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  1. Rolex watches, Gucci baby clothes and seized criminal bling at CAB’s Black Friday auction

    2 december 2025 · 20 min

    Afspelen
    It's become a Christmas time regular as the Criminal Assets Bureau hold their annual auction to sell off the luxury items they've seized from criminals. Lees meer

    Rolex and Cartier watches, Balenciaga runners as well as sunglasses and handbags all went under the hammer on Monday.

    Niall speaks to Crime World's Eamon Dillon about what was sold and who it had been seized from.

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  2. Are AI chatbots grooming teenagers into criminal acts?

    1 december 2025 · 14 min

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    They are the Artificial Intelligence romance chatbots that have been accused of promoting drugs, suicide, and criminality. Lees meer

    Online chatbots are increasingly being used by Irish teens who are struggling to connect with the opposite sex.

    Niall speaks to Crime World feature writer Denise Smith about how she spent a week discovering the dark side of AI chatbots.

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  3. Why Gerard ‘The Monk’ Hutch will have a tough battle in the by-election

    1 december 2025 · 32 min

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    Gerard Hutch’s plans to run in the by-election in Dublin Central has been the story of the campaign so far. Lees meer

    However, Ireland Editor of the Irish Independent Fionnán Sheehan tells Niall he believes 'The Monk' faces an uphill struggle to win the race.

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  4. Coke-dealing Croke Park worker, Athlone’s Carmela Soprano and the horror attack in Clondalkin

    28 november 2025 · 26 min

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    A Croke Park worker is nabbed by gardai disguised as Mayo fans, an escaped prisoner who phoned up to hand himself in and Athlone’s Carmella Soprano and Sean McGovern has been granted free legal aid. Lees meer

    Niall speaks to Crime World's Eimear Rabbitt about the news stories that caught the public’s attention this week.

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  5. How ‘Beast of all Sex Beasts’ who threatened to rape and kill girls was caught

    28 november 2025 · 22 min

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    He called himself the ‘Beast of all Sex Beasts’ and kept forest hideouts and put together rape kits. Lees meer

    Liam Finlay is due out of prison in the next few months after being jailed for a campaign of terror for threatening to rape and torture women and girls.

    Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about how Finlay was finally tracked down by gardaí through the sinister letters.

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  6. Compo-seeking family of five jailed for faking car crash in Kildare

    27 november 2025 · 16 min

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    A family of five have received jail sentences for brazenly staging a car crash in order to claim compensation. Lees meer

    The bizarre plot - which involved a grandmother, a grandfather and two sons - included pushing the car without any battery into a pole in Co Kildare.

    Niall speaks to Crime World's Alan Sherry about the farcical plot by members of the Carthy family.

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  7. Mike Gaine murder suspect speaks to Crime World

    27 november 2025 · 32 min

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    The former US soldier who is a suspect in Mike Gaine’s murder has opened up about fleeing the US, being a far-right target, and his new life in Tralee. Lees meer

    Michael Kelley has previously identified himself as a suspect in the Kerry farmer's disappearance after being arrested by gardaí.

    Niall's to Crime World's Patrick O'Connell about how Kelley continued to deny he hurt Mike Gaine when he spoke to him last week.

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  8. How the Kinahan Cartel's links to Russian money launderers was exposed by UK cops

    26 november 2025 · 20 min

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    Gardaí have seized more than €2 million across Ireland for a Russian crime network who laundered cash for the Kinahan Cartel. Lees meer

    The cash seizures were made after UK police targeted the crime gang who are suspected of laundering billions of euros of dirty money in recent years.

    Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about how the Kinahan gang were one of the network's best customers.

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  9. Crime World goes inside Wheatfield Prison to see the fight against contraband drones

    26 november 2025 · 28 min

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    Drones are being used to smuggle drugs, weapons, and mobile phones into a Dublin jail on an almost daily basis. Lees meer

    Organised crime groups are using skilled drone pilots to drop contraband items into Wheatfield Prison.

    Niall talks to Crime World correspondent Ken Foy who went inside the jail to see how prison officials are fighting back

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  10. How CAB targeted two sisters linked to The Family gang members

    25 november 2025 · 15 min

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    Two sisters who are in relationships with key members of The Family drugs gang have been targeted by CAB. Lees meer

    Charmaine and her sister Charlene were both named in cases brought against gangland criminals Brad White and Jamie Geoghegan.

    Niall talks to Eamon Dillon about the array of designer clothes seized by the crime fighting bureau.

