Shattered Lives

Shattered Lives is Ireland’s premier crime podcast. It’s hosted by Paul Healy and Michael O’Toole, two of Ireland’s leading crime reporters. It examines gangland feuds, murder investigations, major trials, and the biggest crime stories in Ireland.

Shattered Lives is a government podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 301 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Shattered Lives, a government show with 301 episodes published.

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  Couple charged with perjury in Conor McGregor case

  Sep 30, 202632 min

  Paul and Mick discuss the RTE Prime Time programme on so called ‘vigilante’ groups that target predators and whether or not they’re justified in what they do. They also discuss the week’s crime stories so far, such as the court appearance of Samantha O’Reilly and Stephen Cummins, who are accused of making false statements during the appeal of UFC fighter Conor McGregor against a civil finding that he assaulted Nikita Hand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  Detective who investigated Conor McGregor found Nikita Hand to be ‘credible’

  Sep 25, 202636 min

  Paul and Mick discuss his story that Detective Sergeant Peter Woods, who investigated Nikita Hand’s claims against UFC fighter Conor McGregor to be credible. The experienced detective spoke of his disappointment that the DPP did not level any charge against McGregor. They also discuss two shooting incidents in Dublin, a man charged with the murder of Robbie Lawlor, and the Justice Minister’s surprising comments about Christy Kinahan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  Christy Kinahan kicked out of Dubai, Nikita Hand releases book

  Sep 22, 202640 min

  Mick and Paul discuss the release of Nikita Hand’s book about the rape claims she made against Conor McGregor. They also discuss a new legal statement by James Lawrence, who a jury found did not assault Nikita. They also discuss a decision by the United Arab Emirates to revoke mob boss Christy Kinahan Sr’s visa and have given him just days to leave his Middle Eastern haven. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  Crime Catch Up: Michael Healy Rae assaulted, Jason Hutch extradited, Trump visit

  Sep 17, 202650 min

  Paul and Mick discuss all the latest crime stories from the assault of Michael Healy Rae TD to whistleblower concerns within An Garda Siochana. They also discuss the extradition of Jason Hutch, the death of Natasha Connors Kernan and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  Q&A: Reporting crime in Ireland

  Sep 3, 202645 min

  Paul and Mick answer more of your questions, and reveal some of their trade secrets. The pair also talk about the impact of social media on crime reporting. They explain why Kinahan mobster Sean McGovern did not get a life sentence while other gang members did. And they talk about some of their most embarrassing moments in the job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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