Episode 1046: Rape trial of Dublin firefighter Terence Crosbie begins in Boston
A trial in Boston has gotten underway with a Dublin firefighter standing accused of an alleged rape after a St Patrick’s night out.Terence Crosbie has denied rape and a court heard that under police questioning he denied ever having sex with the woman in March 2024.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 Juni 10min
Episode 1045: Sean McGovern challenges legality of UAE extradition in court
Murder accused Sean McGovern has been back before the Irish courts to challenge the legality of his extradition from the United Arab Emirates.McGovern, charged with the Kinahan feud murder of Noel Kirwan, remains in Portlaoise's high security prison on 23-hour lock up as he awaits his case to be heard.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the challenge and about the political statement his extradition has made. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 Juni 27min
Episode 1044: How teenage joyriders rob Japanese imported cars in under a minute
Teenage joyriders are using TikTok to brag about how quickly they can rob Japanese imported cars.The teen criminals - including some members of the Lucky Dip Gang - can be seen taking just 30 seconds to hotwire the cars before speeding off.Niiall speaks to Sunday World motoring correspondent Daragh Keany about why the Japanese car models are being targeted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11 Juni 17min
Episode 1043: One of Ireland's most violent criminals released from Midlands Prison
Gardaí have issued an alert after a former champion boxer regarded as one of Ireland’s most dangerous prisoners was released.Brendan Cummins was involved in a series of violent attacks in jail - including pouring boiling water on a prison officer.Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about how a special unit was built in the Midlands Prison to house erratic and dangerous inmates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11 Juni 19min
Episode 1042: The driller killer dentist, his mistress, and their grisly double murder (Part Three)
Colin Howell and Hazel Stewart’s forbidden love drove them to commit the near-perfect crime.To onlookers, they were the epitome of respectability – he the successful dentist with a flourishing practice that afforded him a life of luxury; she the glamourous wife of a retired high ranking police officer, regular church goer, pillar of society.For all intents and purposes, they were the most unlikely of killers, but they went about their daily lives for 19 years hiding the terrible truth of their former lives as illicit lovers and how that love drove them to the ultimate act – murder.This is the story of how the couple plotted the deaths of their respective partners and how a crisis of conscience finally brought the crime to light. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 Juni 30min
Episode 1041: The driller killer dentist, his mistress, and their grisly double murder (Part Two)
Colin Howell and Hazel Stewart’s forbidden love drove them to commit the near-perfect crime.To onlookers, they were the epitome of respectability – he the successful dentist with a flourishing practice that afforded him a life of luxury; she the glamourous wife of a retired high ranking police officer, regular church goer, pillar of society.For all intents and purposes, they were the most unlikely of killers, but they went about their daily lives for 19 years hiding the terrible truth of their former lives as illicit lovers and how that love drove them to the ultimate act – murder.This is the story of how the couple plotted the deaths of their respective partners and how a crisis of conscience finally brought the crime to light. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 Juni 26min
Episode 1040: The driller killer dentist, his mistress, and their grisly double murder (Part One)
Killer Hazel Stewart has launched a third appeal claiming she was under coercive control from her lover Colin Howell when they plotted their partners' deaths.Niall is joined by Sunday World reporter Steven Moore, who gives details of the appeal ahead of Part One of our three-part special on the Driller Killer, his mistress, and their grisly double murder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9 Juni 35min
Episode 1039: 'Winkie' Irvine booted out of the UVF for giving terror group a bad name
Winston ‘Winkie’ Irivine has been giving his marching orders by the UVF for apparently bringing the terrorist group’s reputation into disrepute.Irvine’s conviction on weapons charges has caused a political storm as further details have emerged of his ties to the government on both sides of the border.Niall speaks to Belfast Telegraph crime correspondent Allison Morris about the fallout from Irvine’s case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9 Juni 23min
