Lines of Enquiry

<p>In this episode of Lines of Enquiry: Case Notes, John Sweetman is joined by one of Ireland’s leading true crime podcasters, Nules Ní Chléirigh, creator and host of Ireland Crimes and Mysteries.</p><p>John and Nules reflect on what draws them to the stories of some of Ireland’s biggest crimes, the realities of working on cases with no clear resolution, and the importance of ethical storytelling when dealing with victims and their families.</p><p>They share some of the most impactful cases they have worked on, including those where the smallest detail made a critical difference, and others that have stayed with them long after recording.</p><p>The conversation also explores how true crime has evolved as a genre, and the role it can play in prevention, awareness, and in keeping the memory of victims alive.</p><p>If you’d like to get in touch, you can email the show at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> and follow @linesofenquirypodcast on Instagram.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>28 year old mother of two Jasmine McMonagle loved to write and longed to be a children's author one day. </p><p>In 2019, a letter she wrote was sent to the Garda Technical Bureau for examination. In the letter, Jasmine wrote of being held hostage in her own home, of threats against her and her daughters, and of how she would no longer live in fear.</p><p>In this episode of Lines of Enquiry, John explains how that letter ended up on his desk, and he looks back on a tragic story of rage, loss and bravery, and of a family torn apart by violence.</p><p>We now have an instagram page, we would appreciate if you could please follow the podcast here: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/linesofenquirypodcast/">https://www.instagram.com/linesofenquirypodcast/</a></p><p>Presented by John Sweetman</p><p>Created by Darren Cleary</p><p>Episode Written by John Sweetman</p><p>Script Edited by Eoin Brennan</p><p>Produced by Siobhan Walsh</p><p>Produced by Siobhan Maguire</p><p>Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan</p><p>Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons</p><p>Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh</p><p>Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith</p><p>Marketing Support by Bríd Walsh and Róisín Reilly</p><p>Social Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn Ree</p><p>Artwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree</p>

<p>When Antra Ozolina was found dead in her home in Kilnaleck, Co Cavan in June 2014, from the outset, the explanation seemed straightforward and the case moved quickly towards closure.</p><p>&nbsp;But small details did not sit comfortably. The circumstances raised quiet questions. The timeline felt too neat and the version that was accepted left little room for doubt or for scrutiny.</p><p>&nbsp;In this episode of Lines of Enquiry, John Sweetman revisits the death of Antra Ozolina, examining how early assumptions can shape an investigation, how quickly a version of events can become fixed, and how the how the easy answer is not always the right answer. &nbsp;</p><p>We now have an instagram page, we would appreciate if you could please follow the podcast here: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/linesofenquirypodcast/">https://www.instagram.com/linesofenquirypodcast/</a></p><p>Presented by John Sweetman</p><p>Created by Darren Cleary</p><p>Episode Written by Darren Cleary</p><p>Script Edited by Eoin Brennan</p><p>Produced by Siobhan Walsh</p><p>Produced by Siobhan Maguire</p><p>Assistant Produced by Aoife Plunkett</p><p>Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan</p><p>Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons</p><p>Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh</p><p>Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith</p><p>Marketing Support by Bríd Walsh and Róisín Reilly</p><p>Social Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn Ree</p><p>Artwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree</p>

<p>The arrival of two detectives with very different backgrounds reinvigorates the search for Seamus Ruddy. As the new investigators search the darkest corners for information, they do it with a set of forensics skills never before seen in Ireland.</p><p>The Ruddy family hold on to hope of finally ending their long nightmare, and a new source of information could prove to be the key. But there will be many false dawns, before what could be their final chance to bring Seamus home.</p><p>We now have an instagram page, we would appreciate if you could please follow the podcast here: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/linesofenquirypodcast/">https://www.instagram.com/linesofenquirypodcast/</a></p><p>Presented by John Sweetman</p><p>Created by Darren Cleary</p><p>Episode Written by Eoin Brennan</p><p>Produced by Siobhan Walsh</p><p>Produced by Siobhan Maguire</p><p>Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan</p><p>Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons</p><p>Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh</p><p>Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith</p><p>Marketing Support by Bríd Walsh and Róisín Reilly</p><p>Social Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn Ree</p><p>Artwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree<br><br>We now have an instagram page, you can follow the podcast here: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/linesofenquirypodcast/">https://www.instagram.com/linesofenquirypodcast/</a></p>

<p>In May of 1985, Seamus Ruddy went to meet three men in Paris. They were men he knew from a past life, in Ireland. Seamus had left that life behind, to start a new one in the French capital. His family had asked him not to go to the meeting, but Seamus had been assured he would be safe.</p><p>He was never seen again after that night, and his disappearance would lead to a search spanning decades. The Ruddy family refused to give up their hunt for answers, facing down intimidation and holding out hope even against the most insurmountable odds.</p><p>This story would eventually join others, as the Ruddy family realised they were not the only ones searching for their missing loved ones, and pushing for answers from a dark period in Irish history. Seamus was eventually considered one of The Disappeared, the group of people suspected of being kidnapped, killed and secretly buried by Republican paramilitary groups during The Troubles.</p><p>We now have an instagram page, we would appreciate if you could please follow the podcast here: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/linesofenquirypodcast/">https://www.instagram.com/linesofenquirypodcast/</a></p><p>Presented by John Sweetman</p><p>Created by Darren Cleary</p><p>Episode Written by Eoin Brennan</p><p>Produced by Siobhan Walsh</p><p>Produced by Siobhan Maguire</p><p>Executive Produced by Eoin Brennan</p><p>Executive Produced by Ruth Fitzsimons</p><p>Sound Design and Editing by Neil Kavanagh</p><p>Audio Editing Support by Ed Smith</p><p>Marketing Support by Bríd Walsh and Róisín Reilly</p><p>Social Support by Mark Hayes and Robyn Ree</p><p>Artwork and Graphics by Eric Rowntree<br><br>We now have an instagram page, you can follow the podcast here: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/linesofenquirypodcast/">https://www.instagram.com/linesofenquirypodcast/</a></p>