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The scale of the grief in the Waterford community

Oct 14, 2026 · 3m

Summary

This Newstalk Breakfast segment covers the ongoing Garda investigation into the murder of a Waterford family, focusing on drug-related motives and recent property searches. Reporter Barry White details the tragic deaths of parents Kim and Philip English and their children Callum and Jaden, while two other children remain critically ill in hospital. The report highlights the community's grief, including local football tributes and support services, as residents await updates on the surviving children.

Topics discussed

Introduction to Waterford murder investigation Garda searches and focus on drug-related activity CCTV evidence and community cooperation Cordon status and naming of the victims Family background and local football club tribute Community grief and support services Minister Butler on psychological support for neighbours Impact on neighbours and processing the event Condition of surviving children and community grief Prayer vigil scheduled for this evening
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