Episode 978: Crime World Roundup - John George, Peaky Blinders auction, and the child killer back on Irish streets
25 April 2025 - 54 minsMurder on the Costa, fashion icons of the Peaky Blinders, prison releases and a party to plan.
Join us for our weekly Crime World round up with me, Nicola Tallant, Niall Donald, and Eimear Rabbitt.
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Dirty Money: Three decades of the CAB (Part 1)
It’s three decades since the Criminal Assets Bureau started to follow the dirty money trail into the homes and the pockets of some of Ireland’s most prolific criminals. From old school bank robbers to modern day cocaine cowboys, the Bureau has pursued homes, cash, luxury cars and even shoes which they identify as the profits of crime. In part one of our three-part special: Dirty Money: Three Decades of the CAB Nicola talks with Eamon Dillon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 hour 3 mins
15 October Finished
Dublin woman criticises Swiss clinic over mum’s assisted suicide
In July 2025, Maureen Slough travelled to Switzerland to end her own life, leaving her devastated family searching for answers. But what safeguards are in place at assisted dying clinics? And could grieving families find themselves facing criminal investigations? Denise Smith speaks to Megan Royal about her mother's death, the trauma left behind, and her fight for meaningful safeguards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
50 mins
14 October Finished
Homes of Waterford criminals raided in probe into arson murders of family as gardai seize cars
Gardai have carried out a series of raids targeting a drugs gang suspected of being involved in the horror arson attack that cost four lives in Waterford. Niall talks to Crime World’s Eimear Rabbitt about the progress in the investigation and the scourge of drug related intimidation gripping Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 mins
14 October Finished
How alleged theft of cocaine haul led to breakout of latest gangland feud in Dublin
A violent feud has broken out between two West Dublin gangs after a massive haul of cocaine was stolen from a stash house. The dispute has seen arson attacks, shootings, savage assaults, and viable bombs being placed outside homes. Niall talks to Crime World's Ken Foy about how associates of convicted drugs trafficker Alan Boggans have been linked to the feud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15 mins
14 October Finished
Couple killed with two children in Waterford house fire were previously targeted by criminals
Four innocent people including two children have been killed after their Waterford home was firebombed in the early hours of the morning. Niall talks to Crime World's Eimear Rabbitt about how the couple killed in the fire, Philip and Kim English, had previously been targeted by local criminals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 mins
13 October Finished
Who is Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson?
He has been described as the most important man in Northern Ireland, an unelected influencer whose tentacles have gone all the way to the top of Unionist politics. Found in court to have committed perjury, aspiring lawyer and advisor to the Orange Order’s campaign to march on the Garvaghy Road, Jamie Bryson has proved himself to be a divisive character who grabs headlines, enjoys the limelight but who also should not be underestimated or misunderstood. So who is Bryson, what is his background and what are his ambitions? Nicola speaks to Niall Donald as we profile a man who may be beaten but who will not be going away. This episode is produced by Jenny Friel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 hour 31 mins
13 October Finished