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Pirate Predator

Pirate Predator

By: RTÉ Documentary on One
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Pirate Predator tells the definitive story of Eamon Cooke, a man of many faces who, on one hand, became a cult like figure - filling a void for disillusioned youth through Radio Dublin in the 1970s and 1980s- while on the other became one of Ireland's most prolific child sexual abusers.

Narrated by Peter Mulryan, who encountered Cooke in the 1980s, Pirate Predator uncovers the chilling true story of 'Captain Cooke' and how he used the cover of pirate radio to groom and abuse, hiding a decades-long reign of terror in plain sight.

If you have any information or knowledge about this story, please email us documentaries@rte.ie.

Previous RTÉ Documentary On One series include First Conviction, Stolen Sister, Where is Jón?, The Real Carrie Jade, Runaway Joe, Finding Samantha, First Consignment, GunPlot, Tiger Roll and The Nobody Zone.

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Episodes
  • The Nobody Zone: Trailer

    The Nobody Zone: Trailer
    Feb 11 2020
    In 1983 Kieran Patrick Kelly confessed to multiple murders. We enter a dark world where killer and victims mask their identities and where evidence is as hard to find, as it is to trust. A new 6 part true crime podcast from RTÉ in Ireland and Third Ear in Denmark. New episodes every Tuesday morning, beginning February 18th 2020.

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    1 min
  • The Nobody Zone: 01 - "It Plays On Your Mind"

    The Nobody Zone: 01 - "It Plays On Your Mind"
    Feb 18 2020

    A homeless Irishman is arrested on Clapham Common in London for stealing a wedding ring, only to murder another man in his police cell. When interviewed by police, he confesses to multiple murders. Episode 1 of 6. Released weekly.


    The Nobody Zone is a collaboration between RTÉ's Documentary On One in Ireland and Third Ear productions in Denmark.


    For more, visit rte.ie/thenobodyzone

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    The Nobody Zone is written and narrated by Tim Hinman.


    Storyline and production is by Tim Hinman and Krister Moltzen.


    Original idea, research and recordings are by Robert Mulhern, Ronan Kelly and Liam O'Brien with production assistance from Sarah Blake, Donal O'Herlihy, Tim Desmond, Nicoline Greer and Michael Lawless.


    If you wish to join the social media conversation around this podcast, please use #thenobodyzone, or visit rte.ie/thenobodyzone


    And if you'd like to comment or share any information you might have on this story, we'd love to hear from you - email us documentaries@rte.ie


    Original music for the series is by Tim Hinman.


    The title music is the song 'Missing you' written by Jimmy McCarthy and performed by Christy Moore.


    Graphics, marketing and press by John Kilkenny, Laura Beatty, Amy O'Driscoll, Nigel Wheatley, Frederik Nielbo, Jilly McDonough, Ellen Leonard, Bren Murphy and Anna Joyce. Illustrations by Alex Williamson. Distribution support from Acast.


    Special thanks to the British Transport Police.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    35 mins
  • The Nobody Zone: 02 - A Hidden Truth?

    The Nobody Zone: 02 - A Hidden Truth?
    Feb 25 2020

    In 2015, amidst claims by a retired police officer of mass murder and cover up, the Police reopen the case files of Kieran Patrick Kelly. But is the new evidence to be trusted? Episode 2 of 6. Released weekly.


    The Nobody Zone is a collaboration between RTÉ's Documentary On One in Ireland and Third Ear productions in Denmark.


    For more, visit rte.ie/thenobodyzone


    ..


    The Nobody Zone is written and narrated by Tim Hinman.


    Storyline and production is by Tim Hinman and Krister Moltzen.


    Original idea, research and recordings are by Robert Mulhern, Ronan Kelly and Liam O'Brien with production assistance from Sarah Blake, Donal O'Herlihy, Tim Desmond, Nicoline Greer and Michael Lawless.


    If you wish to join the social media conversation around this podcast, please use #thenobodyzone, or visit rte.ie/thenobodyzone


    And if you'd like to comment or share any information you might have on this story, we'd love to hear from you - email us documentaries@rte.ie


    Original music for the series is by Tim Hinman.


    The title music is the song 'Missing you' written by Jimmy McCarthy and performed by Christy Moore.


    Graphics, marketing and press by John Kilkenny, Laura Beatty, Amy O'Driscoll, Nigel Wheatley, Frederik Nielbo, Jilly McDonough, Ellen Leonard, Bren Murphy and Anna Joyce. Illustrations by Alex Williamson. Distribution support from Acast.


    Special thanks to the British Transport Police.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    39 mins
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Cant recommend this podcast enough. Such an brilliant story and very well researched and produced. The original recordings of the interviews are a little unclear at times but the narrator is excellent in communicating all aspects to the listener.

Brilliant story and very well produced

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Great really enjoyed the whole podcast and the narrator is excellent I would recommend

very interesting

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The real Carrie jade was a fantastic listen - well paced, great mix of interviews and well narrated. Highly recommend.

Great podcast - crazy story!

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binged on this fascinating true crime drama one wet windy afternoon perfect setting.
Well narrated and researched loved listening to the old Irish characters
highly recommend 👌
Great music ....altogether well put together

fascinating true story

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Excellent podcast. A fantastic story,that kept me enthralled from beginning to end. Very well researched. I’d highly recommend giving it a listen.

Highly recommend

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