Episode 854: Kinahan hitman Imre Arakas jailed in Lithuania for murder and attempted murder
Hitman Imre Arakas has landed another 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to a murder and another attempted murder in court in Lithuania.The Kinahan-linked killer for hire apologised for his crimes and said he was very remorseful.But is he really sorry for his career as an assassin or was he hoping for a lighter sentence?Nicola speaks to Clodagh Meaney about Arakas and a day in court in Kaunas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23 Jan 18min
Episode 853: Jonathan Gill and Paschal Kelly partners in crime gang, CAB claim
Tiger kidnapper Paschal Kelly and mediator Jonathan Gill controlled a crime gang involved in bank robberies and drug dealing, CAB have claimed in legal documents.The alleged ties between the two men were laid bare in a case brought by the bureau against Kelly over €20k found in a bank account.Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about Paschal Kelly’s criminal history and how Jonathan Gill has insisted he is a legitimate businessman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23 Jan 17min
Episode 852: 'Fat' Freddie Thompson fears he will be 'shot dead' by Hutch family if upcoming trial isn't moved
‘Fat’ Freddie Thompson has asked a judge to move his upcoming trial because he fears he will be shot dead by the ‘Hutch Crime Family’.The convicted killer claimed he fears being shot dead getting out of a prison van if his assault trial is held in a court in Portlaoise.Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about how Fat Freddie has said he does not want to end up like his cousin David Byrne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 Jan 13min
Episode 851: Man who attempted to smuggle €100M worth of cocaine into Ireland pleads guilty
A two year adventure on the high seas from the pirate ridden waters of the Gulf of Aden to the flittering sores of Saudi Arabia ends in a Limerick jail cell.A ships sparky is nabbed after customs officials find 12 large bales of cocaine hidden in an air conditioning room, and the Bulgarian coke mule pleads guilty to smuggling 100 million euro of the drug into Ireland.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Kamen Petkov's and his extraordinary adventures that ended in handcuffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 Jan 22min
Episode 850: Gardaí arrest two men after William Moorehouse is stabbed to death in Bray
A dad-of-six who agreed to a ‘straightener’ to resolve a row has become the latest violent crime fatality in Ireland.William ‘Willie Pop’ Moorehouse was found dead after being stabbed to death outside a playground in Bray, Co Wicklow on Sunday.Niall speaks to the Sunday World’s Eamon Dillon about how Willie was ambushed by a gang of men after agreeing to have a fist fight to settle a row. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 Jan 12min
Episode 849: Review into the handling of Katie Simpson's killer Jonathan Creswell set to be conducted
The Justice Minister in Northern Ireland is setting up an independent review into the case of Jonathan Creswell who died while on trial for the murder of young showjumper Katie Simpson. Creswell killed Katie then staged her death as a suicide - 10 years after he had viciously beaten another young woman.Nicola speaks to journalist Tanya Fowles about Minister Naomi Long’s decision to ‘identify learning’ from the case and investigate why Creswell was not the subject of a risk management plan at the time of Katie’s death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 Jan 45min
Episode 848: Mr Flashy gang Senior Lieutenant Eric O'Driscoll pleads guilty to weapons offence
Gucci mob gangster Eric O’Driscoll is in the running for Ireland’s dumbest criminal after content on his own phone incriminated him of serious crime.The 23 year old senior lieutenant in the notorious Finglas gang ruled by Mr Flashy has pleaded guilty before the Special Criminal Court of recklessly discharging a firearm after a video was discovered on the mobile phone he left behind in a taxi.Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the Gucci Gang, Mr Flashy and a chaotic criminal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 Jan 19min
Episode 847: Kinahan hitman Imre Arakas to be sentenced for murder of MMA fighter
Hitman Imre Arakas is to be sentenced in a Lithuanian Court on Monday for the murder of an MMA fighter he says he was paid 50k to kill.The assassin hired by the Kinahan Cartel during their feud with the Hutch Organised Crime Group is already serving a sentence for another murder and attempted murder. At the same time, he is suspected of many more crimes.So is Arakas a serial killer of the underworld - one who took pride in his trade, enjoyed the theatre of murder but hid behind the motive of money?Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the life and crimes of Arakas and the modus operandi that makes him stand out as a unique killer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 Jan 29min
