New podcast recalls murder of Eoghan and Ruairí Chada by their father

A NEW four-part podcast series about the 2013 murders of Carlow brothers Eoghan (10) and Ruairí Chada (5), who were killed by their father Sanjeev Chada, has been released by the Irish Sun.

Narrated by Nicola Bardon, the podcast examines the horrific crime that the boys’ father committed, as well as the lasting impact the case has had on their mother Kathleen and those closest to them. It features exclusive contributions from undertaker Edmond Kearney and Garda Brian Kilkelly, who first discovered Eoghan and Ruairí’s bodies.

The podcast comes ahead of the 13th anniversary of the boys’ murder on 29 July.

Sanjeev Chada pleaded guilty to their murders in 2014 and was handed two mandatory life sentences.

Having served 12 years in prison, Sanjeev is entitled to apply for parole and his application is currently being considered.

He is eligible to submit a new parole application every two years.

The first three episodes of the series have already been released, with a bonus fourth episode, which explains Ireland’s criminal justice system and the families forever impacted by murder, set to be released tomorrow (Wednesday).

“I know my boys and I know that they loved me and they loved him. I will never, ever, ever forgive him for what he did. And there is no forgiving him,” Kathleen Chada said.

“But on whatever level, the boys have forgiven him. And I have felt that quite strongly, which is quite bizarre at times. And he doesn’t deserve it. He deserves nothing,” she added.

Kathleen continued: “He took the most innocent and loving of boys and he betrayed everything good in them. He betrayed them. Whatever he did to me, he betrayed them. And he should not exist in this world. But he does.” 

Editor of the Irish Sun Fiona Wynne said the newspaper wanted to tell the stories behind Ireland’s most devastating crimes with “compassion and sensitivity”.

“Kathleen Chada has shown extraordinary courage in sharing her family’s story, while Edmond Kearney offers a remarkable insight into the compassion and care shown behind the scenes during a family’s darkest moments,” she said.

Ms Wynne added: “At its heart, Forever My Boys is about ensuring Eoghan and Ruairí are remembered, not just for the tragedy that took their lives, but for the joy, laughter and happiness they brought to everyone who knew them.”