Episode 430: The Unsolved Cases of Phyllis Murphy, Patricia Furlong, Angie Smith, Inga Hauser, and Patricia Doherty
The unsolved murders of Phyllis Murphy, Patricia Furlong, Angie Smith, Inga Hauser, and Patricia Doherty span over a decade of heartbreak and mystery across Ireland and Northern Ireland. Each woman vanished under everyday circumstances—waiting for a bus, leaving a pub, walking home from a concert, arriving in a new country, or shopping for Christmas gifts—only to be found brutally murdered in remote locations. Despite witness accounts, forensic evidence, and public appeals, justice has remained elusive in most of these cases, leaving families and communities grappling with grief and unanswered questions. Their stories endure as chilling reminders of lives stolen and the urgent need for resolution.
If you have any information about these cases, please contact the Gardai at 1800 666 111, you can leave an anonymous tip. You can also contact your local Gardai station at https://www.garda.ie/en/contact-us/station-directory/
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