Let's go down a rabbit hole; to places that are weird, wonderful, creepy, or mysterious.
True Crime, Conspiracy & Unsolved Mysteries hosted & produced by Jenny Claffey.
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Let's go down a rabbit hole; to places that are weird, wonderful, creepy, or mysterious.
True Crime, Conspiracy & Unsolved Mysteries hosted & produced by Jenny Claffey.
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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 one of Ireland’s most baffling unsolved cases.
Sources
DPP directs no charges following fresh inquiry into 1998 Deirdre Jacob murder – The Irish Times
What is known about what happened to Deirdre Jacob?
Murderer who evaded justice for 20 years dies serving life term
Murders suspect Larry Murphy released - BBC News
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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 to Google Maps. Before she left she made her fiance, Mark, a cup of tea. She put her makeup on and headed out the door, she would never return.
Imelda's Family are certain that their beloved little sister was abducted and murdered; however, her case has never been investigated as one.
This case was originally uploaded on May 6th 2024
Resources for Imelda's Case
Imelda Keenan, Murdered Or Missing ? Help Us Uncover The Truth !
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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 day.
Links/Sources
Renewed Appeal: Ciara Breen missing since the 13/2/97 - Garda
Gardaí renew appeal for Ciara Breen missing since 1997
Dundalk missing girl Ciara Breen focus of TG4 documentary - Louth Live
Mother of missing teenager Ciara Breen dies – The Irish Times
Former detective believes Ciara Breen remains could still be found in bog searched by gardaí
Ciara Breen: Irish police begin search for girl missing since 1997 - BBC News
Chief suspect in murder of missing teenager Ciara Breen dies in Garda custody | Irish Independent
Missing By Barry Cummins
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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 Gaeltacht after a late-night party in June 1985.
Links/Sources
People in community can unlock 36 year mystery of missing woman, gardaí say
CARNA DISAPPEARANCE: What Happened Missing BARBARA WALSH?
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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 in 1996.
Links/Sources
Disappearance of Fiona Pender cast shadow over home town
Searches under way as Fiona Pender disappearance reclassified as murder
Homicide is a leading cause of death for pregnant women in US - PubMed
15 years since disappearance of Fiona Pender - Offaly Live
John Thompson: Chief suspect in Fiona Pender disappearance didn’t get a cent in compo claim - SundayWorld.com
Could the disappearance of Fiona Pender finally be solved? – The Irish Times
Fiona Pender suspect 'misled' witness about 'burial site' | Irish Independent
Fiona Pender case has a suspect and a motive but no justice
Partner of Fiona Pender case suspect gave info | Irish Independent
Missing woman's boyfriend is critical of gardai over arrests
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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 murder but remains unsolved.
Links/Sources
Murder Investigation – Sandra Collins – killala Co. Mayo - Garda
Episode 9: Sandra Collins | The Missing | Series 5
Missing woman's family do not believe she was pregnant when she vanished
New hope for missing Mayo woman Sandra Collins' family after anonymous tip-off - SundayWorld.com
Mayo woman was pregnant when she disappeared, murder trial hears
https://www.broadsheet.ie/2016/03/16/the-search-for-sandra-collins
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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 the attention it deserved.
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Links
'One of the forgotten': Family frustration over missing woman's case
Serial killer theory gains ground
Eva Brennan | International Missing Persons Wiki | Fandom
Eva Brennan | Unsolved Ireland
Eva's family still grieve nine years later
Unanswered: Eva Brennan — UCC Express
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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 from public view almost as quickly as she did.
Links
Family appeal to missing woman
Family of missing woman urge her to make contact
The strange disappearance of Claire Boylan : r/UnresolvedMysteries
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JoJo Dullard, a 21-year-old woman from County Kilkenny, vanished without a trace in 1995 while hitchhiking home, sparking decades of unanswered questions, conspiracy theories, and allegations of a cover-up in one of Ireland’s most haunting missing persons cases.
