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Crime World
Hit 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.
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Episodes
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Episode 1244: Inside the assassination of drug lord Malcolm McKeown
Two men found guilty of the murder of Northern Ireland drug kingpin Malcolm McKeown in 2019 will serve more than 50 years in prison. But were killers Jake…
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Episode 1243: Former football star revealed as drug dealer for 'The Family' crime gang
He was a promising footballer who represented Ireland at underage level but now Jamie Geoghegan has been named as one of the leading drug dealers in west…
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Episode 1242: Queen of the Con - How 'Irish heiress' Marianne Smyth swindled €133k from victims
An American woman dubbed 'Queen of the Con' who swindled more than £100,000 from friends in Northern Ireland before fleeing to the US and posing as a fake…
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Episode 1241: Paratrooper Soldier F found not guilty of Bloody Sunday murders
As the man known as 'Soldier F' is found not guilty of murder on Bloody Sunday in Derry, the judgement of a Belfast court far from exonerates him and his…
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Episode 1240: 'Fat' Andy Connors' €3 million mansion ready to hit the market
A trophy home owned by prolific burglary gang boss 'Fat' Andy Connors will go up for sale in coming months - 20 years after the Criminal Assets Bureau first…
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Episode 1239: 24 arrested after second night of violence outside Dublin asylum seeker centre
Twenty four people, including five juvenile,s have been arrested after a second night of violence outside a Dublin asylum seekers' centre. The riots outside…
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Episode 1238: The life and crimes of Ireland's first cocaine cowboy Eamon Kelly (Part 3)
He was gangland’s Capo dei Capi - a mentor and teacher to violent younger criminals and a powerful godfather who held a key position in Ireland’s criminal…
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Episode 1237: Ruth Lawrence trial hears how she described shooting Dublin man in 2014
A witness has told the court how Ruth Lawrence demonstrated how she shot an alleged drug dealer in 2014. Stacey Symes, described as a significant witness by…
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Episode 1236: The life and crimes of Ireland's first cocaine cowboy Eamon Kelly (Part 2)
He was gangland’s Capo dei Capi - a mentor and teacher to violent younger criminals and a powerful godfather who held a key position in Ireland’s criminal…
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Episode 1235: Daniel Kinahan - why isn't he in prison?
Daniel Kinahan's ongoing involvement in shipping drugs across the world and his lifestyle in the United Arab Emirates has been put under the microscope by the…
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Episode 1234: The life and crimes of Ireland's first cocaine cowboy Eamon Kelly (Part 1)
He was gangland’s Capo dei Capi - a mentor and teacher to violent younger criminals and a powerful godfather who held a key position in Ireland’s criminal…
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Episode 1233: Ruth Lawrence murder trial hears man died from gunshot wounds to head and neck
The trial of Ruth Lawrence, accused of the double gun murder of drug debt collectors Anthony Keegan and Eoin O'Connor has heard forensic details of how they…
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Episode 1232: Inside Groomed - a new Crime World Presents podcast series
A new podcast series tracing the story of the murder of showjumper Katie Simpson and her killer Jonathan Creswell will focus on the coercive control he used to…
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Episode 1231: Mike Gaine suspect drops complaint and TikTok star caught with counterfeit notes
A fisherman has told the trial of Ruth Lawrence how he noticed a 'dreadful smell' coming off an island on Lough Sheelin. The murder case is just one of a…
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Episode 1230: John Gilligan breaks into Spanish villa where he allegedly ran pink cocaine lab
John Gilligan has smashed his way back into a private villa he once shared with girlfriend Sharon Oliver. Now the owners say he is threatening them and has…
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Episode 1229: Ruth Lawrence trial back on track - court hears from victims' families
The trial of Ruth Lawrence, accused of the double murders of drug debt collectors Anthony Keegan and Eoin O’Connor, has heard how their families became worried…
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Episode 1228: Arson killer George Turner rang Gerry Ryan to talk about violent fantasies
A man convicted of the arson murder of a Dublin mother previously rang Gerry Ryan to tell how he fantasised about harming woman. George Turner was jailed for…
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Episode 1227: Mansion owned by crystal meth businessman Nathan McDonnell up for sale
The home of Breaking Bad businessman Nathan McDonnell and his wife Jackie O'Duffy has been put up for sale weeks after she was arrested by gardaí on suspicion…
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Episode 1226: What's next for Jonathan Dowdall as he prepares to enter witness protection?
