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Hit podcast about criminals, drugs and the sins of the underworld - now with further in-depth investigations and exclusive insights at our new website crimeworld.com. Blood Brothers: Terror, torture and treachery inside the Hennessy Mob OUT NOW -...

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Hit podcast about criminals, drugs and the sins of the underworld - now with further in-depth investigations and exclusive insights at our new website crimeworld.com. Blood Brothers: Terror, torture and treachery inside the Hennessy Mob OUT NOW - https://www.crimeworld.com/podcast-series/blood-brothers/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai

4/17/2026
Daniel Kinahan has been arrested in Dubai on foot of a warrant issued by Irish officials The crime boss will now be held in custody in the UAE and will face extradition proceedings. Tonight, Niall speaks with Eimear Rabbitt about the dramatic news of the arrest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:18:43

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Brian Grendon accused of having ‘absolute control’ of gang, a cat-napping couple, and Donald Trump vs the Pope

4/17/2026
Gardaí claim Brian Grendon has ‘absolute control’ over Ireland’s biggest drugs gang, the couple who have been jailed for cat-napping, the woman who taunted her relative over a miscarriage, and the Pope accused of being 'soft on crime' by Donald Trump. Niall speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about the stories that caught our readers' eyes on crimeworld.com this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:32:00

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Ex-escort and CAB target Mary Cash back in court over fraudulent passport

4/17/2026
A woman who made headlines when she claimed her lavish lifestyle was funded by working as an escort in Australia was back in court over a bogus passport charge. Mary Cash was previously targeted by the Criminal Assets Bureau, who claimed her lifestyle was funded by crime proceeds gained for burglaries across Ireland. Niall speaks to Crime World's Eamon Dillon about how the mum-of-three has now admitted to helping her husband's bid to get a passport under an assumed name. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:14:28

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Dublin Council accused of bowing to 'gangland injunction' over Sean McGovern's empty home

4/16/2026
Dublin City Council have admitted that Kinahan lieutenant Sean McGovern's former home has been lying derelict for five years due to threats from criminals. The council acquired the Crumlin home in 2021 after it was seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau from McGovern. Crime World's Patrick O'Connell tells Niall about how the council say they can't move anyone into the house due to intimidation from criminals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:19:12

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Jonathan Gill delivered gifts to kids' hospital weeks before Robbie Lawlor hit arrest

4/16/2026
Murder suspect Jonathan Gill showed no signs of pressure when he visited Temple Street Children’s Hospital in Dublin to deliver Christmas presents to kids in December. Gill smiled for the camera as he dropped off the gifts while the PSNI were in the final stages of investigating the murder of mobster Robbie Lawlor. Niall talks to Crime World's Alan Sherry about Gill's gifts and the PSNI probe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:15:37

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ICE deports woman who was convicted of stealing two hams back to Ireland

4/15/2026
A woman who who was deported from the US back to Ireland was then arrested for stealing two hams from a shop in Cork seven years earlier. Ciocolata Munteanu was arrested by ICE agents as she walked from her car to a grocery shop in Los Angeles earlier this year. Niall talks to Crime World's Patrick O'Connell's about how Ciocolata believes she is the victim of a 'racist' US state. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:13:42

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Blood Brothers: The rise and fall of the Hennessy gang

4/15/2026
They were the brothers who started out as petty criminals before using fear and violence to take control of a large part of West Dublin's drugs trade. Devon and Jason Hennessy were part of a new breed of gangland criminal who rose to prominence as the Kinahan Cartel's iron grip was weakened by their feud with the Hutch's. Niall talks to Eimear Rabbitt about Crime World's new five-part subscriber series Blood Brothers tracing the rise and fall of the Hennessy gang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:11:03

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TikToker attacked and threatened with gun after Drogheda feud murder post

4/14/2026
A TikToker has revealed how he has been assaulted and threatened with a gun after posting about a Drogheda gun murder. Alan Murray’s life has spiralled out of control since he put up the post last year - with his home being attacked by masked hammer-wielding thugs. Niall talks to Crime World’s Alan Sherry about how Murray is being constantly targeted both online and in person. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:12:31

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How Kinahan launderer Johnny Morrissey is linked to Scottish mobster's arrest

4/14/2026
The Spanish investigation into Kinahan money lauderer Johnny Morrissey has been linked to the arrest and deportation of Scottish mob boss Steven Lyons. Lyons, who was deported from Bali last week, is suspected of using veteran criminal Morrissey to launder millions of euros of drugs money in Spain. Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about what the arrest of Lyons could mean for Christy Kinahan Snr and his son Christy Jnr. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:21:45

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Scarlett Faulkner’s family say life support machine has been switched off

