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BreakingNews.ie
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren team up in The Thursday Murder Club trailer
Dame Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan can be seen teaming up to solve a cold case in a new trailer for the Netflix film adaption of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club. The adaptation, based on the book series by game show host and author Osman, follows four retirees, played by Dame Helen, former James Bond actor Brosnan, Celia Imrie, and Sir Ben Kingsley, who spend their time solving historic murders. Advertisement In the trailer a woman's body can be seen flying out of a window with a knife in her chest, as the crime solving group stand around a board of evidence before being interrupted by a woman who asks 'isn't this room normally reserved for jigsaws', 'not on a Thursday, no', Dame Helen's character replies. Later in the clip, Imrie's character can be heard saying: 'There's been a murder, an actual murder, now we've got a real cast to solve, isn't it wonderful? Obviously RIP and all that.' In later shots, Dame Helen can be seen racing through the streets in a silver sports car, and being approached by a figure in the shadows. Dame Helen, 79, and Brosnan, 71, recently starred alongside one another as husband and wife in Ronan Bennett's series MobLand, also starring Tom Hardy. Advertisement The film is directed by Harry Potter producer Christopher Columbus and follows the characters, who usually focus on cold cases, as an unexplained death leads to them taking on a whodunnit case. The cast also includes Richard E Grant, Tom Ellis, David Tennant, Sir Jonathan Pryce, Daniel Mays and Henry Lloyd-Hughes. After it was released in September 2023, Osman's fourth instalment in The Thursday Murder Club book series, The Last Devil To Die, achieved platinum status. His follow-up book is called The Impossible Fortune and is set for release in September. Advertisement The Thursday Murder Club will launch on August 28th exclusively on Netflix.
The Independent
a day ago
- Science
- The Independent
Remains found washed up on Jersey shore identified as missing 19th-century boat captain
A decades-old cold case at the Jersey Shore has been cracked after experts confirmed that skeletal remains found on three beaches belong to a 19th-century ship captain. Undergraduate student researchers at Ramapo College of New Jersey used advanced DNA technology to determine that bones from a leg, arm and fragments of a cranium all belonged to Captain Henry Goodsell - who died at sea 181 years ago at age 29. The bones were found separately on Ocean City, Margate and Longport beaches between 1995 and 2013. New Jersey State Police turned them over to researchers at the college's Investigative Genetic Genealogy Center last year. "We kind of kept going back and forth between, are they historic? Are they not historic?' NJSP Forensic Anthropologist Dr. Anna Delaney told NBC New York. "This is absolutely amazing because after all of this time, Henry has his name." While examining New Jersey shipwreck records, students uncovered newspaper articles from December 20 and 24, 1844. They learned that the Oriental, captained Goodsell, was carrying five crew members and 60 tons of marble to Philadelphia for Girard College when it sank near Brigantine Shoal in 1844, killing everyone on board. Researchers traced Goodsell's genetic relatives back to the 1600s and built family trees, revealing ancestral ties to Connecticut. They eventually located Goodsell's great-great-granddaughter in Maryland, whose DNA sample confirmed the captain's identity. Goodsell's family said they do not want his remains, so they will stay at a state repository indefinitely. 'Identifying human remains is one of the most solemn and challenging responsibilities law enforcement is charged with,' said Chief of County Detectives Patrick Snyder at the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office in a news release. 'Law enforcement works hard knowing that behind every case is a promise: that no one will be forgotten, and that we will pursue the truth until families have the answers they deserve,' he added.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Netflix fans left chilled to the bone after 'absolutely insane' documentary on one of the most 'haunting' cold cases in US history
