Disappeared: Ireland's Cold Case Files

The Cold Case Files will leave you shocked that so many of Ireland's evil killers have not been caught. But by outlining the on-going work of Ireland's cold-case detectives, this book will also give you hope that these killers will never be allowed to rest easy, and that one day justice will come knocking on their door. Cummins also charts the re-investigation into the first case to be solved by the Cold Case Unit: the killing and secret burial of Brian McGrath in Westmeath in 1987. Unsolved: the 1981 fatal shooting of Lorcan O'Byrne, who was targeted by robbers on the night he was celebrating his engagement. Unsolved: the murder of Grace Livingstone, who was found shot dead in her Malahide home in 1992. Unsolved: the abduction and suspected murder of Brooke Pickard, who was last seen in Co. Kerry in 1991.

The book presents a deep dive into several unsolved murders in Ireland, leaving the reader both shocked and hopeful. While many of Ireland's most heinous killers have yet to be brought to justice, the author highlights the persistent efforts of the country's cold-case detectives to uncover the truth and ensure these criminals never find peace.

The first case discussed is the re-investigation into the killing and secret burial of Brian McGrath in Westmeath in 1987, which was the first to be solved by the Cold Case Unit. This sets the stage for the heart-wrenching stories that follow, each one a stark reminder that there are still many unanswered questions and unresolved tragedies.

The unsolved 1981 murder of Lorcan O'Byrne is particularly chilling, as he was targeted by robbers on the very night he was celebrating his engagement. The author's detailed account of the investigation and lack of closure for O'Byrne's loved ones is both captivating and deeply saddening.

Similarly, the murder of Grace Livingstone, who was found shot dead in her Malahide home in 1992, and the abduction and suspected murder of Brooke Pickard, last seen in Co. Kerry in 1991, leave the reader both outraged and hopeful that justice will one day be served.

Throughout the book, the author skillfully weaves together the narratives of these unsolved cases, painting a vivid picture of the challenges faced by Ireland's cold-case detectives as they tirelessly work to uncover the truth and bring closure to the victims' families. The result is a gripping and emotional read that will stay with the reader long after the last page is turned.

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