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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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30:37

Episode 1331: Groomed (Part 8) - The Net Tightens

Crime World ·

2026/01/02

Detective Sergeant James Brannigan's new investigation team finally made progress by assembling expert evidence contradicting Jonathan Creswell's story, culminating in Brannigan's team arresting Creswell, and charging him with Katie's murder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:58

Episode 1330: Groomed (Part 7) - All The Signs Were...

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2026/01/01

After delays and months of inaction by the PSNI, Detective Sergeant James Brannigan finally begins the investigation into Katie Simpson's death, and starts to uncover Jonathan Creswell's lies about Katie's supposed suicide attempt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28:45

Episode 1329: Groomed (Part 6) - Mountains of Mistakes

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2025/12/31

After the tragic death of Katie Simpson, Detective Sergeant James Brannigan made aware of the case by journalist Tanya Fowles. Brannigan initiates an investigation into Katie Simpson's death after recognising the failure of the PSNI to flag Jonathan Creswell's prior domestic abuse conviction, or to look into his version of events on the night of Katie's murder. Creswell, and the people around him, have questions to answer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:34

Episode 1328: Groomed (Part 5) - Nightmares and Dreams

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2025/12/30

Katie Simpson, a talented and fearless young horsewoman is pulled into Jonathan Creswell’s orbit as a young child, suffering repeated physical and mental abuse at the hands of her sister's partner. By the time she turns 21, she is fighting to retain her independence. Her refusal to be cowed by Creswell's cruelty spurs his anger and control to new levels.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:26

Episode 1327: Groomed (Part 4) - Building the Cult

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2025/12/29

After a prison sentence for domestic abuse, Jonathan Creswell continues to establish a 'cult-like' unit of women around himself, using them for domestic, equestrian, and financial support while maintaining a public facade of charm for wealthy parents. The episode climaxes with Creswell moving his group, including pregnant Christina Simpson and young Katie Simpson, into his biological father Herbie Lusby's property in Donegal, where he continued his pattern of abuse, sexual harassment, and financial

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32:09

Episode 1326: Groomed (Part 3) - Golden Haired Boy

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2025/12/26

Episode three of Groomed examines origins of Jonathan Creswell, and the young woman who would become one of his primary victims: Christina Simpson. Creswell, the lovechild of a wealthy farmer and a teenager, was a "golden child" in the equestrian world, who began a relationship with 15-year-old Christina after joining Darton Ree Stables, pulling her, along with former girlfriend Jill Robinson, into his dangerous orbit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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36:55

Episode 1325: Groomed (Part 2) - Close to Murder

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2025/12/24

In this episode, we look at Jonathan Creswell's history of extreme coercive control and physical abuse through the experience of his ex-partner, world-class show-jumper Abigail Lyle, who bravely spoke out about how he regularly beat and strangled her, and threatened her life, leading to his eventual, though short, prison sentence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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21:02

Episode 1324: Groomed (Part 1) - The Pied Piper of Tynan

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2025/12/23

Groomed is the disturbing story of Katie Simpson, a talented young horsewoman who tragically died after being beaten and strangled by her sister's partner, Jonathan Creswell. In this episode, we see how Creswell, an ambitious and cocky jockey and horse-trainer, had established a pattern of emotionally abusive and controlling relationships with women in the equestrian world, including former girlfriend Jill Robinson and world-class showjumper Abigail Lyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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Episode 1323: Crime World's top stories in 2025 (Part 2)

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2025/12/22

It's been another record year for Crime World with more than 36 million listens so far in 2025.Niall speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about more of the stories that caught our listeners attention this year and why there is a different audience on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 1322: Crime World's top stories in 2025 (Part 1)

Crime World ·

2025/12/22

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.

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32:21

Episode 1321: Becoming 'The Monk': Rex Ryan on...

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2025/12/19

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

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30:28

Episode 1320: Becoming 'The Monk': Rex Ryan on...

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2025/12/19

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

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16:46

Episode 1319: Buying black market Ozempic on the...

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2025/12/18

They are theso-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.

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48:09

Episode 1318: Survivor abused by her cousin says...

Crime World ·

2025/12/18

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.

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14:52

Episode 1317: How a Connemara builder cruelly ripped...

Crime World ·

2025/12/17

A developer who built SíleSeoige’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.

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22:49

Episode 1316: Ireland's most dangerous prisoner Leon...

Crime World ·

2025/12/17

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.

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20:03

Episode 1315: Dad of tragic arson victim Tadhg...

Crime World ·

2025/12/16

The father of tragic Tadhg Farrell has been arrested over a prison row which happened hours before the fatalarson 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.

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17:47

Episode 1314: Gardai step up patrols in Rathkeale as...

Crime World ·

2025/12/16

Gardaí have stepped up patrols in Rathkeale over fears of an outbreak of feud violence in the town over Christmas.A series of raids were carried out in recent weeks as gardaí target feuding crime gangs based in the Co Limerick town.Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about the history of tensions in Rathkeale over Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 1313: Gangland rapist Thomas O'Neill released...

Crime World ·

2025/12/15

Heroin-dealing rapist Thomas O'Neill has been released from prison, heightening fears of an outbreak of feud violence in Limerick.O'Neill - who is married to April Collins, who gave evidence in court against the notorious Dundon brothers - was let out of Cork Prison over the weekend.Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about how O'Neill was jailed for one of the most notorious rapes in Irish history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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12:44

Episode 1312: How a gangster has become the first...

Crime World ·

2025/12/15

A 'money man' has become the first criminallinked to East Belfast UVF to beconvicted as part of the EncroChat phone hack drug busts .Wayne Jones admitted three counts of transferring criminal property – namely cash – which he knew had been obtained through dealing drug dealing last month.Niall talks to Crime World's Steven Moore about how Jones has become the latest gang figure taken down in the North Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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