Episode 1279: Maurice Sines and his links to Thomas 'Bomber' Kavanagh
A jewellery store heist has reportedly put a bounty on the heads of four robbers and now a court has heard that the true owner of the targeted watch shop is none other than notorious caravan park operator and Kinahan associate Maurice Sines.So the question is: did the accused men bite off more than they could chew when they put this plan together? And why, according to their defence team, would Maurice Sines be the secret owner of a business described as a front for money laundering?Nicola talks to Niall Donald to take a closer look at Sines — and his connection to Thomas “Bomber” Kavanagh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 Nov 15min
Episode 1278: Trio arrested over alleged $100k bribe attempt targeting juror in Kinahan-linked coke haul
A US case involving boxer Goran Gogic is heading to trial over allegations he took part in a scheme to smuggle large quantities of cocaine into Europe. The proceedings were delayed after authorities uncovered a plan to bribe a juror with an offer of $100,000.The extraordinary circumstances emerged after three men linked to the mafia were bugged discussing how to get the juror the bribe money.The Kinahan Cartel were believed to be part of the conglomerate who attempted to ship $1 billion worth of cocaine to Europe- this became the load at the centre of the trial.Nicola talks with Niall Donald about the plot which was hatched and botched. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 Nov 12min
Episode 1277: Will Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch seek Dáil seat for a second time?
As TD Paschal Donohoe announces his step away from policies and the Dáil, who will seek election to his vacant seat and will Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch return as a candidate?Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about The Monk and a possible second chance at the Dáil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 Nov 15min
Episode 1276: Ireland's killer women (Part 2)
They are Ireland’s female lifers - women who have been committed to jail for murder.As Ruth Lawrence settles into her life sentence for the murder of Anthony Keegan and Eoin O’Connor, Eamon Dillon is looking at the women with whom she will be doing porridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 Nov 21min
Episode 1275: Ireland's killer women (Part 1)
They are Ireland’s female lifers - women who have been committed to jail for murder.As Ruth Lawrence settles into her life sentence for the murder of Anthony Keegan and Eoin O’Connor. Eamon Dillon is looking at the women with whom she will be doing porridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 Nov 30min
Episode 1274: How a handwriting expert hunted a deadly predator targeting schoolgirls in poison pen letters
Terrifying letters depict a man on the edge consumed with sick sexual fantasies involving the abduction, rape, and murder of innocent young women.Despite a DNA profile, fingerprints, and even the discovery of a forest torture chamber, gardaí get no closer to identifying the author of the tomes.And today, former garda handwriting expert John Sweetman tells Nicola a terrifying story from his investigation files which form an episode of his new podcast Lines of Enquiry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 Nov 47min
Episode 1273: Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch hit with €800k CAB bill
Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch has been hit with a €800,000 Criminal Assets Bureau bill following his arrest in Lanzarote last year.The demand is the second time the CAB have targeted Hutch and relates to monies identified between 2006 and 2010.Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about Hutch and his ongoing issues with Irish police. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 Nov 12min
Episode 1272: Mr Big's arrest, Sean McGovern's trial, and the cold case murder of Emer O'Loughlin
The arrest of the notorious Mr Big, ongoing investigations into organised crime gangs across Ireland, and the cold case murder of Emer O’Loughlin.Nicola and Niall discuss the headline stories they’ve been covering and now they want to answer your questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 Nov 15min
