Crime World Presents: Groomed
Episodes
Groomed: Episode 9 - Legacy of a Showjumper
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Creswell's suicide denied Katie Simpson's loved ones the opportunity for a murder trial. Despite Creswell’s death, the subsequent sentencin...
Groomed: Episode 8 - The Net Tightens
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Detective Sergeant James Brannigan's new investigation team finally made progress by assembling expert evidence contradicting Jonathan Creswell's stor...
Groomed: Episode 7 - All The Signs Were There
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After delays and months of inaction by the PSNI, Detective Sergeant James Brannigan finally begins the investigation into Katie Simpson's death, and s...
Groomed: Episode 6 - Mountains of Mistakes
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After the tragic death of Katie Simpson, Detective Sergeant James Brannigan made aware of the case by journalist Tanya Fowles. Brannigan initiates an ...
Groomed: Episode 5 - Nightmares and Dreams
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Simpson, a talented and fearless young horsewoman is pulled into Jonathan Creswell’s orbit as a young child, suffering repeated physical and m...
Groomed: Episode 4 - Building the Cult
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a prison sentence for domestic abuse, Jonathan Creswell continues to establish a 'cult-like' unit of women around himself, using them for domest...
Groomed: Episode 3 - Golden Haired Boy
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode three of Groomed examines origins of Jonathan Creswell, and the young woman who would become one of his primary victims: Christina Simpson. Cr...
Groomed: Episode 2 - Close to Murder
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Groomed: Episode 1 - The Pied Piper of Tynan
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Groomed is the disturbing story of Katie Simpson, a talented young horsewoman who tragically died after being beaten and strangled by her sister's par...
Coming Soon: Groomed – Control, Coercion, and the Cold-Hearted Killing of Showjumper Katie Simpson
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Evil Eye: Episode 8 - The Search Goes On
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Evil Eye: Episode 7 - On the Trail
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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: Episode 6 - The Investigation
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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-...
Evil Eye: Episode 5 - John Griffin – Person of Interest
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Evil Eye: Episode 4 - There's Been A Fire
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 disappeare...
Evil Eye: Episode 3 - Emer
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Evil Eye: Episode 2 - Waking The Dead
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Chief Superintendent explains the decision to exhume Emer O'Loughlin's body, five years after her death, and the revelations that followed. Ho...
Evil Eye: Episode 1 - The Hunt For Emer O'Loughlin's Killer
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, an...
Coming Soon: Evil Eye — Hunting for the Tattooed Killer of Emer O'Loughlin
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Double Cross: Episode 8 - Justice?
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Double Cross: Episode 7 - Conspiracy
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 fami...
Double Cross: Episode 6 - Old Friends
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 fo...
Double Cross: Episode 5 - North of the Border
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 fo...
Double Cross: Episode 4 - Just A Kid
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 sho...
Double Cross: Episode 3 - Chopper
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robbie Lawlor's involvement in the burgeoning Drogheda feud sparks fear amongst the Gardai, while his erratic and violent behaviour terrifies those cl...
Double Cross: Episode 2 - Loose Cannon
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
Double Cross: Episode 1 - Etna Drive
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. Wh...
Double Cross: The Murder of Robbie Lawlor (Trailer)
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Double Cross: The Murder of Robbie Lawlor is a new investigative podcast series from Crime World. First episode available November 19th. Hosted on Aca...
Caught In The Crossfire: Bonus Episode - Brian Sherry, Former Detective on the case
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
During the making of Caught In The Crossfire, Nicola sat down with retired Detective Brian Sherry to discuss the Anthony Campbell and Martin ‘Marlo’...
Caught In The Crossfire: Bonus Episode - Christy Mangan, Former head of the Serious Crime Review Team
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Caught In The Crossfire: Bonus Episode – The Letter
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Commiss...
Caught In The Crossfire: Episode 6 – Still Waiting For Justice
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Caught In The Crossfire: Episode 5 – The Chief Suspects
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Caught In The Crossfire: Episode 4 – An Honest Day’s Work
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 kil...
Caught In The Crossfire: Episode 3 – Operation Oak
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At the peak of his criminal powers, Marlo Hyland seemed untouchable. But the senseless murder of an innocent mum in Dublin brought increased pressure ...
Caught In The Crossfire: Episode 2 – How A Crime Lord Is Made
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. Ho...
Caught In The Crossfire: Episode 1 - Every Dog Has Its Day
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. S...
Introduction: Caught In The Crossfire
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Beast – Episode 6
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. Hoste...
Beast – Episode 5
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. Se...
Beast – Episode 4
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nicola talks to cold case detective Alan Bailey about the investigation into the murder of Nora Sheehan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
Beast – Episode 3
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The discovery of Nora Sheehan's body near the Bandon river in Co. Cork in 1981 shocked the local community. In this episode, Nicola finds out how the ...
Beast – Episode 2
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What was Noel Long like as a child? Nicola talks to Long's sister, Julieanna, about the Cork killer's early days with his family, his time in the Brit...
Beast – Episode 1
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Noel Long was charged with killing Nora Sheehan in 1981, but he walked free. He was charged again in 2022. As his trial for murder gets underway, Nico...
Introduction - Beast: The Murder of Nora Sheehan
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nora Sheehan, a Cork mother of three, was found murdered on the banks of the River Bandon in 1981. She had suffered a tragic, violent death, and the d...