Crime World

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 Dav...

A developer who built Síle Seoige’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...

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...

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

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.

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.&nb...

A 'money man' has become the first criminal linked to East Belfast UVF to be convicted 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...

Gerry Hutch’s money laundering case edges closer in Spain, how a narco boat crew were caught in Cork, and the tragic case of Daniel Aruebose is upgraded to homicide. Niall speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about the high-profile crime stories of the week and how criminals are risking everything for designer goods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rapist Philip Murphy's half brother has described the moment he looked his abuser in the eye as he read out his victim impact in court. Philip Murphy was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Monday for sex attacks on three people including his half brother Thomas. Niall speaks to Thomas about his long battle for justice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gang suspected of ordering the arson attack which killed four-year-old boy and his great aunt have been linked to at least two other murders. Gardaí released CCTV footage of the ‘murderous’ firebombing in Co Offaly yesterday that lead to the deaths of Tadgh Farrell and Mary Holt. Niall speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about how an organised crime gang in the Midlands have been linked to the attack. Ho...

Brian Meehan has turned down the chance to apologise for Veronica Guerin's murder when confronted in Dublin last week. Meehan - nicknamed The Tosser - is the only man ever convicted in connection with the brutal murder of the brave crime reporter. Niall speaks to Crime World's Patrick O'Connell about how Meeehan would not say sorry when they came face to face in Dublin city centre. Hosted on Acast...

A criminal with links to gang boss 'Dublin Jimmy' has spent the weekend in jail after a tense trial in Co Sligo. Noel Muldoon, who was previously the victim of a punishment shooting, was convicted of offences related to theft of tractors and machinery. Niall speaks to Crime World's Ken Foy about Muldoon and his pal Dublin Jimmy's crimes along the border. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

The families of Ruth Lawrence's two victims have hit out at the tattoo artist killer for laughing about their murder. Anthony Keegan and Eoin O’Connor's relatives spoke out after Lawrence was handed two life sentences in court this week. Niall talks to Crime World’s Eamon Dillon about Lawrence's cold hearted attitude to murder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gardai have carried out searches in the Midlands Prison as part of the investigation into the double arson murder in Co Offaly. Four-year-old Tadgh Farrell and his grand aunt Mary Holt were killed after their home was firebombed on Saturday night. Niall talks to Eimear Rabbitt about how gardai are investigating if a prison row lead to the attack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Two civil cases accusing Conor McGregor of sex attacks have both dramatically come to an end after long-running legal battles. The Irish Supreme Court has decided not to grant McGregor a further appeal against the outcome of the Nikita Hand civil rape case. The court's decision came just hours after an American woman formally dropped her case against the UFC fighter in Florida. Niall speaks to Cri...

The four men charged in the Hennessy torture trial have dramatically changed their pleas and admitted assault causing harm. Jason Hennessy, his brother Devon, as well as Kenneth and Dean Fitzsimons were accused of being involved in a savage attack where a man had the word ‘rat’ branded on his face and body. Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about why the DPP may have accepted guilty pleas to lesser cha...

A dissident republican with firearms convictions has become a key figure in the campaign against immigration. Nathan Hastings, who served a 10-year sentence for weapons offences, was once allied to left-wing political groups. Crime World's Alan Sherry tells Niall about how he is now one of a number of ex-republicans involved in anti-immigration groups. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

An alleged victim who has refused to give evidence at the Hennessy torture trial, a notorious female sextortionist was arrested again and crystal meth businessman Nathan McDonnell is targeted by Revenue. Niall speaks to Crime World's Eimear Rabbitt about the crime stories of the week that got our readers talking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The brother of feud victim Richie Carberry has become the fifth man convicted over the death of Keane Mulready-Woods. Drug dealer Stephen Carberry plead guilty to helping dispose of the teenager's dismembered body parts. Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about how Carberry became became involved in the plot months after his brother was killed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Ex-UVF commander Winston 'Winkie' Irvine has taken up yoga behind bars as he looks to cope with having his sentence for firearms offences doubled.  Irvine once lived the high life, rubbing shoulders with British and Irish ministers while he negotiated on behalf of loyalists groups.  Niall speaks to Belfast Telegraph crime correspondent Alison Morris about how Winkie now spends his days d...

A senior garda has revealed how they made 10 ‘early interventions’ recently to confront young people at risk of Islamic terror radicalisation. Detective Chief Superintendent Brian Woods, who heads up the Garda Special Detective Unit, made the comments as he described how the policing of terrorism has changed in Ireland. Niall speaks to Crime World’s Ken Foy about how far right groups are also an i...

Barbie Kardashian has revealed she has been contacted by gardai investigating threats issued to a prison governor. Barbie carried out a series of bizarre and sinister interviews after she was recently released from Limerick Prison. Niall speaks to Crime World’s Patrick O’Connell about how Barbie’s inflammatory comments could now come back to haunt her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

A notorious wife killer who murdered his wife so he could collect her life insurance policy has been moved to an open prison. Colin Whelan strangled his wife to death just months after their wedding day before pretending she had fallen down the stairs. Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about what Whelan can expect in Loughan House Open Prison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

The trial of four men accused of torturing a man who had the word 'rat' branded on his skin has been delayed after the alleged victim failed to appear in court. Barry Moore, who is described as the principal witness in the case, failed to show up again in the Special Criminal Court, meaning the trial has now been delayed until the new year. Niall talks to Eimear Rabbitt about what comes next in th...

It's become a Christmas time regular as the Criminal Assets Bureau hold their annual auction to sell off the luxury items they've seized from criminals. Rolex and Cartier watches, Balenciaga runners as well as sunglasses and handbags all went under the hammer on Monday. Niall speaks to Crime World's Eamon Dillon about what was sold and who it had been seized from. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...