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Nobody Heard Them Cry

The Irish Sun
Amy Mcauley
Frank Mccann
Ireland
Fraud
Esther O'brien
Dublin
Death Certificates
Irish Sun Deep Dive Team
Adoption
Esther Mccann
Arson
Dublin, Ireland
Three Ireland
Murder
Gardaí

Frank McCann tried to kill his wife and child four times to keep a dark secret from coming out.

The swim coach secretly fathered a child with a special needs teenager in 1987, just months after marrying Esther O’Brien.

In September 1992, with Esther on the brink of discovering the truth and after repeated efforts to kill her, he burned her and their 18-month-old foster baby Jessica to death.

And n... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes8Founded6 months ago
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True Crime

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Latest Episodes

As Frank McCann goes on trial twice for the murder of his wife and child, two families fear the worst.

Has the jury heard enough to put him away?

Hear how Esther’s mum Bridget O’Brien made history by taking half of McCann’s assets in the first civi... more

It is immediately clear that the brutal deaths of Esther and Jessica in a fire at their home was no accident.

Frank McCann, the man with the reputation to uphold, quickly becomes the chief suspect.

His behaviour in the aftermath veers from manic to... more

In the summer of 1992, Esther McCann seems to be the victim of a series of bizarre, life-threatening events in her home.

Is someone trying to kill her, and her 18-month-old daughter Jessica?

Esther endures her share of grief before meeting a man fe... more

Frank McCann tried to kill his wife and child four times to keep a dark secret from coming out.

The swim coach secretly fathered a child with a special needs teenager in 1987, just months after marrying Esther O’Brien.

In September 1992, with Esthe... more

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Recent Guests

Marian Leonard
Esther's sister and interviewee
Family of Esther O'Brien
Episode: Happy Ever After | 1
Nicola Bardon
Irish Sun crime editor interviewed for the episode
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Hosts

Nicola Bardon
Narrator/Host of the Deep Dive series, Irish Sun Deep Dive team
Damien Lane
Host of the podcast; appears across episodes and the Deep Dive series

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Unbelievable

    What a story!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tis Yourself podcast
    Ireland4 months ago
  • Great listen

    Loved this podcast. 5 stars

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Journey to become a mum
    Ireland5 months ago

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Credible hosts who guide complex cases with care and clarity.
Gripping investigative storytelling that digs into truth and accountability.
Well-structured storytelling that connects victims, investigators, and context.
High production value with thorough interviews and archival material.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#168
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#184
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#12
Ireland/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#3
Ireland/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#123
New Zealand/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#200
United Arab Emirates/True Crime

Talking Points

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Ordinary Evil | 3
Q: Have you ever shown remorse for your crimes?
The journalist presents questions about remorse during parole discussions, while McCann's responses in later interactions suggest an ongoing factual ambiguity, with families seeking clear acknowledgment of the harm.
Out now: Nobody Heard Them Cry
Q: Hi Frank, your appeal is coming up next month, are you still a danger to society?
The transcript does not include a direct answer from Frank to this question.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nobody Heard Them Cry

What is Nobody Heard Them Cry about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series focuses on meticulous, long-form investigations into Irish true crime, uncovering how secrets, deception, and violence intersect with ordinary lives and public figures. Episodic storytelling blends interviews, archival reporting, and reconstruction to illuminate cases like Esther O'Brien's pursuit of truth and Amy McAuley's fraud saga. Producers emphasize accountability and the human cost of crime, with a distinct emphasis on local context, victims' perspectives, and the impact on families. It's likely to appeal to listeners who crave in-depth narrative journalism, strong sourcing, and a clear, case-driven structure from a Dublin-centric lens. A notable strength is the collaborative production voice from a dedicated Irish journa... more

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