Mens Rea is the legal principle of intent that must be proved in a number of crimes, such as murder. It means literally, "guilty mind". Mens Rea Podcast explores the most notorious crimes from Ireland and the UK and the court cases that followed. Join your host, Sinead, every fortnight when a new case is discussed.
Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 168 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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Category | Society & Culture |
This episode was originally published asa Patreon exclusive on 12 Jan 2020.
In 2016, shocking news broke that an elderly couple were found dead in their own home in rural Co Mayo, and a younger man was found there too - badly injured. Over the follo... more
This episode was originally published as a Patreon exclusive on 2 December 2018
In this episode we take a look at the little-known so-called "satanic" murder of John Horgan (7) in Palmerstown, Dublin in 1973. John and his family lived in a quiet nei... more
This episode was originally published as a Patreon exclusive on 6 Oct 2019
In the early hours of the 11th February, 1984, Patrick Nugent died in a car park in front of Bunratty Castle, Co Clare. There had been a party, and Patrick was working in the... more
This episode was originally published as a Patreon exclusive on 2 June 2019.
This is our first bonus episode to take place outside of Ireland, but involves an Irish couple living and working in Australia.
Tina Cahill and David 'Motcha' Walsh met in... more
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Long time listener- I miss the lovely Irish accent of the narrator
Really enjoyed this latest episode. I hope you can manage more very soon. My favourite podcast.
Sinead, I’d almost forgotten the name of your podcast‼️ & I am so sorry for that!
I <3’d Mens Rea for a NUMBER of YEARS even got to where I was a paid subscribr/
listener & it seemed to me it was right then (maybe the next year actually) that you took that long hiatus from publish-ing - & you didn’t include a show note t’say u’were “ buy’n
a house” ‘til AFTER it was done… (I don’t use social media: I KNOW that puts me in the .01% of people BUT: Social Media = BORING to this listener!
SIDEB... more
This is a largely-well-researched and good podcast. Too often, however, it cites the Sun. If that intrusive and immoral rag is the only one quoting someone, please do not replicate the citation. In fact, don’t read them.
There is a freshness to this podcast that makes it a pleasure to listen too. Other than that all I can say is I echo all the previous 5 star reviews, and am grateful there are no ads!
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Apple Podcasts | #44 |
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Exploring the complexities of criminal cases, the podcast offers an in-depth look at notorious murders and the legal proceedings that ensue, primarily focusing on incidents from Ireland and the UK. With a storytelling approach, it incorporates detailed narratives about both the events and the courtroom battles that follow, examining the psychological and societal ramifications of crime. The host, noted for her calm and soothing voice, adeptly navigates through intricate tales, providing listeners with a captivating blend of crime drama and legal insight. Notably, the series confronts themes of mental health, societal pressures, and the chilling impacts of crime on communities while maintaining a commitment to factual storytelling without se... more
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