The Cliff's Edge Podcast

• EP42 Lost in Time: The Mary Boyle case with lecturer and solicitor Cormac Conaghan

  Donegal native Cormac talks us through what is considered Ireland's longest running missing person case.In March 1977, six-year-old Mary Boyle vanished without a trace from her grandparents’ remote farm in Cashelard, near Ballyshannon, County Donegal. Despite one of the largest searches in Irish history involving locals, Gardaí and the army no trace of Mary was ever found.Her disappearance became Ireland’s longest-running missing child case. Over the decades, the case has been clouded by allegations of political interference, mishandled investigations, and claims of a cover-up. For nearly 50 years, Mary’s family especially her twin sister, Ann has campaigned for answers, justice, and the truth about what really happened.Garda Contacts MARY BOYLE - Garda 071 985 8530 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• EP41: The Little Rock Slasher

  On today's episode Ciaran McConnell will cover a modern case of serial murder that took place in the early 2020s. Thankfully the term modern serial killer is not used so often these days. However, episode 41 will document a serial killer that was active in the early 2020s. The scene for these horrific crimes is the American city of Little Rock. As of August 2025 this killer has yet to be brought to justice. But he is being investigated by local police and the FBI. Is the noose tightening for this killer? Let's hope so!CCTV Link: Little Rock police searching for man in 3 fatal knife attacksReward Money: Little Rock police search for man in 3 fatal knife attacks | thv11.comLittle Rock Police Contacts: 501 371 4636 or [email protected] Reading: Murder Mystery: Jack the Knife - AY MagazineFacebook Group: (8) The Cliff's Edge Podcast | FacebookBlog: TheCliffsEdgePodcastSupport: Ciaran McConnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• EP40: The Butcher of Mons

  Welcome to episode 40 of the Cliff's Edge Podcast: The Butcher of Mons with special guest Rion.On a Spring day in 1997 a Belgian cop got off his horse to investigate what he presumed to be another case of illegal dumping. However, what he discovered was something far more sinister; dismembered human remains that had been left in numerous bin bags. Over the next seven months more bags containing human remains were found throughout the Mons region.These destressing finds shocked the locals of Mons, but the fear and shock of the public did not lead to an expensive and prolonged investigation. Sadly it was quite the opposite. As time passed the victims plight seems to have been largely forgotten by the authorities. And due to Belgium's statute of limitations; if the killer is not caught in the next fifteen months they will have gotten away with these barbaric murders in the eyes of the law.Thank you for listening and if you have the time please give us a rating and a share. And if you can a review would be much appreciated.Website of the Belgian Federal Police: Services | Police FédéraleFurther Reading: Morgan Vanlerberghe, the amateur detective who wants to catch the 'butcher of Mons'Facebook Group: The Cliff's Edge Podcast | FacebookBlog: VanishingTriangleEireSupport: Ciaran McConnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• EP39: A Final Voyage- The Palmyra Disappearances

  On episode 39 Ciaran McConnell covers a case that has been described as more terrifying than fiction, and it is hard to argue with that. In the mid 1970s experienced sailors Elanor and Mac Graham, unbeknownst to them, took their final voyage to a remote paradise known as Palmyra in the vastness of the Pacific Ocean. What was meant to be a year long trip to paradise soon turned bad for the Grahams. When they first docked at Palmyra they came face to face with a cold blooded fugitive, and months later they vanished. It took the full weight of the FBI years to finally bring some justice to this tragic case.Facebook Group: The Cliff's Edge Podcast | FacebookDonate: Ciaran McConnellBlog: Cold Case Investigations | Ireland's Vanishing TriangleFurther Reading: And the Sea Will Tell: Amazon.co.uk: Bugliosi, Vincent: 9780393327960: Books Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• EP38: The Disappearance of Claudia Lawrence with Guest Vinny McHale

  Welcome to the Cliff's Edge podcast with your host Ciaran McConnell. Claudia tragically vanished in early Spring of 2009 and no trace of her has ever been found. Leaving her loving family and friends heartbroken and without justice. Relentless work on behalf of Claudia from her family and friends has meant that this case has remained in the minds of the British public and the North Yorkshire Police to this day. Giving hope that one day justice will be served.Joining Ciaran McConnell for episode 38 of the Cliff's Edge Podcast is special guest Vinny McHale. Vinny will discuss with us the unsolved disappearance of 35 year old Yorkshire woman Claudia Lawrence.If you enjoyed this episode please like and share. Thank you (Go raibh míle maith agat" (Thank you very much).Please check out our linksNorth Yorkshire Police's website Claudia Lawrence investigation: 16th anniversary | North Yorkshire PoliceCrime Stoppers Phone Number 0800 555 111CCTV Man Claudia Lawrence CCTV - Richard CartwrightVinny's Podcast The Recluse's Cookbook Podcast The Recluse’s Cookbook Podcast | Podcast on Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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