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The Irish Sun
4 minutes ago
- The Irish Sun
Man, 77, appears in court charged with 79 sex crimes on minors after Dublin Airport arrest following US extradition
A MAN has appeared in court charged with 79 sex crime charges after his extradition from the US. The 77-year-old was before at Advertisement The accused faces 78 charges of indecent assault and one count of attempted rape. It is alleged that the Sergeant Amy Kelly gave details of arrest, charge and caution. She told Judge Michelle Finan that the man was arrested at Advertisement READ MORE IN NEWS He was brought to Ballymun garda station where he was charged with the 79 counts after 7am. The Sergeant Kelly said the man was handed a true copy of the charge sheets. There was no application for bail however there was for legal aid. Advertisement Most read in Irish News Exclusive His defence counsel said he has no assets and was not working before the judge granted it with no objections from gardai. A further application was made for medical assistance for the man as he had no dentures or no hearing aids which he needed "urgently." Gardai and RSA measures aimed at driving crash deaths on Irish roads The judge said she would note that for the Governor of the The accused was remanded in custody until next Tuesday at Cloverhill District Court, where he must be produced. Advertisement The court also heard the Director of Public Prosecutions have directed a trial on indictment at the Central Criminal Court. The man was arrested and extradited from the He was flown on board a commercial flight from Washington overnight to Dublin Airport. Dressed in a green top, grey shorts, the man did not address the court as he was surrounded by three prison guards but spoke to his legal representative. Advertisement 1 The man was before the court this morning Credit: Alamy
The Irish Sun
21 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Teenage driver killed after two-vehicle collision in Cork as road remains closed and Gardai issue urgent witness appeal
A man in his late teens has died following a two-vehicle collision in Cork early this morning. The fatal crash occurred on the N71 road between Ballinhassig and Innishannon, Co Cork at around 7.15am this morning. Advertisement The early morning collision involved a car and a truck. The teenage driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene. The road now remains closed to allow for a technical examination. Local diversions have been put in place. Advertisement READ MORE IN NEWS Gardai are now appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the crash to come forward, particularly those with dash-cam footage. In a statement a garda spokesperson said: "Gardai are appealing for witnesses following a fatal two vehicle road traffic collision that occurred on the N71 road between Ballinhassig and Innishannon, Co. Cork on Monday 21st July 2025 at approximately 7:15am. "The collision involved a car and a truck. The driver of the car, a male in his late teens, was pronounced deceased at the scene. "The road remains closed at this time to facilitate a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Advertisement Most read in Irish News "Local diversions are in place. "Gardai are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them." Gardai and RSA measures aimed at driving crash deaths on Irish roads Gardai continued: "Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 7:00am and 7:30am this morning are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardai. "Anyone with information is asked to contact Bandon Garda Station on (023) 8852200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station." Advertisement 1 The crash happened on the N71 earlier today Credit: gOOGLE
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
Watch horror moment Irish village submerged underwater as cars struggle to drive after heavy rain batters Ireland
THIS is the shocking moment a busy Irish village was submerged under water after heavy rain battered the country. Devastating footage shows the swamped streets of Dromcollogher on the Cork-Limerick border after the flash floods from thunderstorms on Sunday. Advertisement 5 A village suffered a flash flood from thunderstorms yesterday Credit: Carlow Weather/x 5 The access to the village was cut off on its three main arteries Credit: Carlow Weather/x 5 Many roads were left impassable Credit: Carlow Weather/x This weekend, The videos shared by Alan O'Reilly of The intense rain left the area under at least two feet of water. And many Advertisement READ MORE ON NEWS It can pose Many turbulent swirls and small debris, such as leaves, twigs and slit, were seen being swept along the water down the streets. Concerned residents of The flood also left roads impassable for hours, many Advertisement Most read in Irish News Sandbags were also distributed to protect local properties at risk. Floodwater gushes into New York city subway station amid heavy rainfall "Fire crews and roads staff are onsite. I had driven through Dromcollogher earlier and all was quiet and peaceful. Advertisement "Hope everyone is safe at this point." He stated that the council housing directorate is arranging accommodation for the families that were affected by the flood. Michael confirmed that all roads in the area are open after emergency crews' efforts to pump out the water and a clean-up operation is currently underway. 'SCARY TIMES' In the wake of the flash floods, people on Advertisement One person wrote: "Scary times, I hope everyone is okay." Another person added: "Pray for the poor people and their flooded homes, hope the council will rehome affected people..." The third person said: "Such scary sights, hope everyone is staying safe." The fourth person added: "So much water... I hope people stay home and stay safe." Advertisement 5 Emergency services were deployed to help the stranded villagers Credit: Carlow Weather/x 5 Further heavy rain is expected to fall today Credit: Meteologix
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- The Irish Sun
Who was cab driver George Murdoch aka Dod and what do we know about his ‘cheesewire' killer?
