
Crime World Episode 1297: Barbie Kardashian contacted by gardaí over prison governor threats
Dec 3, 2025
Crime World reporter Patrick O'Connell dives into the chaos surrounding Barbie Kardashian after her threats to a prison governor spark a Garda investigation. He discusses Barbie's bizarre post-release interviews and her alarming admission about the threats. The conversation highlights her fraught relationship with the justice system, her complex criminal history, and the public outcry regarding her gender placement in prison. Patrick further analyzes Barbie's psychological profile and the risks she poses, creating a gripping portrait of a contentious figure in the criminal landscape.
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Public Admission And Garda Contact
- Barbie Kardashian openly admitted to making serious threats and said she proudly enjoys making people suffer.
- Patrick O'Connell recounts that she missed a Garda call but expects a follow-up interview about those threats.
Threats Need Proof Of Fear
- Prosecuting threats requires evidence that the recipient felt fear and that the threat was credible.
- Patrick O'Connell explains Gardaí must gather statements and evidence before interviewing the alleged threatmaker.
Lengthy Violent Record
- Barbie has 15 previous convictions including sexual assault and threats to kill, and served two and a half years for threatening her mother.
- O'Connell notes psychologists had testified she was capable of carrying out threats during prior trials.
