Crime World
True crimeCrime World, with Nicola Tallant, is an Irish podcast about criminals, drugs and the sins of the underworld. Discussing the real stories, and the real people, behind the grisly headlines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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- Episode 1275: Ireland's killer women (Part 1) (00:30:31)
They are Ireland’s female lifers - women who have been committed to jail for murder.As Ruth Lawrence settles into her life sentence for the murder of Anthony Keegan and Eoin O’Connor. Eamon Dillon is looking at the women with whom she will be doing porridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Episode 1274: How a handwriting expert hunted a deadly predator targeting schoolgirls in poison pen letters (00:47:58)
Terrifying letters depict a man on the edge consumed with sick sexual fantasies involving the abduction, rape, and murder of innocent young women.Despite a DNA profile, fingerprints, and even the discovery of a forest torture chamber, gardaí get no closer to identifying the author of the tomes.And today, former garda handwriting expert John Sweetman tells Nicola a terrifying story from his investigation files which form an episode of his new podcast Lines of Enquiry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Episode 1273: Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch hit with €800k CAB bill (00:12:47)
Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch has been hit with a €800,000 Criminal Assets Bureau bill following his arrest in Lanzarote last year.The demand is the second time the CAB have targeted Hutch and relates to monies identified between 2006 and 2010.Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about Hutch and his ongoing issues with Irish police. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Episode 1272: Mr Big's arrest, Sean McGovern's trial, and the cold case murder of Emer O'Loughlin (00:15:31)
The arrest of the notorious Mr Big, ongoing investigations into organised crime gangs across Ireland, and the cold case murder of Emer O’Loughlin.Nicola and Niall discuss the headline stories they’ve been covering and now they want to answer your questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Episode 1271: Kinahan mobster Sean McGovern applies for free legal aid to dodge murder and gang charges (00:15:38)
Kinahan Cartel lieutenant Sean McGovern has applied for free legal aid to fight a charge of murder and a number of charges related to organised crime offences which have been levelled against him in Ireland. McGovern - Daniel Kinahan’s right hand man in the mob - was extradited to face trial in the Special Criminal Court in Dublin where a judge has questioned how he funded his lifestyle in Dubai over the past eight years.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about McGovern and the cases against him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Episode 1270: Two men linked to ‘Irish Mafia’ arrested in armed raid in Colombia (00:13:24)
Two men who Colombian police describe as agents for the Irish mafia have been arrested in Medellin.The British citizens were arrested by specialist anti-narco police in a property in the former home city of Pablo Escobar.Nicola talks with Niall Donald about the Kinahan's and their connections with Colombian drug cartels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Episode 1269: Barbie Kardashian brutally attacked on Dublin street weeks after release (00:31:37)
Newly released prisoner Barbie Kardashian has made the headlines since being freed from Limerick jail and was last week attacked on a Dublin street and videoed as she cowered from her assailant.While Barbie courts publicity and appears vulnerable and frail, she also has a darker side and has been diagnosed with multiple personality disorders, narcissism, and psychiatrists say she is at risk of carrying out violent sexual threats she regularly makes about his parents and staff in the care facilities where she has been housed since aged 9.So, what can the State do to protect a person like Kardashian from herself and what can they do to protect the public for her? Also, what is the media's role in her case?Nicola is joined by Pat O’Connell, who has interviewed Kardashian, who brings us inside the complexities of the care and rehabilitation of one of Ireland’s most difficult criminals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Episode 1268: Ruth Lawrence found guilty of murdering two men in 2014 (00:43:01)
Forty-six-year old blonde tattoo artist Ruth Lawrence has been sensationally found guilty of a gangland double murder after a five week trial in Dublin.Eamon Dillon has covered the case and was there today when the jury reached their verdict. The families of victim Eoin O’Connor and Anthony Keegan were there too to see justice for their loved ones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Episode 1267: Inside Ireland's Family Courts (00:27:59)
