Stay ConnectedHit podcast about criminals, drugs and the sins of the underworld – now with further in-depth investigations and exclusive insights at our new website crimeworld.com.
An Unlikely Statesman: How Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch Almost Got Elected is OUT NOW – https://www.crimeworld.com/podcast-series/an-unlikely-statesman/
Creative Commons License Attribution (CC BY): Music by ketsa.uk
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The life and death of Katie Simpson was steeped in horses - it is the equestrian industry that has come in for much criticism in the shocking review of her death conducted by Northern Ireland's Justice Department. The review paints a bleak picture of what her world was like from the moment she first met Jonathan Creswell.
Nicola talks to Jenny Friel about the failings of the equestrian industry to safeguard kids and to demand vetting of those working within it.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The wife of crystal meth smuggler Nathan McDonnell is alleged to have been six times over the legal limit when she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of cocaine last August.
Jackie O’Duffy McDonnell is set to appear in court early next month charged with driving while under the influence of cocaine.
Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Jackie O'Duffy McDonnell and the charge against her.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In Dungannon, a young woman suffering repeated miscarriages was targeted with cruel congratulations cards sent after every loss from an anonymous person.
But in February 2024 this harassment escalated, a parcel arrived at her workplace and inside the box was a baby doll with its eyes cut out, packaged to look like a coffin.
At the centre of it all is Patricia Quinn - a woman whose campaign of psychological torment spanned years.
Chloë McPolin speaks with Crime World journalist Roisin Gorman to discuss this bizarre harassment case and how Quinn’s sick campaign of torment came undone.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch put up a decent performance in his latest election outing but has failed to make it to the Dáil. However, he has already vowed to try again. What is it that is driving the man known as the Godfather of the Hutch family and even a criminal outfit connected to it.
Why does he really want to be a politician and will he focus next on a bid for Council instead?
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
An arrest has been made in relation to the murder inquiry into missing boy Kyran Durnin who was last seen in the summer of 2022.
The 50 year old woman is the third suspect to be arrested in the shocking case of the little boy who would have celebrated his 10th birthday earlier this month.
A new search was underway at a domestic property in Drogheda.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hailed as one of the oldest settlements in Ireland, Killala has a long and chequered history. St Patrick is rumoured to have brought a dead woman back to life in the centre of the village, while a French general landed there with more than 1,000 troops to kick off the 1798 Rebellion against English rule.
In the late 80s, Ann O’Grady gets a small council flat on Courthouse Street in the village and brings her niece Sandra Collins to live with her. Shy and quiet, the locals know little about the teenager, apart from that she’s very young to be taking care of a disabled aunt.
Her siblings try to persuade her to come home to them, but for some reason, Sandra insists on staying in Killala.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The widow of Jason Hennessy Sr has appealed a High Court order directing the destruction of her XL Bully pitbulls.
Veronica Maher has claimed the dogs are all she has left after her husband was murdered in Browne's Steakhouse on Christmas Eve 2023.
Niall speaks to Crime World's Eimear Rabbitt about why the State believe the dogs are too dangerous
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jonathan Creswell was associating with other dangerous sex offenders before his death and had befriended a dangerous young paedophile in the years between the brutal attack on Abi Lyle and the murder of Katie Simpson.
Nicola speaks with Jenny Friel about the sinister friendships that Creswell had nurtured.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The alleged Dublin crime figure Jonathan Gill who is wanted for the murder of Robbie Lawlor in Belfast in April 2020 discussed ‘stabbing a barrister’ on an Encrochat phone handle the PSNI say was his.
The High Court heard further details of the case against him when he applied for bail today. His mother Catherine and father John Snr gave evidence in relation to surety and bail conditions.
The application was adjourned due to issues with a CAB bill and tax payments and will be decided upon in two weeks. Meanwhile, his challenge to extradition is expected to be heard.
Nicola talks with Robin Schiller who was in court today for the hearing.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Glamour model Katie Price is back in the headlines after her intriguing latest marriage with a businessman Lee Andrews and his stint in a Dubai prison.
Andrews, who spent weeks in the same Al Awir prison where Daniel kinahan is currently being held, has gone to ground after missing an interview with his celebrity wife.
Nicola speaks to journalist Aoife Rooney for the latest on the Katie Price saga.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our TOPPODCAST Picks 
