In this gripping episode of "Ireland Crimes and Mysteries," host Nules delves into the tragic case of Sophie Toscan du Plantier, a French TV producer found brutally murdered in West Cork in 1996. The episode explores the serene yet remote setting of Toormore, where Sophie sought solace, and the shocking discovery of her body that shattered the local community. The investigation's twists and turns, including the controversial focus on journalist Ian Bailey, are meticulously recounted. Listeners are taken through the emotional journey of Sophie's family, their relentless pursuit of justice, and the eventual conviction of Bailey in absentia by a French court. This episode is a poignant exploration of a case that has divided opinion in Ireland for decades. *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. www.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. If you are a podcaster i highly recommended this site for developing your own webpage dedicated to your podcast. https://www.podpage.com/?via=nules Find "The Tyrant in Training Podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4POuXgP73XZkA2hKnPHgGs?si=2908c890ceab4e87 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ireland-crimes-and-mysteries--5973961/support.