Crime World Presents: Groomed
Groomed – Control, coercion and the cold-hearted killing of showjumper Katie Simpson is a new, nine-part investigative podcast series from Crime World. Groomed unveils the brutal truth behind the death of 21-year-old showjumper Katie Simpson, initially staged as a suicide but later revealed to be rape and murder at the hands of Jonathan Creswell, a 36-year-old with a history of controlling and abusing women. This narrative plunges into the dark world of a charismatic yet deeply depraved horseman who cultivated a cult-like control over multiple women, including Katie, her sister Christina, Jill Robinson, Hayley Robb, and Rose De Montmorency Wright. Despite a...
Episodes
Groomed: Legacy of a Showjumper
Jonathan Creswell's suicide denied Katie Simpson's loved ones the opportunity for a murder trial. Despite Creswell’s death, the subsequent sentencing of three co-conspirators—Jill Robinson, Hayley Robb, and Rose De Montmorency-Wright—for ch…
Groomed: The Net Tightens
Detective Sergeant James Brannigan's new investigation team finally made progress by assembling expert evidence contradicting Jonathan Creswell's story, culminating in Brannigan's team arresting Creswell, and charging him with Katie's murde…
Groomed: All The Signs Were There
After delays and months of inaction by the PSNI, Detective Sergeant James Brannigan finally begins the investigation into Katie Simpson's death, and starts to uncover Jonathan Creswell's lies about Katie's supposed suicide attempt. Hosted o…
Groomed: Mountains of Mistakes
After the tragic death of Katie Simpson, Detective Sergeant James Brannigan made aware of the case by journalist Tanya Fowles. Brannigan initiates an investigation into Katie Simpson's death after recognising the failure of the PSNI to flag…
Groomed: Nightmares and Dreams
Katie Simpson, a talented and fearless young horsewoman is pulled into Jonathan Creswell’s orbit as a young child, suffering repeated physical and mental abuse at the hands of her sister's partner. By the time she turns 21, she is fighting …
Groomed: Building the Cult
After a prison sentence for domestic abuse, Jonathan Creswell continues to establish a 'cult-like' unit of women around himself, using them for domestic, equestrian, and financial support while maintaining a public facade of charm for wealt…
Groomed: Golden Haired Boy
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 eque…
Groomed: Close to Murder
In this episode, we look at Jonathan Creswell's history of extreme coercive control and physical abuse through the experience of his ex-partner, world-class show-jumper Abigail Lyle, who bravely spoke out about how he regularly beat and str…
Groomed: The Pied Piper of Tynan
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 jocke…
Coming Soon: Groomed – Control, Coercion, and the Cold-Hearted Killing of Showjumper Katie Simpson
Groomed, a shocking new eight-part podcast series from Crime World, unveils the brutal truth behind the death of 21-year-old showjumper Katie Simpson, initially staged as a suicide but later revealed to be rape and murder at the hands of Jo…
Evil Eye: The Search Goes On
Pam talks to Nicola and Christy about the need to keep the search for Emer's killer alive, and speaks about the impact this case has had on her life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Evil Eye: On the Trail
An anonymous tip-off sends Nicola and Christy to Portugal in search of John Griffin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Evil Eye: The Investigation
Pam O'Loughlin discusses the impact of Griffin's disappearance on her family, and the decades she has spent looking for any trace of him. Then, a tip-off arrives in her inbox—is it worth following up? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …
Evil Eye: John Griffin – Person of Interest
John Griffin has been the only suspect in the murder of Emer O'Loughlin, who died in his home in 2005. Where did he come from? What kind of person was he? And where has he been for the last twenty years? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva…
Evil Eye: There's Been A Fire
Pam O'Loughlin recalls her trip back home after hearing about her sister's death, and goes to visit the place where John Griffin supposedly disappeared – the spectacular cliff-side fortress of Dún Aonghasa, on the island of Inis Mór – for t…
Evil Eye: Emer
What kind of person was Emer O'Loughlin? What kind of life was she living? Pam O'Loughlin tells Nicola about her sister's childhood, and we speak to an old college friend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Evil Eye: Waking The Dead
Former Chief Superintendent explains the decision to exhume Emer O'Loughlin's body, five years after her death, and the revelations that followed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Evil Eye: The Hunt For Emer O'Loughlin's Killer
The murder of 23-year-old student Emer O’Loughlin has remained unsolved for 20 years. Nicola Tallant talks to Emer's sister, Pam, about the case, and enlists former head of the Garda cold case unit, Christy Mangan, to help investigate. Host…
Coming Soon: Evil Eye — Hunting for the Tattooed Killer of Emer O'Loughlin
The murder of 23-year-old student Emer O’Loughlin has remained unsolved for 20 years as a suspect continues to live on the run and her family fight on for justice.On April 15th, Crime World will launch a new podcast series which investigate…
Double Cross: Justice?
