Location:
United States
Description:
Crime World, with Nicola Tallant, is an Irish podcast about criminals, drugs and the sins of the underworld. Discussing the real stories, and the real people, behind the grisly headlines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.sundayworld.com
Episodes
Episode 885: Man found guilty of rape and murder of Irish backpacker Danielle McLaughlin
2/14/2025
An eight-year long fight for justice for the family of Danielle McLaughlin has finally come to an end today after her killer was found guilty in a court in India.
Donegal woman Danielle was brutally raped and murdered by Vikat Bhagat after a Hindu Festival in Goa in 2017.
Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about how Danielle’s family have fought tirelessly to see justice served in court.
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Duration:00:15:47
Episode 884: Protecting content - The fight against 'Dodgy boxes' and illegal streaming
2/14/2025
A crackdown on TV dodgy boxes has been launched across Ireland as broadcasters try and shut down the illegal streamers.
Dodgy boxes have become big business across the country with criminals making millions of euros every year.
Niall and Nicola are joined by Sunday World features editor Daragh Keany and a spokesman for the Federation against copyright theft to discuss the lucrative illegal trade.
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Duration:00:24:25
Episode 883: M50 chase woman Gemma Greene pleads guilty in court
2/13/2025
A Dublin woman who went viral after she livestreamed gardaí chasing her down the M50 has finally pleaded guilty in court.
Gemma Greene became a social media sensation after she taunted gardaí while being pursued down the motorway in 2021.
Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about how the wheels of justice caught up with Ms Greene this week.
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Duration:00:13:20
Episode 882: How the MV Matthew's €157m cocaine seizure was controlled from Dubai
2/13/2025
A shipment of cocaine worth €157m seized from the MV Matthew was controlled from Dubai, the Special Criminal Court has heard.
The trial of two of the ship’s officers for their alleged role in the importation of more than 2,250 kilos of the drug began this week.
Niall speaks to Irish Independent crime correspondent Robin Schiller about how the State claims the men were part of a 'highly professional' trafficking operations.
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Duration:00:26:41
Episode 881: Fitness guru Jamie Smith says he's learned ‘brutal lesson’ after being jailed for €3.9m cannabis haul
2/12/2025
A well-known fitness guru has taken to social media to tell how he has been taught a ‘brutal lesson’ after getting involved in a €3.9m cannabis plot.
Jamie Smith was jailed for six-and-a-half years last week after he was caught transporting the huge cannabis haul In a truck.
Niall speaks to the Sunday World’s Eamon Dillon about how the popular trainer penned an upbeat social media post before being sentenced.
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Duration:00:19:23
Episode 880: The murder Shaun Duffy
2/12/2025
January 28th marked 20 years since the murder of Shaun Duffy at his home in Dungloe, Co Donegal.
The 36-year-old was bludgeoned to death and stabbed in his home after a night out celebrating his brothers birthday.
Clodagh Meaney speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about the violent murder that rocked a small community
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Duration:00:26:50
Episode 879: Man charged in connection with Stoneybatter knife attack
2/11/2025
A Brazilian man charged over alleged knife attacks in Stoneybatter on Sunday told gardaí he was "afraid to be killed", a court has heard.
Gabriel Valladares was brought before Dublin District Court this morning, where he was charged with four offences.
Niall speaks with the Sunday World’s Eamon Dillon about the court hearing and about how, in a separate case, a man was also charged after a stand-off with gardaí in Ballymun.
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Duration:00:11:08
Episode 878: Q&A - Is Liam Byrne an informer? Mr Big's downfall, and burning drugs
2/11/2025
Today we are letting you set the agenda as we answer your questions about everything from cocaine to the Kinahan Organised Crime Group.
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Duration:00:38:57
Episode 877: How businessman Nathan McDonnell got involved in Sinaloa Cartel's €32 million Crystal Meth plot
2/10/2025
Nathan McDonnell was in a 'desperate' financial position when he became involved in a plot to import more than €32m worth of crystal meth from the Sinaloa Cartel.
Details of the Co Kerry businessman's money problems were laid bare during a sentencing hearing the Special Criminal Court.
Niall speaks to Crime World's Clodagh Meaney about McDonnell's role in the drugs plot and how he must wait a little longer to learn his final fate.
