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March 10 · 20 min
Conor McGregor backs sister Aoife’s struggling tanning salon that has run up debts of more than €113k
Accounts filed relating to a tanning salon company in Dublin show that Conor McGregor’s sister Aoife and her partners father are in business together. Years ago headlines across the world suggested that McGregor had fallen foul of Kinahan associate Graham ‘The Wig’ Whelan after an incident with his father William in a Dublin pub. Nicola talks to journalist Pat O’Connell who says that the company records show there is no hard feelings and that the tale of the Kinahan mob threatening McGregor was all just a ball of smoke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 10 · 20 min
How ex-footballer dubbed Majorca’s biggest narco ‘was doing business’ with Kinahan cartel
A former Scottish football league player dubbed “Majorca’s biggest narco” after one of the island’s largest anti-drugs operations was doing business with the Kinahan cartel before his arrest, it has been sensationally claimed. Nicola talks to Niall Donald about the arrest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 9 · 30 min
Kinahans spotted in new footage post sanctions
Images of Christy Kinahan and his son Daniel show the father and son enjoying a night out in Dubai last year. The pictures show them relaxed and enjoying an MMA event in the VIP section proving their are comfortably living in the UAE despite sanctions. Nicola talks to Niall Donald about the Kinahans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 9 · 25 min
How an Algerian man got an Irish passport by falsely claiming to be son of murdered woman
An Algerian man with no links to Ireland was able to obtain an official Irish passport in a false name by claiming he was the son of an Irish woman murdered in the UK. Dublin Circuit Court was told it was “harder to sign up for a mobile phone contract with Vodafone” than get an Irish passport, after it emerged that Sabouni Abdelhamid was granted the document after he claimed to be the son of Catherine ‘Kate’ Corridan, who was murdered in London . Niall speaks to Crime World's Alan Sherry about how Abdelhamid was jailed after he was caught out in a lie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 6 · 18 min
Stephen McCullagh Trial: Former partner of murder accused gives evidence in Belfast Crown Court (Part 2)
The trial of Stephen McCullagh for the murder of Natalie McNally is continuing at Belfast Crown Court. In court today, a former partner of the murder accused gave evidence. The woman alleged that McCullagh had ‘recorded’ counselling sessions after she had suffered a stillbirth. She also said she withdrew a 2019 police statement relating to an alleged assault by McCullagh. Natalie McNally was 15 weeks pregnant when she was killed at her home on December 18, 2022. Mr McCullagh denies any involvement with the murder. Olivia Peden is joined by Allison Morris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 6 · 40 min
Where is Larry Murphy, Lisa Dorian cold case arrest and gardaí under investigation (Part 2)
Lisa Dorian cold case arrest, the latest phase of a dig linked to the disappearance of Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob ends, and gardaí come under investigation. Today in part two of our crime roundup, Nicola speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about the stories that dominated the headlines this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 6 · 29 min
Women behaving badly, Burke family circus and Rathkeale women jailed for knife attack on grandmother (Part 1)
Women behaving badly: Burke family circus and Rathkeale women jailed for knife attack on grandmother. Today in part one of our crime roundup Nicola speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about the headlines which dominated this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 5 · 25 min
Man linked to John George murder found shot dead in Alicante
A suspect in the murder of Belfast man John George has been shot dead in Alicante in Spain in what police believe was an assassination. Czech national Michael Maly led police to the remains of father of two John George in December 2024 after he’d gone missing during a drug fuelled holiday on the Costa Blanca. Maly was a suspect along with fellow Belfast man Johnny Smyth in the killing of George who was stabbed in the legs and then shot before his body was dumped under a lemon tree in a remote area outside the tourist hotspot. Maly was expected to give evidence in any upcoming trials in Spain. Nicola speaks to journalist Steven Moore who broke the story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 5 · 32 min
Mother of Daniel Aruebose insists "I didn't hurt Daniel"
The mother of little Daniel Aruebose - the missing three year old whose remains were found secretly buried on waste ground last year - has told a reporter ‘I didn’t hurt Daniel.’ Maria Aruebose has also confirmed to journalist Pat O’Connell that she is the woman arrested and questioned about the murder of her son. Another man has also been quizzed in relation to the investigation. Nicola speaks to Pat about his conversation with the mothers who says her son died from ‘natural causes.’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 4 · 36 min
How the Love Ulster riots rocked Dublin 20 years ago
It was the loyalist rally that sparked chaos on the streets of Dublin after gardai failed to predict a riot. Twenty years ago last week, Dublin City Centre was smashed up as rioters attacked gardai with petrol bombs and bricks ahead of a Love Ulster parade. Niall talks to Crime World’s Neil Fetherstonhaugh about our memories of the day the city was set alight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 4 · 30 min
