Episode 152: The last living boss of the old-school Russian mob in America

Austin Stack was just 14 when his dad was shot and left with horrific life altering injuries at the hands of an IRA assassin. He survived for 18 months before dying from complications.Now 42 years on, Austin says he would like to look his father’s killers in the eye and tell them how his death has affected him.Here is an extract from his book Justice for My Father, which is published by Bonnier and available bookshops and audio streaming now.If you liked this, why not check out my chat with Austin in the Crime World studio earlier this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 Juli 14min

When Robbie Lawlor was murdered outside a house in the Ardoyne area of Belfast in April 2020, reporters were left with more questions than answers. What was one of Ireland's most feared criminals doing in the north? Why had he crossed the border? Who had the audacity to arrange for him to be shot while up there?Double Cross: The Murder of Robbie Lawlor was originally broadcast by Crime World Presents in November 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 Juli 20min

The murder of a young mum during a bloody stabbing at her home in Co Louth. A mystery deepens as the months become years and nobody is caught for Irene White’s murder.Finally, two confessions lead gardaí to the door of another person of interest, but still her husband Alan denies anything to do with the death of his former wife.This is an extract from The Ice House Murder: The Killing of Irene White by Mediahuis journalist Robin Schiller and former garda detective Pat Marry, published by Atlantic.If you liked this, why not check out our recent episode where Robin joined me in the Crime World studio to chat about the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Juli 34min

A forensic scientist and an investigative journalist today call for a search of an underground cave near suspected serial killer Larry Murphy’s old hunting ground in rural Wicklow.David Kenny and Geraldine Niland have spent years seeking answers to Murphy's secret life and to where Ireland’s missing women may be.They tell Nicola about a discovery of an ancient storage souterrain which has raised the heckles of cadaver dogs, scientists, and geo experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Juli 48min

DJ Carey’s absence at Croke Park, Jonathan Dowdall’s imminent release, and the gangster who has opened a mafia-themed restaurant.Join Nicola, Niall, and Eimear for another Crime Week roundup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 Juli 57min

Former soldier Keith Byrne has been jailed in Spain for 15 years for the murder of his girlfriend Kirsty Ward at a resort in Salou two years ago.Byrne tried to claim Kirsty had taken her own life and even accused her of irrational behaviour, but a court ruled that he was the violent bully who had strangled her in a fit of jealousy after she tried to split from him.Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 Juli 11min

The father of the alleged gang boss Jonathan Gill has been earning thousands housing Ukrainian refugees.Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about John Gill Snr, Government funds, and the companies he runs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 Juli 28min

A Limerick gang member has pleaded guilty to money laundering charges at the Special Criminal Court, which heard he had spent €100k doing up his Limerick home with no income.Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about the gangs of Limerick and how they have been spending their funds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 Juli 21min