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  11. Crime World rebrand and Christy Kinahan exclusive series launch

    25 november 2025 · 19 min

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    SundayWorld.com is getting a new look, by rebranding to crimeworld.com. Lees meer

    As Ireland’s top podcast for 2025 it makes sense to have all of our crime content in one place. crimeworld.com is your one stop shop for all things criminals, drugs and the sins of the underworld, subscribers will get exclusive access to the latest stories and podcasts, starting with a brand new six-part series on the 'Dapper Don' Christy Kinahan senior.

    Nicola talks to Niall about the rebrand and whats in store for our listeners.

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  12. Episode 1283: Gangland hitman ‘Frog Eyes’ took cocaine shortly before prison death

    24 november 2025 · 13 min

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    Gangland killer David ’Frog Eyes’ Stanners had cocaine in his bloodstream when he was found dead in Mountjoy Prison, an inquest has heard. Lees meer

    Stanners died in the Dublin jail more than 20 years after taking part in one of Limerick’s most infamous feud murders.

    Niall talks to Eimear Rabbitt about the death of a gangland gunman.

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  13. Episode 1282: Conor McGregor sues Sky News over ‘rapist’ claim

    24 november 2025 · 21 min

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    Conor McGregor is suing Sky News for defamation, claiming he was called a rapist by one of their reporters. Lees meer

    The case centres around a question posed to the UFC fighter as he walked out of court after losing a civil trial to Nikita Hand.

    Niall speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about the court hearing and McGregor’s other legal actions.

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  14. Episode 1281: Q&A Part 2 - The trial of Sean McGovern and gangland tales from the Celtic Tiger

    21 november 2025 · 34 min

    Afspelen
    The crime boss who is Nicola's desert island dream guest, the Kinahans' conversion to Islam ,and Niall's favourite gangster. Nicola and Niall answer your questions in part two of the latest Crime World Q&A. Lees meer

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  15. Episode 1280: Q&A Part 1 - The Monk's by-election bid and the Kinahans converting to Islam

    21 november 2025 · 31 min

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    The crime boss who is Nicola's desert island dream guest, the Kinahans' conversion to Islam, and Niall's favourite gangster. Nicola and Niall answer your questions in part one of the latest Crime World Q&A. Lees meer

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  16. Episode 1279: Maurice Sines and his links to Thomas 'Bomber' Kavanagh

    20 november 2025 · 16 min

    Afspelen
    A jewellery store heist has reportedly put a bounty on the heads of four robbers and now a court has heard that the true owner of the targeted watch shop is none other than notorious caravan park operator and Kinahan associate Maurice Sines. Lees meer

    So the question is: did the accused men bite off more than they could chew when they put this plan together? And why, according to their defence team, would Maurice Sines be the secret owner of a business described as a front for money laundering?

    Nicola talks to Niall Donald to take a closer look at Sines — and his connection to Thomas “Bomber” Kavanagh.

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  17. Episode 1278: Trio arrested over alleged $100k bribe attempt targeting juror in Kinahan-linked coke haul

    19 november 2025 · 13 min

    Afspelen
    A US case involving boxer Goran Gogic is heading to trial over allegations he took part in a scheme to smuggle large quantities of cocaine into Europe. The proceedings were delayed after authorities uncovered a plan to bribe a juror with an offer of $100,000. Lees meer

    The extraordinary circumstances emerged after three men linked to the mafia were bugged discussing how to get the juror the bribe money.

    The Kinahan Cartel were believed to be part of the conglomerate who attempted to ship $1 billion worth of cocaine to Europe- this became the load at the centre of the trial.

    Nicola talks with Niall Donald about the plot which was hatched and botched.

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  18. Episode 1277: Will Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch seek Dáil seat for a second time?

    19 november 2025 · 15 min

    Afspelen
    As TD Paschal Donohoe announces his step away from policies and the Dáil, who will seek election to his vacant seat and will Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch return as a candidate? Lees meer

    Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about The Monk and a possible second chance at the Dáil.

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  19. Episode 1276: Ireland's killer women (Part 2)

    18 november 2025 · 21 min

    Afspelen
    They are Ireland’s female lifers - women who have been committed to jail for murder. Lees meer

    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.

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  20. Episode 1275: Ireland's killer women (Part 1)

    18 november 2025 · 31 min

    Afspelen
    They are Ireland’s female lifers - women who have been committed to jail for murder. Lees meer

    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.

