Episode 1177: Gardaí may travel to Brazil to interview dad of missing boy as search continues in Donabate
The gardaí may travel to Brazil to interview the father of a missing boy suspected of being buried in waste ground in Donabate.One week into the search, officers have now brought in a digger as they continue to excavate the site in north Dublin.Today Niall speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about about what we know about the grim and disturbing case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9 Sep 18min
Episode 1176: Kinahan Cartel’s Encrochat phone supplier returns to Ireland
He was virtually unknown until he was found in a car with almost €100k and a bundle of Encrochat phones.Now, barman Robert Noctor is back in Ireland and his links with the Kinahans are clear.Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about phones and criminals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9 Sep 28min
Episode 1175: Romance scams: how fraudsters trick lonely hearts into handing over millions
A fraudster who managed to make millions by promising romance and money to lonely hearts has disappeared but left a chunk of money for the Criminal Assets Bureau.Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about scams and frauds in the modern world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8 Sep 24min
Episode 1174: 'Fat' Freddie Thompson's new prison pals include Jonathan Dowdall and Barbie Kardashian
Killer 'Fat' Freddie Thompson has been moved to Limerick prison after falling foul of drug gangs in the Midlands jail.The notorious gangland criminal is now sharing a wing with former state witness Jonathan Dowdall and a transgender prisoner known as Barbie Kardashian.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Thompson and his trouble behind bars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8 Sep 18min
Episode 1173: The Electric Picnic debrief
We survived Electric Picnic — but not without some stories to tell. From the rave in the woods to the African beats of Freetown, we ate, we danced, we camped and we podcasted.You can watch our "Crime World – Live at Electric Picnic 2025" episode here - https://youtu.be/XgekmAzqAyA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5 Sep 19min
Episode 1172: Trump's cartel ship bombing, 3D printed guns & the Bloody Sunday trial
Drone attacks, military grade weapons, and 3D guns...As President Trump goes to war and bombs what he describes as a cartel ship, we discuss how Irish mobs are using narco war techniques in their fight for turf. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5 Sep 55min
Episode 1171: What do gardaí know about missing Donabate boy as searches continue?
Searches continued today for a child believed to be buried in waste ground in Dublin. So, what have police been told about the last moments of a missing three-year-old's life and what have child protection revealed about their role with the family?Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4 Sep 21min
Episode 1170: Wife of meth businessman Nathan McDonnell arrested on suspicion of coke driving
The wife of Breaking Bad businessman Nathan McDonnell has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of cocaine.Months after her husband was jailed for 12 years for his role in an attempt to transfer €32 million worth of meth to Australian socialite Jackie O’Duffy, McDonnell was arrested by gardaí in Tralee after failing a roadside intoxicant test.Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the fall of Kerry's golden couple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4 Sep 16min
