Episode 178: The story of Darkey Kelly - Witch, devil worshipper or Ireland's first female serial killer?
Crime World31 Okt 2022

Episode 178: The story of Darkey Kelly - Witch, devil worshipper or Ireland's first female serial killer?

Witch, devil worshipper and Ireland’s first serial killer are just some of the titles that have been bestowed on Darkey Kelly over the years. Born in the 1700s as Dorcus, she ran a brothel on Fishamble Street in Dublin’s city centre.And while not much is known about her life, the story went that she was burned at the stake for witchcraft after she sacrificed her baby to the devil in 1746.But in 2011, researchers debunked the theory when they discovered that the sex worker was actually publicly executed in 1761 for the murder of shoemaker Patrick Dowling on March 17th the year previously.However, a new theory began to emerge that she was a serial killer after a newspaper report suggested that five bodies were found beneath the floorboards of her former broth In 2022, PHD researcher Shannon Hughes Spence, who has an interest in women, witches and murder, took it upon herself to investigate whether or not Darkey was in fact a serial killer.Crime World's Clodagh Meaney chats with Shannon to discuss the King of Hell, public executions and the truth about the infamous murderer.

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Episode 1161: Mr Flashy's drug dealer pal fights for his life after scrambler crash

A drug dealer pal of Mr Flashy is fighting for his life after a scrambler bike collided with a van.So, who is the injured Darragh Collopy and what are his links to Glen Ward?Nicola speaks with Eimear Rabbitt about the incident. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 1160: What happened to Jonathan Dowdall's torture victim?

Episode 1160: What happened to Jonathan Dowdall's torture victim?

Jonathan Dowdall and his father Patrick were jailed for their roles in the torture of a man who had tried to buy a motorbike from their home. They insisted he was a fraudster who was trying to trick them out of money but offered no evidence in that regard.Now, the victim at the centre of the waterboard case has pleaded guilty to a string of frauds and money laundering offences.So, who is the real Niall Daly and what has he been up to since he fell foul of Dowdall almost 10 years ago? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Aug 14min

Episode 1159: Notorious burglar shot near Hennessy family home in Dublin

Episode 1159: Notorious burglar shot near Hennessy family home in Dublin

A shooting in Corduff just yards from the Hennessy family home and fears grow that underlying tensions are behind it.Nicola speaks with Eimear Rabbitt about a community in fear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 1158: How Jonathan Creswell almost got away with murder

Episode 1158: How Jonathan Creswell almost got away with murder

Killer Johnny Creswell took the secrets of showjumper Katie Simpson’s death to his grave when he was discovered dead one day into his trial for murder.But journalists have been piecing together the fascinating story ever since. Now, a documentary on the case will be followed by a special Crime World series called Groomed, which will follow a trail of secrets into a very dark world.Today, Niall and Nicola speak about the killer who almost got away with murder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 Aug 37min

Episode 1157: Ireland's cocaine love affair

Episode 1157: Ireland's cocaine love affair

Cocaine remains the drug of the nation with increasing fears the Irish could be on a path to become the biggest users in the world in the near future.So, what is our love affair with white powder all about and how should we understand the problem?Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Ireland and its cocaine superhighway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Aug 26min

Episode 1156: Edward Wall and the Cock Wall gang

Episode 1156: Edward Wall and the Cock Wall gang

The head of a prolific burglary gang has been hit with a massive tax bill from the Criminal Assets Bureau but will Edward Wall ever pay his debts to the State.Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about the Cock Wall organised crime gang and the wealth they have accumulated over decades in burglary crime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Aug 24min

Episode 1155: Hennessy family to face eviction from taxpayer-funded home

Episode 1155: Hennessy family to face eviction from taxpayer-funded home

The house where the State say the Hennessy brothers along with two accomplices tortured and branded a man ‘a rat’ with a red hot cattle iron is a council owned property paid for by the taxpayer.Fingal County Council will now have to follow their own rules and evict the Hennessy clan from the community of they have ruled with fear for a decade.Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about anti social behaviour and State housing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 Aug 25min

Episode 1154: Breakthrough evidence could pin Mr Big to Robbie Lawlor's murder

Episode 1154: Breakthrough evidence could pin Mr Big to Robbie Lawlor's murder

Gardaí in Ireland say they have evidence which proves that the notorious criminal Mr Big was behind the murder of gangland assassin Robbie Lawlor in Belfast in a complex plot which has been unravelled by Encrochat material they have finally received.Nicola speaks about Big and a double cross which phone messages have solved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 Aug 25min

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