The murder of Jastine Valdez: The lead investigator speaks to us about her death

In May 2018, Jastine Valdez - a young Filipina woman who had moved to Ireland - went missing.

It sparked a nationwide manhunt for the person responsible until the shooting dead of a suspect - Mark Hennessy. Jastine was found dead shortly afterwards.

Today, Paul Healy and Michael O'Toole talk to the lead investigator in the case.

Former regional Detective Superintendent with An Garda Síochána, Frank Keenaghan, tells us about the hunt for Jastine and the man who murdered her.

Shattered Lives is produced by Ciaran Bradley.
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Shattered Lives

Tragedy, Murder, and Justice



We speak to victims of crime, some solved, some unsolved and some unresolved, and how their lives are forever changed and their continued search for justice.

• No. of episodes: 257
• Latest episode: 2026-04-03
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