Crime World

A bail hearing for murder accused Paul Drew has heard that the PSNI case against him will claim he gloated about the shooting of Robbie Lawlor with co-accused Jonathan Gill and laughed about the arrest of the wrong suspects in the immediate aftermath of his death.Drew was refused bail in Belfast but a court heard messages which the PSNI claim were sent and which were received by him on an Encrochat phone.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeffrey Donaldson received a 15 year sentence in prison for his crimes. He was given 11 years for rape against Victim B and four years for all offences against Victim A, to be served consecutively.The former MP and ex-DUP leader was sentenced in Newry Courthouse on Thursday morning.However, later on Thursday after the Lady Chief Justice confirmed Donaldson will actually walk free in seven-and-a-half years.That is because the crimes were committed before the law changed in 2008, so he will automatically be entitled to 50pc remission of his sentence.He was found guilty of 18 child sex abuse charges, including rape, in June.Donaldson is trying to win an appeal, and his denials were an aggravating factor in the sentencing.However, as it stands, the 63-year-old will emerge from prison as a 78-year-old pensioner.Ciarán Dunbar spoke to Allison Morris outside Newry Crown Court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s three decades since the Criminal Assets Bureau started to follow the dirty money trail into the homes and the pockets of some of Ireland’s most prolific criminals.From old school bank robbers to modern day cocaine cowboys, the Bureau has pursued homes, cash, luxury cars and even shoes which they identify as the profits of crime.In part one of our three-part special Dirty Money: Three Decades of the CAB, Nicola talks with Eamon Dillon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gardai have carried out a series of raids targeting a drugs gang suspected of being involved in the horror arson attack that cost four lives in Waterford.Niall talks to Crime World’s Eimear Rabbitt about the progress in the investigation and the scourge of drug related intimidation gripping Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Four innocent people including two children have been killed after their Waterford home was firebombed in the early hours of the morning. Niall talks to Crime World's Eimear Rabbitt about how the couple killed in the fire, Philip and Kim English, had previously been targeted by local criminals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three more members of the so-called Encrochat Eight have been jailed for their roles in organised crime.Darran McConville, Jeffrey McClean, and Desmond Enfield were caught as part of the National Crime Agency’s Operation Venetic targeting the Europe wide illicit use of encrypted mobile phones.Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about their guilty pleas and the why the judge showed them some mercy when sentencing each for serious crimes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The trial of American Idol star Caleb Flynn for the brutal murder of his wife has gripped the US for weeks as it revealed details of the dark underbelly of seemingly perfect actions.Flynn's cold-blooded double life has echoes of one of Ireland's most infamous murderers: Joe O'Reilly. Niall speaks to Crime World's Jenny Friel about Flynn's trial and her dealings with Joe O'Reilly - including how he brought her on a tour of his home to show her where his wife Rachel had been killed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A grandmother who has acted as a decoy for a pedophile hunter group that carries out online stings has hit out at claims they are vigilantes. Niall Donald speaks to Suzanne Plunkett, also known as Jess Hunter, about the controversial stings, how they affect her, and why she is proud of the work she does. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Encrochat convict Mark Dunford is desperate to make money behind bars as he serves a 10 year and six month sentence for his involvement in organised crime and drug dealing.But the 51-year-old is heavily in debt after pocketing funds from other criminals.Nicola talks with Steven Moore about the criminal and his prospects in prison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He was once known as the Right Honourable Sir Jeffrey Donaldson but is now known as inmate number E5032. Donaldson once proudly walked the corridors of Westminster, ate in fancy restaurants, and commanded media attention. But now he spends his days behind bars in Maghaberry, reading, doing jigsaws and doing art. The home in Dromore, in which he lived in with wife Eleanor, who was found to have aided and abetting child sexual abuse, has appeared on the market for a modest £650,000. Donaldson was convicted of 18 charges concerning child sexual abuse in June. Prosecution lawyers want him to serve at least ten years in prison. To talk about Donaldson’s new life, Ciarán Dunbar is joined by the Belfast. Telegraph’s Kurtis Reid Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A judge has told lawyers acting for crystal meth accused James Leen that they must resolve a difficulty finding a data specialist to examine devices so the trial can get underway.Ms Justice Caroline Biggs, presiding over the Special Criminal Court wants to hear from Leen’s legal team on Friday about who they have approached with a view of setting the trial date.Mr Leen of Pilgrim Hill, Kilmorna, Listowel, Co Kerry faces five charges including one for directing the activities of a criminal organisation between February 7, 2023 and February 16, 2024. The case relates to the seizure of 564kg of methamphetamine, or crystal meth, with an estimated value of €32.8 million from a container at Cork Port on February 16 last.Nicola speaks to Jenny Friel, who was in court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cartel boss Daniel Kinahan gave an inmate CPR and helped save his life in Portlaoise Prison before his appearance at the Special Criminal Court today.The dramatic incident happened last week in the jail as he prepared for a brief appearance via video link.The court was told that Kinahan will attend in person next Monday when his new solicitor will come on record. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.