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Dyane Connor examines three of Ireland's most notorious crimes, beginning with the death of Kenyan immigrant Farah Swaleh Noor, who was killed and dismembered by sisters Linda and Charlotte Mulhall in Dublin in 2005. A former detective who worked on the case describes the investigation and what led gardai to arrest the killers.
Dyane Connor examines the story of Eamonn Lillis, who was jailed in February 2010 for the manslaughter of his wife Celine Cawley at their home in Howth, Co Dublin, a case of jealousy and adultery that shocked the local community
Dyane Connor examines the death of Anne Corcoran at her home in Kilbrittain, west Cork, in January 2009. Oliver Hayes, a painter and decorator struggling with debt, was found guilty of her murder and received a life sentence. Last in the series.
The documentary series exploring high-profile murders examines the 1991 deaths of Lesley Howell and Trevor Buchanan in Castlerock, Co Londonderry. Colin Howell managed to make the deaths look like a double suicide, but the former dentist eventually admitted killing his first wife and the husband of his ex-lover Hazel Stewart, and is serving a 21-year jail term.
Investigating the events leading up to the shooting in 1996 of publican Tom Nevin, whose wife Catherine was convicted of his murder and became known as the `Black Widow'. The programme explores the legacy of the murder trial and the media frenzy that surrounded it.
The hours preceding the February 2008 killing of Polish men Pawel Kalite and Marius Szwajkos, who were both stabbed through the skull with a screwdriver wielded by David Curran, a 19-year-old under the influence of drink and drugs. The attack sparked nationwide outrage and fears of race attacks in Dublin.
The 24 hours that led to the murder of Sharon Whelan and her two daughters by Brian Hennessy on Christmas morning 2008. Although their deaths were initially thought to be a tragic accident, investigations at the scene led to a much more sinister story, and the conviction of Hennessy.
Documentary examining the 24 hour-period leading to the death of Derek Benson, who suffered numerous stab wounds and was left to die as his apartment was engulfed in flames. Jacqui Noble was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of her former partner after enduring years of violence and sexual abuse at his hands. She was found guilty along with her co-defendant Paul Hopkins in a case where the judge refused to consider the defence of provocation.
The last 24 hours in the life of Romanian Adrian Bestea, whose badly beaten body was stuffed into a suitcase and dumped in Dublin's Royal Canal in July 2001. Marina Sourovtzeva, his Russian girlfriend, later claimed he had been violent towards her, so sought the services of three men to evict him from her flat. However, the action had unforeseen consequences.
Documentary focusing on the case of Brian Kearney, who murdered his wife Siobhan in February 2006. Using reconstructions to piece together the 24 hours prior to this brutal killing, the programme seeks to find out what drove a respected businessman to carry out this crime.
The documentary series examining a selection of the country's most famous crimes continues with the story of Jerry McGrath, who murdered mother-of-two Sylvia Roche-Kelly in a Limerick hotel room on the night of her 33rd birthday in December 2007. The programme reveals what drove the killer to commit a seemingly unprovoked and senseless attack.
Documentary exploring the murder of Colleen Mulder, who was killed by her South African husband Anton in December 2004. The programme reveals how, despite appearing to be the perfect family, Colleen and her six children lived at the mercy of Anton Mulder's violent, controlling behaviour, and provides an insight into how police were able to piece together the events leading up to her killing. Presented by Dyane Connor.
Dyane Connor examines Ireland's most infamous crimes, beginning with a look at Gary McCrea's murder of his estranged wife Dolores in January 2004. The couple's daughter Sharon recalls how her mother and sisters escaped from Gary after enduring years of domestic abuse, but he lured his wife back to the family home under false pretences, killed her and burned her remains in a fire in the back garden.
Dyane Connor focuses on the murder of 17-year-old Swiss student Manuela Riedo, who was murdered just two days after arriving in Galway in October 2007. Looking back at the 24 hours the led up to the crime, the presenter reveals how Manuela crossed paths with killer Gerald Barry, who was out on bail at the time.
Dyane Connor focuses on the death of Brian Mulvaney, who was murdered in a senseless attack outside a house party in an affluent Dublin suburb in March 2000, by a group of teenagers intent on a path of destruction. Looking back at the 24 hours leading up to the crime, the presenter reveals how the ringleader, Brian Willoughby, was a serial attacker, and shouted 'this is carnage boys, this is deadly' as the victim was beaten to death
Dyane Connor examines some of Ireland's most brutal and sinister killings and the perpetrators who carried them out. Reliving the last 24 hours leading up to these heinous crimes, the series looks at what inspired the killers to take such drastic action
Dyane Connor focuses on the death of Gerry McGinley, who was murdered by his wife Julie and her lover Michael Monaghan in August 2000. Looking back at the 24-hour period leading to the crime, the presenter reveals how the pair carefully plotted McGinley's demise before eventually taking his life as he lay in a drunken slumber
Dyane Connor focuses on the crimes of killer Thomas Murray, who was jailed at the age of 17 for the murder of 73-year-old Willie Mannion, before he struck again 20 years later when he ended the life of his former school teacher, 80-year-old Nancy Nolan, while out on day release
Dyane Connor focuses on Dublin businessman David Bourke's murder of his wife Jean Gilbert - an act that took place in the family home in August 2007 within view of their three children. The presenter reveals how Jean had decided to end their marriage and rekindled a relationship with a past lover
Documentary exploring 17-year-old Alan Higgins' murder at the hands of Christopher Dunne, a schoolboy who was two years his junior. Retracing events that led up to the crime, which took place in October 2002, the programme considers how a combination of drink and drugs fuelled Dunne's violent rampage that culminated in him stabbing Higgins to death. Presented by Dyane Connor. Last in the series.
