Crime World

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...

They are the Artificial Intelligence romance chatbots that have been accused of promoting drugs, suicide, and criminality. Online chatbots are increasingly being used by Irish teens who are struggling to connect with the opposite sex. Niall speaks to Crime World feature writer Denise Smith about how she spent a week discovering the dark side of AI chatbots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Gerard Hutch’s plans to run in the by-election in Dublin Central has been the story of the campaign so far. However, Ireland Editor of the Irish Independent Fionnán Sheehan tells Niall he believes 'The Monk' faces an uphill struggle to win the race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Croke Park worker is nabbed by gardai disguised as Mayo fans, an escaped prisoner who phoned up to hand himself in and Athlone’s Carmella Soprano and Sean McGovern has been granted free legal aid. Niall speaks to Crime World's Eimear Rabbitt about the news stories that caught the public’s attention this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He called himself the ‘Beast of all Sex Beasts’ and kept forest hideouts and put together rape kits. Liam Finlay is due out of prison in the next few months after being jailed for a campaign of terror for threatening to rape and torture women and girls. Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about how Finlay was finally tracked down by gardaí through the sinister letters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

A family of five have received jail sentences for brazenly staging a car crash in order to claim compensation. The bizarre plot - which involved a grandmother, a grandfather and two sons - included pushing the car without any battery into a pole in Co Kildare. Niall speaks to Crime World's Alan Sherry about the farcical plot by members of the Carthy family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

The former US soldier who is a suspect in Mike Gaine’s murder has opened up about fleeing the US, being a far-right target, and his new life in Tralee. Michael Kelley has previously identified himself as a suspect in the Kerry farmer's disappearance after being arrested by gardaí. Niall's to Crime World's Patrick O'Connell about how Kelley continued to deny he hurt Mike Gaine when he spoke to him...

Gardaí have seized more than €2 million across Ireland for a Russian crime network who laundered cash for the Kinahan Cartel. The cash seizures were made after UK police targeted the crime gang who are suspected of laundering billions of euros of dirty money in recent years. Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about how the Kinahan gang were one of the network's best customers. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Drones are being used to smuggle drugs, weapons, and mobile phones into a Dublin jail on an almost daily basis. Organised crime groups are using skilled drone pilots to drop contraband items into Wheatfield Prison. Niall talks to Crime World correspondent Ken Foy who went inside the jail to see how prison officials are fighting back Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two sisters who are in relationships with key members of The Family drugs gang have been targeted by CAB. Charmaine and her sister Charlene were both named in cases brought against gangland criminals Brad White and Jamie Geoghegan. Niall talks to Eamon Dillon about the array of designer clothes seized by the crime fighting bureau. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SundayWorld.com is getting a new look, by rebranding to crimeworld.com . As Ireland’s top podcast for 2025 it makes sense to have all of our crime content in one place. crimeworld.com is your one stop shop for all things criminals, drugs and the sins of the underworld, subscribers will get exclusive access to the latest stories and podcasts, starting with a brand new six-part series on the 'Dapper...

Gangland killer David ’Frog Eyes’ Stanners had cocaine in his bloodstream when he was found dead in Mountjoy Prison, an inquest has heard. Stanners died in the Dublin jail more than 20 years after taking part in one of Limerick’s most infamous feud murders. Niall talks to Eimear Rabbitt about the death of a gangland gunman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor McGregor is suing Sky News for defamation, claiming he was called a rapist by one of their reporters. The case centres around a question posed to the UFC fighter as he walked out of court after losing a civil trial to Nikita Hand. Niall speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about the court hearing and McGregor’s other legal actions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The crime boss who is Nicola's desert island dream guest, the Kinahans' conversion to Islam ,and Niall's favourite gangster. Nicola and Niall answer your questions in part two of the latest Crime World Q&A. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The crime boss who is Nicola's desert island dream guest, the Kinahans' conversion to Islam, and Niall's favourite gangster. Nicola and Niall answer your questions in part one of the latest Crime World Q&A. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A jewellery store heist has reportedly put a bounty on the heads of four robbers and now a court has heard that the true owner of the targeted watch shop is none other than notorious caravan park operator and Kinahan associate Maurice Sines. So the question is: did the accused men bite off more than they could chew when they put this plan together? And why, according to their defence team, would M...

A US case involving boxer Goran Gogic is heading to trial over allegations he took part in a scheme to smuggle large quantities of cocaine into Europe. The proceedings were delayed after authorities uncovered a plan to bribe a juror with an offer of $100,000. The extraordinary circumstances emerged after three men linked to the mafia were bugged discussing how to get the juror the bribe money. The...

As TD Paschal Donohoe announces his step away from policies and the Dáil, who will seek election to his vacant seat and will Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch return as a candidate? Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about The Monk and a possible second chance at the Dáil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They are Ireland’s female lifers - women who have been committed to jail for murder. As Ruth Lawrence settles into her life sentence for the murder of Anthony Keegan and Eoin O’Connor, Eamon Dillon is looking at the women with whom she will be doing porridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They are Ireland’s female lifers - women who have been committed to jail for murder. As Ruth Lawrence settles into her life sentence for the murder of Anthony Keegan and Eoin O’Connor. Eamon Dillon is looking at the women with whom she will be doing porridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Terrifying letters depict a man on the edge consumed with sick sexual fantasies involving the abduction, rape, and murder of innocent young women. Despite a DNA profile, fingerprints, and even the discovery of a forest torture chamber, gardaí get no closer to identifying the author of the tomes. And today, former garda handwriting expert John Sweetman tells Nicola a terrifying story from his inves...

Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch has been hit with a €800,000 Criminal Assets Bureau bill following his arrest in Lanzarote last year. The demand is the second time the CAB have targeted Hutch and relates to monies identified between 2006 and 2010. Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about Hutch and his ongoing issues with Irish police. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.