mommy.Call Me Mommy is an Ir...

Why Great Sex = a Great Life with Jenny Keane

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jenny Keane is a trauma certified somatic sex educator who facilitates regular online sex workshops aimed at removing the taboo around sex education. ...

Off-Script Hot-Takes #3: The Dress, 2022.

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This month we ponder the controversy surrounding Kim Kardashian wearing Marilyn Monroe's dress, with interviews with Scott Fortner of The Marilyn Monr...

The Chronically Online Female: From Tumblr to TikTok

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome everyone!Today we are chatting about being Chronically Online ™️: from scrolling for hours on Tumblr to curating every inch of your life a...

Off-Script Hot-Takes #2: Andy Warhol & The Theatre of The Internet

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hi everyone!This month's Off-Script Hot-Take I discuss my love of Warhol that was reignited through the new Netflix docu-series, I watch the Kardashia...

Billionaire's Blind Items with Shannon from FluentlyForward

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So excited to bring you this episode of the pod with Shannon from FluentlyForward who is the QUEEN of blind items. She even has her own podcast and I ...

Off-Script Hot-Takes #1: Euphoria

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Once a month or so, I want to do something completely off-script, more casual and less serious. This month I want to talk about Euphoria, my thoughts ...

The Good Witch! Patti Negri on Seances, Ghost Hunting, The Cecil Hotel & Everyday Witchcraft

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This month's freebie is an amazing and fun interview with celebrity psychic-medium & Good Witch, Patti Negri!Patti Negri is a Psychic-Medium and "Good...