Episode 425: How the lavish lifestyles of gangsters molls are being used as evidence to put them behind bars
18 November 2023 - 18 minsA mother was jailed for money laundering offences and told by a court she could not use her children as a shield from the consequences of her criminality.
Gangsters moll Heather McNamara pleaded guilty to offences around cash and a Rolex watch but had said that if she went to prison it would have a negative effect on her children.
She is one of an increasing number of women finding that their wealthy lifestyles are forming evidence in cases against them.
Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the women behind the men of crime, about the trappings of dirty money and about a very special auction which will give us all a chance at buying up some seized bling.
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Series Episodes
Episode 746: Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch set to seek bail once again as he remains imprisoned in Spain
Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch is set make another attempt to get bail as he hopes to come before a Spanish court in the next few days. The veteran criminal remains behind bars as Spanish officials continue their investigation into suspected money laundering through property deals. Niall speaks to to Sunday Independent crime correspondent Ali Bracken about the case against the Monk and how his political ambitions are now likely at an end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 mins
30 October Finished
Episode 745: Kinahan Assassins by Stephen Breen and John Hand (Audio Extract)
The following is extracted from the audiobook of "Kinahan Assassins" by Stephen Breen and John Hand, available from Audible, Apple and Spotify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
50 mins
30 October Finished
Episode 744: Kinahan Assassins - The hitmen behind the Cartel’s most notorious murders
The violent Hutch-Kinahan feud was one of the biggest challenges to police in the history of the Garda Siochana. Relentless, financed by a billion euro cartel, and with hit teams using new means of plotting their kill it left its mark on the fabric of Ireland. Now, journalists Stephen Breen and John Hand have penned a new book 'Kinahan Assassins'. They join Nicola to discuss their detailed look at each incident, the killers, their many innocent victims and the Garda response to an unprecedented threat to the security of the state. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 hour 2 mins
30 October Finished
Episode 743: Peter 'Fatso' Mitchell released from UK prison following EncroChat hack cocaine conviction
Veteran criminal Peter 'Fatso' Mitchell who was once part of John Gilligan’s was caught up in the 2020 EncroChat hack when he was found to be transporting cocaine into Wales. But four years on and despite receiving a 10-year sentence in 2022 he has walked free from prison. Overcrowding, under-resourcing and too many criminals nabbed as part of the hack are partly to blame for the UK’s revolving prison door. Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the life and Crimes of Fatso Mitchell and what he is likely to do next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16 mins
29 October Finished
Episode 742: Q&A - Where is Larry Murphy? Mr. Big, and meeting a killer for coffee
Coming face to face with criminals, having coffee with killers and the weird feeling of being around a sex offender. Nicola and Niall answer your questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
41 mins
29 October Finished
Episode 741: From the Peaky Blinders to the Kinahans - the evolving world of Organised Crime
From real Peaky Blinders and the modern days criminal gangs. What’s changed and what has stayed the same? In this episode, Nicola speaks to author Carl Chinn, live from Crime Con London, about the evolvement of organised crime and it’s effects on communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
43 mins
28 October Finished