A NEW Channel 5 documentary reveals the advancements in forensics that could lead cops to the door of the infamous 'cheesewire' killer who brutally murdered an Aberdeen cabbie more than 40 years ago. George Murdoch, 58, was battered and choked to death by the fiend in a quiet street in the city in 1983. 1 The killer used cheesewire to brutally murder George Murdoch Who was George Murdoch aka Dod? George, known affectionately to everyone as Dod, had been working as a taxi driver for about a year. On September 29 1983 he radioed his office to say he had picked up a fare to the Culter area of the city. Witnesses called cops to say they'd seen him getting beaten up on Station Road in the Pitfodels area of Aberdeen, about four miles from his destination. He was found at the scene lying in a pool of blood and had suffered horrific injuries after being garotted by the cheesewire. READ MORE IN NEWS George's wife Jessie never got over his murder before she died in 2004, and all his closest relatives have passed away. His nephew Alex is determined to get answers and last year offered up part of a £50,000 reward. The retired procurement manager, of Banchory, Aberdeenshire, said in September: 'I dream about the day [the cops] phone up to say, 'We've got him.'' In a statement posted on a Facebook page dedicated to securing justice for George and his family in December 2024, campaigners also told of a £10,000 incentive to catch the killer. Most read in The Sun It read: 'In some families, dark secrets may lie buried for many years. The killer may only have told one who was very close to him. 'It is possible that this secret was known only to them and never shared with others. 'Hence why this new form of familial DNA testing can be so useful in tracking killers, no matter how many years may have passed.' It added: 'By offering this £10,000 reward sum, our hope is that it might act as an incentive and encourage everyone to comply.' Another key part of the probe is a man who was seen wearing an Man who stabbed woman to death as she slept confesses to her murder Detective Inspector James Callander, who is in charge of the investigation, said: 'I would ask everyone to think back to when George was murdered. If you have any concerns at all from around that time, please don't dismiss them and contact us. 'The solving of this horrific crime requires the help of the public. I would urge anyone with information to please come forward. We want to give George's family some much needed closure.' What do we know about his 'cheesewire' killer? A massive hunt for the killer, said to be slim and in his 20s or 30s, got underway and cops spoke to 10,000 people. The murderer has been on the loose for decades, but did leave some of his DNA at the scene. No one has ever been arrested but advances in technology allowed the team to identify the partial DNA profile last year. That didn't match with anyone on the national database but the evidence has now been expanded to identify potential close relatives. This is based on the theory that DNA is inherited and all family members share certain aspects of it. Last year, detectives revealed they can use this vital genetic clue to track down the monster's family and the new two-part documentary delves into these advancements. DI Callander said at the time: 'This new DNA data is significant and will help take us a step closer to getting justice for Mr Murdoch's family. 'The familial DNA links identified will assist in tracing people who can help with our enquiries. 'I want to make clear these individuals are not suspects, but we hope they may be able to help with our ongoing investigation.' Presented by journalist
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Prime suspect in brutal cold case killing of woman, 23, whose body was found torched is mysteriously found dead on hols
THE prime suspect in a brutal cold case killing of a 23-year-old woman whose body was found burned has mysteriously been found dead. Alleged serial rapist and murderer Kevin Steven Correll, 69, was previously identified as the most likely person to have killed Rachelle Childs in 2001. Advertisement 5 The lead suspect in a brutal cold case killing, Kevin Steven Correll, has died aged 69 5 Rachelle Childs, 23, was murdered and found partially burned in June 2001 Credit: 9News 5 She worked at a car dealership with her boss, Correll Credit: NSW Police The lead suspect in the cold case that continues to puzzle Tragic Rachelle's Her corpse had been partially burned - in what Unleaded petrol had been doused over her face and other parts of her body as part of the Advertisement READ MORE WORLD NEWS She was also partially undressed - and police believe the depraved killer either smothered or strangled her to Cops failed to charge anyone over her murder - following early investigation blunders which led to the case going cold for years. Thai authorities said details surrounding the death of Correll are scarce - and his sudden passing remains a mystery. A member of Correll's family said police had already showed up at his son Mitchell's house to inform them that an autopsy was already underway. Advertisement Most read in The US Sun Live Blog The family member told And his estranged daughter, Jazz , said that she only heard of her dad's death after speaking to her brother on Saturday. Murder in the Outback: The Falconio and Lees Mystery She told the newspaper: "I feel sad for his many victims." The botched police investigation into Rachelle's murder is widely believed to have been severely mishandled. Advertisement Local cops lost a crucial piece of CCTV evidence that was believed to show Rachelle with her killer at a petrol station on the night of her death. Another police officer contaminated DNA found on a bedsheet, while others forgot to properly collect her phone records. Correll worked as Rachelle's boss at the used car dealership Camden Holden where they both worked at the time of her horrific killing. He was voluntarily quizzed three separate times by police regarding her death - but detectives never managed to gather enough evidence to convict him. Advertisement This was despite the fact that his alibi for the night of Rachelle's death could never been confirmed or corroborated. Correll had previously been accused of rape. In the 1980s, a woman was heard screaming by police - and after they rushed towards the sound they found Correll half undressed. The woman told cops that she was being assaulted - and despite being charged, Correll was later found not guilty. Advertisement Three other woman also accused Correll of rape in three separate occasions - but he was found not guilty in court. Correll was one of the last people to see Rachelle alive when she left work the day before her death. Fellow employees reported Rachelle telling them she was going to meet up with someone at the Bargo Hotel that evening but she did not say who it was. The hotel had no CCTV inside, and cops never questioned everyone who was there on the night. Advertisement After the hotel meeting, Rachelle called her sister on the phone for a short chat - the last time anybody ever heard from her. A motorist who was driving on the road where Rachelle was found told police he had seen a 1978 Holden Commodore matching the description of the one she owned. The car was parked off the highway and sitting about 200m away from where Rachelle was found the following day on the morning on June 8. A separate witness recalled seeing the car later on with its boot mysteriously open in the same location at 11pm. Advertisement And they claimed that there had been one person standing up next to the vehicle with a second person lying on the ground. Correll's alibi was that he drove from Camden to Campbelltown to meet his partner on June 7. 5 The investigation into Rachelle's death was botched Credit: 9News 5 Correll had been accused of rape by other women Advertisement