Josephine (Jo Jo) Dullard - Garda
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Links
The myth of Ireland’s ‘vanishing triangle’ – The Irish Times
‘Alarm bells should have rung straight away’
Mew lead in search for Josephine Dullard
The Indo Daily: Jo Jo Dullard suspect arrest - What we know so far | Irish Independent
Kilkenny priest receives anonymous letter after appeal for information on missing JoJo Dullard
Gardaí investigating Jo Jo Dullard disappearance establish number of ‘promising leads’
Ex detective says Jo Jo Dullard murder suspect came across as ‘ordinary family man’ - SundayWorld.com
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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 hours later at Bray Head, locked, with her coin purse in the boot but no sign of her. This week, we will trace her last known movements and explore the clues that point to something far more bizarre than a simple disappearance.
Sources
Family desperate for answers on eighth anniversary of disappearance | Irish Independent
Fresh appeal to find Esra | Irish Independent
Missing Esra's car keys found in a takeaway | Irish Independent
Where is Esra Uyrun : r/UnresolvedMysteries
Bray locals in show of support as missing woman's family can't travel from UK for 10th anniversary
Family desperate for answers on eighth anniversary of disappearance | Irish Independent
Shooting incident at Clondalkin, Dublin on the 19/1/08. - Garda
Ireland's 'number one' criminal gang targeted as gardaí seize gun 'intended for use' in murder
Husband of missing mum Esra plans to leave Ireland for their son's sake | Irish Independent
Clondalkin man (38) charged over huge €3.2m cocaine seizure in Dublin granted bail - SundayWorld.com
Esra Uyrun–The Missing – Apple Podcasts
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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 arrested a man in connection with her murder in June of this year, only for him to be released the next day, with a property search yielding no results. This week, we examine Annie McCarrick’s 1993 disappearance and explore why, even after all this time, the case remains unsolved.
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Sources:
Annie McCarrick murder: Man (60s) arrested and Garda search operation under way
Murder inquiry launched into disappearance of Annie McCarrick
Investigation into disappearance of Annie McCarrick 30 years ago upgraded to murder inquiry
Shattered Lives: Are Gardai about to solve Annie McCarrick murder?
https://archive.is/Lx1Sx#selection-4619.0-4623.120
The Disappearance of Annie McCarrick | Criminal
https://archive.is/4z830#selection-1627.0-1627.266
https://presspack.rte.ie/2006/07/04/cracking-crime-12/
Annie McCarrick case: Man (60s) who was arrested on suspicion of murder released without charge
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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 afloat through lawsuits, backlash, and a trail of controversy.
Links
Who is Brittany Dawn? The fitness influencer being sued for misleading clients with eating disorders
BuzzFeed News – Christian followers’ backlash
This chick is a classic grifter
Fitness influencer apologizes after flood of customers call her programs a scam | GMA
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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 growing empire.
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Links
The Gateway Podcast on Spotify
The Memory Maker | Scamfluencers
Inside The Deep End: The Rise of Teal Swan and Her Controversial "Completion Process" Program
Teal Swan: The woman encouraging her followers to visualise death
Teal Swan & The Craziest Wellness Cult Conspiracy You've Never Heard Of
Teal Swan & The Craziest Wellness Cult Conspiracy You've Never Heard Of
Teal Swan: The woman encouraging her followers to visualise death
Teal Swan's Stance On Suicide - Teal's Blogs
The Truth About Cameron : The Complete Interview of Teal Swan's Alleged Childhood Abuser
Spiritual Teacher Teal Swan's Ritual Abuse Story Investigated
Growing up with Teal Swan - Diana Hansen Ribera - Mormon Stories Ep. 1607
Yes, There Are Women-Led Cults
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This week, we explore how YouTuber Freelee the Banana Girl weaponised veganism to build a harmful cult-like following, spreading dangerous health misinformation and leaving real damage in her wake.
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Sources
Cancer specialist warns of potentially fatal dangers of 'miracle cure' fad diets - ABC News
FreeLee the Banana Girl claims 'chemo kills' and 'losing your period is good' | Daily Mail Online
What Is It With Vegan YouTubers and Drama?