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  21. Episode 1274: How a handwriting expert hunted a deadly predator targeting schoolgirls in poison pen letters

    17 november 2025 · 48 min

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    Terrifying letters depict a man on the edge consumed with sick sexual fantasies involving the abduction, rape, and murder of innocent young women. Lees meer

    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.

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  22. Episode 1273: Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch hit with €800k CAB bill

    17 november 2025 · 13 min

    Afspelen
    Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch has been hit with a €800,000 Criminal Assets Bureau bill following his arrest in Lanzarote last year. Lees meer

    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.

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  23. Episode 1272: Mr Big's arrest, Sean McGovern's trial, and the cold case murder of Emer O'Loughlin

    14 november 2025 · 16 min

    Afspelen
    The arrest of the notorious Mr Big, ongoing investigations into organised crime gangs across Ireland, and the cold case murder of Emer O’Loughlin. Lees meer

    Nicola and Niall discuss the headline stories they’ve been covering and now they want to answer your questions.

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  24. Episode 1271: Kinahan mobster Sean McGovern applies for free legal aid to dodge murder and gang charges

    14 november 2025 · 16 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    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.

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  25. Episode 1270: Two men linked to ‘Irish Mafia’ arrested in armed raid in Colombia

    13 november 2025 · 13 min

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    Two men who Colombian police describe as agents for the Irish mafia have been arrested in Medellin. Lees meer

    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.

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  26. Episode 1269: Barbie Kardashian brutally attacked on Dublin street weeks after release

    13 november 2025 · 32 min

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    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. Lees meer

    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.

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  27. Episode 1268: Ruth Lawrence found guilty of murdering two men in 2014

    12 november 2025 · 43 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    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.

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  28. Episode 1267: Inside Ireland's Family Courts

    12 november 2025 · 28 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    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.

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  29. Episode 1266: Regency Hotel getaway drivers lose appeals to overturn convictions

    11 november 2025 · 15 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Paul Murphy and Jason Bonney - the lesser lights from the Regency trial.

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  30. Episode 1265: Stabbing victim Niamh Kelly shares how ex-partner attacked her on Dublin street

    11 november 2025 · 41 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    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.

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  31. Episode 1264 : Why Joey Morgan is 'Ireland's unluckiest criminal'

    10 november 2025 · 10 min

    Afspelen
    He has been dubbed Ireland's unluckiest criminal after being shot, stabbed, and falling off a ladder in the space of few months. Lees meer

    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.

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  32. Episode 1263: Derek ‘Del Boy’ Hutch admits knocking down Ukrainian woman in Dublin

    10 november 2025 · 16 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    The nephew of Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch now faces a lengthy sentence in prison.

    Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the incident.

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  33. Episode 1262: Gardaí arrest Mr Big in gangland probe as net tightens on crime boss

    7 november 2025 · 18 min

    Afspelen
    The crime boss as Mr Big remains in custody after his dramatic arrest this week as part of a gangland probe. Lees meer

    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.

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  34. Episode 1261: Gangster, child rapist and predator hotel porter among 23 people deported from Ireland

    7 november 2025 · 17 min

    Afspelen
    A child rapist, a crime gang member and a predator were among 23 Romanians deported from Ireland in recent weeks. Lees meer

    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.

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  35. Episode 1260: Beheaded and burned: the verdict which acknowledged Emer O'Loughlin was murdered

    6 november 2025 · 35 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    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.

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  36. Episode 1259: 88 pages of character references submitted for Firefighter Terence Crosbie as he is sent to Supermax jail

    6 november 2025 · 20 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    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.

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  37. Episode 1258: The Dodger: DJ Carey and the great betrayal (Part 2)

    5 november 2025 · 27 min

    Afspelen
    The jailing of hurling legend DJ Carey on fraud offences has marked a stunning fall from grace for Ireland’s one time greatest sportsman. Lees meer

    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.

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  38. Episode 1257: The Dodger: DJ Carey and the great betrayal (Part 1)

    5 november 2025 · 36 min

    Afspelen
    The jailing of hurling legend DJ Carey on fraud offences has marked a stunning fall from grace for Ireland’s one time greatest sportsman. Lees meer

    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.

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  39. Episode 1256: Ruth Lawrence worked as a ‘tag team’ with boyfriend to murder drug dealer, court told

    4 november 2025 · 26 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    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.

