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.