Elder abuse, domestic issues in homes where ex partners are co-habiting, and text message being used as weapons in relationship wars are all playing out in our family courts every day.Crime World's Chloe McPolin decided to spend a few days listening to the cases that are being brought and observed the goings on in a fast paced and vital cog of our justice system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Episode 1266: Regency Hotel getaway drivers lose appeals to overturn convictions (00:15:09)
Two men convicted of acting as getaway drivers for the Hutch organised crime group on the day Kinahan gang member David Byrne was shot dead at the Regency Hotel in Dublin have lost their appeals against conviction at the Court of Appeal.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Paul Murphy and Jason Bonney - the lesser lights from the Regency trial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Episode 1265: Stabbing victim Niamh Kelly shares how ex-partner attacked her on Dublin street (00:41:22)
Twenty-one-year old Niamh Kelly is lucky to be alive to tell her story today after she was stabbed over 50 times by her ex-partner in a savage and unwarranted assault.Josh O’Brien was jailed this month for 15-and-a-half years and today Niamh, who has been left with lifelong injuries, tells Crime World about the worst six minutes of her life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Episode 1264 : Why Joey Morgan is 'Ireland's unluckiest criminal' (00:09:36)
He has been dubbed Ireland's unluckiest criminal after being shot, stabbed, and falling off a ladder in the space of few months.Joey Morgan is now facing Christmas behind bars after pleading guilty to a burglary in Blanchardstown.Niall speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about how Morgan narrowly escaped with his life after being shot by the Hennessy gang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Episode 1263: Derek ‘Del Boy’ Hutch admits knocking down Ukrainian woman in Dublin (00:16:10)
Derek “Del Boy” Hutch has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving that led to a Ukrainian woman being struck in Dublin city centre three years ago.The nephew of Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch now faces a lengthy sentence in prison.Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the incident. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Episode 1262: Gardaí arrest Mr Big in gangland probe as net tightens on crime boss (00:17:46)
The crime boss as Mr Big remains in custody after his dramatic arrest this week as part of a gangland probe.The Dublin gangster was taken into custody 24 hours after the arrest of a professional woman linked to his rival slain hitman Robbie Lawlor.Niall talks with Sunday World's Eimear Rabbitte about the arrests and the possible links to the Encrochat hack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Episode 1261: Gangster, child rapist and predator hotel porter among 23 people deported from Ireland (00:17:03)
A child rapist, a crime gang member and a predator were among 23 Romanians deported from Ireland in recent weeks. The criminals were flown out of the country on a one-way charter flight.Niall speaks to Sunday World reporter Patrick O'Connell about the rise in deportation orders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Episode 1260: Beheaded and burned: the verdict which acknowledged Emer O'Loughlin was murdered (00:34:45)
A verdict of unlawful killing was this week returned in a coroner's court, which heard that student Emer O'Loughlin was killed violently before her remains were burned in a fire. Pam O'Loughlin, Emer's sister said the verdict is monumental to her loved ones, as it is the first time that the state have acknowledged that she was murdered.The whereabouts of chief suspect John Griffin remain unknown. But today Pam explains to Nicola why the inquest findings are so important and why she hopes it may ultimately lead gardaí to her killer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Episode 1259: 88 pages of character references submitted for Firefighter Terence Crosbie as he is sent to Supermax jail (00:20:13)
Dublin Firefighter Terence Crosbie has been sent to a Supermax prison in the US - despite 88 pages of character references being handed into a judge at his sentencing hearing.Crosbie was jailed for at least 7 years after a jury found him guilty of rape a woman in a hotel in Boston on St Patrick’s Day weekend last year.Niall speaks to Sunday Independent crime correspondent Ali Bracken about the emotional letters handed in on his behalf as the fireman plans to appeal the verdict. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Episode 1258: The Dodger: DJ Carey and the great betrayal (Part 2) (00:27:04)
