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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Fresh Sophie Toscan murder breakthrough hopes as US experts ‘praying' DNA tests on bloodstains will solve killer mystery
FORENSIC experts are 'praying' new DNA tests will help solve the 29-year murder mystery of Sophie Toscan du Plantier. A specialist team from the Advertisement 5 Sophie was battered and left to die at the gateway to her holiday home Credit: AFP - Getty 5 The murder took place on December 23, 1996, at this house near Schull in Cork Credit: AFP - Getty 5 Self-proclaimed suspect Ian Bailey died last year Credit: AFP or licensors The mum-of-one was battered and left to die at the gateway to her holiday home on December 23, 1996, near Schull in Co Although self-proclaimed suspect Ian Bailey was arrested, he was never charged and always denied any involvement. Bailey died last year. The Advertisement READ MORE IN IRISH NEWS It is understood Mr Bradley's team carried out extensive new testing with members of Forensic Science Ireland after travelling from its headquarters in Their new M-Vac system works using wet vacuum principles to release and capture cells. A substance is sprayed directly onto the surface while vacuum pressure is simultaneously applied around the pattern, to collect the buffer and suspended particles in a collection bottle. Before travelling over to Advertisement MOST READ IN THE IRISH SUN 'If what I believe will happen actually does, it will be massive for us in a host of ways. 'Please pray for us.' VALUE OF THE EQUIPMENT They include the killing of teenager Krystal Beslanowitch in Utah 28 years ago which was similar in detail to that of the savage and brutal Advertisement Both local gardai and the cold case unit have been working on the case since 2022. Head of the Serious Crime Review Team DS Des McTiernan explained in a recent interview how detectives were trying to develop the forensic aspect further. Speaking to The Irish Sun earlier this year, Sophie's uncle Jean Pierre Gazeau told how they still have faith in the gardai. But Jean Pierre explained that for him and his relatives, Bailey is the killer after he was convicted in absentia in Advertisement ONGOING INVESTIGATIONS Jean Pierre told The Irish Sun: 'The investigation team is, I would say, extremely motivated and committed to the investigation. 'There are six people, there are two big rooms and so on. 'And of course, they are in constant contact with the team, the cold case team in Dublin. 'And one of the most important aspects of the investigation is the Advertisement He added: 'We are satisfied by the fact that Ireland, the Irish 'So the only thing which would be really satisfying for us would be Ireland solving the problem, the case. On our side, to some extent, the case was solved.' Professor of forensic science at the She said: 'Based on the articles I have read and seen and the assumption that swabbing [was tried] on the flat rock and the concrete block used to murder Sophie, it is difficult to say any other collection method would be appropriate.' Advertisement REFUSAL TO EXTRADITE Bailey was arrested twice over the murder but never charged due to what the DPP ruled was a lack of evidence. A French But the Irish courts refused to extradite him because most of the evidence produced at the French trial was based on hearsay and would never have been admissible in an Irish court of law. After decades relying on circumstantial evidence, the cold case unit said that it hoped sophisticated new equipment will help them extract the real killer's profile from items. Advertisement This includes the concrete block used to brutally kill her, as well as clothing. At the annual gathering of ASSOPH — The Association for the Truth of the Murder of Sophie — last year, it was revealed that the Garda cold case was now focusing on extracting DNA from the concrete block and the blood covered rock that was used to kill her. It is widely believed that the killer had to leave his own blood on these. ASSOPH hoped that the latest technology will help to provide DNA that may finally see her killer brought to justice. Advertisement Last December, Georges Bouniol, the elderly father of Sophie, passed away in This followed nearly three decades of seeking justice. 5 The murder scene of Sophie, outside her holiday home 5 Jared Bradley, chief executive of M-Vac Systems Credit: Journalist Collect Advertisement
The Irish Sun
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Kelsey Parker shares heartbreaking update after she tragically lost baby at 9 months
