Episode 1221: Groomed: coercion, control, and cold-blooded murder (Chapter 2)
Nicola's latest book tells the horrifying story of Jonathan Creswell and the rape and murder of 21-year-old showjumper Katie Simpson, who was initially thought to have taken her own life until Creswell's crime was uncovered.Only the persistence of an investigative journalist, suspicious nurses, and Katie's concerned family and friends caused the PSNI to open a case almost five months after her death.During the resulting trial, Creswell killed himself, while three other women were charged with helping him to conceal his crime, each receiving a suspended sentence due their defence of being under Creswell's control.Here is the second chapter of the book, which is available in all good book stores now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 Okt 27min
Episode 1220: Groomed: coercion, control, and cold-blooded murder (Chapter 1)
Nicola's latest book tells the horrifying story of Jonathan Creswell and the rape and murder of 21-year-old showjumper Katie Simpson, who was initially thought to have taken her own life until Creswell's crime was uncovered.Only the persistence of an investigative journalist, suspicious nurses, and Katie's concerned family and friends caused the PSNI to open a case almost five months after her death.During the resulting trial, Creswell killed himself, while three other women were charged with helping him to conceal his crime, each receiving a suspended sentence due their defence of being under Creswell's control.Here is the first chapter of the book, which is available in all good book stores now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 Okt 34min
Episode 1219: CAB target Mike Nash's partner making massive profits with online shop Virgo Boutique
The glamorous partner of Criminal Assets Bureau target and suspected international drug dealer Mike Nash has turned an online clothes shop into one of Ireland’s most successful.Mairead Connole even models for her Virgo Boutique and today Eamon Dillon tells Nicola about her Midas touch when it comes to business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9 Okt 7min
Episode 1218: Kerry crystal meth co-accused says he had 'no connection' to €30m haul
The trial of Kerry man James Leen is adjourned until next year after a court heard that his defence are swamped with data and phone evidence vital to the case.Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about the case against Leen and the other suspects who appeared at the Special Criminal Court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9 Okt 28min
Episode 1217: Scots gangsters Steven Lyons and Ross McGill deported from Dubai
Five Scottish gangsters have been unceremoniously booted out of Dubai after a spell in a hellhole prison. Ross ‘Miami’ McGill and gang boss Steven Lyons were among the group who flew out of the Gulf State last weekend after getting their marching orders. Niall speaks to Scottish Daily Express deputy editor Richard Elias about where they are likely to go next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8 Okt 13min
Episode 1216: Jim Gavin and the tenant - the truth
It’s the biggest story of the presidential election as former football manager Jim Gavin stands down and the fate of Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin hangs in the balance.While political fallouts are not our normal beat on Crime World, today co-host Niall Donald tells Nicola how he ended up in the eye of the storm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8 Okt 37min
Episode 1215: OnlyFans model and wife of John George murder suspect arrested in Spanish drugs bust
An OnlyFans model and wife of John George's murder suspect has been arrested after allegedly being caught with drugs in Spain.Madison Allen has been granted bail after Spanish police seized a kilo of crystal meth, as well as cocaine and cannabis last month.Niall speaks to Belfast Telegraph crime correspondent Allison Morris about the police investigation into Johnny Smyth's glamorous wife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7 Okt 17min
Episode 1214: Miami Showband massacre survivor recalls UVF attack that killed bandmates (Part 2)
Stephen Travers was a young musician with no interest in politics when he travelled to the north for a midweek gig in 1975.But after playing to a packed crowd, he witnessed three of his bandmates being brutally murdered by a UVF death squad.Today, Stephen tells how the trauma of witnessing the slaughter changed his life, and why he has chosen to write about it now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6 Okt 48min
