Episode 1234: The life and crimes of Ireland's first cocaine cowboy Eamon Kelly (Part 1)
He was gangland’s Capo dei Capi - a mentor and teacher to violent younger criminals and a powerful godfather who held a key position in Ireland’s criminal underworld.In life, he paved the way for others as one of the first bosses on a sophisticated organised crime group. He mixed with paramilitaries and criminals and became the country’s first cocaine cowboy when he was caught trying to set up a mule smuggling route between Miami and Dublin.And even in death, he holds a unique position in gangland as his murder marked a changing of the guard and a moment when the old order made way for the new.In part one of The Life and Crimes of Eamon Kelly, Nicola and Niall discuss his early emergence as a well connected and ruthless criminal whose links to the paramilitaries gave him an extra edge on others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 Okt 34min
Episode 1233: Ruth Lawrence murder trial hears man died from gunshot wounds to head and neck
The trial of Ruth Lawrence, accused of the double gun murder of drug debt collectors Anthony Keegan and Eoin O'Connor has heard forensic details of how they died. Nicola speaks Eamon Dillon who was at the trial today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 Okt 25min
Episode 1232: Inside Groomed - a new Crime World Presents podcast series
A new podcast series tracing the story of the murder of showjumper Katie Simpson and her killer Jonathan Creswell will focus on the coercive control he used to build a cult-like structure around himself in the shadow of the equestrian industry.Niall and Nicola chat about the new Crime World Presents podcast Groomed, which is available wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 Okt 31min
Episode 1231: Mike Gaine suspect drops complaint and TikTok star caught with counterfeit notes
A fisherman has told the trial of Ruth Lawrence how he noticed a 'dreadful smell' coming off an island on Lough Sheelin.The murder case is just one of a number of high profile trials on this week as the courts are back busier then ever.Niall speaks to Eimear Rabbitt and Eamon Dillon about the influencer caught with counterfeit notes, the Mike Gaine investigation, and an arrest in the Donaghmede stabbing probe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 Okt 28min
Episode 1230: John Gilligan breaks into Spanish villa where he allegedly ran pink cocaine lab
John Gilligan has smashed his way back into a private villa he once shared with girlfriend Sharon Oliver.Now the owners say he is threatening them and has refused to leave while he lives rent free in Spain.Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about Gilligan and his fun in the sun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 Okt 15min
Episode 1229: Ruth Lawrence trial back on track - court hears from victims' families
The trial of Ruth Lawrence, accused of the double murders of drug debt collectors Anthony Keegan and Eoin O’Connor, has heard how their families became worried for their safety immediately after they stopped answering their phones.The pair were discovered on an island on Lough Sheelin in 2014 after travelling from Dublin to Cavan to collect a €15,000 drug debt, the Central Criminal Court has heard.Eamon Dillon has been in court to hear the evidence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16 Okt 23min
Episode 1228: Arson killer George Turner rang Gerry Ryan to talk about violent fantasies
A man convicted of the arson murder of a Dublin mother previously rang Gerry Ryan to tell how he fantasised about harming woman. George Turner was jailed for life for setting fire to the home of Emma McCroary in 2022.Niall speaks to the Sunday World's Patrick O'Connell about Turner's life of crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16 Okt 16min
Episode 1227: Mansion owned by crystal meth businessman Nathan McDonnell up for sale
The home of Breaking Bad businessman Nathan McDonnell and his wife Jackie O'Duffy has been put up for sale weeks after she was arrested by gardaí on suspicion of driving under the influence of cocaine.The stunning four-bed mansion at Ballyroe in Tralee is described as magnificent and auctioneers are seeking offers in excess of €750,000 for the property.Today, Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about McDonnell and his fall from grace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15 Okt 17min
