Episode 978: Crime World Roundup - John George, Peaky Blinders auction, and the child killer back on Irish streets

A survivor who suffered years of sexual attacks from her cousin has welcomed the increase in his sentence but says it is still 'unbelievably lenient'. Sophie Brady was just seven years old when her cousin, David Hamilton, started sexually abusing her on an almost daily basis. Niall talks to Sophie who describes the horrific abuse she suffered and her fight for a fair prison sentence for abuser David Hamilton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A developer who built Síle Seoige’s dream home in Spiddal has been jailed for stealing €106,000 from an 86-year-old client. Seamus Murphy was led away in handcuffs to a prison van after a judge found he’s acted out of “pure dishonesty and utter greed” by ripping off a trusting pensioner. Niall speaks to Crime World's Patrick O'Connell about the cruel and heartless theft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland's most dangerous prisoner has been handed another prison sentence for a for terrifying crime spree that ended in a standoff with armed gardaí. Leon Wright is being housed in a special violence reduction wing in Wheatfield Prison after attacking and threatening staff and other inmates during his long stay behind bars.  Niall speaks to Crime World's Alan Sherry about why Wright was back before the courts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The father of tragic Tadhg Farrell has been arrested over a prison row which happened hours before the fatal arson attack in Edenderry. Aaron Holt is being questioned by gardai over a jail attack on a suspect whose associates are linked to horror firebombing. Niall speaks to Crime World's Ken Foy about the investigation into the deaths of Tadhg and his grandaunt Mary Holt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gardaí have stepped up patrols in Rathkeale over fears of an outbreak of feud violence in the town over Christmas. A series of raids were carried out in recent weeks as gardaí target feuding crime gangs based in the Co Limerick town. Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about the history of tensions in Rathkeale over Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.