Crime World

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.


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Episodios

1816-

Stabbing in Wheatfield prison, famous footballers face on cocaine bails and prisoners early release

14 ago. 2026
1815-

The life and crimes of Celtic Tiger socialite gangster Lee Cullen

14 ago. 2026
1814-

Which actor to play Daniel Kinahan, the criminals we would have to dinner and what to expect at EP

In this episode, the hosts engage in a Q&A session covering various aspects of the Kinahan cartel, including potential Netflix adaptations, prison security regarding mobile phones, and the influence of family criminal backgrounds on Daniel Kinahan's upbringing. The discussion also delves into the legal complexities surrounding the admissibility of encrypted phone evidence in his upcoming trial. The conversation shifts to broader criminal figures, exploring a hypothetical dinner party with notorious figures like Gerry Hutch and addressing the legalities of extraditing Larry Murphy from the UK. The episode concludes by acknowledging the massive volume of listener interest regarding the Kinahan case and discussing Rex Ryan's stage show, 'The Witness.'

13 ago. 2026
1813-

Alison Chawke walks free from prison weeks after being jailed for serious assault

The podcast examines the early release of Alison Chalk from Limerick Prison, which occurred under a community return scheme due to the women's section operating at 159% capacity. The hosts debate whether her release is based on low-risk assessment or if her high-profile background has made her the 'poster girl' for systemic failure. The discussion further explores the perceived unfairness of Chalk's community sentence, contrasting her wealth and privilege with prisoners driven to crime by trauma or addiction. Additionally, the episode addresses broader issues in the Irish prison system, including overcrowding in juvenile facilities like Oberstown and a lack of state investment in infrastructure.

13 ago. 2026
1812-

Daniel Kinahan and the inner circle he's left behind (Part 2)

This episode explores the intricate structure and eventual fragmentation of the Kinahan cartel. It details the roles of key middle management in Spain, such as Kevin Lynch and the Finnegan cousins, and examines the formation of a European super cartel that pooled international resources to manage large-scale cocaine shipments. The narrative follows the downfall of various high-profile figures, including Ridhwan Taghi and Raphael Imperiale, following surveillance at Daniel Kinahan's 2017 wedding. The discussion concludes by analyzing how the removal of leadership has destabilized established drug networks and the potential for new operators to emerge in the resulting vacuum.

12 ago. 2026