Netflix fans have been left chilled to the bone after an 'absolutely insane' documentary on one of the most 'haunting' cold cases in US history. Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders, released on the streamer on May 26, dives into the mysterious deaths of seven people in the Chicago area in 1982. They all lost their lives after ingesting Tylenol pills laced with cyanide - but to this day, no one knows how the painkillers were contaminated or by whom. The chilling case sent ripples across the US at the time, making lasting change to the pharmaceutical industry - including to the way pill bottles are sealed, Metro reports. With an exclusive interview with the man who was the main suspect for more than 40 years, the three-part documentary has gripped Netflix fans, who praised it on X. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. One said: 'I'm always drawn to true stories and this documentary dives deep into one of the most chilling unsolved cases in American history. 'Real events, real victims and haunting questions that still linger. Highly recommended! Do watch!' Another added: 'This Tylenol documentary on Netflix is absolutely insane.' Someone else similarly said: 'The Tylenol documentary on Netflix is absolutely nuts. Well worth a watch.' One user added: 'This event changed everything in our daily lives as much as anything, including Covid. 'Every single package that we buy in a store was forced to be more secure and tamper resistant. The cost over the years is in the billions, if not trillions.' Congress passed the Tylenol Bill the year after the murders happened - which meant it became a federal crime to tamper with consumer products. Tylenol manufacturer Johnson & Johnson introduced, with the Food and Drug Administration, new kinds of packaging, such as foil seals, to make any attempts to tamper with pills more obvious. With an exclusive interview with the man who was the main suspect for more than 40 years, the three-part documentary has gripped Netflix fans, who praised it on X This was soon rolled out across all over-the-counter medications, the Guardian reports. Johnson & Johnson also introduced the film-coated smaller 'caplet', which was more tamper-proof than other kinds of tablets. The series incorporates interviews with journalists and police officers who have worked on the case, as well as people who knew the victims. It tries to offer up an explanation as to why the eighties case is still cold after all this time. One of the most compelling aspects of the series, made by Yotam Guendelman and Ari Pines, is an interview with the man police long believed was behind the deaths. James W Lewis sent a letter to drug company Johnson & Johnson at the time of the killings, demanding $1million - or more people would die. The letter seemed to take responsibility for the deaths - and the New York City resident was convicted of extortion, rather than murder, and jailed for 12 years. This documentary saw him speak out at length for the first time, as he explains how he could not possibly have been behind the deaths. Producer Molly Forster fought for a year to get an interview with Lewis, who has largely avoided the press since he was released from prison 30 years ago, in 1995. Near the end of the series, he says, chuckling: 'I wouldn't hurt anybody. You can keep asking me questions forever and ever. 'If we ever do come up with a technology which allows you to read my mind, then you won't find anything in there that will be incriminating.' At another point in the programme, he jokes, holding a bottle of Tylenol pills, that he wants to avoid getting his fingerprints all over it. Lewis also addressed why he wrote the extortion letter to Johnson & Johnson. He said he was consumed by grief over his daughter's death after a patch in her heart, reportedly made by the pharmaceutical company, malfunctioned. The father explained he blamed Johnson & Johnson for her death. And his interview for the documentary turned out to be one of his last ever - as he died on July 9, 2023. American Manhunt: Osama Bin Laden (pictured), released on the streamer on May 14, follows the pursuit and capture of the terrorist leader who planned the 9/11 attacks A follow-up to 2023's American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing, the three-part series (pictured) goes behind the scenes of the US government's counter-terrorism efforts at the time It comes after another high-quality Netflix documentary recently debuted, also to rave reviews. American Manhunt: Osama Bin Laden, released on the streamer on May 14, follows the pursuit and capture of the terrorist leader who planned the 9/11 attacks. A follow-up to 2023's American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing, the three-part series goes behind the scenes of the US government's counter-terrorism efforts at the time. Directors Daniel Sivan and Mor Loushy use footage from the time and talking head interviews to let viewers in to the perspectives of decision makers - and show the tough calls they had to make. They told Netflix news site Tudum it is not about the war on terror but instead 'tells the story of the people tasked to find the world's most wanted terrorist and bring him to justice'. Some fans have already taken to X, Metro reports, to praise the portrayal of their manhunt that 'changed their lives, America and the world as we know it', as the directors said. One user said: 'American Manhunt Osama Bin Laden was a riveting documentary series. 'Just three episodes, most of which I've seen bits and pieces [of] over several documentaries/movies, but it was put together so well. 'Especially the third episode was nail-biting cinema. Hard-hitting, must-watch.'
