138 - The Longest Wait for Justice: Nora Sheehan

Mens Rea: A true crime podcast

Sep 1, 202401:14:23Society & Culture

In 1981, Nora Sheehan went missing from Ballyphehane, Co Cork. She was found dead a week later, and gardai soon had a prime suspect for her murder while investigating another crime. But a series of setbacks meant no tria...

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