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Afraid of the Dark Ralph Riegel

Afraid of the Dark By Ralph Riegel

Afraid of the Dark by Ralph Riegel

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Summary

Robert Holohan's murder in January 2005 shocked the entire country. Here is the full, tragic story, told by a Cork-based journalist who covered it right from the start.

Afraid of the Dark Summary

Afraid of the Dark: The Tragic Story of Robert Holohan by Ralph Riegel

Robert Holohan's disappearance on the 4th of January 2005 touched the heart of the nation. For eight days people from all over Ireland searched for the boy. All their hopes were dashed when his body was found. Then the full tragedy emerged when his good friend and neighbour, Wayne O'Donoghue, admitted to the killing; at the court case he pleaded guilty to manslaughter, and was sentenced to four years in prison.

Ralph Riegel's account of this tragedy starts at the afternoon of Robert's disappearance right up to the aftermath of Wayne O'Donoghue's trial and Majella Holohan's Victim Impact Statement.

Afraid of the Dark Reviews

'A clear, concise and compassionate account'

-- Munster Express * The Munster Express *

'Afraid of the Dark is a very fair, balanced and deeply moving account of one of the most heartbreaking tragedies of our time.'

-- County Sound FM

'The book is based on the reporter's coverage of the case at the time ... although much of the story may be familiar, there is more detail in this book than is possible to include in any newspaper, radio or television report. This is its strength. The detail in relation to what Wayne O'Donoghue told Gardai about the killing of Robert Holohan on three video-taped statements is both shocking and fascinating.'

-- Sunday Business Post * Sunday Business Post *

'It is a fascinating story and it is well-told by Riegel who has an excellent command of his subject matter ... one can only conclude on reading 'Afraid of the Dark' that there are a lot of unanswered questions in this case. The author has produced an informative and very readable book on a crime that will remain one of the great mysteries of Irish life for years to come.'

-- The Western People

'not just a story about the trauma of Robert's parents ... it highlights the huge voluntary effort involved in the search and the contributions made even by those who could not take part. the book is thorough in what it includes.'

-- The Evening Echo

About Ralph Riegel

Ralph Riegel lives in Cork. He has worked as a journalist for several newspapers including The Cork Examiner, The Evening Echo, The Evening Herald and The Sunday Independent and is the southern correspondent for The Irish Independent. He is also a regular contributor to RTE, BBC and TV3 and to British newspapers including the (London) Independent and The Daily Telegraph.

Additional information

GOR001295314
9780862789992
0862789990
Afraid of the Dark: The Tragic Story of Robert Holohan by Ralph Riegel
Ralph Riegel
Used - Very Good
Paperback
O'Brien Press Ltd
2006-09-08
240
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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