The jailing of hurling legend DJ Carey on fraud offences has marked a stunning fall from grace for Ireland’s one time greatest sportsman. But what was going on behind the scenes in Carey’s life and how did he manage to convince so many that he was sick with cancer?Nicola speaks with journalist Eimear Ni Bhraonáin author of a new book The Dodger: DJ Carey and the Great Betrayal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Episode 1257: The Dodger: DJ Carey and the great betrayal (Part 1) (00:36:08)
The jailing of hurling legend DJ Carey on fraud offences has marked a stunning fall from grace for Ireland’s one time greatest sportsman. What was going on behind the scenes in Carey’s life and how did he manage to convince so many that he was sick with cancer?Nicola speaks with journalist Eimear Ni Bhraonáin author of a new book The Dodger: DJ Carey and the Great Betrayal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Episode 1256: Ruth Lawrence worked as a ‘tag team’ with boyfriend to murder drug dealer, court told (00:26:09)
The jury in the double murder trial of Ruth Lawrence have been hearing the closing statements from the prosecution and the defence which will be directed by the Judge Tony Hunt before they retire to consider their verdict.Lawrence is accused of murdering Eoin O’Connor and Anthony Keegan, described in court as drug debt collectors, after the State say drugs were stolen.Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon who has been in court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Episode 1255: Predator Philip Murphy's half-brother tells of abuse he suffered and facing evil sibling in court (Part 2) (00:38:51)
The half brother of one of Ireland's most notorious sex offenders has spoken about the years of abuse and rape he suffered at the hands of a sibling.Philip Murphy has long been regarded as a dangerous predator after being convicted of sinister attacks on random women in Dublin.In part two Niall speaks to Tom Ryan about facing his half brother in court and the moment Philip Murphy is finally found guilty.If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this podcast, help and support are available:Samaritans - Freephone 116 123 | www.samaritans.ieRape Crisis Centre - 1800 778 888 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Episode 1254: Predator Philip Murphy's half-brother tells of abuse he suffered and facing evil sibling in court (Part 1) (00:39:50)
The half brother of one of Ireland's most notorious sex offenders has spoken about the years of abuse and rape he suffered at the hands of a sibling.Philip Murphy has long been regarded as a dangerous predator after being convicted of sinister attacks on random women in Dublin.Niall speaks to Tom Ryan about how Murphy also sexually abused him from the age of six and his long fight for justice.If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this podcast, help and support are available:Samaritans - Freephone 116 123 | www.samaritans.ieRape Crisis Centre - 1800 778 888 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Episode 1253: Serial fraudster posted fake RIP notice to pretend she was dead and avoid trial (00:16:27)
An RIP notice marked her passing and urged mourners to give donations to charity and bring no flowers.But gardai became suspicious of the untimely passing of serial fraudster Amy McAuley.Nicola speaks with Eimear Rabbitt about a woman who faked her own death to avoid facing theft and fraud charges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Episode 1252: Journalist's fight for truth behind murder of showjumper Katie Simpson (00:45:41)
Journalist Tanya Fowles has been credited being one of a handful of people whose interference forced the PSNI to investigate the murder of tragic showjumper Katie Simpson.In the Crime World Presents podcast series Groomed she describes how she tried to raise red flags with police after killer Jonathan Creswell told them that Katie had taken her own life.In Nicola's book Groomed she documents the lengths Tanya went to - to agitate the police and to have them held to account. Tanya continues to seek the truth in the case despite Creswell’s death.Nicola speaks with Tanya Fowles about how she is still pushing for answers five years after Katie’s tragic death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Episode 1251: Protected witnesses, drug fuelled confessions - the evidence heard in the Ruth Lawrence trial (00:19:27)
The trial of Ruth Lawrence, accused of the double murders of drug debt collectors Anthony Keegan and Eoin O’Connor, has heard that her partner Neville van der Westhuizen is currently in jail in South Africa for a brutal kidnapping and murder which took place in 2017. The murder was of a young man following a row over a mobile phone charger. The court heard, three years after the bodies of O’Connor and Keegan were found on Inchicup Island with gunshot wounds. Ruth Lawrence was extradited back from South Africa in recent years.Eamon Dillon is covering the trial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.