Jonathan Gill used Encrochat to arrange Robbie Lawlor murder, warrant claims
8 April - 23 minsRobbie Lawlor murder accused Jonathan Gill used the EncroChat phone handle ‘Steadybuster’, the prosecution will say, to arrange and oversee the assassination in Belfast six years ago, in the middle of the phone system hack which has resulted in thousands of convictions of criminals across Europe.
Messages from the phone have been included in the European arrest warrant, which also names Sligo drug dealer Barry Young and a partner in the murder. Young admits that he was using the handles ‘Trimnose’ and ‘Rathu’, but denies he played an active role in the murder
Nicola and Niall talk about the case.
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Tattle Life: Why the case against gossip site fell apart
Tattle Life is a self-described “commentary website”. Supporters of the site say it’s free speech, protects consumers, and that influencers are fair game, with the website saying it has a zero-tolerance policy to any abusive, hateful or harmful content. But critics claim users have published private documents, that the site facilitates vile and cruel trolling – even stalking. Last year, it was revealed County Antrim couple Neil and Donna Sands seemed to have taken the so-called ‘king of the trolls’, alleged owner of the site, Sebastian Bond, down. But now court has ruled he didn’t even know his crown was being seized - and the couple have to pay back £300,000 in damages. The Bel Tel's Olivia Peden is joined by Belfast Telegraph reporter Kurtis Reid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 mins
28 May Finished
How Jonathan Creswell hid in plain sight in the equestrian world
The life and death of Katie Simpson was steeped in horses - it is the equestrian industry that has come in for much criticism in the shocking review of her death conducted by Northern Ireland's Justice Department. The review paints a bleak picture of what her world was like from the moment she first met Jonathan Creswell. Nicola talks to Jenny Friel about the failings of the equestrian industry to safeguard kids and to demand vetting of those working within it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 mins
27 May Finished
Wife of meth smuggling businessman Nathan McDonnell to be charged with cocaine driving
The wife of crystal meth smuggler Nathan McDonnell is alleged to have been six times over the legal limit when she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of cocaine last August. Jackie O’Duffy McDonnell is set to appear in court early next month charged with driving while under the influence of cocaine. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Jackie O'Duffy McDonnell and the charge against her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 mins
27 May Finished
'Wicked’ tormentor who sent mutilated baby doll to relative who had miscarriages
In Dungannon, a young woman suffering repeated miscarriages was targeted with cruel congratulations cards sent after every loss from an anonymous person. But in February 2024 this harassment escalated, a parcel arrived at her workplace and inside the box was a baby doll with its eyes cut out, packaged to look like a coffin. At the centre of it all is Patricia Quinn - a woman whose campaign of psychological torment spanned years. Chloë McPolin speaks with Crime World journalist Roisin Gorman to discuss this bizarre harassment case and how Quinn’s sick campaign of torment came undone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15 mins
26 May Finished
What next for Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch?
Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch put up a decent performance in his latest election outing but has failed to make it to the Dáil. However, he has already vowed to try again. What is it that is driving the man known as the Godfather of the Hutch family and even a criminal outfit connected to it. Why does he really want to be a politician and will he focus next on a bid for Council instead? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 mins
26 May Finished
Woman known to Kyran Durnin arrested as gardai search home
An arrest has been made in relation to the murder inquiry into missing boy Kyran Durnin who was last seen in the summer of 2022. The 50 year old woman is the third suspect to be arrested in the shocking case of the little boy who would have celebrated his 10th birthday earlier this month. A new search was underway at a domestic property in Drogheda. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7 mins
25 May Finished