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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Resumen del episodio

In July 2025, Maureen Slough travelled to Switzerland to end her own life, leaving her devastated family searching for answers. But what safeguards are in place at assisted dying clinics? And could grieving families find themselves facing criminal investigations? Denise Smith speaks to Megan Royal about her mother's death, the trauma left behind, and her fight for meaningful safeguards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodios

1908-

Dublin woman criticises Swiss clinic over mum’s assisted suicide

In July 2025, Maureen Slough travelled to Switzerland to end her own life, leaving her devastated family searching for answers. But what safeguards are in place at assisted dying clinics? And could grieving families find themselves facing criminal investigations? Denise Smith speaks to Megan Royal about her mother's death, the trauma left behind, and her fight for meaningful safeguards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 oct. 2026
1907-

Homes of Waterford criminals raided in probe into arson murders of family as gardai seize cars

This episode investigates a fatal arson attack in Waterford that killed two adults and critically injured two children, exploring how drug-related debt and gang intimidation are linked to the tragedy. The discussion highlights an escalation in low-cost, high-impact violence, such as petrol bomb attacks, used by criminal gangs. The hosts further examine the normalization of indiscriminate violence in Ireland, where gangs increasingly target innocent family members to settle debts. Using statistics from the Health Research Board, the episode illustrates how drug-related threats impact entire households and notes a historical shift toward targeting families for debts they did not incur.

14 oct. 2026
1906-

How alleged theft of cocaine haul led to breakout of latest gangland feud in Dublin

Crime World explores a violent feud currently erupting between two West Dublin gangs following the theft of a massive cocaine haul from a stash house. The investigation details how the robbery, valued at significant street value, has triggered a wave of retaliatory attacks including arson, shootings, and the use of pipe bombs in residential areas. The episode features insights from Ken Foy regarding the involvement of associates of convicted drug trafficker Alan Boggins. The discussion covers the evolution of gangland violence, noting a shift from high-profile fatal shootings toward more frequent incidents of intimidation, such as physical assaults with weapons and targeted property destruction.

14 oct. 2026
1905-

Couple killed with two children in Waterford house fire were previously targeted by criminals

This episode examines a tragic arson attack in Waterford, Ireland, where four innocent people, including two children, were killed after their home was firebombed. The discussion explores the possibility that the family had been targeted due to a drug debt involving an acquaintance, highlighting a pattern of reckless criminality and the fear felt by local residents. The conversation further addresses the systemic issues regarding drug-related intimidation and the adequacy of Garda resources. It highlights how a shift in criminal tactics—from gangland murders to increased intimidation—and the failure of state responses to previous warnings have contributed to the growing human cost of such attacks.

13 oct. 2026
1904-

Who is Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson?

This episode profiles Jamie Bryson, an influential and divisive figure in Northern Ireland politics known for his role in the 'culture war' and legal challenges regarding parades and Brexit protocols. The discussion explores his rise from community activism and the 2013 flag protests to becoming a prominent social media commentator with significant influence over unionist advocacy. The conversation details Bryson's use of social media to bypass traditional newsrooms, his legal tactics against COVID-19 regulations, and his connections to influential figures like Jeffrey Donaldson. The episode also examines his controversial political trajectory, including his past involvement in public order investigations and his ideological stance on the preservation of Protestant Unionist culture.

13 oct. 2026