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West Cork

Written by: Sam Bungey, Jennifer Forde
Narrated by: Sam Bungey, Jennifer Forde
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Two days before Christmas 1996, the broken, battered body of Sophie Toscan du Plantier was found outside her vacation home in West Cork, a serene region on Ireland’s idyllic southern coast. Decades later, no one has been charged with the murder, but the aggrieved inhabitants of West Cork are convinced they know who did it - and he still lives among them.

In this haunting and heartbreaking true crime series, reporter Sam Bungey and documentarian Jennifer Forde revisit the grisly homicide that left Ireland reeling. Featuring unprecedented research and extensive, exclusive interviews with the case’s key players, their work offers new insight on the still unsolved murder and the labyrinth investigation that followed. The result is an evocative audio portrait as gripping and intriguing as the case it unravels.

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The Mystery Remains

For the family of Sophie, I extend heartfelt condolences that this crime has given you no closure. I've listened several hours in and it's left me feeling sorry for Ian. The guards are taking pains to make him fit, because he's the odd man out. I recognize Ian as a man with Asperger's someone who doesn't fit in and in a crowd he dons an 'entertainer' behaviour to deal with the situations. Not fitting in doesn't make him a killer.

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It was really good!

I decided to try West Cork because it came up free for a limited time.. and thought what the heck.. I really wasn’t expecting much, but was pleasantly surprised! The story was quite interesting with a few twists and you find yourself wanting to continue listening to see what happens next. Thank you Audible for this gift. I really quite enjoyed it!

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Absolutely mesmerizing

One of the best true crime podcasts out there. I highly recommend it to anyone.

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My all time favourite audiobook/podcast. West Cork

I listen to this podcast over and over. Love the story because I am a true crime fan and I love the voices of the two hosts . I would highly recommend this podcast.

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Read this then visited West Cork

I found this story fascinating, specially because I was in Ireland for a holiday and would visit the area. Because I was aware of the story before I visited the area. I was able to discuss it with a few locals and they said he was still living in the area, and that I might have passed him at the farmer’s market one day. At the time I didn’t know what he looked like but googled that later and found out.

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Brilliant!

I was so impressed at how well this book was organized! I loved the format and style - I imagine this must have been such a challenge to put together. The narrators are very easy to listen to which is nice. I do hope these authors come out with more books!

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Excellent journalism for lovers of True Crime

I had followed this story in the press, but hadn't realised I didn't really know this story at all. Phenomenal depth to this audiobook, and the sheer scale of the research and interviews is outstanding. I loved every minute and didn't want it to be over. Bungey & Forde's voices, as well as the interviewees are a pleasure to listen to. As an Irish native, I was impressed by how much the British journalists had researched and understood about the complicated dynamics of small-town-rural Ireland. Riveting from start to finish. If you love true crime, or just a well-told story, you'll love this audiobook.

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Loved this

Can happily recommend this! enjoyed if from start to finish. I couldn't pull myself away from it!

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Wonderfully narrated, very thorough.

Not at all biased. Very fact driven. Easy listen over a couple days at work.

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Very good story

I actually had never heard about this case before, it is very well done, only the last chapter is in my view not as good as the others.

It is highly recommended

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