Episode 625: Mob boss Whitney Hughes handed down prison sentence
15 July - 19 minsShe the daughter of murdered gang boss Mark ‘The Chicken’ Lovell who was gunned down in December 2022.
Now 31 year old Whitney Hughes has been sent to jail after she was described as the head of an organised crime gang.
Nicola speaks with journalist Allison Morris about the woman who boasts that she took over her father’s gang but who a judge described as a young lady.
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Episode 688: Crime World Book Club - The Troubles podcast host Oisin Feeney on 'Killing Thatcher' by Rory Carroll
In episode two of the Crime World Book Club, Clodagh is joined by Oisin Feeney, host of The Troubles Podcast. They discuss 'Killing Thatcher' by Rory Carroll which details the IRA’s attempt to assassinate Margaret Thatcher and the investigation that followed. You can find Oisin on Instagram @thetroublespodcast and listen wherever you get your podcasts. This episode of Crime World was edited by Jason Maleney, with audio and video recording by Neasa Cumiskey and it was produced by Clodagh Meaney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
41 mins
17 September Finished
Episode 687: Jonathan Creswell’s past of abusing women as another victim comes forward
A woman reported killer Johnny Creswell to the PSNI in 2016, four years before he murdered Katie Simpson, after he had exposed himself to her at a horseyard in County Antrim. The victim told the PSNI that he was dangerous, had threatened her boyfriend and had boasted about the horrendous violence he'd doled out to his ex-partner Abigail Lyle. Yet no prosecution was brought and nothing was found on file about the incident when Creswell brought Katie to hospital in 2020. Nicola speaks with journalist Tanya Fowles about the ongoing revelations about Creswell and his shocking catalogue of abuses of women within the equestrian industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
33 mins
16 September Finished
Episode 686: Crime World Q&A - Daniel Kinahan's social media, the Gilligans and a journalist's sources
How do crime journalists talk to sources? And why are they given information and by who? Those are amongst the questions we tackle today in a Crime World special show, where you the listener, sets the agenda. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
54 mins
16 September Finished
Episode 685: Arlene Arkinson - Search underway in Donegal for remains of missing teenager
Searches are being conducted in Donegal for the body of missing teenager Arlene Arkinson who went missing in the company of notorious rapist and child killer Robert Howard more than 30 years ago. Nicola is joined by journalist Ciaran O’Neill who tells a story of an incredible tragedy on the Irish border. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 mins
14 September Finished
Episode 684: Hitman Imre Arakas apologises as he admits to gangland murder
Hitman Imre Arakas who was caught in Ireland on a Kinahan contract to kill has admitted a gangland murder in Lithuania and said he was sorry - that it was the worst decision of his life. Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the colourful assassin and the latest chapter in his unfolding life of crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 mins
13 September Finished
Episode 683: Hells Angel and Kinahan ally Angelo Pandeli deported from Dubai
An ally of Daniel Kinahan, who has been described as Australia's biggest cocaine trafficker, has been unceremoniously booted out of Dubai. Hells Angels boss Angelo Pandeli had lived the high life in the Gulf State since 2018 where he owned a stunning mansion on the famous Palm Jumeriah island. But his days as an ex-pat drug lord came to an end when he was deported back to Sydney Airport last week. Niall speaks to Sunday World reporter Eamon Dillon about Pandeli, biker gangs and Australia's underworld. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 mins
13 September Finished