Three men have been arrested and charged for their involvement in the murder of Robbie Lawlor. Who are the suspects, and why are they the only people before the courts? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Double Cross: Conspiracy
Police in Northern Ireland assemble a list of twenty people under investigation for the murder of Robbie Lawlor. While some of the names are very familiar, others are not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Double Cross: Old Friends
Robbie Lawlor's time in Belfast is short. In the aftermath of his death, who is in the frame for his murder? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Double Cross: North of the Border
After the murder of Keane Mulready-Woods, Robbie Lawlor heads to Belfast, and a whole new world of trouble. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Double Cross: Just A Kid
Robbie Lawlor's response to the taunting of the teenagers who stole his gym bag could not have been predicted—the murder of Keane Mulready-Woods shocked the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Double Cross: Chopper
Robbie Lawlor's involvement in the burgeoning Drogheda feud sparks fear amongst the Gardai, while his erratic and violent behaviour terrifies those close to him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Double Cross: Loose Cannon
How did Robbie Lawlor earn his fearsome reputation as a cold-blooded killer? Nicola Tallant looks at his early crimes, and the ruthless murders that made his name. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Double Cross: Etna Drive
When Robbie Lawlor was murdered outside a house in the Ardoyne area of Belfast in April 2020, reporters were left with more questions than answers. What was one of Ireland's most feared criminals doing in the north? Why had he crossed the b…
Double Cross: The Murder of Robbie Lawlor (Trailer)
Double Cross: The Murder of Robbie Lawlor is a new investigative podcast series from Crime World. First episode available November 19th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Caught In The Crossfire: Bonus Episode - Brian Sherry, Former Detective on the case
During the making of Caught In The Crossfire, Nicola sat down with retired Detective Brian Sherry to discuss the Anthony Campbell and Martin ‘Marlo’ Hyland murder investigations.What you heard throughout the series were snippets of that int…
Caught In The Crossfire: Bonus Episode - Christy Mangan, Former head of the Serious Crime Review Team
During the making of Caught In The Crossfire, Nicola sat down with the former head of the Garda Serious Crime Review team Christy Mangan to discuss the ins and outs of the department dubbed the Cold Case Unit.What you heard throughout the s…
Caught In The Crossfire: Bonus Episode – The Letter
Nicola talks to Anthony Campbell's mother, Christine, about her reaction to hearing the podcast, and her desire to write a letter to the Garda Commissioner in the hope that Anthony's case will be taken up again by the Cold Case unit. Hosted…
Caught In The Crossfire: Episode 6 – Still Waiting For Justice
Almost twenty years after his violent death, Anthony Campbell's murder is still unsolved. What are the routes to justice now? And what would it mean to his mother? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Caught In The Crossfire: Episode 5 – The Chief Suspects
Former detective inspector Brian Sherry talks to Nicola about the hunt for the men behind the killings of Marlo Hyland and Anthony Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Caught In The Crossfire: Episode 4 – An Honest Day’s Work
The news that Marlo Hyland had been shot dead rocked the criminal underworld. But then word started to emerge that another young man had also been killed at the scene, and the full horror of that morning's events became clear. Hosted on Aca…
Caught In The Crossfire: Episode 3 – Operation Oak
At the peak of his criminal powers, Marlo Hyland seemed untouchable. But the senseless murder of an innocent mum in Dublin brought increased pressure from both the Gardaí and others in the criminal underworld, and soon the cracks were begin…
Caught In The Crossfire: Episode 2 – How A Crime Lord Is Made
In episode two, the Crime World team talk to Joey 'The Lips' O'Callaghan about his meeting with Marlo Hyland, and discuss his bloody rise to power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Caught In The Crossfire: Episode 1 - Every Dog Has Its Day
In the first episode of Caught In The Crossfire, the Crime World team travel to Leeds to meet Anthony Campbell's mother, Christine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Introduction: Caught In The Crossfire
Anthony Campbell didn’t stand a chance. It was December 2006 and Anthony was working as an apprentice plumber in Dublin when he found himself caught in the crossfire. An innocent bystander caught up in the brutal assassination of Martin 'Ma…
Beast – Episode 6
Julianna speaks to Nicola in the aftermath of Noel Long's conviction for murder, and they travel together to meet Mark Sheehan, Nora's grandson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Beast – Episode 5
As Noel Long's trial for murder gets underway in Dublin, Nicola speaks to detectives and forensic scientists involved in the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.