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"West Cork" is an investigative journalism podcast distributed by Audible that explores the 1996 murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier. Produced by makers Jennifer Forde and Sam Bungey, the series examines the unsolved killing of the French television producer in a rural area of southwestern Ireland. The podcast features extensive interviews with local residents, journalists, and the primary suspect, Ian Bailey. It gained a significant international following and is recognized for its detailed reporting.

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What case does the West Cork podcast investigate?

West Cork investigates the murder of French television producer Sophie Toscan du Plantier near Schull, Ireland. Her body was found two days before Christmas in 1996 outside her holiday home. [Audible](https://www.audible.co.uk/series/West-Cork-Audiobooks/B07CZPL98G)

Who made the West Cork podcast?

The series was reported and hosted by investigative journalist Sam Bungey and documentarian Jennifer Forde. Their reporting includes interviews with people connected to the case and the local community. [Acast](https://shows.acast.com/westcork/about)

Was the murder in West Cork solved?

The podcast presents the killing as unsolved, with no one charged in the case according to its Audible description. It examines the investigation, the prime suspect Ian Bailey, and the conflicting accounts from people in Schull. [Audible](https://www.audible.co.uk/podcast/West-Cork/B08DDG2WX5)

Does West Cork have a follow-up series?

Yes. Audible lists West Cork: Aftershow as a second related title by Sam Bungey, Jennifer Forde, and Jesse Baker. The original West Cork is an Audible Original released in 2018. [Audible](https://www.audible.co.uk/series/West-Cork-Audiobooks/B07CZPL98G)

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