The Dark Side of Ireland's Troubled Past: A Murder That Haunts to This Day The story of Moss Moore's murder has been a dark stain on Irish folklore for over six decades.
In 1958, Maurice "Moss" Moore was found beaten and strangled near his home in County Kerry, Ireland, amidst a bitter dispute over land ownership.
Property disputes have long been a catalyst for violence in Ireland, with land ownership and inheritance serving as potent triggers for bloodshed.