Good morning BriefCase🌞good morning BC Family, happy Monday👑. This particular story is incredible.

I never understood why men get married and THEN, not only to have MISTRESSES but PRODUCE CHILDREN with them. Cheating is horrible enough by itself.

William sounds like the kind of guy that would have a wife, a mistress and AND a girlfriend . Sarah Maria deserved better than Kirwan.

A man who has a mistress with 7 children is not a kind husband. People had weird sense of good back then.

I honestly have no idea why he killed his wife. What had he to gain? She had no legal power to do anything. What an entitled creep

He could have had their marriage annulled because of the lack of children. He didnt have to kill her.

Her only “sin” was being barren... Sad.

He should have spent the rest of his life in prison. Such a cold hearted man. Great story BC Thanks 😊

Crime solving has evolved and come a long long way but the motivation to commit crimes have remained unchanged for centuries and centuries. Thank you Brief Case for the story. Enjoyed listening so much.

Guilty. The whole time he cheated on his wife. He should have died in prison.

I find it fascinating how the murder cases channel has one of the most wholesome comment sections I've ever seen lol great work as ever, my guy

Got my coffee ready. Sitting back enjoying another BC story

Wow! As a Dubliner, I have never heard this story before. So interesting, thanks BC ! If anyone is interested, the island Ireland's Eye is still accessible to the public and is now a nature reserve.

I wonder if he even loved Maria. William the adulterous cheated on his wife and had 7-kids behind her back, and than had the audacity to take her life which he pretty much got away with.

What a jerk. Probably had a "fake" marriage with the mistress and she thought he was her husband.

That sounds like to me he caused her to drown. He could have used the stick to hit at her to stop her getting out of the water hence the screams xx

“ What a terrible web we weave when first we practice to deceive”- much truth to those words.

Poor lady. I think he cared little if anything for his wife, and she was abused.

Ireland's Eye is a wonderful birdwatching spot, and I visited it last year for this reason. The guide showed us the place where Maria's body was found - such a beautiful, amazing area, but dying there must have felt so lonely... Thank you for sharing this local (to me) story, I didn't know any details of the whole situation before.

I’m from Dublin.. and know Howth well, as it’s still a popular place. Howth is a great place for a day trip, a ramble, a meal, it has plenty to offer, I liked it that much.. I got married there and had my reception there (at the deer park hotel) but I never liked that island. I don’t know why but it made me feel uneasy somehow.. I had many chances to visit it, but always refused to take up the offer. I now live in Australia. I really enjoyed the old photos of the great historic town of Howth. I was wondering if the other couple that was on the island, on the same day... were called as witnesses? The woman asked Maria to come back early with them. Was that just being polite or did she feel there was trouble ahead for Maria? And the autopsies.. didn’t they examine lungs back then? surly water in the lungs would of been the definitive answer to wether she drowned or not. Anyhow, I’m convinced he was guilty.

What a horrific story about a man who in all likelihood murdered his wife and carried on an affair with his mistress and fathered seven children by. I really don't understand how the mother could say she had a "caring" son-in-law, period. Great investigating of this story, as usual.

Poor Sarah, I think it was him who did her in, the only other person on the island, come on HAS to be him! But I must say his artwork is incredible, such a talent, quite haunting, beautiful pieces. Wonder if he continued to pursue that in prison, many do.

Great job B.C. interesting case. Very sad that this young lady lost her life!

What a delightful treat! We rarely hear about Ireland. Thank you so much Brief Case. Hope your December is coming along nicely. People could hear her scream over a mile away, in daylight and over water, Sarah had powerful lungs. In the deep still of the night I could see that. That's amazing she could scream so loud and they had such fine tuned hearing. I wish we knew exactly what happened to poor Mrs. Kirwan.

Good morning and Thank you from Denmark, Scandinavia

Absolutely love these victorian era cases and always look forward to the next one! Never disappointed! Thank you!

Coffee with *Brief Case* first thing in the morning is delish! =) 💗

What a fascinating story. The man had everything, success, beautiful wife, mistress, children; why did he think it necessary to kill his wife. Evil to the core. Thanks B C.

He was guilty. That time he spent in “contemplation” was probably him trying to think how he could have done it better! Thank you!!

Sitting on the couch with a cup of coffee and a Brief Case video. A perfect way to spend a Monday afternoon.

I Absolutely Love The Way You Narrate! Thanks Briefcase! Always Looking Forward To New Cases.

I randomly woke up this morning at 4 AM to a Brief Case upload. Awesome! I've heard of this one. Looking forward to seeing it in the Brief Case manner!

Perfect way to relax after a long day of running errands🙌🏽 this narration is so so good💐 thank you for the interesting content🤍

Yes! BC just made the Monday commute that much easier. Thanks BC! And thanks for the consistent quality videos.

Love the sketch of Maria!

Morning Briefcase and crime FAMILY 😁. How's everything going with you?

Sipping some hot 🍫 on a cold Monday morning and an episode of Brief Case!! Love True Crime!!

Toast, tea, and brief case....good morning!

It feels amazing knowing I'm not the only one that loves Brief Case instead of the morning/evening news 😁

Morning, Brief Case! Wow, what a trip!

William's mother in law said he was a nice guy(?) Evil has many disguises. He killed his wife Maria. The screams heard a mile away was a dead give-away. He should have just divorced her. Rip Maria.

Brief Case never fails us! Always interesting and wonderfully wickedly narrated! Thank you for the chilling, sinister, always tantalizing tales! Keep up the good work! 👏🙌

That was an excellent story. I am always excited for Brief Case and Crime Reel. Best channels that I have found lately. Thank you!!👏👏👏👏👏

Happy Monday Briefcase ❤

When he said the mid 19th century and, said the place you picked Ireland a good chill ran down my spine thank you BC 😊😊

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Good afternoon BC and fellow BCasers from South Africa!

