Episode 547: The mysterious disappearance of Marion Barter
19 April - 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...
Episode 571: Criminal Dean Thornton releases rap song about Drogheda feud
A Drogheda feud member, convicted of a brutal abduction and torture, has launched his rap career with a highly produced music video about crime and carnage on the streets of his home town. Criminal Dean Thornton is hoping to find fame with his song about feuding, guns and gangster culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 mins
16 May Finished
Episode 570: Was gangland gun victim Josh Itseli killed by accident?
Gangland gun victim Josh Itseli may have been killed by accident when members of his own gang rented a high powered weapon to threaten rivals. Gardai believe that the 20 year old may have been shot after the car in which he was travelling in was rammed and the semi automatic AR15 fired. Nicola talks to Niall Donald about the killing and the crack cocaine epidemic fuelling rivalry’s between young men. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 mins
15 May Finished
Episode 569: Dublin's new portal to New York stirs up chaos
A portal on Dublin’s Talbot Street linked to a Snazzy Manhattan district, secrets of Las Vegas staying in Sin City and a particularly Irish sense of humour that turned the US off. Nicola talks to Niall Donald about Dublin and a chance of stardom.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15 mins
14 May Finished
Episode 568: Three Irish men accused of breaking into 60 homes in Melbourne
Three Irish men have appeared in court charged with allegedly stealing €1million worth of cash and jewellery during a burglary spree in Australia. The men - named as Christie and Michael McDonagh and James Connors - are accused of breaking into 60 homes in Melbourne in a ‘sophisticated’ criminal operation. Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about how Irish burglary gangs operate and how they are working across borders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 mins
14 May Finished
Episode 567: The dark and sinister life of Jonathan Creswell
He was the woman-beater and killer who hid in plain sight behind his role as a horse trainer and showjumping star. Jonathan Creswell was found dead last month just one day into his trial for the murder and rape of Katie Simpson. Niall talks to the Sunday World reporter Steven Moore about the dark and sinister life of Jonathan Creswell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 mins
13 May Finished
Episode 566: The complex web of underworld figures who wanted Robbie Lawlor dead
An Irishman has been arrested in Liverpool and flown to Belfast where he is being questioned in connection with the murder of Robbie Lawlor. One of the most dangerous and feared criminals in Irish history, Lawlor was gunned down in Belfast in 2020. Niall talks to Irish Independent crime correspondent Ken Foy about the complex web of underworld figures who wanted Lawlor dead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 mins
11 May Finished