FreeLee the Banana Girl claims 'chemo kills' and 'losing your period is good' | Daily Mail Online
Blogger Freelee the Banana Girl Drama: Everything to Know
Is Raw Till 4 a passing food fad or can it transform your eating habits?
The Vegan Diet Bloggers Who Think Periods Are ‘Not Natural’
Cancer specialist warns of potentially fatal dangers of 'miracle cure' fad diets - ABC News
These Vegan Bloggers Are Calling Heavy Periods "Toxic" — Here's Why That Lie Is So Dangerous
Why the ‘30 Bananas a Day Diet’ Is Monkey Business
I Was Raw-Till-4 for a Month and Here’s What Happened
Vegan YouTube star Freelee slammed for ‘roasting’ teen’s diet | news.com.au
Freelee's Diet | Raw Till 4 | Freelee Scams Her Audience?!? | Hypocrite?!?
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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 own followers out of millions. This week, we uncover how a viral influencer turned con artist, and how his crimes escalated all the way to kidnapping.
Links
AP News: Instagram fraudster 'Jay Mazini' sentenced
Justice.gov: Instagram Influencer Sentenced
CoinDesk: Jay Mazini Sentenced for Crypto Fraud
CryptoNews: Jay Mazini's Ponzi Scheme(apnews.com, justice.gov, coindesk.com, cryptonews.com)
Influencer and Halal Capital founder charged with $8m fraud scheme against Muslim communityThe END of Jay Mazini
Jay Mazini Giveaway Scam | Reddit
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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 2025 tech-cult known as The Zizians, who are tied to multiple deaths. Their story is a wild mix of ideology, obsession, and deadly consequences.
Listen to the full episode here: www.patreon.com/redroompod
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Bentinho Massaro is a self-styled spiritual guru with a massive online following and a string of disturbing allegations trailing behind him; from utopian dreams in Sedona to cult accusations and a follower’s tragic death... is this the future of wellness, or just another rebrand of control?
Tech Bro Guru: Inside the Sedona Cult of Bentinho Massaro – Be Scofield
Ex-Cult Members Describe Abuse by ‘Monster’ Bentinho Massaro – Be Scofield
Be Scofield’s Articles on Cults and Spiritual Abuse
A Little Bit Culty Podcast – Bentinho Massaro Part 2
The Mirror Effect – Survivor Accounts and Advocacy
Spiritual Guru or Creepy Cult Leader? – Dazed
My Journey into the Dark, Hypnotic World of a Millennial Guru – Cult Education Institute
Massaro’s Organization Is a Cover to Give Him Everything He Craves – Cult Education Institute
‘If you die in the process, it doesn’t matter’: the rise of Bentinho Massaro – The Guardian
Inside the World of Bentinho Massaro, Instagram’s Cult Leader for the Tech Set – Rolling Stone
The Controversial Guru Who Wants to 'Upgrade Civilization'
Levitating Spiritual Guru Wants to Enlighten the World | Bentinho Massaro Case Analysis
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Sherry Shriner was a YouTuber who claimed to fight reptilian overlords...until her online cult was linked to suicide, paranoia, and murder. This is the dark side of digital influence.
The Devil You Know S02E02 Orgone Warrior | Sherry Shriner True Crime Documentary
Tony Russo's Dragged Into the Light
https://www.thedailybeast.com/web/20170803081134/
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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 - Emer O'Loughlin | Player | TG4 | Irish Television Channel, Súil Eile
Can a distinctive tattoo help solve Emer O’Loughlin’s murder? – The Irish Times
Sister of murdered Emer O'Loughlin publishes last known image of chief suspect
Student's killer could have staged copycat fake suicide to escape arrest | Irish Independent
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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.
Zo’n vijftig Nederlanders per jaar raken vermist tijdens vakantie (longread) | Panorama
Missing.ie | Leidy Kaspersma Co Kerry
Leidy Kaspersma | International Missing Persons Wiki
1085DFIRL - Aleida Maria Anderske Kaspersma
Without Trace, Irelands Missing by Barry Cummins
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