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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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  • Aug 22, 2025 · 12 min

    Episode 1153: One-armed thug Dean Fagan attacked with knives on Dublin street

    He is an underworld influencer who posts regular updates on his social media sites. But Dean Fagan, who lost a hand when a pipe bomb he was holding exploded, was recently caught on camera as he was attacked in broad daylight on a Dublin street. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Dublin and frequent violence on the city streets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Aug 22, 2025 · 19 min

    Episode 1152: Vincent Collopy reunites with gangster brothers after prison release

    A key member of the Collopy Organised Crime Group has been released from jail and is back in his native Limerick. Vincent Collopy once waged war against rivals in the McCarthy-Dundon gang, turning Limerick into a gangland warzone. Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about Collopy and his band of brothers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Aug 21, 2025 · 23 min

    Episode 1151: Kinahan thug who once nailed a man to kitchen floor makes big move

    Notorious criminal, Belfast man Gerard Mackin, has made Alicante in Spain his new home from home as he tries to build his life after his most recent jail term. So, who is Mackin, a cross border heavy-for-hire who once nailed a man to a kitchen floor? Why has he moved to Spain and what is he likely to do next? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Aug 21, 2025 · 52 min

    Episode 1150: Encrochat - how gardaí are taking down high-profile gangsters

    It was the police hack that gave investigators a front row seat at a gruesome theatre of organised crime, yet Ireland was an outrider when it came to arresting the criminal customers of Encrochat. Now, the Garda Síochána are warning that they are coming after those who used what they believed was a bulletproof communications network to do their business. Today we are talking about Encrochat and the takedown of the big networks of criminal groups. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Aug 20, 2025 · 11 min

    Episode 1149: Kinahan gangster Johnny Morrissey tangled up in IDF online scam

    Kinahan bagman Johnny Morrissey found himself caught up in a moneymaking scam when his photo of his arrest in Spain in September 2022 went viral - purporting to be an image of the arrest of an Israeli military commander. 'Johnny Cash', as he was known because of his love of throwing around money, is still facing criminal investigation in Spain for laundering more than €200 million of Kinahan money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Aug 20, 2025 · 35 min

    Episode 1148: Will the new Garda Commissioner go to war with criminals?

    A new Garda Commissioner waits in the wings to take over from the outgoing Drew Harris - but will Dubliner Justin Kelly finally go to war on criminals using the treasure trove of Encrochat material? Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about a new era for the gardaí and a looming back cloud for the criminals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Aug 19, 2025 · 11 min

    Episode 1147: Gunmen flee popular Dublin restaurant after failed gangland hit

    A botched hit attempt in a busy restaurant leaves innocent diners and their families shocked in a scene that should be relegated to TV drama. Instead, Dublin gangs at war attempt a murder with echoes of the bloody Browne’s Steakhouse killing of Jason Hennessy. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the latest from an underworld on the brink of war. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Aug 19, 2025 · 23 min

    Episode 1146: The life and crimes of Devon Hennessy

    A leading figure in a violent drug gang has pleaded guilty to falsely imprisoning and branding a man with a cattle iron during a torture session. Notorious Devon Hennessy will now face a lengthy prison term for his role in the assault in which his victim was branded with the word 'RAT'. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the life and crimes of Hennessy, a thug who terrorised a community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Aug 18, 2025 · 13 min

    Episode 1145: John Gilligan begs for bail in texts from a Spanish prison

    Begging texts sent on behalf of caged drug dealer John Gilligan show how desperate he is for money so he can apply for bail after almost 8 months in custody in Spain. Gilligan was arrested last January in an investigation into pink cocaine and locked up as he awaits the outcome of a magistrates inquiry. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Gilligan and his troubles in paradise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Aug 15, 2025 · 30 min

    Episode 1141: Caught In The Crossfire - An Honest Day’s Work

    The news that Marlo Hyland had been shot dead rocked the criminal underworld. But then word started to emerge that another young man had also been killed at the scene, and the full horror of that morning's events became clear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Aug 15, 2025 · 25 min

    Episode 1140: Caught In The Crossfire - Operation Oak

    At the peak of his criminal powers, Marlo Hyland seemed untouchable. But the senseless murder of an innocent mum in Dublin brought increased pressure from both the gardaí and others in the criminal underworld, and soon the cracks were beginning to show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Aug 13, 2025 · 37 min

    Episode 1137: The twisted secrets of sadistic killer Graham Dwyer (Part 2)

    He’s one of Ireland’s most sinister and twisted killers who groomed his vulnerable victim and gave her a starring role in her own murder. In this two-part Crime World special, written by Niamh O'Connor, we look back on the gruesome details of Graham Dwyer's relationship with Elaine O'Hara, and her tragic, brutal killing. We hear the text messages that passed between the pair in the days before her death, and get a glimpse of the sickening bloodlust hidden inside this seemingly ordinary family man. And we learn how, over a year after her death, a series of miracles would lead police to Elaine O'Hara's body — and her killer. The story of Graham Dwyer and Elaine O'Hara is a shocking one, so, if you're squeamish, this episode isn't one for you. And it definitely isn't one for a younger audience, so be mindful where you listen to it. This episode of Crime World was originally broadcast in June 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Aug 13, 2025 · 28 min

    Episode 1136: The twisted secrets of sadistic killer Graham Dwyer (Part 1)

    He’s one of Ireland’s most sinister and twisted killers who groomed his vulnerable victim and gave her a starring role in her own murder. In this two-part Crime World special, written by Niamh O'Connor, we look back on the gruesome details of Graham Dwyer's relationship with Elaine O'Hara, and her tragic, brutal killing. We hear the text messages that passed between the pair in the days before her death, and get a glimpse of the sickening bloodlust hidden inside this seemingly ordinary family man. And we learn how, over a year after her death, a series of miracles would lead police to Elaine O'Hara's body — and her killer. The story of Graham Dwyer and Elaine O'Hara is a shocking one, so, if you're squeamish, this episode isn't one for you. And it definitely isn't one for a younger audience, so be mindful where you listen to it. This episode of Crime World was originally broadcast in June 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Aug 12, 2025 · 46 min

    Episode 1135: The Fred West Tapes - Secrets of the Fred & Rose West Murder Investigation

    It’s been 30 years since the death of Fred West and the conviction of his wife Rose but their horrifying murder spree continues to pique the interest of true crime fans across the globe. The Wests claimed twelve victims, young women and girls including members of their own family. Nine mutilated bodies were found buried under their home at 25 Cromwell St, Gloucester – the so-called House of Horrors. Author Howard Sounes' new book The Fred West Tapes brings readers into the interview room as detectives quizzed Fred West with new evidence and never-before-seen testimonies from the case. The following is an extract from The Fred West Tapes, published by Bonnier, which hits shelves July 31. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Aug 12, 2025 · 29 min

    Episode 1134: The dark world of Graham Dwyer reaches an international audience

    The murder of Elaine O’Hara by architect Graham Dwyer is a dark story embedded in the secretive world of fetish sites and BDSM relationships. Now, a documentary about the case has been launched on streamer Prime, and the story is being broadcast across the world. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Dwyer and the darkness he hid behind the facade of an ordinary guy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.