Episode 564: Robert ‘Roo’ Redmond - The making of a hitman
9 May 2024 - 34 minsGangland killer Robert ‘Roo’ Redmond has admitted his role in the murder of father of one Jordan Davis who was shot dead by hitman Wayne Cooney while pushing his four month old son in a pram.
Redmond who is already serving a life sentence for the murder of father of eight Barry Wolverson pleaded guilty to conspiring to murder Davis who he said owed him money.
So who is Redmond and how did he become such a dangerous criminal.
Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the making of a hitman and the tragic family circumstances that lie at the heart of his story.
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Episode 1059: Two brothers named as leaders of feuding Drogheda gang for first time in court case
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Episode 1058: Five members of Jozef Puska's family convicted of obstructing Ashling Murphy’s murder probe
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20 mins
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31 mins
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Episode 1056: Murder suspect Jonny Smyth marries while on the run
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22 mins
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Episode 1055: Spanish police link Fuengirola killings to Glasgow feud
Spanish police have confirmed that the double murder in a Fuengirola bar late last month was a feud related hit linked to the long running clash between two of Scotland’s most notorious crime families. Ross Monaghan and Eddie Lyons Jnr from Glasgow were shot dead at Monaghan’s Bar after watching the Champions League Final. Scottish police initially said there was no evidence the double assassinations were part of the long running feud but their Spanish counterparts have since confirmed that they victims were targeted by a professional killer from the rival faction. Nicola and Niall speak to Richard Elias, Deputy Editor of the Scottish Daily Express about the latest update in the double murders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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