Episode 1133: Talking with Serial Killers - Murderous Medics (extract)

He’s one of Ireland’s most sinister and twisted killers who groomed his vulnerable victim and gave her a starring role in her own murder. In this two-part Crime World special, written by Niamh O'Connor, we look back on the gruesome details of Graham Dwyer's relationship with Elaine O'Hara, and her tragic, brutal killing. We hear the text messages that passed between the pair in the days before her death, and get a glimpse of the sickening bloodlust hidden inside this seemingly ordinary family man. And we learn how, over a year after her death, a series of miracles would lead police to Elaine O'Hara's body — and her killer. The story of Graham Dwyer and Elaine O'Hara is a shocking one, so, if you're squeamish, this episode isn't one for you. And it definitely isn't one for a younger audience, so be mindful where you listen to it. This episode of Crime World was originally broadcast in June 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s been 30 years since the death of Fred West and the conviction of his wife Rose but their horrifying murder spree continues to pique the interest of true crime fans across the globe. The Wests claimed twelve victims, young women and girls including members of their own family. Nine mutilated bodies were found buried under their home at 25 Cromwell St, Gloucester – the so-called House of Horrors. Author Howard Sounes' new book The Fred West Tapes brings readers into the interview room as detectives quizzed Fred West with new evidence and never-before-seen testimonies from the case. The following is an extract from The Fred West Tapes, published by Bonnier, which hits shelves July 31. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The murder of Elaine O’Hara by architect Graham Dwyer is a dark story embedded in the secretive world of fetish sites and BDSM relationships. Now, a documentary about the case has been launched on streamer Prime, and the story is being broadcast across the world. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Dwyer and the darkness he hid behind the facade of an ordinary guy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A mum of 11 is brutally murdered in her home after a night out and Police Scotland draw a blank as to who could have killed her. Now, 40 years on, a new book reveals how the murder of Mary McLaughlin was finally solved after her killer was identified through a cigarette butt and a strand of DNA on a rope. Nicola speaks to crime journalist Ju8797 with Gina McGavin tells the incredible story of one of Scotland’s most fascinating cold cases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following on from the bestselling Inside Broadmoor and Inside Wakefield Prison, Jonathan Levi and Emma French navigate Britain's toughest and most renowned prison: Belmarsh. Through gangs, drugs, attacks, and redemption, Inside Belmarsh: Banged Up in Britain's Toughest Prison is the unfiltered story of the deadly prisoners that lie within. It’s the latest book in the Inside Prison series, published by Bonnier, and you can also listen to snippets from Inside Broadmoor and Inside Wakefield on the Crime World feed now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.