28-05-2025
Roz Purcell narrates new doc about murder of Elizabeth Plunkett by killers Evans and Shaw
The six-part podcast series Stolen Sister is set for release this week.
Elizabeth Plunkett, murdered by Englishmen, Geoffrey Evans and John Shaw on August 29, 1976. Picture supplied by family
Roz Purcell is set to narrate a brand new RTE radio documentary and podcast about the murder of Elizabeth Plunkett in 1976.
Stolen Sister delves into the murder of the 23-year-old, who was abducted and killed by Geoffrey Evans and John Shaw after a night out in Brittas Bay, Co Wicklow.
The two British men came to Ireland with the intention of murdering one woman per week, but were detained after they killed their second victim, Mary Duffy.
Elizabeth Plunkett, murdered by Englishmen, Geoffrey Evans and John Shaw on August 29, 1976. Picture supplied by family
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However, the men were only sentenced for Duffy's death, not that of Elizabeth Plunkett.
Taking to social media, the influencer and RTE 2FM presenter announced that she would host the six-part series
' I dunno why I'm so nervous to come on and talk about it,' she began.
'I think it's because we've been working on this for pretty much a year now, and I've just seen the incredible amount of work that the RTE Doc on One team, like the dedication, the investigation, and passion they have to create these podcasts.
'We're hoping with this podcast that it will appeal to people for new information,' she continued.
'It'll appeal for new witnesses to get this case re-looked at and finally get this family justice.
'I'm absolutely so delighted to be involved and help in any way that I can to share this story.'
Purcell said she wants to help Elizabeth's sisters Kathleen and Bernie get justice for their sister.
'We're not just talking about Elizabeth as a victim, where also talking about who she was.
'I feel like anyone who's involved in this project is so invested in helping this family.'
The first episode of Stolen Sister is set to be released this Friday.
