Episode 849: Review into the handling of Katie Simpson's killer Jonathan Creswell set to be conducted
The Justice Minister in Northern Ireland is setting up an independent review into the case of Jonathan Creswell who died while on trial for the murder of young showjumper Katie Simpson. Creswell killed Katie then staged her death as a suicide - 10 years after he had viciously beaten another young woman.Nicola speaks to journalist Tanya Fowles about Minister Naomi Long’s decision to ‘identify learning’ from the case and investigate why Creswell was not the subject of a risk management plan at the time of Katie’s death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 Tammi 45min
Episode 848: Mr Flashy gang Senior Lieutenant Eric O'Driscoll pleads guilty to weapons offence
Gucci mob gangster Eric O’Driscoll is in the running for Ireland’s dumbest criminal after content on his own phone incriminated him of serious crime.The 23 year old senior lieutenant in the notorious Finglas gang ruled by Mr Flashy has pleaded guilty before the Special Criminal Court of recklessly discharging a firearm after a video was discovered on the mobile phone he left behind in a taxi.Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the Gucci Gang, Mr Flashy and a chaotic criminal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 Tammi 19min
Episode 847: Kinahan hitman Imre Arakas to be sentenced for murder of MMA fighter
Hitman Imre Arakas is to be sentenced in a Lithuanian Court on Monday for the murder of an MMA fighter he says he was paid 50k to kill.The assassin hired by the Kinahan Cartel during their feud with the Hutch Organised Crime Group is already serving a sentence for another murder and attempted murder. At the same time, he is suspected of many more crimes.So is Arakas a serial killer of the underworld - one who took pride in his trade, enjoyed the theatre of murder but hid behind the motive of money?Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the life and crimes of Arakas and the modus operandi that makes him stand out as a unique killer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 Tammi 29min
Episode 846: Liam Byrne released from prison after serving 19 months of 5 year sentence
Criminal Liam Byrne has been released from jail just months after he was sentenced for five years for his role in a gun plot.Byrne has been freed less than 20 months into a sentence some of which was served on remand as part of the Labour parties plan to deal with a prison overcrowding crises in the UK.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Byrne and what he is likely to do next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 Tammi 16min
Episode 845: Conor McGregor ordered not to disseminate CCTV footage from civil trial
Conor McGregor has been told he will go to jail if he the CCTV from the Beacon Hotel in Dublin of victim Nikita Hand is published.Justice Alexander Owen’s at the High Court issued a stark warning to the MMA star to guarantee he will retrieve all copies of the recordings handed over for the purpose of the original criminal investigation into allegations of rape.Nicola and Niall speak with Clodagh Meaney about yet another day for McGregor in court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16 Tammi 26min
Episode 844: Home of tiger kidnapper Stefan Saunders seized by CAB
The family home of major organised crime figure Stefan Saunders was in the possession of the Criminal Assets Bureau today after they moved in and took the keys of the five bed property after a lengthy proceeds of crime court battle. And Crime World was there to document the end of a long running legal case against the dangerous armed robber.Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about Saunders and the events of an otherwise ordinary Thursday morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16 Tammi 19min
Episode 843: John Gilligan's life of love triangles and drug busts on the Costa Blanca
Jailed criminal John Gilligan’s tangled love life and unfortunate brush with the law have collided on the Costa Blanca as he becomes desperate for funds to regain his freedom.Gilligan has been in custody at Fortcalent Prison throughout Christmas, into the New Year, and up to now after a raid on a property where he was staying uncovered pink cocaine.Now, he has called in his former partner Sharon Oliver, who he has been in a relationship with, to help and the English granny has flown out to Alicante unaware that Gilligan has a new girlfriend.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Gilligan and his life on the Costa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16 Tammi 15min
Episode 842: Four men arrested in Kerry suspected of helping drug gang import cocaine
Another cocaine drugs plot is foiled on the high seas as Gardai arrest four men believed to be on their way to collect bales from a mothership off the Kerry coast.Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the latest Garda operation targeting the cocaine cowboys using Ireland's lengthy and largely un-policed coastlines as an entry point for the UK drugs market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15 Tammi 23min
