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In his forty-year career, Mangan participated in or led over 100 murder investigations. And he set up the Garda cold case unit to examine some of the state’s most troubling unsolved killings.
In his accounts of fascinating cases, Mangan’s focus is always on giving the victim’s family answers. He also shows a deep understanding of the complex reasons people are drawn into crime or commmit unthinkable acts. Cracking the Case is a remarkable insight into the mind of a gifted garda working at the highest level.
Chief Superintendent Christy Mangan joined An Garda Síochána upon leaving school in 1980 and over the course of his forty year career he was involved in more than 100 murder investigations. He twice received the Scott Medal for valour in the performance of his duties. Mangan established the Serious Crime Review Team in 2007, investigating historic cold cases. He retired in 2022. Cracking the Case is his first book.