Crimes That Haunt Us

Buried in the Mountains | The Haunting Case of Antoinette Smith

In the summer of 1987, Antoinette Smith vanished into the night after a concert in Dublin. Months later, her lifeless body was found in a remote stretch of the Wicklow Mountains — posed, discarded, and left to the elements.  Her killer has never been caught. In this gripping true crime documentary, we trace the final hours of her life, the eerie discovery that stunned investigators, and the cold trail that still refuses to warm. Someone out there knows the truth — could they finally be ready to speak?  For the documentary version see here https://youtu.be/Sl-XIMK-vQQ [ https://youtu.be/Sl-XIMK-vQQ] (00:00) The Haunting Case of Antoinette Smith (0:55) Who Was Antoinette Smith? (2:00) David Bowie in Slane (4:22) Antoinette is Last Seen (4:56) Investigation Launched (5:31) Antoinette’s Body is Found (8:10) A Chilling Witness Account (10:36) The Mountain Men Sightings (12:35) Police Appeal for Missing Shoe (15:10) A Chilling Revelation

She Vanished… Then Appeared in a Canal | Ann Ballantine

In January 1987, the body of 20-year-old Ann Ballantine was pulled from the freezing Union Canal in Edinburgh.  She had been raped, bound, strangled, wrapped in an old carpet, and stored for months before being dumped — yet her murder remains unsolved nearly 40 years later. In this deep dive we cover: • Ann’s life as a kind-hearted charity volunteer • The disturbing timeline and forensics of the crime • Her family’s belief they know the killer • True crime author Chris Clark’s theory linking the case to convicted killer John Taylor (The Beast of Bramley) — the man behind the murder of Leanne Tiernan A tragic Scottish cold case filled with unanswered questions, body storage parallels, and conflicting suspect theories. Justice for Ann 💔  For the documentary version see here https://youtu.be/gVRPikuNvVM [https://youtu.be/gVRPikuNvVM] (00:00) The Haunting Case of Ann Ballantine (0:49) Who Was Ann Ballantine? (02:19) The Boyfriend Joe Burden (3:58) Ann’s Last Sighting (5:21) The Investigation Begins (7:01) Ann’s Body is Found (8:54) The Post Mortem (16:15) The John Taylor Link

Abducted Just Yards from Home — The Murder of Deirdre Jacob

In July 1998, 18-year-old Deirdre Jacob vanished without a trace just yards from her family home in Newbridge, County Kildare.  Despite massive searches and relentless investigations, her disappearance remains one of Ireland’s darkest unsolved mysteries.  This documentary digs deep into Deirdre’s final moments, the suspects who haunted the case for years, and the devastating impact on her family and community.  With exclusive insights and chilling evidence, we explore the haunting possibility that Deirdre fell prey to the infamous serial predator Larry Murphy.  For the documentary version see here https://youtu.be/-1x2BuC16ZI [https://youtu.be/-1x2BuC16ZI] (00:00) The Haunting Case of Deirdre Jacob (0:59) Who Was Deirdre Jacob? (02:05) Day of the Vanishing (2:50) Searches Begin (6:29) The Hoax Sightings (13:39) The Definitive Theory (14:33) Larry Murphy (21:52) Larry Murphy is the Prime Suspect (23:40) Upgraded to Murder (26:07) No Charges Brought

Someone Knows the Truth in Wexford | Where is Fiona Sinnott?

In February 1998, 19-year-old Fiona Sinnott disappeared without a trace after a night out in Ballyhitt, County Wexford. What began as a missing person case quickly turned into one of Ireland’s most disturbing unsolved mysteries, marked by allegations of domestic abuse, manipulation, and a timeline full of contradictions. In this gripping true crime documentary, we uncover the final hours of Fiona’s life, explore the actions of those closest to her, and examine the chilling details that still haunt investigators and her family. For the documentary version see here https://youtu.be/k5cyXlVPAmo [https://youtu.be/k5cyXlVPAmo] (00:00) The Haunting Case of Fiona Sinnott  (00:55) Who Was Fiona Sinnott? (5:40) The Night Fiona Vanishes (9:05) Fiona is Reported Missing (10:22) Sean Carroll (12:01) The Clean Up (14:40) The English Trucker (17:04) The Only Suspect (19:52) Murder Investigation Launched (23:10) The Suspect is Hiding Abroad

The Night Ciara Breen Vanished Without a Trace

On the night of February 13, 1997, 17-year-old Ciara Breen disappeared from her family home in Dundalk, County Louth, in what became one of Ireland’s most chilling cold cases. Slipping out while her mother slept, Ciara was never seen again after a secret late-night meeting that changed everything. For over two decades, the mystery surrounding Ciara’s disappearance has gripped Ireland. A key suspect — a significantly older man with a disturbing obsession — was repeatedly linked to her vanishing, yet no arrests were made, and justice remains elusive. Despite alleged confessions, unconfirmed sightings, and exhaustive police searches, Ciara’s fate remains unknown. Was Ciara the victim of a predator that night? Was she silenced to keep a dark secret hidden? Or is there a more sinister truth buried beneath the surface? Discover the haunting details, the eerie clues, and the unanswered questions that continue to torment Ciara Breen’s family and the community of Dundalk. For the documentary version see here https://youtu.be/vdnJJI85iJc [https://youtu.be/vdnJJI85iJc] (00:00) The Haunting Case of Ciara Breen (0:57) Who Was Ciara Breen? (04:01) The Day of the Vanishing (5:13) Dundalk Town (6:25) The Predator (7:19) Investigation Begins (9:55) Operation Trace (11:11) Liam Mullen Arrested (15:11) New Leads Emerge (17:03) Balmers Bog (20:23) Bernadette Passes Away