State witness Jonathan Dowdall is set for release in the coming weeks and will start a fresh life under an assumed identity in an undisclosed location. What…
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Episode 1225: Ruth Lawrence double murder trial on hold as court hears witness sick
The trial of double murder accused Ruth Lawrence at the Central Criminal Court was told that there is a medical issue with a significant witness and that the…
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Episode 1224: The life and death of conman Pat Sheedy aka 'The Gambler'
Serial conman and gambler Pat Sheedy passed away in recent weeks after a cancer diagnosis but he leaves behind a book on his life and of course the podcast…
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Episode 1223: UVF commander Winston 'Winkie' Irvine's luck runs out as his jail sentence is doubled
Ex-UVF commander Winston ‘Winkie’ Irvine has had his sentence for firearms offences doubled on appeal. Niall speaks with Belfast Telegraph crime correspondent…
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Episode 1222: Ruth Lawrence double murder trial begins after years on the run in South Africa
Ruth Lawrence has gone on trial accused of the gun murder of two men found on an island of Lough Sheelin over a decade ago. Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about…
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Episode 1221: Groomed: coercion, control, and cold-blooded murder (Chapter 2)
Nicola's latest book tells the horrifying story of Jonathan Creswell and the rape and murder of 21-year-old showjumper Katie Simpson, who was initially thought…
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Episode 1220: Groomed: coercion, control, and cold-blooded murder (Chapter 1)
Nicola's latest book tells the horrifying story of Jonathan Creswell and the rape and murder of 21-year-old showjumper Katie Simpson, who was initially thought…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Episode 1212: Former boxer sexually abused by coach as a child now seeking law reform
Former international amateur boxer Simon Byrne is still fighting the hardest battle of his life after confronting his childhood sexual abuse. His attacker…
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Episode 1210: Barbie Kardashian poses for bizarre photoshoot as she walks out of Limerick prison
Barbie Kardashian once again made sure she grabbed the headlines as she posed for photographers after walking out of Limerick prison. The serial offender…
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Episode 1209: Suspected crime boss still on the run after escaping garda station
A suspect remains on the run after walking out of a garda station while being questioned about directing a crime gang. The alleged crime boss managed to sneak…
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Episode 1208: George Nkencho's sister hopes inquest brings 'systemic change'
The sister of George Nkencho who died after being shot by gardaí has said she hooped an inquest will bring systemic change. The 27-year-old was shot after a…
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Episode 1207: Suspect in Louth triple murder said 'I'm sorry for the screaming and shouting'
The triple murder of a much-loved couple and their son has caused devastation in a Co Louth community The bodies of Mark and Louise O’Connor - as well as their…
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Episode 1206: Why the family of farmer Liam Farrell believe his death was staged
The son of an 87-year-old farmer found dead after suffering severe injuries has slammed the original investigation into his death. Liam Farrell’s body was…
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Episode 1205: Kinahan killers in legal row over Gareth Hutch murder trial
A pair of Kinahan cartel killers are locked in a legal row over access to transcripts from the trial for the murder of Gareth Hutch. Hitman Johnny Keogh is…
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Episode 1204: Ian Bailey trial reimagined on screen as new evidence revealed
Oscar winner Jim Sheridan stars in his own new movie co-directed by David Merriman and set in a fictional jury room with suspect Ian Bailey on trial for the…
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Episode 1203: Sexual abuse survivor Irene Cullen's fight for justice as stepdad set for release (Part 2)
Noel Foran will be a free man next week after serving 27 months for sexually assaulting his stepdaughter on ten occasions when she was a child. Irene Cullen…
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Episode 1202: Sexual abuse survivor Irene Cullen's fight for justice as stepdad set for release (Part 1)
Noel Foran will be a free man next week after serving 27 months for sexually assaulting his stepdaughter on ten occasions when she was a child. Irene Cullen…
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Episode 1201: Home of Kinahan gangster Graham 'The Wig' Whelan raided after threats made against garda
