Step back in time to 1984, to a small rural community in County Kerry, Ireland, where a shocking discovery ignited one of the country's most controversial criminal investigations. In this gripping podcast, we delve into the notorious Kerry Babies scandal — a case where Joanne Hayes found herself at the center of a storm, falsely accused of murdering her newborn baby.Join us as we unravel the multitude of layers that make up this complex and tragic case. From the discovery of the infant's body on a beach to the subsequent police investigation and trial, we explore the societal, cultural, and legal implications that followed.Listen to a detailed narrative storytelling as we shed light on the methods used by investigators, the community's reaction, and the broader issues of justice and morality that came to the forefront.Explore the emotional, legal, and societal fallout of a case that not only questioned the integrity of the justice system but also forever changed lives and left a lasting impact on Irish society. Without giving away the twists and turns, we invite you to join us on this journey as we delve into the story of Baby John. *Join me over on Patreon for extra perks like early access to episodes, monthly livestreams where we will be discussing the cases i've covered and much more as we build our own community. patreon.com/IrelandCrimesandMysteries *Visit my shop for exclusive Ireland Crimes and Mysteries merchandise.  https://tinyurl.com/IrelandCrimesandMysteries *Sell your own Merch with TeePublic. Follow the link below: http://tee.pub/lic/ckHmUfmILSk *Fellow Podcasters, customise your own amazing webpage by following the link below https://www.podpage.com/?via=nules Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ireland-crimes-and-mysteries--5973961/support.