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Duration:00:29:06
Episode 876: Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch documentary set to air on RTÉ
2/10/2025
A documentary about Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch is to be aired on RTE tonight as the national broadcaster recognises the public interest in his story.
Nicola speaks to Niall Donald the fascination of the public into Hutch head of a family or boss of an organised crime group.
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Duration:00:33:34
Episode 875: Elizabeth Clarke disappearance upgraded to murder investigation
2/8/2025
The investigation into the disappearance of Elizabeth Clarke in 2013 has been upgraded to a murder probe.
As Gardai search a home in Navan, Eimear Rabbitt tells Clodagh Meaney the details of the case as well as what happened elsewhere in crime news this week.
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Duration:00:19:49
Episode 874: Three men found guilty of raping women they met in nightclub
2/7/2025
Three men have been found guilty of raping a woman who they picked up in a nightclub and assaulted in a car.
The men then videod the attacks and shared the clips between their phones - one of many elements of the case which would help convict them.
Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the case against Anthony Hickey, Fabio Vincente and Matin Zolfaghari all from Dublin who will be sentenced in March.
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Duration:00:14:11
Episode 873: Q&A - The Monk’s special requests, luxury watches, and sympathy for criminals
2/7/2025
Today we are letting you set the agenda as we answer your questions about everything from cocaine to the Kinahan Organised Crime Group.
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Duration:00:45:43
Episode 872: Gang linked to Waldron brothers targeted after €14 million drug seizure
2/6/2025
A €14 million drug bust sees gardaí target a west Dublin crime outfit linked to the notorious Waldron brothers, who were both subject to proceeds of crime cases by the Criminal Assets Bureau.
Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the relentless pursuit of the big crime gangs and how gardaí plan to dismantle them.
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Duration:00:16:41
Episode 871: Thomas Wall named as young leader of prolific burglary gang
2/6/2025
A 26 year old is described as a leader of an organised crime gang as a second generation of a prolific burglary mob come before the courts.
Nicola speaks to Eamon Dillon about the Wall Berry mob and their predecessors the Cock-Wall gang.
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Duration:00:36:08
Episode 870: Home of witness who gave evidence against Dundon brothers firebombed in Limerick
2/5/2025
A terrifying firebomb attack near the home of a witness who gave evidence against the Dundon brothers highlights the ongoing issues for Limerick in a gang war that rumbles on.
Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the complex relations and fallouts that have left a legacy in a city that hoped that violence was a thing of the past.
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Duration:00:17:42
Episode 869: Portlaoise Prison bosses ask Nathan McDonnell to help with gardening project
2/5/2025
Crystal meth convict Nathan McDonnell is being asked for help with a business plan in Portlaoise Prison, where bosses believe his skills can help them create a viable gardening wing at the high security prison.
Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the former Kerry garden centre owner turned inmate.
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Duration:00:18:10
Episode 868: Liam Byrne's phone and internet history to be tracked for next five years
2/4/2025
Criminal Liam Byrne is to have his phones monitored for five years as part of a Serious Crime Prevention Order served on him in the UK.
Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Byrne and his ban from encrypted phones, messaging apps, and even deleting his browsing history.
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Duration:00:12:25
Episode 867: Supergrass Raffaele Imperiale details extent of Daniel Kinahan's influence in Dubai
2/4/2025
Super cartel super grass Raffaele Imperiale has given detailed information to investigators about Daniel Kinahan's influence in the United Arab Emirates and his role as a director general of some of the world’s biggest crime bosses.
Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about the latest information which places Kinahan as an underworld boss just beneath Dubai royalty.
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Duration:00:24:49
Episode 866: How drug lord Michael McDonagh caught unwanted attention from CAB with his flashy jeep
2/3/2025
A dad of-seven caught the attention of Gardaí by driving around in a ‘stand-out’ truck - despite being on the dole for all of his adult life.
Michael McDonagh attracted the attention of investigators after spending €44k on the Toyota Hi-Lux truck in his hometown of Ennis, Co Clare.
Niall speaks to the Sunday World’s Eamon Dillon about how Gardaí believe McDonagh made a small fortune from the drugs trade.
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Duration:00:15:06