ABC News
a day ago
- General
- ABC News
Missing Wollongong mother Pauline Sowry murdered 32 years ago after 'coming into money'
A court has heard a mother who has been missing for 32 years was allegedly murdered and dumped in bushland after "coming into money". There was a breakthrough in the cold case of missing Wollongong woman Pauline Sowry on Thursday when a 64-year-old man was arrested in relation to her disappearance in June 1994. The 49-year-old, also known by her married name Pauline Lawrence, was last seen by her family in the northern suburbs of Wollongong around Christmas of 1993. On Thursday, Illawarra man Leon Boeyen was charged with being an accessory after the fact to her murder and helping to conceal the offence. He faced Wollongong Local Court on Friday where he applied for bail. Magistrate Leslie William Mabbutt said the accused had been secretly recorded by police inside his home, making admissions to his involvement with Ms Sowry's death. "He speaks about where the murderers are now, in South Australia." Ms Sowry's body has never been found. Magistrate Mabbutt told the court the accused knows the identity of the killers but declined to reveal them as he was "concerned about his safety". "The accused assisted the murderers after the event to avoid them being identified and brought to justice," he said. Magistrate Mabbutt told the court Ms Sowry had "come into money" in June 1994 and an argument about it took place before Ms Sowry was taken from a Gray Street unit at Woonona to bushland on O'Briens Road, Figtree, and murdered. "She was taken and murdered, and the accused has known since," Magistrate Mabbutt said. The court heard two months later the accused contacted Ms Sowry's son Jason Lawrence asking him to collect her belongings. "[Sowry said] she had left, and he didn't know where she had gone," Magistrate Mabutt said. It is alleged an unknown male handed over Ms Sowry's handbag to her son at the accused's home. At the time of her disappearance Ms Sowry had recently separated from her husband, the father of her son. He was ruled out as a person of interest. The court heard Mr Boeyen had a 28-page criminal history, with the last offence committed in 2017. Defence lawyer Matt Ward applied for bail on Friday claiming his client was vulnerable due to his schizophrenia diagnosis, age, and the amount of time he would await potential trial. Mr Ward acknowledged his client's criminal history but said he had never breached bail and always came to court for his appearances. "In the last eight years, this person has been at liberty in this community with all the people who live in it and has committed no offence during that time," Mr Ward said. Crown Prosecutor Catherine Gray told the court she held concerns over the accused's bail application due to his track record of interfering with police investigations. "In relation to the primary interference with prosecution witnesses we don't have to wonder what the accused will do — he's already approached prosecution witnesses, and police have evidence of that," Ms Gray said. "We can expect more of the same of that and the court cannot trust the accused," she said. Mr Boeyen was refused bail and the case was adjourned for further mention on July 30 at Wollongong Local Court.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sheriff Buford Pusser — the other story
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — For many Tennesseans growing up in the 1960s and 1970s, and especially those in McNairy County, Sheriff Bufford Pusser was a hero. Hollywood made the big hit movie 'Walking Tall' about the lawman, but a shadow of controversy has also loomed over the McNairy County sheriff. His wife's murder remains a cold case to this day — and some say Pusser is responsible. Pusser's image of a big stick-carrying sheriff who cracked down on crime continues to this day. However, not everyone believes Pusser was a saint. 'You look into these things and you find it didn't happen that way at all,' said Mike Elam, author and podcaster of 'Buford Pusser: The Other Story.' 'He walked on both sides of the law.' Who was legendary lawman Buford Pusser? Elam is an outsider. He's from Arkansas, where he spent years in law enforcement. He started digging into Pusser's past. For him, the hero story wasn't adding up — especially that Pusser's wife Pauline was mistakenly murdered in an ambush that was intended to take him out. Elam believes Pusser killed his wife and covered it up. 'I believe it was staged to fit Buford's narrative,' Elam told News 2. 'But when you look at the evidence, it's so convincing that he didn't tell the entire truth.' Elam launched a podcast called 'Buford Pusser: The Other Story.' He also operates the a tour called 'The Truth has no Agenda' where he takes his guests — including many law enforcement officers — on a guided tour of the different crime scenes from the night of the murder. Dennis Hathcock is one of the locals on the tour. Pusser cracked down on his family's business, The Plantation Club, on the state line. Annual Buford Pusser Festival celebrates legendary sheriff 'He was evil. That's the only thing I can say … Because he could put out that persona that he's a good man fighting crime and corruption when, if you really knew what was going on,' Hancock told News 2. 'That's the importance of the tour and taking the route Buford took that morning — because that alone convinces a lot of people that it did not happen the way that Buford claimed,' said Elam. Elam said that other red flags at the crime scene included the location of blood splatters, and bullet holes. In fact, a tip last year led the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to re-examine the cold case and exhume Pauline's body. However, this revision of the Sheriff Pusser hero legend has ruffled some feathers in McNairy County. 'It's very frustrating — these people coming from Wisconsin, Minnesota, Arksansas trying to be the Bufford Pusser expert,' Steve Sweat said. 'They don't have a clue.' Why were Pauline Pusser's remains exhumed? Sweat is the honorary Pusser expert for the state of Tennessee. He's not happy with tours like Elam's that tell a different story about Pusser. 'As far as I'm concerned, it happened the way the sheriff said it did because he was there and we weren't,' Sweat told News 2. 'As far as I know, that's the way that ambush went, the way the sheriff said it did.' 'I just think the truth is important,' Elam said. 'On my podcast, I always end it saying, 'The truth has no agenda.'' Elam said a tip to his podcast is what led the TBI to re-examine the cold case. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
