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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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Episode 1337: Criminal who battered Devon Hennessy is...

Crime World ·

2026/01/07

A brutal hostage scenario in an Irish prison is averted when skilled prison officers stand down the threat.Nicola talks with Crime World's Patrick O’Connell about the incident. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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17:37

Episode 1336: 'Fat' Andy Connors' widow and her...

Crime World ·

2026/01/07

The widow of gangland banker ‘Fat’ Andy Connors has posed at his lavish grave on the anniversary of his murder.Ann Connors has faced trouble with the Criminal Assets Bureau, claimed false PUP payments during Covid and once turned her home into an illegal rental site to make ends meet.But posing in a fur coat beside the grave that remembers the leader of a home robbery gang as 'Big Fat Rich Andy Connors', she smiles for the cameras.Nicola talks with Niall Donald about the widow Connors and her

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16:14

Episode 1335: The three Ward brothers exposed by CAB...

Crime World ·

2026/01/06

Three Galway brothers are named as part of a major drug network supplying the tourism heart of Ireland as details of their cruel use of free slave labor emerges. Today Nicola talks to Eamon Dillon about Gary Ward and his band of brothers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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17:16

Episode 1334: How the net is closing in on ‘The...

Crime World ·

2026/01/06

He was an unknown when he was picked up by gardaí with a large heroin consignment back in 2001, but in the past two decades Brian Grendon has really been placed on the gangland map.The head of the group known as 'The Family' is now facing sentence on tax offences and a file is currently with the Director of Public Prosecutions for consideration of serious gangland charges.Today, Nicola and Niall are talking about Grendon and his rise to fame. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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22:00

Episode 1333: Why is Enoch Burke still behind bars?

Crime World ·

2026/01/05

He' s the teacher who has spent more than 550 days in prison in protest against a court order.But is Enoch Burke a saint or a sinner, and who are his contemporaries who have done porridge for their beliefs?Today, on Nicola's first day back after a lengthy hiatus, she speaks with Niall Donald about Enoch and what happens next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27:09

Episode 1332: Groomed (Part 9) - Legacy of a Showjumper

Crime World ·

2026/01/05

Jonathan Creswell's suicide denied Katie Simpson's loved ones the opportunity for a murder trial. Despite Creswell’s death, the subsequent sentencing of three co-conspirators—Jill Robinson, Hayley Robb, and Rose De Montmorency-Wright—for charges related to the cover-up allowed the judge to confirm that Creswell was a "skilled and predatory abuser" with an "established pattern" of abuse against women. 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...

Crime World ·

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

Crime World ·

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

Crime World ·

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

Crime World ·

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

Crime World ·

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

Crime World ·

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

Crime World ·

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)

Crime World ·

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

Crime World ·

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...

Crime World ·

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...

Crime World ·

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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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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