Crime World

His has been a life less ordinary. Nick Reynolds; a musician with the band Alabama 3 who penned the famous Soprano’s theme, an artist known for his eerie death masks and the son of Bruce Reynolds the mastermind of the 1963 Great Train Robbery.Nick, whose father passed away in 2013, just months before the 50th anniversary of Britain’s most sensational heist, talks to Nicola about his audio book Fugitive - an examination on the run with his famous father and the fallout from his capture.And in the our next episode we will run an extract from Fugitve narrated by Nick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jay O'Connor's own text messages linking him to a revenge shooting and Kinahan Cartel murder plots were laid bare in court this week.The Veteran gangster was charged after Gardaí managed to access his encrypted phone where he had vowed to get revenge on his enemies Niall Donald speaks to Ken Foy about Jay O'Connor's volitile three decade long criminal career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The tragedy of homeless man Mark Burke whose dismembered remains were discovered in a recycling plant 10 year ago has been the subject of a fresh appeal for information about his murder.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the 36 year old and a missing 80 hours which hold the key to his gruesome end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor McGregor has been handed down a 5-month suspended sentence and banned from driving for 2 years after being convicted of dangerous driving.The court heard that the judge was considering sending the MMA fighter to jail as he dressed him down for his appalling driving.Niall speaks to Eimear Rabbitte about the details of the incident and McGregor's previous brushes with the law. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 men have been jailed for the murder of 43-year-old Thomas Dooley who died after being attacked with machetes and sword like weapons while he was attending a funeral in Tralee, Co Kerry.The men, who are all related to the deceased, were handed down life sentences for the so-called honour killing.Niall Donald to Eamon Dillon about the tragic case that has ripped a family apart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The home of a prison officer has been targeted by a crime gang in frightening arson attack in the early hours of the morning.The Prison Officers Association has branded it as ‘sinister’ and ‘cowardly’ and criminal linked to the McCarthy-Dundon gang have been identified as the initial suspects.Niall Donald speaks to Eamon Dillon about the details of the arson attack and the threats faced by prison staff in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A case brought by the Criminal Assets Bureau against four couples has lifted the lid on the drugs business in rural Ireland. Jamie Dinnegan settled his long-running legal battle with CAB who claimed he was part of a Longford-based crime gang. Niall Donald speaks to Eamon Dillon about how this case showed how crime operates in rural Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Raids conducted last week on homes linked to the Mr Big organisation and Barry Young’s Sligo grouping were carried out as part of the ongoing investigation into the murder of Robbie Lawlor in Belfast.But what were Gardai looking for in the 20 premises targeted as part of a joint operation with the PSNI and what did they seize.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the complex web of players around the death of ganglands most wanted Lawlor and what the latest investigations could mean for some of Ireland’s most prolific gangs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The drug dealing operation headed up by the Waldron brothers Christopher and David has been hit with a massive seizure of almost €10 million worth of drugs and more than €1 million in cash.The haul follows a series of raids focused on premises associated with the grouping and the drugs involved included cannabis, cocaine, ketamine and ecstasy.Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the Waldrons and the focus of officers on dismantling their hard built empire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meth case accused Nathan McDonnell may plead guilty to charges around the massive drug seizure in Kerry earlier this year.A court heard this week that the Kerry businessman might be ready to admit to crimes but his solicitor had not been consulted.The book of evidence has yet to be served on McDonnell and his co accused James Leen.Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the unusual development in the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.