Episode 837: Irish rugby star Denis Coulson expected to launch an appeal after being jailed for rape in France

Former Garda Superintendent John ‘Spud’ Murphy who is serving a prison sentence for drug offences was moved back to the Midland jail from the open facility of Shelton Abbey after he was discovered to have gone to a pub during a day release. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Murphy, his crimes and the lessons of humility that he has yet to learn from his shameful fall from grace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Families across Ireland are living in fear of drug gangs using intimidation and fear to collect debts racked up by often young and naive relatives. This is the front line in Ireland’s war against drug crime and it seems that many feel alone, isolated and terrified of the very real threats of murder and violence. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about drug debt intimidation and what can be done to help people living under the fear of ruthless gangs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The body of murder victim John George was found on a remote spot on a rural road near overgrown lemon groves and abandoned in a hurry. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about a crime scene, a suspect in custody and a father devastated by his son's terrible end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crime boss Liam Byrne and football legend Stephen Gerrard are set to become grandads after their children, Lee Byrne and his influencer girlfriend Lilly Gerrard, announced a pregnancy. Nicola speaks with Eimear Rabbitte about the romance that has seen the world of crime and sport collide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The family of John George are awaiting DNA results to confirm that a body found on waste ground in Spain is their son while police are questioning a suspect from the Czech Republic about his murder. After a nightmare few weeks of search operations, a campaign from the family and ongoing appeals for information, the remains of the young Belfast man were discovered about 15 minutes from where he was last seen alive. Nicola speaks with Eimear Rabbitte with an update on a murder investigation on the Costa Blanca. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.