Crime World

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.

Following the death of a 21-year-old Mountjoy inmate, a nationwide alert for Nitrazene has been sent across the prison service.A quantity of pills tested positive for the lethal substance after Adam Darcy was found deceased in his cell.Niall Donald speaks to Eamon Dillon about the drug and its danger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A serial jailbird and notorious loyalist is set to marry a Thai bride 50 years his junior.Terrorist Gormy McMullan, 71, is accused of being the getaway driver on the notorious Loughin Island massacre and has been jailed for a string of terrorist offences.But now the pensioner has found love and has proudly declared he is headed for the altar.Nicola speaks to journalist Hugh Jordan about McMullan and the new love of his life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Associates of Barry Young have been jailed at Galway Circuit Court for their roles in his organised crime group.But how big was that grouping and just how international was it? Nicola speaks to Niall Donald and Eimear Rabbitte about the dismantling of a regional crime group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dublin Taxi driver Raymond Shorten is set to spend the next 11 years behind bars after he was handed down a sentence for raping and sexually assaulting a 7-year-old child.Niall Donald speaks to Crime World producer Clodagh Meaney who was in court today as the judge told the court how Shorten “couldn’t care less” about the impact on his victim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She's a social media star who found fame by sharing grizzly medical pictures on Instagram.Nicole Angemi, known by her Instagram handle Mrs Angemi, is a pathologist’s assistant who spends her days working with the dead. She also hosts a podcast ‘Mother Knows Death’ with her daughter Maria.Speaking to Clodagh Meaney at Crime Con in Nashville, Nicole discusses her work and the secrets of The Gross Room. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A 56 year old whose Defence Counsel described as a ‘Walter Mitty’ character has been sent off to jail on an 11 year sentence after a court heard he flew 8 million euro of cocaine into Ireland.Waterford man Tim Gilchrist Jnr was a passenger on a Cessna aircraft that flew from France to Longford nearly two years ago loaded with the cocaine.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the origins of the drugs, the dangerous gang behind them and the unknown businessman who couriered them to Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A gangsters moll is jailed for money laundering. A trail of suspicion leads all the way back to a murder in Belfast, and a complex web betrayal is spun around the underworld plot to shoot Robbie Lawlor.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Dundon mob girlfriend Ciara Lynch and the 50k blood money she’s gone to prison for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Real IRA member Nathan Kinsella was sent packing from Portlaoise prison after events from his past came back to haunt him and one Kinahan hitman threatened to even an old score.So what is the future like for the criminal who once bullied and threatened the underworld and what strength does he have in or out of prison? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The two men charged in connection with the largest ever haul of crystal meth in the State have appeared before court where a total of seven new charges have been brought against them.James Leen from Listowel has now been charged with directing a criminal organisation while his co-accused Nathan McDonnell faces offences that he knew of the existence of a criminal organisation and contributed to its activities.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the inflated offences, the book of evidence and ongoing custody for both accused. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.