Episode 1258: The Dodger: DJ Carey and the great betrayal (Part 2)
The jailing of hurling legend DJ Carey on fraud offences has marked a stunning fall from grace for Ireland’s one time greatest sportsman. But what was going on behind the scenes in Carey’s life and how did he manage to convince so many that he was sick with cancer?Nicola speaks with journalist Eimear Ni Bhraonáin author of a new book The Dodger: DJ Carey and the Great Betrayal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5 Nov 27min
Episode 1257: The Dodger: DJ Carey and the great betrayal (Part 1)
The jailing of hurling legend DJ Carey on fraud offences has marked a stunning fall from grace for Ireland’s one time greatest sportsman. What was going on behind the scenes in Carey’s life and how did he manage to convince so many that he was sick with cancer?Nicola speaks with journalist Eimear Ni Bhraonáin author of a new book The Dodger: DJ Carey and the Great Betrayal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5 Nov 36min
Episode 1256: Ruth Lawrence worked as a ‘tag team’ with boyfriend to murder drug dealer, court told
The jury in the double murder trial of Ruth Lawrence have been hearing the closing statements from the prosecution and the defence which will be directed by the Judge Tony Hunt before they retire to consider their verdict.Lawrence is accused of murdering Eoin O’Connor and Anthony Keegan, described in court as drug debt collectors, after the State say drugs were stolen.Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon who has been in court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4 Nov 26min
Episode 1255: Predator Philip Murphy's half-brother tells of abuse he suffered and facing evil sibling in court (Part 2)
The half brother of one of Ireland's most notorious sex offenders has spoken about the years of abuse and rape he suffered at the hands of a sibling.Philip Murphy has long been regarded as a dangerous predator after being convicted of sinister attacks on random women in Dublin.In part two Niall speaks to Tom Ryan about facing his half brother in court and the moment Philip Murphy is finally found guilty.If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this podcast, help and support are available:Samaritans - Freephone 116 123 | www.samaritans.ieRape Crisis Centre - 1800 778 888 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4 Nov 38min
Episode 1254: Predator Philip Murphy's half-brother tells of abuse he suffered and facing evil sibling in court (Part 1)
The half brother of one of Ireland's most notorious sex offenders has spoken about the years of abuse and rape he suffered at the hands of a sibling.Philip Murphy has long been regarded as a dangerous predator after being convicted of sinister attacks on random women in Dublin.Niall speaks to Tom Ryan about how Murphy also sexually abused him from the age of six and his long fight for justice.If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this podcast, help and support are available:Samaritans - Freephone 116 123 | www.samaritans.ieRape Crisis Centre - 1800 778 888 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4 Nov 39min
Episode 1253: Serial fraudster posted fake RIP notice to pretend she was dead and avoid trial
An RIP notice marked her passing and urged mourners to give donations to charity and bring no flowers.But gardai became suspicious of the untimely passing of serial fraudster Amy McAuley.Nicola speaks with Eimear Rabbitt about a woman who faked her own death to avoid facing theft and fraud charges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3 Nov 16min
Episode 1252: Journalist's fight for truth behind murder of showjumper Katie Simpson
Journalist Tanya Fowles has been credited being one of a handful of people whose interference forced the PSNI to investigate the murder of tragic showjumper Katie Simpson.In the Crime World Presents podcast series Groomed she describes how she tried to raise red flags with police after killer Jonathan Creswell told them that Katie had taken her own life.In Nicola's book Groomed she documents the lengths Tanya went to - to agitate the police and to have them held to account. Tanya continues to seek the truth in the case despite Creswell’s death.Nicola speaks with Tanya Fowles about how she is still pushing for answers five years after Katie’s tragic death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3 Nov 45min
Episode 1251: Protected witnesses, drug fuelled confessions - the evidence heard in the Ruth Lawrence trial
The trial of Ruth Lawrence, accused of the double murders of drug debt collectors Anthony Keegan and Eoin O’Connor, has heard that her partner Neville van der Westhuizen is currently in jail in South Africa for a brutal kidnapping and murder which took place in 2017. The murder was of a young man following a row over a mobile phone charger. The court heard, three years after the bodies of O’Connor and Keegan were found on Inchicup Island with gunshot wounds. Ruth Lawrence was extradited back from South Africa in recent years.Eamon Dillon is covering the trial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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