Abducted Just Yards from Home — The Murder of Deirdre Jacob

The Call That Lured Marie to Her Death

On a cold December afternoon in 1993, 35-year-old Marie Kilmartin answered a phone call that would seal her fate. She stepped out of the quiet rural home where she worked as a carer—and was never seen alive again. Five months later, her body was discovered in a bog in County Offaly. A plastic bag had been tied tightly around her neck. The scene was brutal. The questions, even more chilling. Who made that call? Why was Marie lured away? And how—after more than three decades—has her killer never been brought to justice? If you have any information that could help bring closure to Marie’s loved ones, please contact Gardaí or CrimeStoppers Ireland anonymously.  For the documentary version see here https://youtu.be/Tti2Oc2DUGA (00:00) The Haunting Case of Marie Kilmartin (00:55) Who Was Marie Kilmartin? (3:17) Marie Sectioned to Psychiatric Care (4:55) The Daycare Centre (5:24) The Day of the Disappearance (8:10) The Mystery Call (11:19) Marie’s Body is Found (13:32) Two Men are Arrested (16:02) Trio Arrested

The Girl Who Met The Wolfman | Arlene Arkinson 1994 Cold Case

In 1994, 15-year-old Arlene Arkinson vanished after a night out at a disco in Donegal. The last man seen with her? Robert Howard — a convicted child rapist with a chilling past and a trail of destruction behind him. Despite being the prime suspect, he walked free. Her body was never found. And justice? It was never delivered. This is the disturbing story of a teenager’s disappearance, a predator hiding in plain sight, and a justice system that failed to stop him before he killed again. 🔍 Did Robert Howard murder Arlene Arkinson? Why was he never convicted? And why—after all these years—is her body still missing?  For the documentary version see here https://youtu.be/ffD5LLKd_sc (00:00) The Haunting Case of Arlene Arkinson (0:44) Who Was Arlene Arkinson? (02:21) The Day of the Vanishing (6:42) Robert Howard (10:01) Howard Moves to Castlederg (14:03) Howard Arrested for Arlene’s Murder (19:28) Howard Kills Again (22:08) Howard Tried for Arlene Murder (24:01) Robert Howard Dies (24:29) Arlene Arkinson Inquest

Who Was Chasing Janet That Night? 1996 Cold Case

On a warm June night in 1996, 20-year-old law student Janet Murgatroyd went out celebrating the end of her university exams with friends in Preston, Lancashire. Hours later she vanished during her walk home. CCTV captured Janet's final known movements through Preston's streets. Witnesses later reported seeing a man in a white shirt arguing with a woman matching her description near Penwortham Bridge. The following day, Janet's battered body was discovered in the River Ribble. What followed was one of Lancashire's most complex and controversial murder investigations. Detectives interviewed over 1,000 people, pursued countless leads, released CCTV appeals and even secured a conviction. Yet years later that conviction was overturned, leaving one haunting question: Who killed Janet Murgatroyd? In this episode of Crimes That Haunt Us, we examine the evidence, witness sightings, confessions, suspects and unanswered questions surrounding a case that remains unsolved nearly three decades later. If you have any thoughts on the case, please share them respectfully in the comments below. #TrueCrime #UnsolvedMystery #JanetMurgatroyd #ColdCase #CrimesThatHauntUs  Documentary version here - https://youtu.be/TxB7dJIvgKI (00:00) The Haunting Case of Janet Murgatroyd (0:50) Who Was Janet Murgatroyd? (01:53) The Day of the Murder (3:43) Drinking with Fiona (4:38) The Walk Home (7:25) The Muffled Wail (9:25) Murder Investigation Launched (10:43) Post Mortem (18:26) Killer Profile Produced (21:47) Andrew Greenwood Charged (34:04) Greenwood is Acquitted

The Woman in the Bog | 1991 Cold Case

In December 1991, 29-year-old mother and Mountjoy Prison officer Patricia Doherty left her home in Tallaght for some last-minute Christmas shopping — and was never seen alive again. Months later, her body was discovered in a remote bog in the Dublin Mountains. Her killer has never been found.  This chilling case, now part of Ireland’s infamous Vanishing Triangle, remains a haunting mystery. Join us as we uncover the facts, follow the timeline, and examine the search for justice that still continues over three decades later.  For the documentary version see here https://youtu.be/892qDAczkpM [https://youtu.be/892qDAczkpM] (00:00) The Haunting Case of Patricia Doherty (0:59) Patricia Doherty is Reported Missing (05:44) The Investigation Begins (6:58) The Criminal Witness (8:15) Patricia’s Body is Found (10:24) The Post Mortem (12:08) The Antoinette Smith Link (12:48) Serial Killer Link (13:50) Graham Dwyer

Killed on Arrival | The Brutal Murder of Inga Maria Hauser

In 1988, the shocking disappearance and murder of Inga Maria Hauser, a young German tourist hitchhiking through Northern Ireland, sent ripples of fear across the country.  Her body was discovered two weeks later in a remote forest, sparking one of the largest and most intense police investigations in Northern Ireland’s history.  Despite decades of investigation, Inga’s killer remains unknown, making this one of Ireland’s most haunting unsolved murder cases. In this gripping true crime documentary, we explore the chilling timeline of Inga Maria Hauser’s disappearance, the harrowing discovery of her body, and the relentless police efforts to bring justice. We delve into theories, key evidence, and the latest developments that keep this cold case alive in the public consciousness. If you’re fascinated by unsolved murders, missing persons cases, and cold case investigations, subscribe to Crimes That Haunt Us and hit the notification bell for more in-depth documentaries covering the darkest and most perplexing true crime stories.   For the documentary version see here https://youtu.be/eamyjdyhe1U [https://youtu.be/eamyjdyhe1U] (00:00) The Haunting Case of Inga Maria Hauser (0:54) Who Was Inga Maria Hauser? (01:28) Inga Travels to Dublin (3:03) Inga Goes to Scotland (4:13) Inga Goes to Northern Ireland (4:37) Inga Vanishes (5:56) Inga’s Body is Found (7:32) The Post Mortem (11:32) Partial DNA Sample Extracted (15:50) The Suspect Lives in a Village (18:46) Suspects Arrested