Episode 140: The unsolved mystery of the Northern Irish newborn found dumped in a plastic bag
13 August 2022 - 47 minsHIS career has seen him head up investigations into terrorism, corruption, human trafficking, drugs and homicide.
The one-time head of Organised Crime for the PSNI in Northern Ireland and Deputy Director at the National Crime Agency in the UK, Roy McComb has had a decorated..
But still he recalls one case that haunts him today - and one he would do anything to help solve.
When a newborn baby girl was found dumped in a plastic bag in his hometown of Carryduff, County Down on March 26, 2002 he became the lead detective and named the child 'Baby Carrie'.
Forensics would later determine that she had been stabbed 11 times, her head was crushed and she had been buried elsewhere before the disc...
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Episode 1185: Soldier F goes on trial over historic Bloody Sunday murders in Derry
The trial of 'Soldier F' began today where he is accused of two murders and five attempted murders on Bloody Sunday in Derry. The former paratrooper, who is in his 70s, was shielded behind a large black curtain in the courtroom where a large group of the victims' families had gathered to watch. Nicola Tallant of Crime Worrld and Ciaran Dunbar of The Bel Tel converge to discuss a story of a tireless campaign for justice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27 mins
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Episode 1184: How the Kinahan Cartel is exploiting Ireland's coastline to land cocaine shipments
A new BBC documentary has exposed how the Kinahan Cartel are exploiting Ireland's coastline to land shipments from cocaine motherships. It details how the Kinahans pooled their resources with Iranian criminals and Scottish mobsters to ship 2.2 tonnes of cocaine on the MV Matthew. Niall is joined by the BBC's Darragh MacIntyre and Stephen Dempster who chart the course of Ireland's record drug seizure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
50 mins
15 September Finished
Episode 1183: The life and crimes of Dublin feud target Eric Norton
Notorious criminal Eric Norton is to be sentenced for drug and burglary offences next month after finally showing up to court following several warrants. The north Dublin criminal who has lurched through dangerous feuds, escaped death threats, and spent more than 10 years in the underbelly of gangland is expected to get a hefty prison term taking him off the streets. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Norton and his life and crimes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23 mins
12 September Finished
Episode 1182: Trial of 'Soldier F' charged with murder in relation to Bloody Sunday to begin next week
The trial of a former paratrooper known as Soldier F who murdered James Wray, William McKinney and attempted the murder of five others on Bloody Sunday in Derry is set to get underway next week. 'Soldier F' cannot be named as he has been given anonymity by the courts. How significant will this trial be 53 years after the events which continue to haunt Derry. Nicola speaks with Belfast Telegraph journalist Allison Morris about the trial and the evidence expected to be heard over the course of the coming weeks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27 mins
12 September Finished
Episode 1181: Couple arrested over ‘new evidence’ claims in Conor McGregor civil rape trial appeal
The couple at the centre of allegations of perjury at Conor McGregor’s civil rape appeal case have been arrested this morning, Samantha O’Reilly and Stephen Cummins are being questioned by officers from ther Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the arrests and the story behind them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15 mins
11 September Finished
Episode 1180: Conor McGregor's co-accused James Lawrence sues Nikita Hand over civil case
Conor McGregor’s pal and co-accused in civil proceedings taken by Nikita Hand is now suing the woman a jury found was sexually assaulted by the Irish presidential hopeful. James Lawrence has issued a case for damages against the former hairdresser after he was found not guilty and had an appeal for costs thrown out. Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the latest chapter in the sordid tale of McGregor and an ill-fated night out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 mins
11 September Finished
