Hibernian Radio July 11, 2026

This week on Hibernian Radio, host Mike Houlihan welcomes back retired Chicago Police detective and FBI investigator Jim Sherlock for a deep dive into his book Murder in Canaryville, the true story of a decades-old South Side cold case that refused to stay buried. Jim takes listeners back to 1976 and the murder of John Hughes, a young man whose death shook the Bridgeport and Canaryville communities. Years later, while working cold cases with the FBI, Sherlock took on the investigation and quickly discovered something was wrong: key files were missing, evidence had disappeared, and questions remained about whether powerful people had helped bury the truth. Jim shares how he tracked down forgotten records, uncovered inconsistencies in the original investigation, and pursued answers despite resistance and missing information. He also talks about the witnesses who stood by their stories, the challenges of reopening old cases, and his hope that the book might finally bring attention and closure to the Hughes family. Mike and Jim also discuss Sherlock’s career in law enforcement, his time working major cases with the FBI, the emotional toll of homicide investigations, and the importance of supporting first responders dealing with trauma. They explore Jim’s current work at Mother McAuley High School, his involvement in the Irish community, and his grandchildren’s connection to Gaelic football.