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Shattered Lives

Shattered Lives is Ireland’s premier crime podcast. It’s hosted by Paul Healy and Michael O’Toole, two of Ireland’s leading crime reporters. It examines gangland feuds, murder investigations, major trials, and the biggest crime stories in Ireland.

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www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Trial of the Century - Gerry Hutch murder trial: Your questions answered (part two) 05.01.2023

In our latest episode of the Gerry Hutch murder trial at the Special Criminal Court, Ciaran Bradley brings your questions to the Paul Healy and Mick O'Toole. After the finish to Jonathan Dowdall's testimony, we're nearing the end of one of the highest-profile cases in Irish criminal history. It is only natural that you will have questions - and we have the ones with the answers! If you'd like to s...

Trial of the Century - Gerry Hutch: Your questions answered on the case and the Hutch-Kinahan feud 21.12.2022

In our latest episode of the Gerry Hutch murder trial at the Special Criminal Court, Ciaran Bradley brings your questions to the Paul Healy and Mick O'Toole. After the finish to Jonathan Dowdall's testimony, we're nearing the end of one of the highest-profile cases in Irish criminal history. It is only natural that you will have questions - and we have the ones with the answers! If you'd like to s...

Trial of the Century - Gerry Hutch: Jonathan Dowdall, the torture tapes and an end... of sorts 21.12.2022

In our latest episode of the Gerry Hutch murder trial at the Special Criminal Court, Mick O'Toole and Paul Healy discuss the latest in the case. Paul was in court today for the final day of testimony of Jonathan Dowdall, and discussions over whether a tape depicting torture should be played in court. If you like what you hear, please rate and subscribe to the podcast for more from the Dublin Speci...

Trial of the Century - Gerry Hutch: Tempers begin to fray during Jonathan Dowdall testimony 20.12.2022

In our latest episode of the Gerry Hutch murder trial at the Special Criminal Court, Mick O'Toole, Paul Healy and Ciaran Bradley discuss the latest in the case. Paul was in court today as Jonathan Dowdall continued his testimony as a State witness, including an exchange surrounding his knowledge of explosives, and we address earlier evidence regarding the safety of his family. If you like what you...

Trial of the Century - Gerry Hutch: Jonathan Dowdall's 'bomb-making' questioned in day 6 of evidence 19.12.2022

In our latest episode of the Gerry Hutch murder trial at the Special Criminal Court, Mick O'Toole and Paul Healy discuss the latest in the case. Paul was in court today as Jonathan Dowdall continued his testimony as a State witness, including an exchange surrounding his knowledge of explosives, and we address earlier evidence regarding the safety of his family. If you like what you hear, please ra...

Trial of the Century - Gerry Hutch: Jonathan Dowdall's curtailed UAE trip & cross-examination 15.12.2022

In our latest episode of the Gerry Hutch murder trial at the Special Criminal Court, Mick O'Toole and Paul Healy discuss the latest in the case. Paul was in court today as Jonathan Dowdall continued his testimony as a State witness, including a tetchy exchange with Brendan Grehan, Gardai interviews with him after a failed trip to Dubai and further insight into his past. If you like what you hear,...

Trial of the Century: Gerry Hutch - Jonathan Dowdall: "I don't care if I die - I'm not a rat" 14.12.2022

In our latest episode of the Gerry Hutch murder trial at the Special Criminal Court, Mick O'Toole and Paul Healy discuss the latest in the case. Paul was in court today as Jonathan Dowdall continued his testimony as a State witness, including a testy exchange where he insisted that he didn't care if he was killed. If you like what you hear, please rate and subscribe to the podcast for more from th...

Trial of the Century - Gerry Hutch: Jonathan Dowdall, drug wars and plug tours 13.12.2022

In our latest episode of the Gerry Hutch murder trial at the Special Criminal Court, Mick O'Toole and Paul Healy discuss the latest in the case. Paul was in court today as Jonathan Dowdall continued his testimony as a State witness, including a bizarre exchange about a plug, as well as further insights into the Hutch-Kinahan feud. If you like what you hear, please rate and subscribe to the podcast...

