Crime World

An American nurse is found dead and stuffed in a suitcase in a lake in Hungary. An Irishman is arrested and charged with her murder but he claims that her death was an accident after BDSM sex went wrong.Nicola talks to Ali Bracken about the tragic death of Mackenzie Michalski, the upcoming murder trial and her parents insistence that her suspected killer is lying to smear her name. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new report from Europol has revealed the extent of our love affair with cocaine and the efforts of drug traffickers to get their product to their customers.Submarines, motherships and even drones are being used in an effort to avoid new restrictions at some of Europe’s busiest ports.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the cocaine super highway.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An organised crime gang who have quietly become of the major players in Ireland's drugs trade have been left reeling after garda raids in Co Meath.The mob, which is led by associates of missing drug dealer Sean Dunne, are one of the most significant operators in the country despite having a relatively low public profile.Niall speaks to Crime World's Ken Foy about how the gang were recently linked to an arson attack in a pub car park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ten years ago this week Ireland’s underworld would change forever with the organised crime spectacular that was The Regency Hotel.In a new six part series, Crime World has returned to the day that the unmistakable sound of shotgun fire which scattered a crowd at a boxing weigh in and pitched two powerful criminal dynasties against one another.Today, Nicola and Niall speak about our anniversary subscriber special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A lifelong criminal nicknamed 'The Vet' is facing a lengthy sentence after being caught red-handed with €10.6 million worth of cocaine.Michael Murphy (61) was a key player in organised crime for decades, where he specialised in smuggling and logistics.  Niall speaks to Crime World's Ken Foy about how he was finally caught by gardaí in a major operation targeting The Family gang. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gerry Hutch is spotted back in Dublin meeting with actor and director Rex Ryan who is in final rehearsals for a week long run of his play about the gangland veteran.Nicola talks with Niall Donald about the play, about Hutch and his plans to run again for election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A chaotic career criminal who has made his way up through the ranks of the Gucci Gang and later as an enforcer for the Flashy Mob is before the courts again for offences behind bars.Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about Scott Capper and his violent and unpredictable criminal career.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The unsolved 1947 murder of Elizabeth Short became known as the Black Dahlia case after the young woman's mutilated body was found in Los Angeles, becoming one of Hollywood's most infamous cold cases. Chloe McPolin speaks to author William J. Mann about his book The Black Dahlia and the case which continues to mystify the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brothers Jim and Patrick Mansfield have been charged in relation to money laundering offences after being arrested in Dublin today.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the charges and their appearance at Blanchardstown District Court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first time Gwen Phelan told the gardaí about the savage campaign of violence she was enduring, she had just been beaten while holding her newborn in her arms.Domestic violence has made headlines this week after a garda officer was given a suspended sentence for a savage attack on his partner.Niall speaks to Gwen about how difficult it can be leaving an abuser and writing her book The Quiet Place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.