Episode 1049: A pipe bomb attack gone wrong, breakthrough in a decades-long murder case and Niall's new nickname
A possible new breakthrough in the case of missing Annie McCarrick focuses police on a theory far from the Dublin mountains where the investigation has previously been centred. A rape trial in Boston hears that DNA from the Irish firefighter accused is NOT identified in profiles taken from the victim. And the greatest criminal hangover of all times sees a man jailed eight years after he was caught with a small quantity of ecstasy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 Jun 50min
Episode 1048: P Diddy trial - the horrific evidence we've heard so far
Sordid sex parties fuelled by drugs, escorts trafficked into hotel rooms to perform for hours on end, and a hedonistic billionaire with an insatiable appetite for women, violence, and power.This is the world of P Diddy, which a jury has been hearing over the past four weeks as he stands trial for sexual assault and human trafficking.Nicola speaks with author and journalist Douglas Century as we round up what the jury have heard so far in the world’s most-watched trial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13 Jun 54min
Episode 1047: Casino chaos - fake religious visionary caught on slot machines
She has been one of Ireland’s most successful visionaries: a housewife who made millions claiming to suffer stigmata and to talk directly to the Virgin Mary.But journalist Alan Sherry recently tracked down the House of Prayer founder Christina Gallagher and caught her playing slot machines in Dublin.From Achill Island to Dr Quirkey’s Good Time Emporium - a fascinating story of an unlikely guru. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13 Jun 21min
Episode 1046: Rape trial of Dublin firefighter Terence Crosbie begins in Boston
A trial in Boston has gotten underway with a Dublin firefighter standing accused of an alleged rape after a St Patrick’s night out.Terence Crosbie has denied rape and a court heard that under police questioning he denied ever having sex with the woman in March 2024.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 Jun 10min
Episode 1045: Sean McGovern challenges legality of UAE extradition in court
Murder accused Sean McGovern has been back before the Irish courts to challenge the legality of his extradition from the United Arab Emirates.McGovern, charged with the Kinahan feud murder of Noel Kirwan, remains in Portlaoise's high security prison on 23-hour lock up as he awaits his case to be heard.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the challenge and about the political statement his extradition has made. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 Jun 27min
Episode 1044: How teenage joyriders rob Japanese imported cars in under a minute
Teenage joyriders are using TikTok to brag about how quickly they can rob Japanese imported cars.The teen criminals - including some members of the Lucky Dip Gang - can be seen taking just 30 seconds to hotwire the cars before speeding off.Niiall speaks to Sunday World motoring correspondent Daragh Keany about why the Japanese car models are being targeted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11 Jun 17min
Episode 1043: One of Ireland's most violent criminals released from Midlands Prison
Gardaí have issued an alert after a former champion boxer regarded as one of Ireland’s most dangerous prisoners was released.Brendan Cummins was involved in a series of violent attacks in jail - including pouring boiling water on a prison officer.Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about how a special unit was built in the Midlands Prison to house erratic and dangerous inmates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11 Jun 19min
Episode 1042: The driller killer dentist, his mistress, and their grisly double murder (Part Three)
Colin Howell and Hazel Stewart’s forbidden love drove them to commit the near-perfect crime.To onlookers, they were the epitome of respectability – he the successful dentist with a flourishing practice that afforded him a life of luxury; she the glamourous wife of a retired high ranking police officer, regular church goer, pillar of society.For all intents and purposes, they were the most unlikely of killers, but they went about their daily lives for 19 years hiding the terrible truth of their former lives as illicit lovers and how that love drove them to the ultimate act – murder.This is the story of how the couple plotted the deaths of their respective partners and how a crisis of conscience finally brought the crime to light. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 Jun 30min