KELSEY Parker has given her followers a heartbreaking update following the loss of her baby at nine months. The podcast host's third child, Advertisement 5 Kelsey announced last week her third child, Phoenix, was tragically 'born sleeping' Credit: Getty 5 Kelsey uploaded this statement on Instagram today Today, Kelsey, 34, took to Instagram to share that episodes of her motherhood podcast she recorded while pregnant will still air over the coming months. She wrote: "Before I gave birth to Phoenix, I had recorded a lot of podcasts for my @mumstheword_pod before going off on maternity leave. I want to thank the lovely team for checking in and being patient to put some episodes out that were during my pregnancy . "Over the next couple of months these episodes will air. "They were part of my journey so I didn't want to not share them, and they all have incredible guests with really important stories and messages. Advertisement READ MORE ON KELSEY PARKER "Please take the time to listen to these episodes and remember to be kind when doing so." The statement followed Kelsey bravely celebrating her six-year-old daughter Aurelia's birthday following her tragic loss. Kelsey had Aurelia, as well as four-year-old Bodhi, with her late husband Paying tribute to her eldest child, Kelsey posted a video montage of Aurelia growing up – beginning with a picture of her in Tom's arms as a baby. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Other precious moments included birthday parties, playing in a buggy with Bodhi, giggling with her mum on the sofa, and dressing up like a princess on a bouncy castle. Kelsey wrote alongside the video: "Aurelia means 'The Golden One' and that's what you are [heart emoji] you've been through so much my darling daughter, but you're the most precious little girl any mummy could wish for. "I'm so happy we got to spend this weekend celebrating your birthday and turning another year older. "I'm beyond proud of you and the amazing young woman you're growing up to be." Advertisement Former Towie star Nathan Massey was one of the first to send a comment wishing Aurelia a special day, writing: "Happy bday you little menace." Soap stars emojis , while Kelsey's Mum's The Word podcast co-host Georgia Jones adding: "Happy birthday to the cutest little diva I know." Kelsey shared the devastating news that her son, Phoenix, was still born last week, posting a poem to fans, "For Phoenix. Born sleeping, forever loved." The phoenix bird symbolises immortality, resurrection and life after death. Advertisement She added: "Before I receive an influx of lovely messages and heartfelt well wishes, I want to just say that I truly appreciate everything you are all going to say and share. "But with the news being so raw, I would really like to ensure that we as a family are given space and time to process this devastating and earth-shattering news. "I love you all and thank you for your understanding and space." Phoenix was her first child with boyfriend Will, whom she knew late husband Tom would Advertisement They announced they were expecting in January. 5 A birthday tribute to daughter Aurelia showed her late dad Tom holding her as a baby Credit: Instagram 5 Friends and loved ones called Aurelia a 'little diva' as they wished her happy birthday Credit: Instagram 5 Kelsey and Will announced they were expecting in January Credit: Instagram Advertisement
The Irish Sun
29-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Summer crimewave in top holiday spot popular with Irish as tourists targeted by criminal gang amid protest chaos
IRISH people abroad are being warned of a criminal gang taking wallets, phones, ID documents and designer items from unsuspecting tourists. Police in 5 Palma de Mallorca in a popular holiday spot amongst Irish tourists Credit: Getty Images - Getty 5 The summer crimewave comes alongside protests against tourists Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd And nearly 50 pickpockets and petty thieves who "have their sights set" on tourist victims have been arrested in the past month by National Police on the holiday island announced on Monday they had brought forward 'Operation Summer' by bringing in extra officers from the mainland. The top cops, working alongside town hall-employed local police, specialise in "prevent and rapid response" crimefighting. A spokesman for the force in Majorca said: 'They will serve on the island for a month as a prelude to the incorporation of other units who will work in the municipality of Palma ahead of the arrival of reinforcements in Manacor in Majorca, READ MORE IN TRAVEL The summer crimewave comes as tourists heading across Europe fear they will be targeted by protestors holding