Crime World
Hit podcast about criminals, drugs and the sins of the underworld - now with further in-depth investigations and exclusive insights at our new website crimeworld.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Episode three of Groomed examines origins of Jonathan Creswell, and the young woman who would become one of his primary victims: Christina Simpson. Creswell, the lovechild of a wealthy farmer and a teenager, was a "golden child" in the equestrian world, who began a relationship with 15-year-old Christina after joining Darton Ree Stables, pulling her, along with former girlfriend Jill Robinson, into his dangerous orbit.
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Groomed is the disturbing story of Katie Simpson, a talented young horsewoman who tragically died after being beaten and strangled by her sister's partner, Jonathan Creswell.
In this episode, we see how Creswell, an ambitious and cocky jockey and horse-trainer, had established a pattern of emotionally abusive and controlling relationships with women in the equestrian world, including former girlfriend Jill Robinson and world-class ...
It's been another record year for Crime World with more than 36 million listens so far in 2025.
Niall speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about more of the stories that caught our listeners attention this year and why there is a different audience on YouTube.
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It has been another record year for Crime World with more than 36 million listened in 2025 so far.
In part one Niall talks to Crime World's Eimear Rabbitt about the stories that caught our listeners' attention this year and how there is a different listenership on YouTube.
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Rex Ryan used to have a bit of banter with Gerry Hutch outside the local shop when he was just a kid growing up in Clontarf.
Now more than two decades later, the actor/director is playing the alleged crime boss in his one man show, The Monk.
Niall speaks to Rex about talking to Gerry Hutch in prison, the controversy over the play and the public's fascination with the Monk.
Opening clip credits
Rex Ryan - Director
John Anderson - Jun...
Rex Ryan used to have a bit of banter with Gerry Hutch outside the local shop when he was just a kid growing up in Clontarf.
Now more than two decades later, the actor/director is playing the alleged crime boss in his one man show, The Monk.
Niall speaks to Rex about talking to Gerry Hutch in prison, the controversy over the play and the public's fascination with the Monk.
Opening clip credits
Rex Ryan - Director
John Anderson - Ju...
They are the so-called miracle weight loss drugs that taken the celebrity world by storm.
But it is not just celebs who love Ozempic - Irish black market dealers have spotted a gap in the market and are making a killing selling the drugs.
Niall speaks to Crime World's Denise Smith about just how easy it was to buy the controlled medication on the streets.
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A survivor who suffered years of sexual attacks from her cousin has welcomed the increase in his sentence but says it is still 'unbelievably lenient'.
Sophie Brady was just seven years old when her cousin, David Hamilton, started sexually abusing her on an almost daily basis.
Niall talks to Sophie who describes the horrific abuse she suffered and her fight for a fair prison sentence for abuser David Hamilton.
A developer who built Síle Seoige’s dream home in Spiddal has been jailed for stealing €106,000 from an 86-year-old client.
Seamus Murphy was led away in handcuffs to a prison van after a judge found he’s acted out of “pure dishonesty and utter greed” by ripping off a trusting pensioner.
Niall speaks to Crime World's Patrick O'Connell about the cruel and heartless theft.
Episode 1316: Ireland's most dangerous prisoner Leon Wright jailed again over terrifying crime spree
Ireland's most dangerous prisoner has been handed another prison sentence for a for terrifying crime spree that ended in a standoff with armed gardaí.
Leon Wright is being housed in a special violence reduction wing in Wheatfield Prison after attacking and threatening staff and other inmates during his long stay behind bars.
Niall speaks to Crime World's Alan Sherry about why Wright was back before the courts.
The father of tragic Tadhg Farrell has been arrested over a prison row which happened hours before the fatal arson attack in Edenderry.
Aaron Holt is being questioned by gardai over a jail attack on a suspect whose associates are linked to horror firebombing.
Niall speaks to Crime World's Ken Foy about the investigation into the deaths of Tadhg and his grandaunt Mary Holt.
Gardaí have stepped up patrols in Rathkeale over fears of an outbreak of feud violence in the town over Christmas.
A series of raids were carried out in recent weeks as gardaí target feuding crime gangs based in the Co Limerick town.
Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about the history of tensions in Rathkeale over Christmas.
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Heroin-dealing rapist Thomas O'Neill has been released from prison, heightening fears of an outbreak of feud violence in Limerick.
O'Neill - who is married to April Collins, who gave evidence in court against the notorious Dundon brothers - was let out of Cork Prison over the weekend.
Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about how O'Neill was jailed for one of the most notorious rapes in Irish history.
A 'money man' has become the first criminal linked to East Belfast UVF to be convicted as part of the EncroChat phone hack drug busts .
Wayne Jones admitted three counts of transferring criminal property – namely cash – which he knew had been obtained through dealing drug dealing last month.
Niall talks to Crime World's Steven Moore about how Jones has become the latest gang figure taken down in the North
Gerry Hutch’s money laundering case edges closer in Spain, how a narco boat crew were caught in Cork, and the tragic case of Daniel Aruebose is upgraded to homicide.
Niall speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about the high-profile crime stories of the week and how criminals are risking everything for designer goods.
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Rapist Philip Murphy's half brother has described the moment he looked his abuser in the eye as he read out his victim impact in court.
Philip Murphy was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Monday for sex attacks on three people including his half brother Thomas.
Niall speaks to Thomas about his long battle for justice.
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The gang suspected of ordering the arson attack which killed four-year-old boy and his great aunt have been linked to at least two other murders.
Gardaí released CCTV footage of the ‘murderous’ firebombing in Co Offaly yesterday that lead to the deaths of Tadgh Farrell and Mary Holt.
Niall speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about how an organised crime gang in the Midlands have been linked to the attack.
Brian Meehan has turned down the chance to apologise for Veronica Guerin's murder when confronted in Dublin last week.
Meehan - nicknamed The Tosser - is the only man ever convicted in connection with the brutal murder of the brave crime reporter.
Niall speaks to Crime World's Patrick O'Connell about how Meeehan would not say sorry when they came face to face in Dublin city centre.
A criminal with links to gang boss 'Dublin Jimmy' has spent the weekend in jail after a tense trial in Co Sligo.
Noel Muldoon, who was previously the victim of a punishment shooting, was convicted of offences related to theft of tractors and machinery.
Niall speaks to Crime World's Ken Foy about Muldoon and his pal Dublin Jimmy's crimes along the border.
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