Episode 1208: George Nkencho's sister hopes inquest brings 'systemic change'
The sister of George Nkencho who died after being shot by gardaí has said she hooped an inquest will bring systemic change.The 27-year-old was shot after a stand off with gardaí outside his west Dublin home in December 2020.Niall speaks to Sunday Independent crime correspondent Ali Bracken about the lengthy investigation into his death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 Loka 25min
Episode 1207: Suspect in Louth triple murder said 'I'm sorry for the screaming and shouting'
The triple murder of a much-loved couple and their son has caused devastation in a Co Louth communityThe bodies of Mark and Louise O’Connor - as well as their autistic son Evan - were found on Monday morning by a care worker.Niall speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about how a 31-year-old man known to the family was arrested close to the scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 Syys 12min
Episode 1206: Why the family of farmer Liam Farrell believe his death was staged
The son of an 87-year-old farmer found dead after suffering severe injuries has slammed the original investigation into his death. Liam Farrell’s body was discovered bloody and bruised at the rear of his bungalow home in 2020. Today, Niall speaks to Liam’s son Peter about how he believes the scene where his father was found dead was staged. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 Syys 30min
Episode 1205: Kinahan killers in legal row over Gareth Hutch murder trial
A pair of Kinahan cartel killers are locked in a legal row over access to transcripts from the trial for the murder of Gareth Hutch. Hitman Johnny Keogh is looking for access to the full transcript of Thomas ‘Nicky’ McConnell’s trial for the feud murder. Today, Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about how McConnell is opposing the move, saying it poses a security risk to him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29 Syys 13min
Episode 1204: Ian Bailey trial reimagined on screen as new evidence revealed
Oscar winner Jim Sheridan stars in his own new movie co-directed by David Merriman and set in a fictional jury room with suspect Ian Bailey on trial for the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier.Re-Creation has been described as a blend of 12 Angry Men and the exciting beats of a true crime podcast by Variety.Today, Nicola speaks with Jim and David about the making of a movie that delves right into the dark heart of a murder still unsolved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29 Syys 44min
Episode 1203: Sexual abuse survivor Irene Cullen's fight for justice as stepdad set for release (Part 2)
Noel Foran will be a free man next week after serving 27 months for sexually assaulting his stepdaughter on ten occasions when she was a child. Irene Cullen reported her stepdad to gardaí decades later, but legal proceedings revealed the true extent of Foran’s crimes as she learned that many of the assaults had taken place while she slept in her bed. Today, Nicola speaks with Irene, who waived her anonymity to bring her abuser to justice. In part two of the interview, she opens up about her fight for justice in the courtroom and coming face to face with Foran once again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 Syys 27min
Episode 1202: Sexual abuse survivor Irene Cullen's fight for justice as stepdad set for release (Part 1)
Noel Foran will be a free man next week after serving 27 months for sexually assaulting his stepdaughter on ten occasions when she was a child. Irene Cullen reported her stepdad to gardaí decades later, but legal proceedings revealed the true extent of Foran’s crimes as she learned that many of the assaults had taken place while she slept in her bed. Today, Nicola speaks with Irene, who waived her anonymity to bring her abuser to justice. In part one of the interview, she recalls how Foran stole her innocent childhood from her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 Syys 27min
Episode 1201: Home of Kinahan gangster Graham 'The Wig' Whelan raided after threats made against garda
Armed gardaí have raided the home of veteran mobster Graham 'The Wig' Whelan as part of an investigation into threats issued against an officer. Whelan's house was one of six homes in Dublin, searched after a senior Garda received sinister threats.Niall speaks to Sunday World's Eimear Rabbitt, about Whelan and his many brushes with the law. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 Syys 12min
