BEST OF CRIME WORLD: The secret service spooks and the White House love affair with Ireland (Repost)

41-year-old Paul Drew has been charged with the murder of Robbie Lawlor after he was arrested in Liverpool and returned to Belfast this week. Drew, with an address in Dublin, was previously jailed for heroin offences and is believed to be a close associate of the criminal known as Mr Big. During a brief hearing, a court heard that there is a Garda file with the Director of Public Prosecution in the Republic of Ireland in relation to the investigation and that 12 people questioned have yet to be charged. Jonathan GIll continues to fight his extradition to the North on the same murder charge. Nicola speaks to Niall Donald. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A killer driver caused a horror crash that resulted in the death of a mother-of-two, who worked as a carer, and life-changing injuries for her husband, who was in the passenger seat. Michael Connors, from Ballyfermot in Dublin, had only recently been released from prison and was speeding through a housing estate when he spotted a police car. After the crash, he fled the scene, leaving a third victim - his 16-year-old passenger - with horrific injuries. This week, he was jailed for 13 years in a Welsh courtroom. So who is Connors, and what are his links to the infamous Cock Wall burglary gang? Nicola speaks to Eamon Dillon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel Kinahan’s interview with podcaster James English is set to be released on the day of his next court appearance for directing a criminal organisation. Kinahan will appear in the Special Criminal Court in Dublin on October 5th, the same day English has promised to release part one of his 20-hour tome of chats with the mob boss. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the move by Kinahan and what his next court appearance will hold in store. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kinahan cartel logistics man Stephen Fowler is out of jail and counting the costs of his life of crime as his mob boss Daniel Kinahan prepares to go on trial. The 68-year-old is now separated from his wife, no longer lives at the family home and this year will mark the eighth anniversary of his son Eric’s murder. Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about Fowler and his demise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A well-known criminal has survived the second shooting in Dublin in the space of 24 hours. Niall talks to Crime World's Eimear Rabbitt about the gun attack and its suspected links to feuding in South Dublin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.