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  40. Episode 1255: Predator Philip Murphy's half-brother tells of abuse he suffered and facing evil sibling in court (Part 2)

    4 november 2025 · 39 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    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.ie

    Rape Crisis Centre - 1800 778 888

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  41. Episode 1254: Predator Philip Murphy's half-brother tells of abuse he suffered and facing evil sibling in court (Part 1)

    4 november 2025 · 40 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    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.ie

    Rape Crisis Centre - 1800 778 888

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  42. Episode 1253: Serial fraudster posted fake RIP notice to pretend she was dead and avoid trial

    3 november 2025 · 16 min

    Afspelen
    An RIP notice marked her passing and urged mourners to give donations to charity and bring no flowers. Lees meer

    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.

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  43. Episode 1252: Journalist's fight for truth behind murder of showjumper Katie Simpson

    3 november 2025 · 46 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    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.

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  44. Episode 1251: Protected witnesses, drug fuelled confessions - the evidence heard in the Ruth Lawrence trial

    31 oktober 2025 · 19 min

    Afspelen
    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. Lees meer

    Ruth Lawrence was extradited back from South Africa in recent years.

    Eamon Dillon is covering the trial.

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  45. Episode 1250: Why did Soldier F’s £4.3m legal bill cost so much?

    31 oktober 2025 · 26 min

    Afspelen
    The legal bill for the defence of Bloody Sunday murder accused Soldier F has been revealed as a whopping £4.3 million after MP Colum Eastwood lodged a parliamentary question about the publicly funded fees. Lees meer

    Eastwood has described the figure as "sickening" while pointing out that the families of those murdered and wounded had to rely on the generosity of a law firm working for free and others who offered their support and friendship.

    Nicola speaks with Belfast Telegraph's Allison Morris about the case that continues to divide opinion in Northern Ireland.

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  46. Episode 1249: Ian ‘Mad Dog’ handed 10-year sentence for shooting up Dublin home

    31 oktober 2025 · 20 min

    Afspelen
    Gangster-turned-poet Ian 'Mad Dog' Maloney has been jailed for 10 years for a gun attack on a house. He has apologised to the victims and said he is finished with crime. Lees meer

    Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about Maloney and his hopes for the future.

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  47. Episode 1248: Why the death of farmer Liam Farrell will be looked at by the cold case unit

    30 oktober 2025 · 14 min

    Afspelen
    The new Garda Commissioner has agreed to launch a cold case review into the death of 87-year-old farmer Liam Farrell. Liam’s body was discovered bloody and bruised at the rear of his bungalow home in 2020. Lees meer

    Niall speaks to Liam's son Peter about his family’s long campaign to discover the truth about his father’s death.

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  48. Episode 1247: Thug who stabbed ex-girlfriend 50 times begs for protection as prison sentence begins

    30 oktober 2025 · 27 min

    Afspelen
    A man who stabbed his girlfriend 50 times, and the brothers of Joseph Puska who have been convicted of withholding information as Gardaí investigated the murder of schoolteacher Aisling Murphy are under protection in prison. Lees meer

    Marek and Lubomir Puska Jnr were moved to a different wing after one of them was attacked by five inmates, while Josh O’Brien, who savagely attacked his former girlfriend Niamh Kelly, requested protection upon arrival at Mountjoy Jail.

    Today, Nicola speaks with Eimear Rabbitt about the Puskas and their future in the Irish prison system.

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  49. Episode 1246: Lawyer for firefighter Terence Crosbie says appeal will be lodged

    29 oktober 2025 · 21 min

    Afspelen
    Dublin firefighter Terence Crosbie will be sentenced tomorrow in a Boston courtroom after a jury found him guilty of raping a woman during a night out for St Patrick’s Day Celebrations. Lees meer

    But already his lawyer Daniel Reilly has said that his conviction is a miscarriage of justice and an appeal will be lodged.

    Crosbie has insisted he never touched the victim but she told the court that he raped her in a hotel room after she’d had consensual sex with his firefighter pal Liam O’Brien.

    Nicola speaks with Eimear Rabbitt about the case.

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  50. Episode 1245: Witnesses claim Ruth Lawrence admitted shooting

    29 oktober 2025 · 31 min

    Afspelen
    A father and daughter who claim Ruth Lawrence admitted that she had shot one of two drug debt collectors who were murdered in Cavan in April 2014 have been given evidence at her trial. Lees meer

    Stacey and Jason Symes have been telling the double murder trial about events before and after Anthony Keegan and Eoin O’Connor were shot dead and their bodies discovered dumped on an island.

    Ruth Lawrence denies murder and Eamon Dillon is covering the trial.

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