How romance scam victims in Ireland are ‘love bombed’ by global crime gangs
More than 200 people across the island of Ireland were targeted by romance scams in the past year. As AI tools can now create realistic deepfake images and cloned voices, fraudsters have new ways to deceive victims. With digital relationships on the rise, telling real love from a scam may be becoming harder than ever. Chloe McPolin speaks with Crime World journalist Roisin Gorman about the rise of these scams and how criminal gangs are now duping people in Ireland and the UK out of money and romance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 3 · 12 min
Stephen McCullagh Trial: Murder accused told police Natalie McNally was “having problems with her ex” when arrested (Part One)
The trial of Stephen McCullagh for the murder of 32-year-old Natalie McNally has entered its second week. Yesterday in court a transcript was read out of McCullagh’s first interview with police, where he said Natalie was “having problems with her ex”. Ms McNally was killed at her home in Lurgan, suffering fatal injuries in what has been described as a “prolonged attack”. McCullagh (36) denies murdering Ms McNally, who was 15 weeks pregnant at the time of her death. Last week footage of the movements of a ‘person of interest’ was played to the court. Niamh Campbell was joined by Allison Morris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 3 · 22 min
How fake visionary Christina Gallagher is still raking in the cash in the US
She is the fake visionary who was recently caught spending her cash on slot machines in Dr Quirkey's arcade. House of Prayer guru Christina Gallagher made a fortune collecting money off followers by telling them she was getting apocalyptic messages from Jesus. Niall talks to Crime World's Alan Sherry about how Christina Gallagher is still coining it in in the US. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 2 · 28 min
Spencer Matthews: Why I am obsessed with true crime (Part 2)
Spencer Matthew’s first hit the headlines as one of the posh, pampered stars of Made in Chelsea. But in recent years, Spencer has won over a new generation of fans with his heartfelt documentaries and self-depreciating podcast appearances. Spencer talks to Nicola about why he loves true crime and his plans for the future Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 2 · 36 min
Spencer Matthews: Why I am obsessed with true crime (Part 1)
Spencer Matthew’s first hit the headlines as one of the posh, pampered stars of Made in Chelsea. But in recent years, Spencer has won over a new generation of fans with his heartfelt documentaries and self-depreciating podcast appearances. Spencer talks to Nicola about why he loves true crime and his plans for the future.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 27 · 38 min
Ian 'Mad Dog' Maloney's compo claim, Liam Byrne's happy family snap and case taken by Sinead Warren
Gangster-turned poet 'Mad Dog' Maloney's €10k compo windfall, Kinahan lieutenant Liam Byrne re-appears on social media and a case taken by creche worker Sinead Warren against the gardai. Niall speaks with Eimear Rabbitt about the stories that attracted the most eyes on crimeworld.com this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 27 · 30 min
The paedophile guests of honour at a Thai massage parlour opening party
Three paedophiles gather to celebrate the opening of a Thai massage parlour in a quiet midlands town. Pictures and videos released on social media show them enjoying a party together afterwards. But who are the men and what connects them? Nicola talks to Pat O’Connell about former prison officer Harry Daly, who abused his daughter Shaneda for more than a decade, and his pervert pals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 26 · 37 min
How the Golden State Killer almost got away with historic crimes
For more than four decades, the Golden State Killer haunted California leaving behind a trail of terror in one of the most chilling cold cases in American history. Then in 2018, in a twist of fate, the man behind the crimes Joseph James DeAngelo was unmasked not by fingerprints or confessions, but by a distant relative’s DNA uploaded to a genealogy website. Chloe McPolin speaks with crime columnist with the Toronto Sun and author of Inside the mind of the Golden State Killer Brad Hunter to talk about how the case which mystified America came undone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 26 · 32 min
How Comedian Sil Fox lost his career after false sex assault claim
Veteran Irish comic Sil Fox was brought before the courts after a woman made an allegation that he sexually assaulted her while he posed for a photograph with her. Later in court a judge dismissed the case as the CCTV taken on the night said the opposite. Now the innocence 93 year is suing the Director of Public Prosecutions for directing the case be taken against him - an experience he says ruined the end of his career and destroyed his personal life and mental health. Nicola talks to showbiz journalist Eddie Rowley who tells me about the effects of the allegation on his old pal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 25 · 14 min
American man charged in connection with Mike Gaine murder in Kerry
A man has been charged in connection with the murder of Kerry farmer Mike Gaine. Michael Kelley was brought before Tralee Court yesterday evening following his arrest on Tuesday morning this week. Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the breaking news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.