Episode 1222: Ruth Lawrence double murder trial begins after years on the run in South Africa

A suspect remains on the run after walking out of a garda station while being questioned about directing a crime gang.The alleged crime boss managed to sneak out the door of a Kilkenny station and it is feared he has now fled the country.Niall speaks to Irish Independent crime correspondent Ken Foy about how the criminal's gang have become major players in the city's drug trade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Loka 14min

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

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

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

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

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

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

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