07-05-2025
Suspect in Cork upskirting incident found dead in B&B after checking in under fake name
The man died days after his image was shown on Crime Call in connection with the assault
The image of the suspect aired on Crime Call days before the mans death
The suspect in an upskirting incident in Co. Cork was found dead at a B&B after checking in under a fake name.
Speaking on Cork's 96fm Opinion Line with PJ Coogan, producer Paul Byrne said that the man booked into the bed and breakfast a few days after his image was broadcast on Crime Call.
Gardaí shared the picture of a suspect in an upskirting investigation on the RTÉ programme in January as they sought to speak to him in relation to the assault.
The man was discovered deceased in his room after he failed to show up for breakfast or check out.
The owner knocked at the room door, and when he got no answer, he went inside where he discovered the man dead in the bathroom.
While he checked in under a false name, the only possession he had with him was his passport, which featured his real identity.
The image of the suspect aired on Crime Call days before the mans death
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The man was pronounced dead at the scene, in what Gardaí said is a 'personal tragedy.'
His family were notified of his death.
On 11th September 2024 at approximately 8.55pm the suspect is seen following a young woman in the McCurtain St area of the city.
When they got to the top of the street, the suspect leaned forward with his mobile phone and pointed it underneath her skirt.
As he moved away, the victim noticed him and confronted him about his behaviour.
He was then seen going back the way he came.
The image of the suspect aired on Crime Call days before the mans death
Described as average height, about 5 foot 10, probably aged in his 50s and has receding brown hair, the man was well dressed, wearing a suit, and carrying a briefcase.
Gardaí believe the man had attempted to do the same thing to another person on a previous occasion.
Nobody came forward with any information, but following the man's death, Gardaí realised they had found their suspect.
The woman at the centre of the assault has been notified, and the case is now closed.
If you've been affected by any of the issues raised in the article, you can contact Women's Aid on 1800 341 900 or Samaritans on 116 123.
