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Apr 18, 2024 · 27 min
Episode 546: CAB win four-year long court battle against drug dealer David Waldron
Drug dealer David Waldron's links to some of the country's most notorious criminals were revealed as he finally lost his mammoth legal battle with CAB. The bureau won their four-year case to have Waldron's assets - including stunning mansion in Wexford - declared the proceeds of crime. As part of the case, CAB described how Waldron's associates included a number of infamous gangland figures who had been murdered by gunmen. Niall speaks with Eamon Dillon about David Waldron's drug dealing operation and his criminal partners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 18, 2024 · 49 min
Episode 545: 1 year since Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch walked free after the Regency Trial
It’s a year to the day that Gerry The Monk Hutch walked free from the Special Criminal Court after he was found not guilty of the murder of David Byrne at the Regency Hotel. So what has it been like a year on from those dramatic events and what has the veteran criminal being doing since he tasted freedom? Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about The Monk and the day his chips came in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 17, 2024 · 1 hr 10 min
Episode 544: The story of former fugitive Michael Lynn
He was the Celtic tiger pin up boy - a solicitor and property speculator who smooth talked customers and lived the high life while all the while stealing from the banks. And when the tide eventually turned on Michael Lynn he went on the run first to Portugal and later Brazil. Throughout his epic time as a fugitive and later when he was convicted of theft from the banks he regularly spoke to one dogged investigative reporter who was always on his heels, Michael O’Farrell of the Irish Mail on Sunday. Nicola talks to Michael about his new book Fugitive The Michael Lynn Story about the hunt to bring one of Ireland’s most notorious fugitives to justice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 16, 2024 · 24 min
Episode 543: Inside Christopher ‘Git’ Waldron's former home in Cabra
The high spec house of criminal Christopher ‘Git’ Waldron is to go under the hammer later this month after the Criminal Assets Bureau settled their proceeds of crime case with the man they said made his money from selling drugs. Nicola speaks to Eamon Dillon about the house on Killala Road in Cabra and who might punt on a bargain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 15, 2024 · 43 min
Episode 542: Million Dollar Lover - the wealthy elderly woman who fell for a homeless former meth addict
BBC producer Sue Mitchell literally stumbled upon a story on her doorstep when a homeless former meth addict washed up in a California town and fell in love with her elderly millionaire neighbour. The love affair between property owner Carolyn and vagrant Dave lasted more than a year and all the while Sue recorded the complexities of their relationship which pitted the 80 year old against her two daughters. Nicola speaks to Sue about Million Dollar Lover, a 10-part story of an unlikely romance and some very dark secrets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 12, 2024 · 19 min
Episode 541: The death of Michael Dwyer and his mother's fight for justice
Irishman Michael Dwyer was shot dead 15 years ago by special forces in Bolivia who later smeared his good name and claimed he was there to assassinate a President. However, former State Pathologist Marie Cassidy, exposed the lies that were fed to the media around the world and proved that he could not have been involved in the shootout at the a time of his death. Still Michael’s mother Caroline is fighting for her son’s memory. Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about her ongoing quest for justice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 11, 2024 · 23 min
Episode 540: Nathan McDonnell sharing prison wing with notorious criminals
Businessman Nathan McDonnell who has been charged in connection with the discovery of €32.8 million worth of crystal meth at Cork Port is being housed on the A4 wing at Portlaoise jail after being taken off a restricted regime behind bars. Refused bail by the High Court he is now sharing a wing with notorious neighbours including a man convicted in connection with the Keane Mulready-Woods murder and the notorious Limerick inmate Red Larry McCarthy. Nicola speaks to Eamon Dillon about the A4 and what sort of prisoners are held there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 10, 2024 · 19 min
Episode 539: Inside Ross Browning's former Garristown home
A public auction to be held later this month will see the one time home of Kinahan lieutenant Ross Browning go under the hammer after it was seized by CAB. The house, a gate lodge, a large outhouse and the land at Garristown in County Dublin will be put up for auction with a reserve of more than half a million. Nicola speaks to Eamon Dillon as we go behind the hall door of the home where the Cartel’s top dog in Ireland once lived. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 9, 2024 · 37 min
Episode 538: 'Queen of The Con' Marianne Smyth to be extradited to Northern Ireland to face charges
An American con artist made famous by the hit podcast Queen of the Con is facing extradition to Northern Ireland after a fraud victim turned the tables on the woman who tricked him out of tens of thousands of dollars. Marianne Smyth was arrested in Maine in February on foot of four counts of fraud and four of theft in Northern Ireland more than 15 years ago where she pretended to be a mortgage broker but robbed money instead. She was outed by Hollywood producer Jonathan Walton who created the podcast after she befriended him and tricked him out of more than $90,000. Nicola speaks to Jonathan about her extradition and his journey to justice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 8, 2024 · 42 min
Episode 537: The life and crimes of Gerard ‘Hucker’ Moyna
He was a rogue Republican who was thrown out of the IRA, had a brief dalliance with the INLA and someone who lurched around other dissident groupings as an enforcer and a feared hitman known for a love of violence but who couldn’t be managed or controlled. This week as killer and terrorist Gerard ‘Hucker’ Moyna was laid to rest in Belfast, Nicola speaks with Belfast Telegraph Crime Correspondent Allison Morris about the life and crimes of a troubles psychopath and her brief encounter with him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 8, 2024 · 45 min
Episode 536: The alleged crimes of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
When Federal Agents with US Homeland Security raided two of rapper Sean Diddy Combs mansions in LA and Miami his career at the top of the hip hop scene began to collapse. The artist formerly known as Puff Daddy and P Diddy amongst other names is now facing multiple civil lawsuits accusing him of sex trafficking, sexual abuse and rape. So what is the background of billionaire Combs and could he be the next Harvey Weinstein or Jeffrey Epstein. Nicola talks to journalist Douglas Century, an author and expert on the hip hop scene, about the story that has gripped America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 6, 2024 · 41 min
Episode 535: Weapons, Stash houses and Mugshots
Multiple gun seizures made this week have been linked to the Family organised crime group while a series of drugs and cash raids have meant it’s been a bad week for the bad guys. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald and Eimear Rabbitte about weapons, stash houses and mugshots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 5, 2024 · 39 min
Episode 534: Christy Kinahan Snr - Culinary reviewer or cunning liar?
