Episode 975: Inside Scotland's gang wars and its ties to the Kinahan cartel
Gang wars in Scotland between two families kick off again more than 20 years after they began.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the Lyons and Daniels families, their links to the Kinahan mafia, and the latest upsurge in violence in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 Apr 21min
Episode 974: Kinahan hitman adds 10 months to life sentence after throwing milk cartons at prison officers
Gangland killer Christopher Slator has got 10 months on top of his life sentence for murder after an altercation with prison officers at Mountjoy Prison. Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about Slator and his background in organised crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23 Apr 19min
Episode 973: Trio appealing convictions after being jailed for raping woman they met in Dublin nightclub
Three fitness fanatics jailed for rape and sexual assault of a woman they picked up in a Dublin nightclub almost six years ago are appealing their convictions. Anthony Hickey, Fabio Vicente, and Matin Zolfaghari acted together when they lured the woman into a car and later back to a house, where they videoed her being attacked before she woke up beside one of the sleeping men. Nicola talks to Niall Donald about a deeply troubling case as they ask for help delving into the backgrounds of these three sinister men. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23 Apr 23min
Episode 972: Jonathan Dowdall's former home goes sale agreed as prison release date approaches
The house owned by Jonathan Dowdall before he entered the State’s witness protection programme has gone sale agreed in Dublin. Dowdall, who gave evidence at the Regency trial against Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch, has been in prison before, during, and after giving his doomed evidence - which was not accepted by the Special Criminal Court. But he is getting ready for his release and relocation abroad along with his family. Nicola talks to Niall Donald about Dowdall and the sale of his plush home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 Apr 14min
Episode 971: The downfall of Thomas 'Bomber' Kavanagh
A breathless crime boss struggles for air in a police interview suite. Officers repeatedly call his name and ask if he is OK.And the fall of Thomas ‘Bomber’ Kavanagh has begun.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the moment Kavanagh realised he had reached the end of the road. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 Apr 36min
Episode 970: How to hide your money from the Criminal Assets Bureau
Runaway money stashed under the oven, cash stuffed behind the sofa, and sodden notes dug up from vegetable gardens.They are just some of the colourful ways that criminals have tried to hide their cash and thwart the Criminal Assets Bureau.Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about how criminals hide their ill-gotten gains and the lengths they go to to stop the State getting their hands on their assets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 Apr 33min
Episode 969: The 'Dubai Two' and their controversial pandemic boob jobs
Two Irish mums dubbed the ‘Dubai Two’ after they flew to the UAE for boob jobs during the pandemic have had their cases dismissed before the Irish courts years after they made worldwide headlines.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the stories of Dubliners Kirstie McGrath and Niamh Mulreany, who will be forever remembered for their trip to Dubai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 Apr 20min
Episode 968: Why the American DEA want Daniel Kinahan
A mysterious death in the Netherlands, links established with the brutal Iranian regime, and a bloody trail leads all the way back to Daniel Kinahan.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about an extraordinary story that explains why the Americans are interested in Daniel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 Apr 39min
