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Mick talks to investigative journalist Donal MacIntyre, who has just published a book on the Noah Donohoe mystery. Donal pulls no punches in his assessment of the PSNI investigation into the 14-year-old’s disappearance and death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heartbreaking scenes in Waterford as family and friends gathered to say their final goodbyes to Philip and Kim English and their two sons, Callum, 12, and Jayden, 9, who died in a suspected arson attack on their home. Mourners at Sacred Heart Church remembered them as "a beautiful family who did no wrong to anybody", while parish priest Fr Gerry Chestnutt described their deaths as "an act of total evil". Gardaí have launched a murder investigation into the devastating tragedy that has left the Waterford community in mourning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The son of a Waterford arson victim has revealed he fears for his own life after speaking out about the horrific attack that killed four members of his family. Philip and Kim English and their two young sons, Callum and Jayden, were killed when their family home in Waterford City was deliberately set on fire on October 13, 2026. Two other children survived and were hospitalised with serious injuries. In an emotional interview with the Irish Mirror's Shattered Lives podcast, John James English reveals he warned his family about potential danger before the attack and claims they had endured months of intimidation. "I'M IN FEAR OF MY OWN LIFE," he admits, revealing he has received threats and online abuse since speaking publicly. John James also shares the heartbreaking account of how his father reportedly rescued two children from the burning house before losing his life, describing him as a hero. He speaks about the family's efforts to move away, his concerns over the Garda response and his determination to secure justice for his father, stepmother and two young brothers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mick is joined by colleague Danny De Vaal to discuss the horror arson attack in Waterford that killed four members of the innocent English family. They examine the Garda probe into the tragedy - and explain why officers believe the family were targeted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mick was in the Special Criminal Court on Monday for Daniel Kinahan’s third appearance since his extradition from Dubai in August. He brings us through what happened and reports on strong comments by Kinahan’s human rights lawyer Darragh Mackin. He also reveals that Kinahan is going for bail in a matter of weeks. And he examines the single charge against Kinahan - and discusses what feud events are likely to be included in the mammoth Garda file that will be put before the court next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the latest Shattered Lives Q&A episode, Mick O’Toole and Paul Healy discuss the uncertainty surrounding Christy Kinahan’s whereabouts following reports of his departure from Dubai, including where he could go next and what the developments could mean for his family. They also answer listeners questions about some of Ireland’s most high-profile murder cases, the criminal lawyers who have made an impression on them in court, their favourite crime writers and their own experiences of writing books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick attend the second court appearance of alleged mob boss Daniel Kinahan in Dublin. Kinahan appeared via video link as the court heard that Darragh Mackin of Phoenix Law is to represent him. Meanwhile they spoke to Kinahan’s friend - ex British gangster Marvin Herbert, who came to court to support him. Herbert claimed Kinahan wasn’t going to get a fair trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick discuss the RTE Prime Time programme on so called ‘vigilante’ groups that target predators and whether or not they’re justified in what they do. They also discuss the week’s crime stories so far, such as the court appearance of Samantha O’Reilly and Stephen Cummins, who are accused of making false statements during the appeal of UFC fighter Conor McGregor against a civil finding that he assaulted Nikita Hand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick discuss his story that Detective Sergeant Peter Woods, who investigated Nikita Hand’s claims against UFC fighter Conor McGregor to be credible. The experienced detective spoke of his disappointment that the DPP did not level any charge against McGregor. They also discuss two shooting incidents in Dublin, a man charged with the murder of Robbie Lawlor, and the Justice Minister’s surprising comments about Christy Kinahan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mick and Paul discuss the release of Nikita Hand’s book about the rape claims she made against Conor McGregor. They also discuss a new legal statement by James Lawrence, who a jury found did not assault Nikita. They also discuss a decision by the United Arab Emirates to revoke mob boss Christy Kinahan Sr’s visa and have given him just days to leave his Middle Eastern haven. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick discuss all the latest crime stories from the assault of Michael Healy Rae TD to whistleblower concerns within An Garda Siochana. They also discuss the extradition of Jason Hutch, the death of Natasha Connors Kernan and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick answer more of your questions, and reveal some of their trade secrets. The pair also talk about the impact of social media on crime reporting. They explain why Kinahan mobster Sean McGovern did not get a life sentence while other gang members did. And they talk about some of their most embarrassing moments in the job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick discuss the horrific murder suicide of Jady Cristine Pereira Rosa who was stabbed to death at her home in Limerick. Her husband then took his own life in Co Cork. They also discuss the tragic death of an Irish woman and her husband who were found dead in a hot tub in Spain, as well as other crime stories of the week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul and Mick discuss the public outcry after 5 teen boys died in a crash on the M9 and some of their funerals take place today. A fundraiser has also been launched for the three women and child injured in the incident. Gardai are now investigating further incidents in which teen criminals have driven the wrong way down the motorway even in the wake of this tragedy. Meanwhile Kinahan cartel mobster Sean McGovern is suing Irish Prison Service and Gardai are investigating a suspicions death in Co Cavan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mick and Paul discuss the shocking tragedy on the M9 in Co Kildare which claimed the lives of 5 teenagers and saw a young family on the way to the airport seriously injured in the process. The crash has stunned the country and seen an outcry in terms of how Gardai are allowed police these types of incidents and how the government should respond. They also discuss the murder of a man in Dublin’s Wheatfield Prison and how the suspect has now found himself in further trouble following his arrest over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices