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Unsolved

RTÉ
Raonaid Murray
Arlene Arkenson
Robert Howard
Arlene Arkinson
Bundoran
Hannah Williams
Fiona Pender
Dunleary
Castlederg
Sally West
Garda
Tullamore
Barry Cummins
Katja Mia
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RTÉ

Some crimes don't get solved. Some families never get justice. Unsolved, hosted by award-winning crime journalist Barry Cummins and RTÉ presenter Katja Mia, is a true crime podcast made in the hope that someone listening knows something. In each episode, we investigate Irish cold cases with the victim firmly at the centre of the story, focusing on the lives behind the headlines, what we know about... more

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Fiona Pender was last seen alive in August 1996 by her boyfriend John in their Tullamore bedsit. She was 25 years old and seven months pregnant. Fiona and her family had just come through a profound tragedy but were preparing for a new chapter in the... more

Fiona Pender was last seen alive in August 1996 by her boyfriend John in their bedsit in Tullamore. She was 25 years old and seven months pregnant. Fiona and her family had just come through a family tragedy but were preparing for a new chapter in th... more

On Friday 3rd September 1999, 17-year-old Raonaid Murray had a job at a clothes boutique in Dun Laoghaire, a large circle of friends and was the baby of a close family of five. She hoped to study Arts at UCD and maybe become a writer someday. Raonaid... more

On Friday 3rd September 1999, 17-year-old Raonaid Murray had just finished a nine hour work shift and was making last-minute plans with her friends to go clubbing. Just after 11pm, promising her friends she'd be back soon, Raonaid left Scott's Bar in... more

Robert Howard was never convicted for the murder of Arlene Arkinson but he was convicted for murdering another teenage girl - 14-year-old Hannah Williams. In this bonus episode, we hear the tragic consequences of Howard remaining at large after Arlen... more

In August 1994, after a disco in Bundoran, 15-year-old Arlene Arkinson hugged her friend Donna goodbye for the last time. Arlene got into the car of Robert Howard, not knowing that he was a convicted rapist. Arlene was never seen again, her body neve... more

In August 1994, 15-year-old Arlene Arkinson went to a disco in Bundoran. Arlene never came home. Her body was never found.

Despite countless searches, multiple police investigations, and even a murder trial in 2005, Arlene Arkinson's family never go... more

Some crimes don't get solved. Some families never get justice. Unsolved, hosted by award-winning crime journalist Barry Cummins and RTÉ presenter Katja Mia, is a true crime podcast made in the hope that someone listening knows something. In each epis... more

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Barry Cummins
Crime journalist who co-hosts the show; frequently associated with RTÉ True Crime (Unsolved) and RTÉ News coverage.
Katja Mia
RTÉ presenter who co-hosts; often introduces episodes and engages in in-depth discussions with Barry Cummins.

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Apple Podcasts
#156
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#234
Australia/True Crime
Spotify
#34
Ireland/Top Podcasts
Spotify
#3
Ireland/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#6
Ireland/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#3
Ireland/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#198
New Zealand/True Crime

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A true crime series that centers on unsolved Irish cases, blending investigative storytelling with intimate portraiture of victims and their families. Episodes weave together timelines, personal histories, and investigative threads, while highlighting the human cost of unresolved crimes and the ongoing calls for justice. Hosts—a seasoned crime journalist and a veteran RTÉ presenter—guide conversations with respect for families and a commitment to public engagement, often inviting listener tips to help breathe new life into long-running investigations. The show's standout strength is its narrative focus on those left behind, balancing meticulous detail with accessible storytelling and public-facing calls for information that could move cases... more

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