Trial of the Century - Gerry Hutch trial: Jonathan Dowdall & Hutch come face-to-face in hugely dramatic day 12.12.2022

In our latest episode of the Gerry Hutch murder trial at the Special Criminal Court, Mick O'Toole and Paul Healy discuss the latest in the case. Paul was in court today as Jonathan Dowdall made his first appearance as a State witness against Gerry Hutch in a hugely dramatic day in court. If you like what you hear, please rate and subscribe to the podcast for more from the Dublin Special Criminal C...

Trial of the Century - Gerry Hutch: Jonathan Dowdall's court appearance in doubt? 07.12.2022

In our latest episode of the Gerry Hutch murder trial at the Special Criminal Court, Ciaran Bradley and Paul Healy discuss the latest in the case. Paul was in court today as legal teams argued over whether key State witness Jonathan Dowdall will be allowed to give evidence in the murder trial of Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch. It is likely to be a key aspect of the high-profile Irish gangland trial. If yo...

Trial of the Century: Gerry Hutch - A dramatic day at the Special Criminal Court in Regency trial 02.12.2022

In our latest episode of the Gerry Hutch murder trial at the Special Criminal Court, Ciaran Bradley and Mick O'Toole discuss the resumption of the case. Mick brings us through a dramatic day of legal decisions in relation to the murder trial of Mr Hutch in relation to the murder of David Byrne at the Regency Hotel in 2016.If you like what you hear, please rate and subscribe to the podcast for more...

The Hutch-Kinahan feud: A history - part two 01.12.2022

In our latest episode of the Gerry Hutch murder trial at the Special Criminal Court, Ciaran Bradley and Mick O'Toole give the background to the feud that has dominated headlines for over a decade. You can find part one of our history on Spotify here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/053k8UyXBJXp53XPMLePJm?si=hv7Tt3yRQ5qbr2nm_qxtcA - or wherever you get your pods. In part two, we discuss the respo...

The Hutch-Kinahan feud: A history - part one 30.11.2022

In our latest episode of the Gerry Hutch murder trial at the Special Criminal Court, Ciaran Bradley and Mick O'Toole give the background to the feud that has dominated headlines for over a decade. In part one of our history into the feud between the Kinahan and the Hutch families, we discuss how things began to get violent, where they are and what will likely happen in the future. If you like what...

Shattered Lives: If you liked this... 28.11.2022

Before we resume our podcasts into the trial at Dublin's Special Criminal Court, we wanted to point you in the direction of some other podcasts you might enjoy from Reach Ireland. Earlier this year, we released Shadow Boxing - a deep dive into how Daniel Kinahan got to the very top of the professional boxing game. Kieran Cunningham looked into the conditions that allowed Kinahan to ascend to the p...

Trial of the Century - Gerry Hutch: The tapes, the 'yokes' and 'the real Gerry Hutch'? 24.11.2022

In our latest episode of the Gerry Hutch murder trial at the Special Criminal Court, Ciaran Bradley and Mick O'Toole discuss the goings-on in the case. Recent evidence has been heard in the cases against those accused alongside Mr Hutch, in Jason Bonney and Paul Murphy. Both men deny the charges against them. Mick speaks to us further about the audio recordings heard in court that the State allege...

Trial of the Century - The Monk murder trial: The 'Hutch tapes' are heard & insight into the Hutch-Kinahan feud 22.11.2022

In our latest episode of the Gerry Hutch murder trial at the Special Criminal Court, Paul Healy and Mick O'Toole discuss the goings-on in the case. Recent evidence has been heard in the cases against those accused alongside Mr Hutch, in Jason Bonney and Paul Murphy. Both men deny the charges against them. Mick speaks to us about the audio recordings heard in court that the State allege to contain...

