Episode 959: Eric Norton - the gangster pal of Robbie Lawlor and the warrant for his arrest
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a former feud target who failed to show up in court for sentencing on drug dealing charges.Eric Norton was once threatened by hitman Robert 'Roo' Redmond and had connections with criminals including gang boss Mr Big and the murdered Robbie Lawlor.So, what happened during a chaotic period of gangland when school friends went to war in a variety of feuds which were running in tandem?Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the modern day cocaine wars and their fallout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9 Apr 27min
Episode 958: Q&A Part 1 - Doorstepping 'Mago' Gately and James Mulvey's dealings in the Kinahan Cartel
An undercover sting on a former Kinahan ally, a delve into the world of a town under siege from a gangland feud, and Nicola's brief career as a Royal Correspondent...Nicola and Niall answer your questions in Part One of a Crime World special Q&A. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9 Apr 40min
Episode 957: Mr Flashy's brother Eric O'Driscoll jailed after firing assault rifle from Dublin house
The brother of notorious criminal Glen Ward has been jailed for five years with 12 months suspended on the same firearms charge which will see Mr Flashy face a hefty prison term later this year.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Eric O'Driscoll, his brother, and how a video selfie led to their downfall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8 Apr 18min
Episode 956: Evil Eye - The murder of Emer O'Loughlin and the hunt for her killer
The murder of 23-year-old student Emer O’Loughlin has remained unsolved for 20 years as a suspect continues to live on the run and her family fight on for justice.This month, Crime World will launch a new podcast series which investigates the murder, delves into the effects it has had on her sister Pam, and follows the trail of a suspect who has remained on step ahead of the law.Niall speaks to presenter Nicola Tallant and investigator Christy Mangan, formerly the Chief of the garda’s cold case unit, who has joined our team to follow the clues of the tragic case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8 Apr 41min
Episode 955: Unmasking Glen Ward as Mr Flashy
For years he was known as 'Mr Flashy' in the media and described as the volatile and dangerous head of a young Coolock mob with a penchant for designer clothes.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald as we unmask Mr Flashy as convicted criminal Glen Ward and describe why he remained so long in the shadows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7 Apr 23min
Episode 954: Scissor Sisters - 20 years on from Ireland's most 'grotesque' murder (Part 2)
They were dubbed the Irish 'Scissor Sisters' after they were accused of murdering and dismembering their mother's boyfriend in a case so gruesome it still stands out today.Charlotte and Linda Mulhall stabbed and chopped up Farah Swaleh Noor after a night out with mum Kathleen turned into murder and mayhem.But how were they caught and how did investigators eventually solve the mysterious case? Nicola speaks with retired Chief Superintendent Christy Mangan, who headed up the case. In part two of the interview, he recalls how the investigation proceeded and how Linda Mulhall eventually confessed to murder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4 Apr 53min
Episode 953: Scissor Sisters - 20 years on from Ireland's most 'grotesque' murder (Part 1)
They were dubbed the Irish 'Scissor Sisters' after they were accused of murdering and dismembering their mother's boyfriend in a case so gruesome it still stands out today.Charlotte and Linda Mulhall stabbed and chopped up Farah Swaleh Noor after a night out with mum Kathleen turned into murder and mayhem.But how were they caught and how did investigators eventually solve the mysterious case? Nicola speaks with retired Chief Superintendent Christy Mangan, who headed up the case. In part one of the interview, he recalls the day he was contacted with news that there were body parts in a Dublin canal and the subsequent battle he had to identify the victim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4 Apr 49min
Episode 952: Irish paving contractor jailed over €4m tax scam in Sweden now a target for CAB
A paving contractor who was jailed in Sweden over a massive €4m tax scam is now being targeted in Ireland by the Criminal Assets Bureau.John O’Connor Jr was named by the Bureau in a new case launched in the High Court last month.Niall speaks to the Sunday World’s Eamon Dillon about how O’Connor and three of his brothers were relentlessly pursued by Swedish police in 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3 Apr 14min
