Episode 227: The dramatic capture of mafia 'boss of bosses' Matteo Messina Denaro
Crime World24 Jan 2023

Episode 227: The dramatic capture of mafia 'boss of bosses' Matteo Messina Denaro

HE was the notorious Cosa Nostra boss who lived in hiding for 30 years and who was responsible for terrorist atrocities against Italy. Matteo Messina Denaro was amongst a group of violent mafia bosses who hit back at Italian magistrates, their families and body guards with lethal bomb attacks during the early 1990s when the brave judges took on the notorious criminal organisation.For decades, he was hunted to no avail, but this month he was dramatically arrested in Palermo as he made his way to a cancer clinic.So who is Denaro and what is the significance of his arrest for the people of Sicily and southern Italy?Nicola Tallant chats with Dr Anna Sergi, a Professor of criminology and organised crime at the University of Essex, the author of a number of books about the mob, including her latest 'Chasing the Mafia'.She describes Denaro's background, his violent life, his incredible capture and the secrets he may take to his grave.

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Episode 1219: CAB target Mike Nash's partner making massive profits with online shop Virgo Boutique

Episode 1219: CAB target Mike Nash's partner making massive profits with online shop Virgo Boutique

The glamorous partner of Criminal Assets Bureau target and suspected international drug dealer Mike Nash has turned an online clothes shop into one of Ireland’s most successful.Mairead Connole even models for her Virgo Boutique and today Eamon Dillon tells Nicola about her Midas touch when it comes to business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Okt 7min

Episode 1218: Kerry crystal meth co-accused says he had 'no connection' to €30m haul

Episode 1218: Kerry crystal meth co-accused says he had 'no connection' to €30m haul

The trial of Kerry man James Leen is adjourned until next year after a court heard that his defence are swamped with data and phone evidence vital to the case.Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about the case against Leen and the other suspects who appeared at the Special Criminal Court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Okt 28min

Episode 1217: Scots gangsters Steven Lyons and Ross McGill deported from Dubai

Episode 1217: Scots gangsters Steven Lyons and Ross McGill deported from Dubai

Five Scottish gangsters have been unceremoniously booted out of Dubai after a spell in a hellhole prison. Ross ‘Miami’ McGill and gang boss Steven Lyons were among the group who flew out of the Gulf State last weekend after getting their marching orders. Niall speaks to Scottish Daily Express deputy editor Richard Elias about where they are likely to go next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Okt 13min

Episode 1216: Jim Gavin and the tenant - the truth

Episode 1216: Jim Gavin and the tenant - the truth

It’s the biggest story of the presidential election as former football manager Jim Gavin stands down and the fate of Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin hangs in the balance.While political fallouts are not our normal beat on Crime World, today co-host Niall Donald tells Nicola how he ended up in the eye of the storm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Okt 37min

Episode 1215: OnlyFans model and wife of John George murder suspect arrested in Spanish drugs bust

Episode 1215: OnlyFans model and wife of John George murder suspect arrested in Spanish drugs bust

An OnlyFans model and wife of John George's murder suspect has been arrested after allegedly being caught with drugs in Spain.Madison Allen has been granted bail after Spanish police seized a kilo of crystal meth, as well as cocaine and cannabis last month.Niall speaks to Belfast Telegraph crime correspondent Allison Morris about the police investigation into Johnny Smyth's glamorous wife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Okt 17min

Episode 1214: Miami Showband massacre survivor recalls UVF attack that killed bandmates (Part 2)

Episode 1214: Miami Showband massacre survivor recalls UVF attack that killed bandmates (Part 2)

Stephen Travers was a young musician with no interest in politics when he travelled to the north for a midweek gig in 1975.But after playing to a packed crowd, he witnessed three of his bandmates being brutally murdered by a UVF death squad.Today, Stephen tells how the trauma of witnessing the slaughter changed his life, and why he has chosen to write about it now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 Okt 48min

Episode 1213: Miami Showband massacre survivor recalls UVF attack that killed bandmates (Part 1)

Episode 1213: Miami Showband massacre survivor recalls UVF attack that killed bandmates (Part 1)

Stephen Travers was a young musician with no interest in politics when he travelled to the north for a midweek gig in 1975.But after playing to a packed crowd, he witnessed three of his bandmates being brutally murdered by a UVF death squad.Today, Stephen tells how the trauma of witnessing the slaughter changed his life, and why he has chosen to write about it now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 Okt 51min

Episode 1211: How gangland murder victim Darren Falsey rose to top of Cork's drugs trade

Episode 1211: How gangland murder victim Darren Falsey rose to top of Cork's drugs trade

Gangland murder victim Darren Falsey told a relative he was owed €300,000 shortly before he was shot dead, gardai have revealed. Details of Falsey’s involvement in Cork’s drugs trade were laid bare in documents lodged as part of a Criminal Assets Bureau case.Today, Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about Falsey’s 2011 unsolved murder and money he had amassed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Okt 13min

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