Trial of the Century - Gerry Hutch: 'Bombshell' SCC revelations and Daniel Kinahan's Qatar links 16.11.2022

In our latest episode of the Gerry Hutch murder trial at the Special Criminal Court, Paul Healy and Mick O'Toole discuss the goings-on in the case. Recent evidence has been heard in the cases against those accused alongside Mr Hutch, in Jason Bonney and Paul Murphy. Both men deny the charges against them. Paul gives the lowdown on 'bombshell' evidence regarding surveillance documentation pertinent...

Trial of the Century - Gerry Hutch murder trial: The missing key & the inner workings of the Hutch crime gang 14.11.2022

In our latest episode of the Gerry Hutch murder trial at the Special Criminal Court, Paul Healy and Mick O'Toole discuss the goings-on in the case. Recent evidence has been heard in the cases against those accused alongside Mr Hutch, in Jason Bonney and Paul Murphy. Both men deny the charges against them. Paul gives the lowdown on the last few days of evidence at the Special Criminal Court. The se...

Trial of the Century - Gerry Hutch trial from Special Criminal Court & alleged Kinahan enforcer update 07.11.2022

In our latest episode of the Gerry Hutch murder trial at the Special Criminal Court, Paul Healy and Mick O'Toole discuss the goings-on in the case. Recent evidence has been heard in the cases against those accused alongside Mr Hutch, in Jason Bonney and Paul Murphy. Both men deny the charges against them. Mick also gives some background on alleged enforcer Imre Arakas, who is due to be extradited...

Trial of the Century - Gerry Hutch murder trial: The Monk's prison drug 'intervention' & Dowdall jail update 02.11.2022

In our latest episode of the Gerry Hutch murder trial at the Special Criminal Court, Paul Healy and Mick O'Toole discuss the goings-on in the case. Today involved evidence from Garda NSU officers, and we provide some updates on the likely outcome of Jonathan Dowdall's jail term and witness protection. Paul also gives an update on a story from within Wheatfield Prison where Gerry Hutch has apparent...

Trial of the Century - Gerry Hutch murder trial: The Regency aftermath 27.10.2022

In our latest episode of the Gerry Hutch murder trial at the Special Criminal Court, Paul Healy and Mick O'Toole discuss the goings-on. Today involved the movements after the attack on the Regency Hotel in February 2016.Paul was in court to see what happened, as Mick provides some context to the Garda units involved. The series is produced by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Trial of the Century: Gerry Hutch trial CCTV, Patsy Hutch & FF politician's Dowdall visit 25.10.2022

In our latest episode of the Gerry Hutch murder trial at the Special Criminal Court, Paul Healy and Mick O'Toole discuss the goings-on. Today involved CCTV footage alleged by the prosecution to show Hutch and Jonathan Dowdall, as well as mentions of Patsy Hutch. Paul also discusses the Star's story of a Fianna Fail politician's visit to Dowdall in prison. The series is produced by Ciaran Bradley....

Trial of the Century: Gerry Hutch, 'Flat Cap' Murray & the inside story of the Kalashnikovs 20.10.2022

Irish Daily Star crime correspondents Paul Healy and Mick O'Toole give updates from day three of the Gerry Hutch murder trial from the Special Criminal Court in Dublin. We hear about the alleged involvement of Kevin 'Flat Cap' Murray, as well as how the Star happened across a major scoop about the weapons used at the Regency Hotel. Subscribe and rate on iTunes for regular updates from the gangland...

Trial of the Century - Gerry Hutch: 'Traumatic' CCTV footage of Byrne murder, photographers' evidence 19.10.2022

In day two of the so-called 'Gangland trial of the century' of Gerry Hutch, the Special Criminal Court heard evidence from journalists at the scene and 'gruesome' footage and descriptions of Byrne's death. Irish Star crime correspondents Mick O'Toole and Paul Healy discuss. The series is produced by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trial of the Century: Gerry Hutch murder trial - 'The Monk' in court: day 1 18.10.2022

Irish Daily Star crime correspondents Mick O'Toole and Paul Healy report from Dublin's special criminal court where the murder trial of alleged gangland boss Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch began today. The series is produced by Ciaran Bradley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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