In this final episode in our Missing & Murdered series, we examine The Forgotten Cases (Part 3). The episode follows on from the first two parts - six much lower profile unsolved cases of missing women, some presumed and some confirmed murdered. These cases are often considered on the periphery of the mythical Irish Vanishing Triangle and have sadly been neglected by the media, authorities and others in recent years and we should be honouring their memories and showing them the proper respect and support that they deserve.  

In this episode, Radio Espial looks at the unsolved cold case of Antoinette Smith from 1987. I'm delighted to say that I was joined by Ciaran McConnell from Irish Cold Cases and the website Ireland's Vanishing Triangle to review this case. CASE SUMMARY Antoinette Smith and her friend Marie attended a David Bowie concert at Slane Castle in County Meath, Ireland on Saturday, July 11th, 1987. The pair returned by bus to Dublin City centre arriving at Parnell Square around 11pm that night. They decided to finish their long day out after the concern at the La Mirage Discotheque on Parnell Street a short distance away. It was there that they met two men they knew. Having remained in the two men’s company for the rest of the night, they all left the nightclub shortly after 2am. Antoinette’s friend parted company with the group, deciding to head home while Antoinette stayed on speaking to the two men until all three walked the short distance to a taxi rank on O’Connell Street. The men ...