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‘His victims will become a footnote in history’ – relatives reflect on Tobin death

The family of a girl killed by Peter Tobin have challenged the ethics of True Crime entertainment in the wake of the serial killer’s death. The murderer, rapist and paedophile died in hospital on Saturday aged 76 after becoming unwell at HMP ...

08 Oct 2022 at 17:34

Local News

Liam Whoriskey appeal over manslaughter of Kayden McGuinness dismissed

Liam Whoriskey (28) of Glenabbey Gardens in Derry had been convicted in 2019 of the manslaughter of Kayden McGuinness in September 2017 and an act of cruelty against the child in August that year. He had originally been charged with the ...

22 Sept 2022 at 16:33

Racing

Topham tilt could be on the cards for Killer Clown

The drying ground played to the strengths of Killer Clown who swooped late to collar top-weight Pistol Whipped under Adam Wedge in the featured Virgin Bet Handicap Chase at Kempton Park – earning himself a possible tilt at Aintree’s ...

19 Mar 2022 at 17:25

‘I’m glad he’s dead’ – Ex-wife of Peter Tobin reacts to news of killer’s death

A former wife of notorious serial killer Peter Tobin has said she is relieved at the news of his death. The murderer, rapist and paedophile died in hospital on Saturday aged 76 after becoming unwell at HMP Edinburgh where he was ...

09 Oct 2022 at 01:51

World

California serial killer ‘on a mission’, police say

A serial killer thought to be responsible for the fatal shooting of six men and the wounding of one woman in California since April 2021 seems to be “on a mission”, police said. Ballistics tests and some video evidence have ...

05 Oct 2022 at 08:56

World

Torso Killer linked to 100 deaths admits murdering five women near New York City

A serial killer dubbed the Torso Killer has admitted murdering a 23-year-old woman outside a Long Island shopping centre in 1968 and four other women decades ago. Richard Cottingham was arraigned earlier this year on a ...

05 Dec 2022 at 18:54

Stephen Port: Quiet, porn-obsessed loner who turned into a serial killer

In many ways, Stephen Port did not fit the serial killer stereotype. The softly spoken, bus depot chef had a “strange” obsession with children’s toys and rarely socialised, instead spending his free time in his flat ...

23 Jun 2022 at 13:51

Watchdog to reinvestigate police over bungled serial killer probe

The police watchdog is to reinvestigate the Metropolitan Police over their initial handling of the murders of four young men by serial killer Stephen Port. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said ...

23 Jun 2022 at 20:47

Police watchdog to reinvestigate Met over handling of Stephen Port victims

The police watchdog is to reinvestigate the Metropolitan Police over their handling of the inquiry into the murders of four young men by serial killer Stephen Port. The Independent Office for Police Conduct ...

23 Jun 2022 at 12:47

Tom Sizemore: The Hollywood hardman who fell from grace

Tom Sizemore made a name for himself as a quintessential Hollywood hardman, after starring in multiple high-octane thrillers. The US actor carved out his niche in the 90s, though he later fell from grace ...

04 Mar 2023 at 05:24

Point Break and Natural Born Killers actor Tom Sizemore dies at the age of 61

US actor Tom Sizemore, known for roles in films including Point Break and Natural Born Killers, has died at the age of 61. Sizemore had been placed into a coma in intensive care since suffering a brain ...

04 Mar 2023 at 05:20

Local News

Electric Picnic prepares to open its doors to music lovers from all across Kilkenny

Organisers are putting the final touches in place to the Electric Picnic site ahead of Ireland’s largest music and arts festival reopening its doors. The three-day festival, which kicks off in County ...

29 Aug 2023 at 16:33

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