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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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23:56

Episode 1929: Ruth Lawrence trial back on track -...

Crime World ·

2025/10/16

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 for their safety immediately after they stopped answering their phones.The pair were discovered on an island on Lough Sheelin in 2014 after travelling from Dublin to Cavan to collect a €15,000 drug debt, the Central Criminal Court has heard.Eamon Dillon has been in court to hear the evidence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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16:24

Episode 1928: Arson killer George Turner rang Gerry...

Crime World ·

2025/10/16

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 life for setting fire to the home of Emma McCroary in 2022.Niall speaks to the Sunday World's Patrick O'Connell about Turner's life of crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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17:41

Episode 1927: Mansion owned by crystal meth...

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2025/10/15

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 of driving under the influence of cocaine.The stunning four-bed mansion at Ballyroe in Tralee is described as magnificent and auctioneers are seeking offers in excess of €750,000 for the property.Today, Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about McDonnell and his fall from grace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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38:37

Episode 1926: What's next for Jonathan Dowdall as he...

Crime World ·

2025/10/15

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 will the realities of life after witness protection be and how will Dowdall cope?Nicola speaks with Ali Bracken about life after the Regency for Dowdall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:50

Episode 1925: Ruth Lawrence double murder trial on...

Crime World ·

2025/10/14

The trial of double murder accused Ruth Lawrence at theCentral Criminal Courtwas told that there is a medical issue with a significant witness and that the jury will return on Thursday morning to hear whether or not it can continue.Lawrencehas pleaded not guilty to murdering Anthony Keegan (33) and Eoin O'Connor (32) at an unknown location between 22 April 2014 and 26 May 2014.The bodies of the two men were found on Inchicup Island on Lough Sheelinon 26 May 2014. They had been shot in the head. The

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33:05

Episode 1924: The life and death of conman Pat Sheedy...

Crime World ·

2025/10/14

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 made by my co-host Nicola Tallant.Niall speaks to Nicola about 'The Gambler' and his life and tragic death.Listen to The Gambler here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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21:28

Episode 1923: UVF commander Winston 'Winkie' Irvine's...

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2025/10/13

Ex-UVF commander Winston ‘Winkie’ Irvine has had his sentence for firearms offences doubled on appeal.Niall speaks with Belfast Telegraph crime correspondent Allison Morris about the case which has sparkedmajor debate about the role of paramilitaries in the North. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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21:11

Episode 1922: Ruth Lawrence double murder trial...

Crime World ·

2025/10/13

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 how the prosecution allege Anthony Keegan and Eoin O'Connor were killed after trying to collect a €70,000 debt off Lawrence's boyfriend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27:11

Episode 1921: Groomed: coercion, control, and...

Crime World ·

2025/10/10

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 to have taken her own life until Creswell's crime was uncovered.Only the persistence of an investigative journalist, suspicious nurses, and Katie's concerned family and friends caused the PSNI to open a case almost five months after her death.During the resulting trial, Creswell killed himself, while three other women were charged with

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34:40

Episode 1920: Groomed: coercion, control, and...

Crime World ·

2025/10/10

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 to have taken her own life until Creswell's crime was uncovered.Only the persistence of an investigative journalist, suspicious nurses, and Katie's concerned family and friends caused the PSNI to open a case almost five months after her death.During the resulting trial, Creswell killed himself, while three other women were charged with

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8:59

Episode 1219: CAB target Mike Nash's wife making...

Crime World ·

2025/10/09

The glamorous wife 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.

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28:37

Episode 1218: Kerry crystal meth co-accused says he...

Crime World ·

2025/10/09

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.

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13:32

Episode 1217: Scots gangsters Steven Lyons and Ross...

Crime World ·

2025/10/08

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.

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37:21

Episode 1216: Jim Gavin and the tenant - the truth

Crime World ·

2025/10/08

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.

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17:49

Episode 1215: OnlyFans model and wife of John George...

Crime World ·

2025/10/07

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.

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48:13

Episode 1214: Miami Showband massacre survivor...

Crime World ·

2025/10/06

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.

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51:25

Episode 1213: Miami Showband massacre survivor...

Crime World ·

2025/10/06

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.

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13:05

Episode 1211: How gangland murder victim Darren...

Crime World ·

2025/10/03

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.

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49:09

Episode 1212: Former boxer sexually abused by coach...

Crime World ·

2025/10/03

Former international amateur boxer Simon Byrne is still fighting the hardest battle of his life after confronting his childhood sexual abuse.His attacker Patrick Lowe was his boxing coach when Simon took up the sport at the age of 11 in Manchester.Lowe, who is now in his 80s, escaped justice after being declared unfit to stand trial because of dementia.Eamon is joined today by Simon and his wife Maria who are campaigning to have the law changed in the UK so even elderly and frail sex offenders face

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20:05

Episode 1210: Barbie Kardashian poses for bizarre...

Crime World ·

2025/10/02

Barbie Kardashian once again made sure she grabbed the headlines as she posed for photographers after walking out of Limerick prison.The serial offender became one of Ireland’s most infamous prisoners due to the controversy over where transgender inmates should be housed.Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about Kardashian’s history of threats and violence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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