Armed gardaí have raided the home of veteran mobster Graham 'The Wig' Whelan as part of an investigation into threats issued against an officer. Whelan's house…
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Episode 1200: The life and crimes of veteran drug dealer 'Fat' John McCarthy
Camera-shy gangster ‘Fat’ John McCarthy was snapped paying his respect to a relative at a funeral in Limerick last week. Unlike some of his flash associates…
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Episode 1199: Mansion of Kinahan associate Jim Mansfield now being advertised as ‘premium’ student accommodation
The stunning country mansion of Jim Mansfield is now being advertised as premium student accommodation on social media. Tassaggart House was once the jewel in…
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Episode 1198: Scottish gangsters Ross McGill and Steven Lyons caged in Dubai hellhole prison
Scottish gangsters Ross ‘Miami’ McGill and Steven Lyons are being held in a hellhole Dubai jail while they face extradition proceedings. The notorious crime…
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Episode 1197: Gardaí speak to US gamer as part of probe into death of toddler Daniel Aruebose
Gardai have spoken to a woman in the US who was in touch with Daniel Aruebose’s mother at the time of his death. The woman met Maria Aruebose though their…
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Episode 1196: Unravelling the life and murder of Gary Hutch 10 years on (Part 3)
It has been 10 years since Gary Hutch was murdered in Spain - sparking the events that ignited the Kinahan-Hutch feud. In this episode, we look at the life and…
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Episode 1195: Unravelling the life and murder of Gary Hutch 10 years on (Part 2)
It has been 10 years since Gary Hutch was murdered in Spain - sparking the events that ignited the Kinahan-Hutch feud. In this episode, we look at the life and…
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Episode 1194: Unravelling the life and murder of Gary Hutch 10 years on (Part 1)
It is 10 years since Gary Hutch was murdered in Spain, sparking the events that led to the Kinahan-Hutch feud. Today we will examine the life and times of Gary…
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Episode 1193: Charlotte Mulhall freed, McGregor's court bid and man caught with Viagra en route to Mass
Our weekly roundup features scissor sister Charlotte Mulhall first full night of freedom. Conor McGregor indicates he is headed for the Supreme Court and a…
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Episode 1192: 'Most dangerous Chilean’ cartel ally of Daniel Kinahan due for release
A criminal super cartel ally of Daniel Kinahan is due for release but now Dutch authorities want Ricardo Riquelma Vega also known as El Rico to be prosecuted…
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Episode 1191: Kinahan’s Scottish ally Stephen Lyons and gang boss Ross McGill arrested in Dubai
Four of Scotland's most high profile gangland figures have been arrested in Dubai. Steven Lyons, Ross McGill, Stephen Jamieson and Steven Larwood have been…
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Episode 1190: John Gilligan makes first appearance since €10k prison bail release
John Gilligan has made his first appearance since his latest release from bail and he has cut a lonely and gaunt figure as he signs on as part of his bail…
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Episode 1189: Skeletal remains found in search for Donabate boy as gardaí name missing child
Human remains have been discovered in an area of wasteland where gardaí have been searching for a little boy today named as Daniel Aruebose. The mother of the…
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Episode 1188: Gardaí search devices owned by missing Donabate boy's mother
The search for a little boy missing and presumed dead for years continues in Dublin while investigators have seized a gaming console from his mother. Nicola…
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Episode 1187: Conor McGregor witnesses released following arrest but perjury probe continues
The couple arrested at the centre of a perjury investigation around the Conor McGregor appeal against his civil conviction for raping Nikita Hand were not…
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Episode 1186: Citizen journalists or street agitators? The rise of the far right in Northern Ireland
Far-right activists who have been involved in rioting and violent assaults in Northern Ireland have become very familiar to Belfast Telegraph journalist…
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Episode 1185: Soldier F goes on trial over historic Bloody Sunday murders in Derry
The trial of 'Soldier F' began today where he is accused of two murders and five attempted murders on Bloody Sunday in Derry. The former paratrooper, who is in…