Thank you, BC. I alway love and looking forward to your narrations every week. For this story, I think William is guilty for killing his wife and he should get life without parole even if he didn’t get the death penalty.

I love you, Brief pause Case!!! "He returned to the Isle ro spend his time in contemplation [Paraphrasing your narrative]..." Only you would assign such beautifully described, punctilious motive to this man, for his return to the scene of the crime!!! I'm sure the townsfolk felt nothing else for him, but, CONTEMPlation!!!

Thank You, Brief Case, for another EXCELLENT case!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 This is the Most Obvious Case of Spousal Murder I've EVER HEARD OF!!! 💔💔💔💔🙏🙏🙏🙏 . My mind is saying," Seriously?? Accidentally Drowned??". Stay Safe! See you in the Next Brief Case!

Another great case and another wonderful Monday 😊 thank you Brief Case 🤗. Have a wonderful week until next Monday ❤️

appreciate all the videos, definitely making quarantine a little more bearable!!!

Her screams have me convinced he murdered her.

Good Morning Brief Case.

Much appreciation for choosing this particular Caspar David Friedrich painting as your thumbnail. Your content and the very rendition are on point - as always. I hope you keep growing, this is one of the best and most consistent channels on the tube. Much love from 🇩🇪

The best narrator on utube☑️🥇

Poor woman :(

Another one Id never heard of before Im amazed at all those children

Thank You BC & Good Morning Everyone 😁

An incredible case. Thank you Brief Case! A pat on the head to Brief Cat:)

I think they had a fight , maybe she discovered about his mistress and in a fit of rage he killed her

I think he was definitely guilty. He didn't seem too concerned about his wife.

Chilly day and brief case monday just got started thanks 4 another fantastic video stay safe x and I'll see u next week 😀

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So many people heard the cries--And did nothing! The bystander affect has, unfortunately, been around for centuries! If only the fisherman, being so close to the island had gone to see what was wrong, maybe Maria could have been saved.

*I am so early, that I can tell Brief Case Good Morning. I've seen ALL of your videos, and binge watch them often. You are amazing!*

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The man was a pig, cheating on his wife. His mil said her was a good man, made me sick. Poor girl! Thanks BC

Cracking video as per usual Mr Case... Quick question... as you cover such old cases, where forensic techniques were non-existent and the investigations less thorough, how many do you reckon you've covered, where the wrong person was convicted?

Good presentation as usual ✋

Brief Case, what a professional rendition of this particular crime, not so long ago. If a brilliant artist, William was an amateur at murder. To each his own. Keep it up.

That thumbnail looks so fancy. Good Morning everyone.

Absolutely hooked on your channel xx

Great illustrations and photos in this one. You always provide excellent visual complements to the stories.

Dubliner here and I wasn't aware of this one. Thanks! Howth is still a beautiful place and the islet still uninhabited but a lovely place to visit. I will see it in a different light now though Fascinating as usual Brief Case

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--She immigrated with two of her children-- Wait What happened to the other children? Did they go for a swim too

Thank you so much for this one. I am from Sandymount but never heard about this case! Very well researched!

Goodness another talented, comfortable life blown out if the water! ....Still, it gives us all a chance to "sit back, as we go"....no-one else tells us this all week!

Makes me wonder if the family that immigrated know their families past

wow it's way early! thnx BC!!

What a strange and intriguing story. Thank you for doing one from Ireland. I thought for sure he was guilty but then I had some doubts too. I'm glad he got life and not death just incase he was innocent but: a sheet being found under her, him not hearing the screams, being able to find the clothes right away, and not seeming bothered his wife had been gone for awhile without him knowing where she was on a small island? All that to me is very suspicious. You said two of the children moved to America with their mother, what happened to the other 5? I wonder if any of his painting still exists in a museum. Another great job👍

I always "like" these as soon as I start watching the videos, so as not to forget about it later. Still have not regretted hitting it, yet. Been watching for months!

sitting in bed with a beer getting ready for bed and a brief case video pops up. gonna dream about this lady 😅

Hello from a chilly London ❤

All the tell-tale signs point to Mr. Kirwin. Poor Marie! She suffered for so long in the hands of a murderer!

I really enjoy the social history aspect of these cases. thank you so much.

public option trials were entertainment of the day, with many newspapers.

HAPPY MONDAY!! 'The choices we make today dictates the life we lead tomorrow.' Love Y'all! 💛💙💜💚

Very well done. Thanks, Brief Case!

Good evening across the pond , hope you and yours are well Brief case. When you said strange in the description, you were right this one was strange. Thank you as always for sharing another good case.

This goes great with my breakfast.

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Thank you Brief Case..as always my Monday matinee..coffee toast and a break from boring household duties..❤

Loved BC, even though I’ve already watched this, but kept on coming back to watch again. Thank you, BC!!!

Her cries were heard from the Mainland but He, her Husband, who was on the island with her, didn't hear anything??!! He killed her .

William Kirwan had his cake and ate it, too. He had seven children with the mistress and none with Maria? Did vasectomies exist back then? The island seemed to be the perfect place to commit a murder. Unfortunately for William, he tried to stage the scene but was unsuccessful. After time in prison, he lived out his life with the mistress. Who was this man? Why did he kill Maria? He was “kind” to her and she was happy with him. “I’ll have her. But, I’ll not keep her long.”- Richard Gloucester- Richard lll William Shakespeare. A double life is difficult to maintain.

Thank you . Another fine story . I look forward to Mondays now. You are one of my favorites. Thanks!

I can listen to your voice all day! Thanks for the stories!