Enoch Burke released, fake pregnancy scams, and ferret theft
15 January - 46 minsShould cyclists be demonised as law breakers? How did a teacher fake two pregnancies? And are ferrets good pets or do they sleep too much?
In a round up of some of the more obscure stories from recent weeks we take a look at some hapless criminals and unfortunate enterprises.
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Series Episodes
How romance scam victims in Ireland are ‘love bombed’ by global crime gangs
More than 200 people across the island of Ireland were targeted by romance scams in the past year. As AI tools can now create realistic deepfake images and cloned voices, fraudsters have new ways to deceive victims. With digital relationships on the rise, telling real love from a scam may be becoming harder than ever. Chloe McPolin speaks with Crime World journalist Roisin Gorman about the rise of these scams and how criminal gangs are now duping people in Ireland and the UK out of money and romance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 mins
4 March Finished
Stephen McCullagh Trial: Murder accused told police Natalie McNally was “having problems with her ex” when arrested in connection with killing
The trial of Stephen McCullagh for the murder of 32-year-old Natalie McNally has entered its second week. Yesterday in court a transcript was read out of McCullagh’s first interview with police, where he said Natalie was “having problems with her ex”. Ms McNally was killed at her home in Lurgan, suffering fatal injuries in what has been described as a “prolonged attack”. McCullagh (36) denies murdering Ms McNally, who was 15 weeks pregnant at the time of her death. Last week footage of the movements of a ‘person of interest’ was played to the court. Niamh Campbell was joined by Allison Morris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 mins
3 March Finished
How fake visionary Christina Gallagher is still raking in the cash in the US
She is the fake visionary who was recently caught spending her cash on slot machines in Dr Quirkey's arcade. House of Prayer guru Christina Gallagher made a fortune collecting money off followers by telling them she was getting apocalyptic messages from Jesus. Niall talks to Crime World's Alan Sherry about how Christina Gallagher is still coining it in in the US. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 mins
3 March Finished
Spencer Matthews: Why I am obsessed with true crime (Part 2)
Spencer Matthew’s first hit the headlines as one of the posh, pampered stars of Made in Chelsea. But in recent years, Spencer has won over a new generation of fans with his heartfelt documentaries and self-depreciating podcast appearances. Spencer talks to Nicola about why he loves true crime and his plans for the future Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28 mins
2 March Finished
Spencer Matthews: Why I am obsessed with true crime (Part 1)
Spencer Matthew’s first hit the headlines as one of the posh, pampered stars of Made in Chelsea. But in recent years, Spencer has won over a new generation of fans with his heartfelt documentaries and self-depreciating podcast appearances. Spencer talks to Nicola about why he loves true crime and his plans for the future.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
36 mins
2 March Finished
Ian 'Mad Dog' Maloney's compo claim, Liam Byrne's happy family snap and case taken by Sinead Warren
Gangster-turned poet 'Mad Dog' Maloney's €10k compo windfall, Kinahan lieutenant Liam Byrne re-appears on social media and a case taken by creche worker Sinead Warren against the gardai. Niall speaks with Eimear Rabbitt about the stories that attracted the most eyes on crimeworld.com this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
38 mins
27 February Finished
