When respected Kerry farmer Michael Gaine vanished without a trace in March 2025, it sparked one of the most extensive missing person searches in Irish history. But as investigators uncovered grim clues near his remote farmland not far from Molls Gap, it became clear they were dealing with more than a disappearance. This chilling true crime story reveals the life, disappearance, and shocking discovery that transformed a quiet countryside into the scene of a murder investigation.  

In this Radio Espial episode, Tosh Lavery discusses several high-profile cold cases, his involvement in them, offering his expert insights on these unsolved mysteries. He covers the disappearances of Fiona Sinnott, Philip Cairns, Trevor Deely, and Mary Boyle, presenting case details and the inner workings of the search for evidence.  

Tosh Lavery, a former member of the Garda Sub-Aqua Unit, spent over three decades confronting some of Ireland’s most harrowing tragedies, from the Whiddy Island disaster and the assassination of Lord Mountbatten to the murder of journalist Veronica Guerin. Known for his gravelly voice and sparkling blue eyes, Tosh was a fearless maverick who found his calling in the darkest of waters—recovering bodies, bringing closure to grieving families, and tirelessly pursuing justice in missing persons cases. His career, though marked by heroism and dedication, took a heavy personal toll, contributing to a long battle with alcoholism and the breakdown of his marriage. Despite the trauma, Tosh found a way forward and has been sober for nearly three decades, channelling his energy into advocacy work for families of the missing. Born and raised in Waterford, Tosh’s childhood was grounded in community and modest means, shaped by a strong work ethic inherited from his parents. Joining the Gardaí at jus...

On a cold December evening in 1992, the peaceful and affluent suburb of Malahide, North Dublin, was shattered by a brutal and baffling crime. Grace Livingstone, a 56-year-old wife, mother, and respected member of the local community, was executed in her own bedroom with a single shotgun blast to the back of the head. Her killer vanished without a trace. Despite early suspicions pointing to her husband, a high-ranking tax investigator who owned the very weapon that was used, no one was ever charged. No motive was ever confirmed. More than thirty years later, the murder of Grace Livingstone remains one of Ireland’s most unsettling and high-profile unsolved cases—an enduring cold case marked by missteps, suspicion, and controversy. What follows is the Radio Espial TIMELINE—a gripping, detailed reconstruction of a murder that stunned a nation. This is not just a cold case... it's a story of how truth and a murderer can vanish in plain sight.  

Three Irish men have mysteriously vanished in the Netherlands under odd circumstances. Andrew Furey, visiting Amsterdam in April 2022, disappeared after a night out in the Rembrandtplein area, never returning to his accommodation. In November 2009, Noel Gill, a construction worker in Rotterdam, was last seen crossing the Erasmus Bridge after watching a football match with friends. Paul Nolan Miralles, a long-time resident and artist in Amsterdam, vanished in April 2011 after leaving work to cycle home. In this episode of MISSING IN THE NETHERLADS, we examine the three cases and their eventual solved outcomes.  

In October 2008, 24-year-old James Patrick Grealis vanished without a trace from Breda, Netherlands, leaving behind only questions and heartbreak. The Irish carpenter had moved across Europe chasing work opportunities, but on October 23rd, he simply disappeared. With no confirmed sightings, no known enemies, and no explanation, his case remains a haunting mystery—closed by authorities but never forgotten. Did he meet with foul play, vanish voluntarily, or is there a missing clue waiting to be uncovered? Seventeen years later, James’ family still seeks answers. Join us as we explore the strange and unsolved disappearance of James Patrick Grealis.