A book launch is taking place later this evening in Virginia that looks in detail into Ireland's largest murder-suicide.
'Deadly Silence' – a sister's battle to uncover the truth behind the murder of Clodagh and her sons by Alan Hawe is written by Jacqueline Connolly.
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On the 29th of August 2016, devastating news hit the headlines that an entire family was found dead in a rural Co Cavan community. For Jacqueline Connolly, this was a deeply personal and life-shattering tragedy.
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She discovered her sister Clodagh, along with her nephews Liam, Niall and Ryan, were killed by Clodagh’s husband and the boy’s father Alan Hawe. The book discloses the circumstances leading up to the tragic events of August 2016.
Her gripping account tells of her family's painful struggle to expose critical failures in the initial garda investigation, as they uncovered the terrible darkness behind Hawe's
'pillar-of-the-community' facade. Jacqueline outlines an inspiring personal journey of healing from severe and loss, and a sister's determination to find truth and justice.
'pillar-of-the-community' facade. Jacqueline outlines an inspiring personal journey of healing from severe and loss, and a sister's determination to find truth and justice.
The book launch is taking place in By The Book located in Virginia from 6pm until 8:30pm this evening.