Hundreds of restaurant and hotel reviews are left by Christy Kinahan Snr on a review system set up by Google. The reviews purport to geotrack the phone used by the Dapper Don, an expert in counter surveillance and high end security technology. Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about Kinahan and what could be behind the Godfather’s so called digital footprint. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 3, 2024 · 20 min
Episode 533: The luxurious life of CAB target Yan Yan Fan
An Aladdin’s Cave of luxury items is seized from a woman allegedly linked to a Chinese drugs gang. Now the Criminal Assets Bureau are looking for a court order to declare 88 items and cash as the proceeds of crime. So who is Yan Yan Fan and how did she collect such a treasure trove of designer goods on a €30,000-a-year salary? Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about fur coats, gold jewellery and a handbag deemed one of the most exclusive in the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 2, 2024 · 17 min
Episode 532: The tragic murder of Sarah McNally in a New York bar
The boyfriend of an Irish woman stabbed to death in a New York bar has now been charged with her murder. As friends and family were told of the horrific stabbing of Sarah McNally, just 41, her partner was being treated in hospital. Now he is facing court accused of the fatal attack. Nicola and Niall speak with Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitte about the details we know so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 1, 2024 · 33 min
Episode 531: What was found on the phone of Hutch associate James Mago Gately following Encrochat hack
Hutch organisation loyalist James ‘Mago’ Gately has been linked to the gangland assassinations of David Byrne and Eamon The Don Dunne for the first time in a courtroom. Gately who survived a number of shooting attempts himself was formerly a member of the Kinahan Organisation but remained loyal to the Hutch side after his friend Gary Hutch was murdered. Nicola speaks with journalist Eamon Dillon about the extraordinary information about Gately’s links to organised crime heard during a Criminal Assets Bureau proceeds of crime case against him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 30, 2024 · 14 min
Episode 530: Nathan McDonnell refused bail over crystal meth charges
Businessman Nathan McDonnell is to appeal a decision to refuse him bail after the High Court heard his father was offering 100,000 of his life savings as an assurance. The Kerry garden centre boss and his co-accused James Leen are both in custody charged in connection with the country’s biggest ever crystal meth haul. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the details which have emerged from the bail hearings about the States case against them Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 30, 2024 · 46 min
Episode 529: The life and crimes of Scott Delaney
He is the son of notorious gangland killer ‘Cotton Eye’ Joe Delaney and was convicted himself as an accessory to murder. But today Scott Delaney who now goes by the name Scott Knight is urging underworld figures to unite at anti-immigration protests. Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about how Delaney is part of a far-right ideology seeking to hijack protests like those held at Coolock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 29, 2024 · 27 min
Episode 528: DUP leader resigns following historical sex offence charges
The leader of the DUP Jeffrey Donaldson sensationally resigned after being charged with historical sex offences. Nicola and Niall Donald speak to Belfast Telegraph Crime Correspondent Allison Morris about the unlikely chain of events that made Good Friday an extraordinary news day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 29, 2024 · 1 hr 9 min
Episode 527: Inside Merchants Quay - Dublin’s Drug use and homelessness support service
He is the CEO of Merchants Quay Ireland with a lengthy career behind him in the prison service making him perfectly placed to understand and empathise with the complexities of long term addiction. Later this year the first injecting rooms will open at the Liffeyside facility and Eddie Mullins hopes the pilot programme will prove that giving addicts back some dignity will help with the public perception of them. Nicola speaks to Eddie about his career, his experiences with the marginalised of society and his hopes for the future of addiction services. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.