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The Case of the Body in the Sack - An Irish Murder Story
News of the Times Episode 382 | 1928
1927 County Louth Ireland. The good Reverend M’Keone has two staff within his house who sadly do not get along. 28 year old Mary Callan who runs all things pertaining to his household, and Gerard Toal, an 18 year old young man who takes care of all things pertaining to the outside of the premises such as gardening and car mechanics.
The relationship between Mary and Toal starts off badly when she refuses to do his laundry. Toal’s response when negated or upbraided is one of sullen and simmering quiet. Mary, who keep an eye on the young lad believes she has caught him stealing eggs and reports the matter to her employer, reverend M’Keone. There is no proof, other than her word. Toal is once again upbraided and now he is in simmering anger.
Shortly thereafter, Reverend M’Keone goes away to a conference and comes back home in the evening to find no Mary. He never sees her again.
The disappearance of Mary consumes her best friend Peggy. Eventually, much through her efforts, Mary is found – in parts.
We take a look at this extraordinary story – the background, the characters, the build-up, and the capture of the murderer of the Body in the Sack in County Louth, Ireland.
Hosted by Robin Coles.
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