Episode 1097: Woman arrested 16 years after Steven O'Meara shot and buried alive over drugs debt

It has been another record year for Crime World with more than 36 million listened in 2025 so far.In part one Niall talks to Crime World's Eimear Rabbitt about the stories that caught our listeners' attention this year and how there is a different listenership on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22 Dec 202525min

Rex Ryan used to have a bit of banter with Gerry Hutch outside the local shop when he was just a kid growing up in Clontarf.Now more than two decades later, the actor/director is playing the alleged crime boss in his one man show, The Monk.Niall speaks to Rex about talking to Gerry Hutch in prison, the controversy over the play and the public's fascination with the Monk.Opening clip creditsRex Ryan - DirectorJohn Anderson - Junior av/videography Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 Dec 202532min

Rex Ryan used to have a bit of banter with Gerry Hutch outside the local shop when he was just a kid growing up in Clontarf.Now more than two decades later, the actor/director is playing the alleged crime boss in his one man show, The Monk.Niall speaks to Rex about talking to Gerry Hutch in prison, the controversy over the play and the public's fascination with the Monk.Opening clip creditsRex Ryan - Director John Anderson - Junior av/videography Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 Dec 202530min

They are the so-called miracle weight loss drugs that taken the celebrity world by storm.But it is not just celebs who love Ozempic - Irish black market dealers have spotted a gap in the market and are making a killing selling the drugs.Niall speaks to Crime World's Denise Smith about just how easy it was to buy the controlled medication on the streets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 Dec 202516min

A survivor who suffered years of sexual attacks from her cousin has welcomed the increase in his sentence but says it is still 'unbelievably lenient'.Sophie Brady was just seven years old when her cousin, David Hamilton, started sexually abusing her on an almost daily basis.Niall talks to Sophie who describes the horrific abuse she suffered and her fight for a fair prison sentence for abuser David Hamilton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 Dec 202548min

A developer who built Síle Seoige’s dream home in Spiddal has been jailed for stealing €106,000 from an 86-year-old client.Seamus Murphy was led away in handcuffs to a prison van after a judge found he’s acted out of “pure dishonesty and utter greed” by ripping off a trusting pensioner.Niall speaks to Crime World's Patrick O'Connell about the cruel and heartless theft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Dec 202514min

Ireland's most dangerous prisoner has been handed another prison sentence for a for terrifying crime spree that ended in a standoff with armed gardaí.Leon Wright is being housed in a special violence reduction wing in Wheatfield Prison after attacking and threatening staff and other inmates during his long stay behind bars. Niall speaks to Crime World's Alan Sherry about why Wright was back before the courts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Dec 202522min

The father of tragic Tadhg Farrell has been arrested over a prison row which happened hours before the fatal arson attack in Edenderry.Aaron Holt is being questioned by gardai over a jail attack on a suspect whose associates are linked to horror firebombing.Niall speaks to Crime World's Ken Foy about the investigation into the deaths of Tadhg and his grandaunt Mary Holt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Dec 202520min