Episode 178: The story of Darkey Kelly - Witch, devil worshipper or Ireland's first female serial killer?
Crime World31 Okt 2022

Episode 178: The story of Darkey Kelly - Witch, devil worshipper or Ireland's first female serial killer?

Witch, devil worshipper and Ireland’s first serial killer are just some of the titles that have been bestowed on Darkey Kelly over the years. Born in the 1700s as Dorcus, she ran a brothel on Fishamble Street in Dublin’s city centre.And while not much is known about her life, the story went that she was burned at the stake for witchcraft after she sacrificed her baby to the devil in 1746.But in 2011, researchers debunked the theory when they discovered that the sex worker was actually publicly executed in 1761 for the murder of shoemaker Patrick Dowling on March 17th the year previously.However, a new theory began to emerge that she was a serial killer after a newspaper report suggested that five bodies were found beneath the floorboards of her former broth In 2022, PHD researcher Shannon Hughes Spence, who has an interest in women, witches and murder, took it upon herself to investigate whether or not Darkey was in fact a serial killer.Crime World's Clodagh Meaney chats with Shannon to discuss the King of Hell, public executions and the truth about the infamous murderer.

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Episode 1308: Killer Brian Meehan refuses to apologise for Veronica Guerin's murder

Episode 1308: Killer Brian Meehan refuses to apologise for Veronica Guerin's murder

Brian Meehan has turned down the chance to apologise for Veronica Guerin's murder when confronted in Dublin last week.Meehan - nicknamed The Tosser - is the only man ever convicted in connection with the brutal murder of the brave crime reporter.Niall speaks to Crime World's Patrick O'Connell about how Meeehan would not say sorry when they came face to face in Dublin city centre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 Dec 202526min

Episode 1307: How gardaí finally nailed gangster pal of crime boss 'Dublin Jimmy'

Episode 1307: How gardaí finally nailed gangster pal of crime boss 'Dublin Jimmy'

A criminal with links to gang boss 'Dublin Jimmy' has spent the weekend in jail after a tense trial in Co Sligo.Noel Muldoon, who was previously the victim of a punishment shooting, was convicted of offences related to theft of tractors and machinery.Niall speaks to Crime World's Ken Foy about Muldoon and his pal Dublin Jimmy's crimes along the border. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Dec 202520min

Episode 1306: How 'callous' Ruth Lawrence laughed about committing a double murder

Episode 1306: How 'callous' Ruth Lawrence laughed about committing a double murder

The families of Ruth Lawrence's two victims have hit out at the tattoo artist killer for laughing about their murder.Anthony Keegan and Eoin O’Connor's relatives spoke out after Lawrence was handed two life sentences in court this week.Niall talks to Crime World’s Eamon Dillon about Lawrence's cold hearted attitude to murder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Dec 202522min

Episode 1305: Midlands Prison searched after young boy and great aunt killed in arson attack

Episode 1305: Midlands Prison searched after young boy and great aunt killed in arson attack

Gardai have carried out searches in the Midlands Prison as part of the investigation into the double arson murder in Co Offaly.Four-year-old Tadgh Farrell and his grand aunt Mary Holt were killed after their home was firebombed on Saturday night.Niall talks to Eimear Rabbitt about how gardai are investigating if a prison row lead to the attack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Dec 202510min

Episode 1304: Conor McGregor fails in Supreme Court bid just hours after a separate US case was dropped

Episode 1304: Conor McGregor fails in Supreme Court bid just hours after a separate US case was dropped

Two civil cases accusing Conor McGregor of sex attacks have both dramatically come to an end after long-running legal battles.The Irish Supreme Court has decided not to grant McGregor a further appeal against the outcome of the Nikita Hand civil rape case.The court's decision came just hours after an American woman formally dropped her case against the UFC fighter in Florida.Niall speaks to Crime World's Eimear Rabbitt about the different outcomes to the two high-profile cases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Dec 202511min

Episode 1303: Four men in Hennessy torture trial dramatically change pleas to guilty

Episode 1303: Four men in Hennessy torture trial dramatically change pleas to guilty

The four men charged in the Hennessy torture trial have dramatically changed their pleas and admitted assault causing harm.Jason Hennessy, his brother Devon, as well as Kenneth and Dean Fitzsimons were accused of being involved in a savage attack where a man had the word ‘rat’ branded on his face and body.Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about why the DPP may have accepted guilty pleas to lesser charges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Dec 202523min

Episode 1302: The ex-con dissident republican who now wants immigrants out of Ireland

Episode 1302: The ex-con dissident republican who now wants immigrants out of Ireland

A dissident republican with firearms convictions has become a key figure in the campaign against immigration.Nathan Hastings, who served a 10-year sentence for weapons offences, was once allied to left-wing political groups.Crime World's Alan Sherry tells Niall about how he is now one of a number of ex-republicans involved in anti-immigration groups. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Dec 202521min

Episode 1301: Dramatic scenes at the Hennessy torture trial, a sextortionist back in trouble and Nathan McDonnell's tax bill

Episode 1301: Dramatic scenes at the Hennessy torture trial, a sextortionist back in trouble and Nathan McDonnell's tax bill

An alleged victim who has refused to give evidence at the Hennessy torture trial, a notorious female sextortionist was arrested again and crystal meth businessman Nathan McDonnell is targeted by Revenue.Niall speaks to Crime World's Eimear Rabbitt about the crime stories of the week that got our readers talking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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