across the Spanish archipelago's islands, including Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura, last May, with around 23,000 chanting: "The Canaries has a limit." And This summer, MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN Meanwhile, detectives in Majorca revealed the first arrest figures linked to the 'Operation Summer' advance last night. Thousands of anti-tourist protesters flood Spanish hols hotspots & call on mob to super glue holiday rental locks So far, 19 pickpockets and petty thieves that were operating in the Palma's Playa de Palma coastal area at nighttime have been arrested. In Palma's urban area, cops said 30 people who were "mostly pickpockets" were lifted by officers. Detailing the latest arrests this week, the spokesman added: 'On Tuesday police in Playa de Palma arrested three men, two Romanians and a Moroccan, on suspicion of theft, fraud and misappropriation.. GANG WORKING TOGETHER 'One of them turned out to be wanted for drug trafficking. 'They are members of a criminal gang specialising in targeting tourists holidaying on the Majorcan coast. 'They acted on a task-sharing basis, taking belongings from holidaymakers including wallets and purses with ID documents and bank cards they then used for purchases in different shops or to take out money from cash machines. 'When they were arrested officers seized a rental car they had not returned to the hire car firm which they are suspected of intending to keep. '€1,200 in cash was also confiscated from them along with two mobiles phones worth more than £850 each, documents and other high-end stolen items like designer sunglasses. CRIMINALS 'CRAWLING ON SAND' 'All the items recovered had been reported stolen and have been returned to their rightful owners. 'In the early hours of Tuesday morning police arrested two minors in Playa de Palma they had spotted crawling across the sand to take the belongings of some tourists who were in the sea. 'They were intercepted and the stolen items recovered. 'The detainees reacted aggressively when they were being arrested by kicking and punching the officers. 'On Tuesday afternoon around 3.30pm near Palma Cathedral two pickpockets were intercepted by police as they pinched a purse from a holidaymaker's bag. 'The officers were able to return the stolen purse, which had 1,500 US dollars and other valuables inside, to the victim on the spot.' STING OPS One police insider told today how the criminals officers are tackling as part of Operation Summer "have their sights set" on tourists who tend to be more distracted and carry large amounts of cash. They added: "Many of the offenders are being caught red-handed by undercover cops disguised as holidaymakers themselves so they can blend in better." Although Playa de Palma east of the Majorcan capital is more popular with German and Dutch tourists, Irish nationals are being targeted in Palma centre. The pickpocket and petty theft figures released by National Police earlier this week are separate to those of another national Spanish police force, the Civil Guard, who are responsible for areas like party hot spot Magaluf. The Civil Guard also brings in reinforcements every summer in Majorca to cope with the influx of criminals who base themselves on the island during peak season to take advantage of the fact there are more people to target than in winter. 5 Nearly 50 pickpockets and petty thieves have been nabbed by police in Majorca over the past month Credit: Getty Images - Getty 5 Locals at a demonstration against mass tourism in Majorca last summer Credit: Alamy Live News 5 Distracted tourists are being targeted by the criminals Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
The Irish Sun
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Hip-hop trio Kneecap say cops ‘trying to silence them' at first major gig since Liam O'Hanna charged with terror offence
KNEECAP claimed cops are "trying to silence them" at their first major gig since a band member was charged with a terror offence. The 5 Móglaí Bap and Mo Chara of Kneecap perform at Wide Awake Festival last night Credit: Getty 5 Mo Chara of Kneecap performs at Brockwell Park on May 23 Credit: Getty 5 Kneecap performs beneath a 'Free Palestine' sign onstage during Wide Awake Festival 2025 at Brockwell Park in south London Credit: AFP Liam O'Hanna, 27, was flag. The rapper is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on June 18. Mo Chara (O'Hanna), Móglaí Bap (Naoise Ó Cairealláin) and balaclava-wearing DJ Próvaí (JJ Ó Dochartaigh) played songs from their album Fine Art. Read More It has seen a surge in streaming since the controversy began. The album