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The DNA trail in the Sophie Toscan du Plantier case expands

Nearly 30 years on from one of the most notorious murders in modern Irish history, the investigat...

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11.00 31 May 2026


The DNA trail in the Sophie Toscan du Plantier case expands


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Nearly 30 years on from one of the most notorious murders in modern Irish history, the investigation into the killing of Sophie Toscan du Plantier has taken a new turn. Gardaí are now seeking assistance from police forces across Europe and beyond, in an effort to identify a DNA trace found on the victim’s boot - evidence that could yet reshape understanding of a case that has long confounded authorities. Barry Roche, Southern Correspondent with the Irish Times, joins Pat to discuss.


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