Episode 1325: Groomed (Part 2) - Close to Murder
In this episode, we look at Jonathan Creswell's history of extreme coercive control and physical abuse through the experience of his ex-partner, world-class show-jumper Abigail Lyle, who bravely spoke out about how he regularly beat and strangled her, and threatened her life, leading to his eventual, though short, prison sentence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 Dec 36min
Episode 1324: Groomed (Part 1) - The Pied Piper of Tynan
Groomed is the disturbing story of Katie Simpson, a talented young horsewoman who tragically died after being beaten and strangled by her sister's partner, Jonathan Creswell. In this episode, we see how Creswell, an ambitious and cocky jockey and horse-trainer, had established a pattern of emotionally abusive and controlling relationships with women in the equestrian world, including former girlfriend Jill Robinson and world-class showjumper Abigail Lyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23 Dec 21min
Episode 1323: Crime World's top stories in 2025 (Part 2)
It's been another record year for Crime World with more than 36 million listens so far in 2025.Niall speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about more of the stories that caught our listeners attention this year and why there is a different audience on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 Dec 19min
Episode 1321: Becoming 'The Monk': Rex Ryan on playing Gerry Hutch on stage (Part 2)
Rex Ryan used to have a bit of banter with Gerry Hutch outside the local shop when he was just a kid growing up in Clontarf.Now more than two decades later, the actor/director is playing the alleged crime boss in his one man show, The Monk.Niall speaks to Rex about talking to Gerry Hutch in prison, the controversy over the play and the public's fascination with the Monk.Opening clip creditsRex Ryan - DirectorJohn Anderson - Junior av/videography Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 Dec 32min
Episode 1320: Becoming 'The Monk': Rex Ryan on playing Gerry Hutch on stage (Part 1)
Rex Ryan used to have a bit of banter with Gerry Hutch outside the local shop when he was just a kid growing up in Clontarf.Now more than two decades later, the actor/director is playing the alleged crime boss in his one man show, The Monk.Niall speaks to Rex about talking to Gerry Hutch in prison, the controversy over the play and the public's fascination with the Monk.Opening clip creditsRex Ryan - Director John Anderson - Junior av/videography Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 Dec 30min
Episode 1319: Buying black market Ozempic on the streets of Dublin
They are the so-called miracle weight loss drugs that taken the celebrity world by storm.But it is not just celebs who love Ozempic - Irish black market dealers have spotted a gap in the market and are making a killing selling the drugs.Niall speaks to Crime World's Denise Smith about just how easy it was to buy the controlled medication on the streets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 Dec 16min
Episode 1318: Survivor abused by her cousin says increased sentence is still 'unbelievably lenient'
A survivor who suffered years of sexual attacks from her cousin has welcomed the increase in his sentence but says it is still 'unbelievably lenient'.Sophie Brady was just seven years old when her cousin, David Hamilton, started sexually abusing her on an almost daily basis.Niall talks to Sophie who describes the horrific abuse she suffered and her fight for a fair prison sentence for abuser David Hamilton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 Dec 48min
