Crime World Extra: The Unsolved Murder Of Michaela McAreavey
Crime World17 Jun 2021

Crime World Extra: The Unsolved Murder Of Michaela McAreavey

The murder of newly-married Michaela McAreavey on the honeymoon island of Mauritius is one of the most high-profile, unsolved cases in the world.

Yet still, 10 years on, Mauritian authorities have failed to bring her killer, or killers, to justice.
Following the botched original investigation and the shambolic court case that saw the acquittal of two men, what can the government do now they have vowed to look at the murder files again?

Investigative journalist Donal MacIntyre joins this episode of Crime World Extra to discuss murder in paradise and our own journey to Mauritius which uncovered the grinding poverty that lies at the heart of this most tragic killings, the failings of the original inquiry and the opportunities of ever solving the case.

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Episode 1163: Richard Satchwell appealing murder conviction on six grounds

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Episode 1162: The violent murder of pensioner paedophile Sean Small

Episode 1162: The violent murder of pensioner paedophile Sean Small

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29 Aug 14min

Episode 1161: Mr Flashy's drug dealer pal fights for his life after scrambler crash

Episode 1161: Mr Flashy's drug dealer pal fights for his life after scrambler crash

A drug dealer pal of Mr Flashy is fighting for his life after a scrambler bike collided with a van.So, who is the injured Darragh Collopy and what are his links to Glen Ward?Nicola speaks with Eimear Rabbitt about the incident. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 1160: What happened to Jonathan Dowdall's torture victim?

Episode 1160: What happened to Jonathan Dowdall's torture victim?

Jonathan Dowdall and his father Patrick were jailed for their roles in the torture of a man who had tried to buy a motorbike from their home. They insisted he was a fraudster who was trying to trick them out of money but offered no evidence in that regard.Now, the victim at the centre of the waterboard case has pleaded guilty to a string of frauds and money laundering offences.So, who is the real Niall Daly and what has he been up to since he fell foul of Dowdall almost 10 years ago? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Aug 14min

Episode 1159: Notorious burglar shot near Hennessy family home in Dublin

Episode 1159: Notorious burglar shot near Hennessy family home in Dublin

A shooting in Corduff just yards from the Hennessy family home and fears grow that underlying tensions are behind it.Nicola speaks with Eimear Rabbitt about a community in fear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 Aug 10min

Episode 1158: How Jonathan Creswell almost got away with murder

Episode 1158: How Jonathan Creswell almost got away with murder

Killer Johnny Creswell took the secrets of showjumper Katie Simpson’s death to his grave when he was discovered dead one day into his trial for murder.But journalists have been piecing together the fascinating story ever since. Now, a documentary on the case will be followed by a special Crime World series called Groomed, which will follow a trail of secrets into a very dark world.Today, Niall and Nicola speak about the killer who almost got away with murder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 Aug 37min

Episode 1157: Ireland's cocaine love affair

Episode 1157: Ireland's cocaine love affair

Cocaine remains the drug of the nation with increasing fears the Irish could be on a path to become the biggest users in the world in the near future.So, what is our love affair with white powder all about and how should we understand the problem?Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Ireland and its cocaine superhighway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Aug 26min

Episode 1156: Edward Wall and the Cock Wall gang

Episode 1156: Edward Wall and the Cock Wall gang

The head of a prolific burglary gang has been hit with a massive tax bill from the Criminal Assets Bureau but will Edward Wall ever pay his debts to the State.Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about the Cock Wall organised crime gang and the wealth they have accumulated over decades in burglary crime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Aug 24min

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