4/13/2026
The family of Limerick woman Scarlett Faulkner have said doctors have taken the mum-of-one off her life support machine. Scarlett has been in Cork University Hospital since she was attacked on the side of the road in Co Tipperary on March 21st. Niall talks to Crime World's Eamon Dillon about how her heartbroken family have now issued an update on social media saying the doctors made the decision to take her off life support on Sunday afternoon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:07:47

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‘I Don’t Like Mondays’ killer: The godmother of school shootings

4/13/2026
Brenda Spencer is often remembered as one of the first school shooters in American history. Just 16 years old and standing at 5’2”, she was far from a stereotypical suspect. Yet her chilling words - “I don’t like Mondays” would be heard around the world, later inspiring a song by The Boomtown Rats. Today, I’m joined by the author of I Don’t Like Mondays, Nick Leigh Hunt, to discuss his personal connection to the story and how an unlikely teenage shooter became infamous for all the wrong reasons. I’m Chloe McPolin, and you’re listening to Crime World, a podcast by crimeworld.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:49:19

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Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch's associate arrested and Kinahan ally extradited from Bali

4/10/2026
A close associate of Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch arrested in Spain in garda corruption probe, Kinahan Cartel's Scottish ally extradited from Bali, and the Irish Travelling Conman jailed in the US. Niall speaks to Crime World's Neil Fetherstonhaugh about the stories that caught our readers' eyes this week on crimeworld.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:31:48

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Kinahan Cartel target James ‘Nellie’ Walsh living a secret life in Scotland

4/10/2026
He's the gangland gunman with nine lives who managed to survive a number of hit attempts from the Kinahan Cartel. James 'Nellie' Walsh fled Ireland three years ago after miraculously surviving two assasination attempts in three months. Niall talks to Crime World's Ken Foy about how the feuding criminal has been traced to Scotland where he has already ended up before the courts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:15:32

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From nerd to cold killer: colleague of murderer Stephen McCullagh speaks out about monster he thought he knew

4/9/2026
When Conall McMeekin worked the night shift at the Belfast Telegraph he formed a close bond with the small team who worked through the night - alone together in the empty old building. Amongst them was a quiet geek called Stephen McCullagh, who loved gaming, dressing up for comicon and sipping on energy drinks through the night. Years later, a very different McCullagh would stand in the dock accused of the brutal and planned murder of pregnant Natalie McNally - a case which has stunned Northern Ireland. So what was McCullagh really like and were there any signs of what was to come. Nicola and Niall talk to Conall about night shifts with a killer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:26:35

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How Scotland's most prolific serial killer Peter Tobin hid in plain sight for decades

4/9/2026
Peter Tobin was one of Scotland’s most prolific serial killers - hiding in plain sight for decades while leaving a trail of devastation across the UK. His horrific crimes were exposed during the investigation into the disappearance of young woman Angelika Kluk, where it was discovered that he was responsible for a series of murders stretching back years. Chloe McPolin is joined by author of Hunting Shadows and crime journalist Jane Hamilton to discuss her new book about the life and crimes of the killer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:30:50

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Hero Republican turned MI5 spy - the incredible story of Denis Donaldson and his murder

4/8/2026
Hero Republican turned MI5 spy - the incredible story of Denis Donaldson and his murder at a cottage in Glenties, Donegal 20 years ago is one of the most intriguing of our times and will now form part of a podcast special by crimeworld.com. As Antoin Duffy is brought before the Special Criminal Court in recent weeks accused of the murder, we will delve into the background of Donaldson and the amazing story of his fall from grace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:08:08

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Jonathan Gill used Encrochat to arrange Robbie Lawlor murder, warrant claims

4/8/2026
Robbie 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:23:08

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Why are so many women being murdered in Northern Ireland?

4/7/2026
Hundreds of people attend a vigil for the latest victim of domestic murder in Northern Ireland as family and friends of Amy Doherty remember 30 women who have been killed in the north in recent years. So why are young women being murdered in such disproportionate numbers and what is the fallout for families in the decades after? Nicola speaks with Jenny Friel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:22:52

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Infamous brothel owner still linked to adult entertainment business through daughters

4/7/2026
An infamous convicted brothel keeper Tony Linnane is still connected to the adult entertainment industry in Ireland according to company records uncovered by journalist Eamon Dillon. So who is 70-year-old Linnane and what is his history with the vice trade? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:26:26

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Gerry Hutch gets his Spanish €100k bail money back - what next for The Monk?

4/6/2026
Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch has had his €100,000 bail payment returned to him by Spanish legal officials who have been investigating him since 2004 for alleged money laundering offences. While the veteran Irish criminal still faces an €800,000 revenue bill here in Ireland in relation to unpaid taxes, the return of his money in Lanzarote suggests that any suspicions against him there may be dropped by authorities. In this episode, Nicola chats with Eamon Dillon about the complex Spanish legal system and how perceived 'big takedowns' can often end up as a ball of smoke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:16:26