The Killing of Fr. Niall Molloy
The story of the suspicious death of a priest in Ireland in 1985. Fr. Niall Molloy's body was found in the bedroom of his married friends, Richard the Theresa Flynn, the night after the wedding of their eldest daughter. The trial of Richard Flynn for assault and manslaughter ended in after four hours when the judge directed the jury to acquit him. Alternative theories, accusations of a cover-up, a botched investigation, missing forensic evidence, and interference from a notorious gangland criminal made this case one of the most controversial in Ireland's history.
- Runtime
- 52m
- Released
- 2021
Details
Release year: 2021
Storyline
The story of the suspicious death of a priest in Ireland in 1985. Fr. Niall Molloy's body was found in the bedroom of his married friends, Richard the Theresa Flynn, the night after the wedding of their eldest daughter. The trial of Richard Flynn for assault and manslaughter ended in after four hours when the judge directed the jury to acquit him. Alternative theories, accusations of a cover-up, a botched investigation, missing forensic evidence, and interference from a notorious gangland criminal made this case one of the most controversial in Ireland's history.
Top credits
- Gary Cooke — Richard Flynn
- Alf McCarthy — Fr. Niall Molloy
- Ger Ryan