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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 tragic accident soon unraveled into a violent murder, and a suspect who vanished without a trace after faking his own suicide. Facebook Page: Justice for Emer O'Loughlin Garda Information: Murder of Emer O’Loughlin - 8/4/05 - Garda Sources Marú inár Measc...

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 disappearance remains unsolved, but some believe all road lead to one suspect. Join Patreon Sources: 'Someone knows what happened to our Leidy' - final appeal from family of missing woman | Irish Independent Zo’n vijftig Nederlanders per jaar raken ve...

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 darker fate? For decades, his disappearance remained a mystery—until now. A newly discovered letter and the power of forensic genealogy could finally reveal the truth. Sources ‘I was always in fear of saying it, well now my family secret is out: We knew J...

Seventeen-year-old Raonaid Murray was walking home through the quiet streets of Glenageary, Dublin, when she was brutally attacked—just minutes from her front door. Despite thousands of interviews and decades of investigation, her killer has never been identified, and the motive remains a mystery. In this episode, we examine the crime scene, the prime suspects, and the unanswered questions that st...

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, yet it took three weeks before anyone noticed. Their disappearance remains one of Ireland’s most baffling mysteries, made even stranger by the fact that another man went missing in his car just a year earlier, only for his remains to surface 22 years late...

In 1977, six-year-old Mary Boyle vanished without a trace from remote Donegal, making her Ireland’s longest-running missing child case. Decades later, her disappearance remains a mystery, with allegations of political interference, ignored leads, and a fight for justice led by her sister. Justice for Mary Boyle Facebook Page Gardaí Information Sources ‘Time is running out’: call for inquest in cas...

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, no wallet, no known reason for leaving. Despite extensive searches, his whereabouts remain unknown. Today, we investigate Jón Jónsson’s disappearance and explore the overlaps with other cases, including Peter Bergmann, a man who meticulously erased his id...

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 later in the Wicklow Mountains, yet her killer was never identified. Patricia’s case remains unsolved, but it bears unsettling similarities to other disappearances linked to Ireland’s infamous Vanishing Triangle; like Antoinette Smith and Marie Killma...

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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. While there are hundreds of examples of Vampire-like beings in folklore across Europe, the Americas and Aboriginal countries, this week we are going to look at instances where the cosplay was taken a little further... We'll discuss ritualistic blood...

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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 Islandmagee witches. From accusations of demonic pacts to spectral evidence and deadly trials, join us as we explore how fear and superstition gripped these historic Irish communities. Sign up to Patreon (for weekly deep dives & exclusive conten...

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, the cannibalism of a sailor and the murder of a family in rural Ireland. Sign up to Patreon for weekly deep dives & exclusive content Follow me on Instagram Follow Red Room on Instagram To access bonus weekly episodes of Red Room join Patreon HER...

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 in Loftus Hall to how a nun who turned to the devil haunted one of Ireland's oldest Abbeys. Get in touch: redroompod@gmail.com Sign up to Patreon for weekly deep dives & exclusive content Follow me on Instagram Follow Red Room on Instagram To acce...

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 eyes and a grin that stretches ear to ear, this figure carries omens of death, and is thought to be the inspiration behind the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow. This week, we're taking a look at the mythical figure, and some of the local stories of h...

This week we investigate the rise and controversy surrounding Christina Gallagher's House of Prayer on Achill Island, uncovering the mystery behind its alleged miracles, financial dealings, and the Catholic Church's disownment.  Get in touch: redroompod@gmail.com Sign up to Patreon for weekly deep dives & exclusive content Follow me on Instagram Follow Red Room on Instagram To access bonu...

content warning: this episode mentions instances of childhood sexual abuse What does a suburban Pacific Northwest housewife, a former Irish priest and Q Anon members have in common? Well, they all co-sign the teachings of Ramtha: a 35,000-year-old warrior who speaks through a woman called JZ Knight, at her school of enlightenment. This week we're discussing JZ' Knights' early life, and looking at...

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 week we are deep-diving on the conspiracy theory behind QAnon, and asking how an online puzzle became possibly one of the world's largest cults. Get in touch: redroompod@gmail.com HBO Documentary Sign up for weekly deep dives & exclusive content...

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 of being a cult. We'll explore how Quinn's teachings, wealth and "psychic powers", led to his controversial rise in the oil industry, leaving a legacy of financial manipulation and psychological control. From his humble beginnings to his multi-million...

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 how a seemingly spiritual group evolved into a deadly organization, leading to the infamous 1995 Tokyo subway sarin attack. Sign up for weekly deep dives & exclusive content Follow me on Instagram Follow Red Room on Instagram To access bonus weekly...

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 spiritual gurus have gentrified many of the legitimate practices of the East, like meditation and yoga, and used them to gain the trust of vulnerable individuals. Dennis Curran and Shashi Dubey were two of these gurus, who started Japa Meditation Ireland,...

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 The Silver Sisterhood, but the people of Burtonport would not know any peace. While this group were quieter on paper, what they got up to within the house was another world of strange, we're talking Victorian era roleplay, caning and eh... video game...

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 villages however scratch the surface and you will hear stories of the cults that called it home for 20 years. Between 1974 and 1992, two cults chose Burtonport as their home, and brought controversy, news reporters and unrest to the otherwise sleepy village...

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