includes a song called The Recap which was released only hours earlier. It begins with a clip of a news report about the counter-terrorism investigation. O'Hanna joked with fans that they would have to write to him in jail, the Most read in Showbiz These include sets at the They are listed to perform on the Saturday at Glastonbury, but some politicians have called for the trio to be barred. The rapper is due in court the week before the festival starts. O'Hanna was charged after allegedly displaying the banner in support of the Iranian proxy militants in Lebanon. The incident unfolded on November 21 last year at the O2 Forum, in Kentish Town, London. Officers from the Met's Counter Terrorism Command launched an urgent probe after being made aware on April 22. An investigation was carried out after reviewing video footage from the event. O'Hanna, who performs under the name Mo Chara, was later charged under the Terrorism Act 2000. At least three cops were seen walking into the venue at around 7.35pm. The rapper could be seen in videos on social media arriving on stage with tape covering his mouth. He then joked about being careful about what he said, adding that he wanted to thank his lawyer. Formed in 2017, the group are known for their provocative lyrics in both Irish and English, and their merchandise. Their best-known tracks include Get Your Brits Out, Better Way To Live, featuring Grian Chatten from Fontaines DC, and 3Cag. 5 Mo Chara of Kneecap performing on Friday night Credit: Getty 5 Kneecap perform onstage during Wide Awake Festival 2025 Credit: AFP
Scottish Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Beloved soap pulled off air in surprise schedule shake-up – but there's another way fans can watch
It comes after a recent shake-up left fans worried about a mass exodus of cast POT LUCK Beloved soap pulled off air in surprise schedule shake-up – but there's another way fans can watch A BELOVED Aussie soap has been ripped off the air to make way for a sporting broadcast. Home and Away will not air on Channel 5 from Wednesday until Friday, but keen viewers can still catch this week's episodes on 5Stream or on the network's streaming catch-up service. Advertisement 5 Home and Away will not be aired on Channel 5 for the rest of the week Credit: Getty 5 Instead the Snooker World Seniors Championship will air on the network Credit: Getty 5 Soap fans were reminder on social media Credit: instagram/@insidesoapmagazine The beach-based soap has been replaced this week by the live broadcast of the Snooker World Seniors Championship. The sports tournament begins on May 7 and runs until May 11, with 16 players competing to take out the big prize. Some of the sport's biggest legends are competing at the Crucible with the winner of the iconic event eligible to take home a whopping £20,000. The surprise schedule shake-up comes just a few weeks after show bosses revealed exciting new opening titles for 2025. Advertisement home and away HOME & LA Home & Away star unrecognisable with new life and career 13 years after quitting The new titles, which have been refreshed for the first time in 17 years, were unveiled in February in a social media post. While some fans praised the new look opener, some were concerned it signalled more changes were coming to Home and Away, including a mass cast exodus. And while some fans have praised the video with one stating: "Great to see H&A's iconic opening titles back, "I've missed seeing the characters sitting on that amazing beach gazing out to the sea deep in thought! Advertisement "Colleen Smart got a mention in a recent episode too. And Marilyn was chatting away on the burger phone in the diner! Love it!" "I (Soph) have mixed feels. Opening titles need updating when cast members leave to stop them getting out of date. Neighbours star has barely aged a day as he appears on This Morning 23 years after he quit the Aussie soap "Also, Leah/Justin and Mac/Levi have been filmed as couples. "But other couples (like Remi/Bree) have been filmed separately. To cut them out later??" said one worried fan. Advertisement Another added: "It's very possible with 3 year contracts for some about to come to an end." Back in 2020, the show faced uncertainty due to the Covid pandemic, wage cuts and falling viewing figures. Channel Five bosses decided to ration Home and Away episodes as television channels struggled with the impact of the pandemic. Since then however, it seems to have found its feet again especially after Neighbours was axed and then successfully rebooted just a few months later. Advertisement 5 Fans can still catch this week's episodes on 5Star Credit: Handout
