Episode 547: The mysterious disappearance of Marion Barter
19 April 2024 - 41 minsWhen news editor Alison Sandy began investigating the sinister disappearance of Marion Barter for a podcast series she did not know where the story would take her.
The mother of two sold her home, quit her job and made plans to move to Europe, but when her family stopped hearing from her it was soon discovered that she had changed her name.
Working with the missing woman’s daughter Sally Leydon and journalist Bryan Seymour, the hit Australian podcast ‘The Lady Vanishes’ led to the mysterious case unravelling in real-time, as a listener found a key piece of information that would blow the case right open.
Clodagh Meaney speaks to Alison Sandy about the podcast and how the team managed to h...
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A developer who built Síle Seoige’s dream home in Spiddal has been jailed for stealing €106,000 from an 86-year-old client. Seamus Murphy was led away in handcuffs to a prison van after a judge found he’s acted out of “pure dishonesty and utter greed” by ripping off a trusting pensioner. Niall speaks to Crime World's Patrick O'Connell about the cruel and heartless theft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 1316: Ireland's most dangerous prisoner Leon Wright jailed again over terrifying crime spree
Ireland's most dangerous prisoner has been handed another prison sentence for a for terrifying crime spree that ended in a standoff with armed gardaí. Leon Wright is being housed in a special violence reduction wing in Wheatfield Prison after attacking and threatening staff and other inmates during his long stay behind bars. Niall speaks to Crime World's Alan Sherry about why Wright was back before the courts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 mins
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Episode 1315: Dad of tragic arson victim Tadhg Farrell becomes fifth person arrested over Midlands Prison row
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20 mins
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Episode 1314: Gardai step up patrols in Rathkeale as feud tension mount in the town
Gardaí have stepped up patrols in Rathkeale over fears of an outbreak of feud violence in the town over Christmas. A series of raids were carried out in recent weeks as gardaí target feuding crime gangs based in the Co Limerick town. Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about the history of tensions in Rathkeale over Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 mins
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Episode 1313: Gangland rapist Thomas O'Neill released from jail sparking fears of feud violence
Heroin-dealing rapist Thomas O'Neill has been released from prison, heightening fears of an outbreak of feud violence in Limerick. O'Neill - who is married to April Collins, who gave evidence in court against the notorious Dundon brothers - was let out of Cork Prison over the weekend. Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about how O'Neill was jailed for one of the most notorious rapes in Irish history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 mins
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Episode 1312: How a gangster has become the first UVF-linked criminal to be caught in the Encrochat sting
A 'money man' has become the first criminal linked to East Belfast UVF to be convicted as part of the EncroChat phone hack drug busts . Wayne Jones admitted three counts of transferring criminal property – namely cash – which he knew had been obtained through dealing drug dealing last month. Niall talks to Crime World's Steven Moore about how Jones has become the latest gang figure taken down in the North Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 mins
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