Episode 178: The story of Darkey Kelly - Witch, devil worshipper or Ireland's first female serial killer?
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Episode 178: The story of Darkey Kelly - Witch, devil worshipper or Ireland's first female serial killer?

Witch, devil worshipper and Ireland’s first serial killer are just some of the titles that have been bestowed on Darkey Kelly over the years. Born in the 1700s as Dorcus, she ran a brothel on Fishamble Street in Dublin’s city centre.And while not much is known about her life, the story went that she was burned at the stake for witchcraft after she sacrificed her baby to the devil in 1746.But in 2011, researchers debunked the theory when they discovered that the sex worker was actually publicly executed in 1761 for the murder of shoemaker Patrick Dowling on March 17th the year previously.However, a new theory began to emerge that she was a serial killer after a newspaper report suggested that five bodies were found beneath the floorboards of her former broth In 2022, PHD researcher Shannon Hughes Spence, who has an interest in women, witches and murder, took it upon herself to investigate whether or not Darkey was in fact a serial killer.Crime World's Clodagh Meaney chats with Shannon to discuss the King of Hell, public executions and the truth about the infamous murderer.

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Episode 1011: (Day 12) The body under the staircase - Richard Satchwell murder trial

Episode 1011: (Day 12) The body under the staircase - Richard Satchwell murder trial

Richard Satchwell was ‘perp walked’ to court to face charges for his wife Tina’s murder, his Senior Counsel said today.Brendan Grehan quizzed Detective David Kelleher about how Satchwell was brought to the District Court in Cashel in October 2023 when he was first charged with murder. The officer denied he had purposely marched Satchwell in handcuffs in front of the media.Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon on Day 12 of the murder trial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 1010: Body parts found in Mike Gaine murder investigation as suspect held

Episode 1010: Body parts found in Mike Gaine murder investigation as suspect held

Body parts found as farmers spread slurry on a field near the farm of missing Mike Gaine and investigators discover that he has lain dead in a tank at his Kenmare holding.A man is being questioned in connection with the murder but forensics and science are expected to play a large part in unravelling the mystery of his last moments.Nicola speaks with Kerry journalist Sinead Kelleher about the developments in the murder case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 Touko 20min

Episode 1009: Kyran Durnin update on missing boy's 9th birthday

Episode 1009: Kyran Durnin update on missing boy's 9th birthday

It’s an unsolved murder that is baffling and frustrating for officers trying to find the remains of missing schoolboy Kyran Durnin.And as another birthday passes for the little boy with no cake or candles, Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the timeline in which the six-year-old vanished into thin air. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 Touko 23min

Episode 1008: Ex-soldier who killed girlfriend Kirsty Ward in Spain facing decades in jail

Episode 1008: Ex-soldier who killed girlfriend Kirsty Ward in Spain facing decades in jail

An ex-soldier is facing decades behinds bars for the murder of Kirsty Ward after a Spanish jury rejected his cruel lies that she took her own life.Keith Byrne was led away to a Spanish jail in handcuffs after being found guilty of strangling the Dublin mum to death on a holiday in Salou.Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about how Byrne’s lies were exposed in court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Touko 20min

Episode 1007: (Day 11) The body under the staircase - Richard Satchwell murder trial

Episode 1007: (Day 11) The body under the staircase - Richard Satchwell murder trial

Murder accused Richard Satchwell told gardaí he didn’t want to see pictures of his dead wife and preferred to keep his memories as she was.During interview in 2023, he also faced challenging questions about his version of events around his wife’s death.Nicola speaks to Eamon Dillon, who is covering the Satchwell trial and this is day 11. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 Touko 29min

Episode 1006: Winston ‘Winkie’ Irvine - peacekeeper by day, UVF gun runner by night

Episode 1006: Winston ‘Winkie’ Irvine - peacekeeper by day, UVF gun runner by night

A former paramilitary who has made a career in community service and is hailed as a modern-day poster boy for the loyalist community is caught with firearms and will be sentenced before Belfast courts this week. Now, questions prevail over Winston ‘Winkie’ Irvine and the support and funding he has received from Government bodies over the years. Nicola speaks with Allison Morris about the gunman turned gatekeeper who has worked a gravy train of funding to create a smokescreen around his true activities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 Touko 31min

Episode 1005: (Day 10) The body under the staircase - Richard Satchwell murder trial

Episode 1005: (Day 10) The body under the staircase - Richard Satchwell murder trial

Richard Satchwell told gardaí he wasn’t 'looking for sympathy' after describing how his wife died, the court heard today.The jury saw more garda videotaped interviews with Mr Satchwell during day ten of his trial for the murder of his wife Tina in the Central Criminal Court.Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about the questions put to the accused by detectives in 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Touko 30min

Episode 1004: Crime World Roundup - Ross Browning's Instagram ramblings and the problem with the Jason Corbett Netflix documentary

Episode 1004: Crime World Roundup - Ross Browning's Instagram ramblings and the problem with the Jason Corbett Netflix documentary

A Kinahan boss spreading news of understanding and forgiveness, an influencer who videoed an alleged attack, and a Netflix show which points the finger of blame at a victim.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald and Eimear Rabbitt about a week in crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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