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Sophie Toscan du Plantier

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When Irish crime shocked the world: Cases that broke through

When Irish crime shocked the world: Cases that broke through

From the brutal murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier to the rise of the Kinahan cartel, Irish crimes have made headlines at home and abroad.

Ian Bailey's ashes scattered off Cork coast as family hold memorial service

Ian Bailey's ashes scattered off Cork coast as family hold memorial service

Ian Bailey was the chief suspect in the 1996 murder of French film producer Sophie Toscan du Plantier

Ian Bailey was 'probably 100% innocent', director of du Plantier murder drama says

Ian Bailey was 'probably 100% innocent', director of du Plantier murder drama says

In an interview with Newstalk Breakfast, film director Jim Sheridan said he believes the case is a "double injustice."

Toscan Du Plantier's brother agrees that Ian Bailey should have been prosecuted for murder

Toscan Du Plantier's brother agrees that Ian Bailey should have been prosecuted for murder

'Feral attack': Ian Bailey's solicitor criticises Tánaiste's comments on du Plantier murder

'Feral attack': Ian Bailey's solicitor criticises Tánaiste's comments on du Plantier murder

Cold case review needed before Toscan du Plantier inquiry decision, Taoiseach says

Cold case review needed before Toscan du Plantier inquiry decision, Taoiseach says

Tánaiste: du Plantier’s murder case should have gone before a jury

Tánaiste: du Plantier’s murder case should have gone before a jury

Colm Meaney to play Ian Bailey in film about Sophie Toscan du Plantier murder

Colm Meaney to play Ian Bailey in film about Sophie Toscan du Plantier murder

Thu, 23 May, 2024

Colm Meaney is to play Ian Bailey in a Jim Sheridan true crime drama about the Sophie Toscan du Plantier murder

Ian Bailey cremated at private ceremony in Cork

Ian Bailey cremated at private ceremony in Cork

Tue, 23 Jan, 2024

The funeral service was low key with no notification being placed on Rip.ie.

Sophie Toscan du Plantier’s son says search for ‘truth and justice’ continues

Sophie Toscan du Plantier’s son says search for ‘truth and justice’ continues

Mon, 22 Jan, 2024

Ian Bailey, a suspect in Ms Toscan du Plantier’s murder, died on Sunday

Probe into murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier must continue, says uncle

Probe into murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier must continue, says uncle

Mon, 22 Jan, 2024

Ian Bailey, 66, the main suspect in the murder of the French producer, died on Sunday.

Ian Bailey, suspect for Sophie Toscan du Plantier murder, dies aged 66

Ian Bailey, suspect for Sophie Toscan du Plantier murder, dies aged 66

Sun, 21 Jan, 2024

The former journalist is suspected to have had a heart attack in Bantry, Co Cork