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.  

On the 23rd of February 2011, 38-year-old Esra Uyrun leaves her home alone in Clondalkin, Dublin, Ireland in the small family car. It’s around 7.15 to 7.20 am. She has told her husband Ozgur that she is just popping out briefly to pick up milk and some bits and pieces for the day at the local early-opening shop in nearby Neilstown. She never returns. Her car is found in Bray very later that evening. 14 years later, her family still ask where is Esra and what happened to her? In this Radio Espial episode, we are joined by Berna Fiden for an interview on her sister's case. Later in the episode, we will discuss the current case status and updates.

Elizabeth Clarke was officially reported missing in January 2015, though there have been no confirmed sightings of her since November 2013 (witness statements). Gardaí suspect she was murdered around the time of the last confirmed sighting. She reportedly left the home of her ex-boyfriend at Claremont Estate, Navan, Co. Meath on a November evening in 2013 around 7 pm in the company of two other women. The circumstances of this departure have never been fully made public. What is known is that Elizabeth (Lizzy) had been estranged from her family for quite some time before, had two young children with her boyfriend Kevin Stanley, and her natural family only became aware of her true disappearance in 2013 following the death of her grandfather and repeated efforts to contact and alert her of his death failed. She only became a formal missing person case in January 2015. This timeline is about filling in some of those disturbing gaps. In February 2025, her case was upgraded to murder follo...

Jimmy O'Neill, aged 16, disappeared from Waterford City on December 15th 1947, just over 77 years ago.  His case remains the oldest active missing person case in Ireland. He worked for a shipping company in the local Waterford City area. If Jimmy O’Neill is still alive, he would recently have celebrated his 93rd birthday. However, his family have strong reasons (beyond just the passing of time) to believe that he is no longer alive and in March 2023 decided to add his name to the family's headstone in Ballygunner, Co. Waterford. His case is also the oldest Radio Espial has ever investigated and we are grateful for the information provided by Jimmy’s remaining family members.  

  As we reach the end of 2024 with Radio Espial EP62, Brian and I thought we would take a look at some recent case updates and developments. We also consider what lies ahead for the channel in 2025. We are deeply humbled by our subscription growth and support. Thank you all for that and we wish you a peaceful Christmas with family. We will see you all in 2025. Happy New Year and on to our next features and timelines.

Missing Persons Day, hosted by the Irish Department of Justice, is an annual commemorative day for families and friends to remember their missing loved ones. Missing Persons Day also provides a nationwide platform to appeal to the public for information on missing persons. Radio Espial's Brian Goggin reports on his experience of this year's event at Croke Park, Dublin.