Episode 138: The horror crimes of twisted child killer Robert Black
Crime World9 Aug 2022

Episode 138: The horror crimes of twisted child killer Robert Black

Convicted child killer Robert Black was caught when a curious postman turned his head to look at the unfamiliar van as it passed on his street and in those seconds saw a child’s feet disappear into the back.The sliding-doors moment meant the end of the road for Black but the start of a massive police investigation which would him to some of the most notorious child murders and abductions of the previous decades.Black pleaded guilty to kidnap and was later convicted of five murders and one attempted abduction - but a delve into his past links him to many more and unravels a story of pure evil.Nicola Tallant talks to journalist Zoe Apostolides, whose book End of Innocence focuses on the unsolved cases that bear all the hallmarks of Black’s dark heart.She describes the early life and forgotten crimes of Robert Black and reveals how he moonlighted as a willing delivery driver while staking out victims.

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Episode 1179: How an intruder illegally ran 'Europe's cheapest car park' on school grounds

Episode 1179: How an intruder illegally ran 'Europe's cheapest car park' on school grounds

A man who broke into a Dublin school and illegally turned the grounds into what a judge described as 'Europe’s cheapest car park' escaped jail and paid back a fee for damage.Intruder Jason Walsh showed an entrepreneurial spirit when he embarked on his business venture and a court has heard that he is a recovering addict rebuilding his life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 1178: Kinahan boxer pal Billy Joe Saunders goes on foul mouthed rant after being caught hare-coursing

Episode 1178: Kinahan boxer pal Billy Joe Saunders goes on foul mouthed rant after being caught hare-coursing

A boxer who made headlines for his defence of Daniel Kinahan is back in the news over a foul mouthed rant at police after being caught hare-coursing.Ex-WBO World Champion Billy Joe Saunders told a police officer to ‘go bend your mother over’ after being stopped in Lincolnshire last year.Today, Niall speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about how Billy Joe had previously been Daniel Kinahan’s biggest defender. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 1177: Gardaí may travel to Brazil to interview dad of missing boy as search continues in Donabate

Episode 1177: Gardaí may travel to Brazil to interview dad of missing boy as search continues in Donabate

The gardaí may travel to Brazil to interview the father of a missing boy suspected of being buried in waste ground in Donabate.One week into the search, officers have now brought in a digger as they continue to excavate the site in north Dublin.Today Niall speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about about what we know about the grim and disturbing case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 1176: Kinahan Cartel’s Encrochat phone supplier returns to Ireland

Episode 1176: Kinahan Cartel’s Encrochat phone supplier returns to Ireland

He was virtually unknown until he was found in a car with almost €100k and a bundle of Encrochat phones.Now, barman Robert Noctor is back in Ireland and his links with the Kinahans are clear.Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about phones and criminals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Sep 28min

Episode 1175: Romance scams: how fraudsters trick lonely hearts into handing over millions

Episode 1175: Romance scams: how fraudsters trick lonely hearts into handing over millions

A fraudster who managed to make millions by promising romance and money to lonely hearts has disappeared but left a chunk of money for the Criminal Assets Bureau.Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about scams and frauds in the modern world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Sep 24min

Episode 1174: 'Fat' Freddie Thompson's new prison pals include Jonathan Dowdall and Barbie Kardashian

Episode 1174: 'Fat' Freddie Thompson's new prison pals include Jonathan Dowdall and Barbie Kardashian

Killer 'Fat' Freddie Thompson has been moved to Limerick prison after falling foul of drug gangs in the Midlands jail.The notorious gangland criminal is now sharing a wing with former state witness Jonathan Dowdall and a transgender prisoner known as Barbie Kardashian.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Thompson and his trouble behind bars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Sep 18min

Episode 1173: The Electric Picnic debrief

Episode 1173: The Electric Picnic debrief

We survived Electric Picnic — but not without some stories to tell. From the rave in the woods to the African beats of Freetown, we ate, we danced, we camped and we podcasted.You can watch our "Crime World – Live at Electric Picnic 2025" episode here - https://youtu.be/XgekmAzqAyA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Sep 19min

Episode 1172: Trump's cartel ship bombing, 3D printed guns & the Bloody Sunday trial

Episode 1172: Trump's cartel ship bombing, 3D printed guns & the Bloody Sunday trial

Drone attacks, military grade weapons, and 3D guns...As President Trump goes to war and bombs what he describes as a cartel ship, we discuss how Irish mobs are using narco war techniques in their fight for turf. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Sep 55min

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