Episode 707: The rise and fall of Sean Quinn
4 October 2024 - 1 hour 3 minsCriminal investigations around corporate sabotage on companies once owned by Sean Quinn are five years underway with no sign that anyone will be charged in relation to offences around arson, property crime or intimidation.
And the probe into the so called paymaster of the late criminal Cyril McGuinness - aka Dublin Jimmy - who Gardai believe directed the kidnap and torture of one time Quinn employ Kevin Lunney may have also reached the end of the road sources say.
So what has five years of high level Garda investigation found and what if any ramifications are there for Quinn, the former billionaire who has admitted that much criminal activity was done in his name but without his consent....
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30 mins
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How the Golden State Killer almost got away with historic crimes
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37 mins
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How Comedian Sil Fox lost his career after false sex assault claim
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32 mins
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American man charged in connection with Mike Gaine murder in Kerry
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14 mins
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Meet the unlikely crime boss who took over the Gucci Gang
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27 mins
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Michaela McAreavey honeymoon murder - 15 years on
When honeymoon bride Michaela McAreavey was murdered in Mauritius 15 years ago, journalist Allison Morris was sent out to cover the story. She returned to the island many times over the years as a chaotic investigation team blundered a trial, fitted up suspects and let her real killers go free. Nicola speaks to Allison about the tragedy and the reality that nobody may ever be brought to justice for Michaela’s stolen life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
32 mins
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