In this episode, we delve into the infamous Malcolm MacArthur case, a chilling double murder that rocked Ireland in 1982 and led to the coining of the term "GUBU" (Grotesque, Unbelievable, Bizarre, and Unprecedented). We'll explore the shocking details of the crimes, MacArthur's unexpected arrest in the Attorney General's home, and the profound political fallout that ensued. Joining us this week is my friend Reid, who brings fresh insights into how this case has left a lasting impact on Irish society and politics.
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Sources:
BBC News. "GUBU." BBC Blogs, 2006. https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/worldupdate/2006/06/gubu.html
Kelly, Justin. "'A Sinister Summer' – The Story of Malcolm MacArthur and Murder in Offaly." Offaly Express, August 21, 2022. https://www.offalyexpress.ie/news/home/888336/a-sinister-summer-the-story-of-malcolm-macarthur-and-murder-in-offaly.html
McGreevy, Ronan. "GUBU: Irish Double Murder Case 40 Years On." The Guardian, November 7, 2022. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/nov/07/gubu-irish-double-murder-case-40-years-on-podcasts-malcolm-macarthur-charles-haughey
McGreevy, Ronan. "Ireland's Most Notorious Murderer, Malcolm MacArthur: 'Why I Might Have Done What I Did'." The Guardian, June 20, 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jun/20/ireland-most-notorious-murderer-malcolm-macarthur-why-i-might-have-done-what-i-did
O'Connell, Mark. "A Thread of Violence by Mark O'Connell – A Masterpiece of Murkiness." The Guardian, June 25, 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/jun/25/a-thread-of-violence-by-mark-oconnell-review-a-masterpiece-of-murkiness
RTÉ Brainstorm. "1982: GUBU – Charles Haughey, Malcolm MacArthur and Patrick Connolly." RTÉ, August 2, 2022. https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2022/0802/1313477-1982-gubu-charles-haughey-malcolm-macarthur-patrick-connolly/
"The Malcolm MacArthur Case: Ireland's Infamous GUBU Scandal." Emerald Chronicle. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9O_bInm7Is
