SCOUT· 39%48m·2026-11-09·True CrimeHow wife killer Colin Whelan almost got away with murder
Colin Whelan was only married to his wife Mary Gough a few months when he carefully and coldly put into action his plan to kill her for their life insurance policy. As Whelan comes towards the end of his life sentence, Niall talks to Crime World's Jenny Friel about the case and how Whelan's intricate plans to get away…
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“Neil seems as a really nice fella”
“I live in Balbriggan and walk past the house from time to time. I always think about Mary as I pass by.”
“Allegedly, any delay in publishing the interview with Kris Stokes is welcome & could help reduce the tensions, perhaps a delay until after Christmas as that will be an unbearable time enough for the family & the good people of Waterford Tha…”
“The name of the town that Colin Whelan is from is Gormanston. Really good episode.”
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