Show Notes
In this opening episode we hear Marie telling her old friend, GP and crime writer, Paul Carson, about her path into becoming a pathologist, giving us an inisight into the nitty gritty of a pathologist’s job, with examples of cases she worked on over the years. It’s not for the squeamish! Please note that this podcast contains discussions related to death, suicide, and overdose. These topics are approached with sensitivity and may include narratives, insights, or discussions that some listeners may find distressing or triggering. For help or support contact Samaritans – day or night, 365 days a year. You can call them for free on 116 123, email them at [email protected], or visit www.samaritans.ie to find your nearest branch.
More from Dr. Marie Cassidy’s Life In Death
Listeners of Dr. Marie Cassidy's Life in Death we recommend you check out GoLoud's brand new Irish true crime series Lines of Enquiry. The podcast is presented by retired Garda detective John Sweetman, who spent decades working on some of Ireland’s most complex and shocking investigations. Each episode revisits a real case from high-profile murders to disappearances that baffled detectives for years. In this short trailer, John shares what listeners can expect from the series and why he’s decided to tell these stories now. Listen to Lines of Enquiry — available now wherever you get your podcasts.
Joan Deane joins Marie and Paul for the last episode in this series, telling them how she founded AdVIC after losing her son, Russell, to murder in 2003, having felt lost during and after the court process at the trial. AdVIC supports the families – also the victims of homicide, through this time and is an advocate for fairer treatment of families of victims of homicide throughout the legal process . Please note that this podcast contains discussions related to death, suicide, and overdose. These topics are approached with sensitivity and may include narratives, insights, or discussions that some listeners may find distressing or triggering. For help or support contact Samaritans – day or night, 365 days a year. You can call them for free on 116 123, email them at [email protected], or visit www.samaritans.ie to find your nearest branch.
Ciara talks to Marie and Paul about the fascinating role of the criminal psychologist – looking into the minds of murderers, trying to discover what makes a killer, and therefore how future crimes might be prevented. Please note that this podcast contains discussions related to death, suicide, and overdose. These topics are approached with sensitivity and may include narratives, insights, or discussions that some listeners may find distressing or triggering. For help or support contact Samaritans – day or night, 365 days a year. You can call them for free on 116 123, email them at [email protected], or visit www.samaritans.ie to find your nearest branch.
The tables are turned this week with Marie asking the questions to Defence Barrister Michael, making a change to her being the one interrogated on the stand. They discuss his route into the job and what being a defence barrister is all about. Please note that this podcast contains discussions related to death, suicide, and overdose. These topics are approached with sensitivity and may include narratives, insights, or discussions that some listeners may find distressing or triggering. For help or support contact Samaritans – day or night, 365 days a year. You can call them for free on 116 123, email them at [email protected], or visit www.samaritans.ie to find your nearest branch.
James Donovan was the Senior Forensic Scientist in the Guarda Tech Bureau, and set up the first forensic laboratory in Ireland, now Forensic Science, Ireland. He talks about his work there to Marie and Paul, as well as the major advances he has seen over the years on forensic science. Please note that this podcast contains discussions related to death, suicide, and overdose. These topics are approached with sensitivity and may include narratives, insights, or discussions that some listeners may find distressing or triggering. For help or support contact Samaritans – day or night, 365 days a year. You can call them for free on 116 123, email them at [email protected], or visit www.samaritans.ie to find your nearest branch.