Episode 130: The Mammy who helped cover-up for her killer son

A former paramilitary who has made a career in community service and is hailed as a modern-day poster boy for the loyalist community is caught with firearms and will be sentenced before Belfast courts this week. Now, questions prevail over Winston ‘Winkie’ Irvine and the support and funding he has received from Government bodies over the years. Nicola speaks with Allison Morris about the gunman turned gatekeeper who has worked a gravy train of funding to create a smokescreen around his true activities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 Maj 31min

Richard Satchwell told gardaí he wasn’t 'looking for sympathy' after describing how his wife died, the court heard today.The jury saw more garda videotaped interviews with Mr Satchwell during day ten of his trial for the murder of his wife Tina in the Central Criminal Court.Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about the questions put to the accused by detectives in 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Maj 30min

A Kinahan boss spreading news of understanding and forgiveness, an influencer who videoed an alleged attack, and a Netflix show which points the finger of blame at a victim.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald and Eimear Rabbitt about a week in crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Maj 41min

Murder accused Richard Satchwell admitted killing his wife, burying her under the stairs of their home with a bunch of tulips, and talking to her remains in the aftermath.During a Garda interview in October 2023, as officers and forensic experts discovered her body during a search of the couple's Cork home, he said he believed he buried her on Mother’s Day - almost a week after killing her during a row.Eamon Dillon is covering the trial and today he talks about the evidence from Day 9. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Maj 39min

Criminal gangs are using an Uber-style network of young men to outsource murder and violence key to the survival of their networks.Now, Europol are warning that violence as a service is being increasingly used by criminal gangs who exploit young people to avoid detection and prosecution.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about grooming young killers and enforcers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Maj 14min

Day eight of the trial of Richard Satchwell for the murder of his wife Tina heard today how a team of detectives and forensic archaeologists discovered her body hidden under the stairs of the couple’s Cork home more than six years after she had disappeared.Eamon Dillon has been in court to hear how Tina’s remains were eventually discovered wrapped in a blanket and black plastic sheeting and how she was wearing a dressing gown with her purse in the pocket when she was buried. Dental records were ultimately used to identify her body, the Central Criminal Court heard today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 Maj 36min

Veronica Guerin's killer Brian Meehan is gearing up for his release from prison after being transferred to Shelton Abbey open jail where he enjoys rounds of golf, days out, and a private cell unit akin to a self contained apartment.So, has Meehan served his time more than 26 years into a life sentence or will his notoriety affect his chances of parole?Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Meehan and his prospects of freedom in the foreseeable future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 Maj 27min

A specialist cadaver dog called Fern indicated the presence of human remains in an area under the stairs in Richard Satchwell’s home, the court heard today.The jury heard details of the garda search of the house in Youghal, Co Cork following Mr Satchwell’s arrest in 2023.Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon, who has been covering the trial, about how Tina’s remains were discovered by gardai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Maj 26min