Crime World Presents: Groomed

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 charges related to the cover-up allowed the judge to confirm that Creswell was a "skilled and predatory abuser" with an "established pattern" of abuse against women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 murder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Jonathan Creswell's prior domestic abuse conviction, or to look into his version of events on the night of Katie's murder. Creswell, and the people around him, have questions to answer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 to retain her independence. Her refusal to be cowed by Creswell's cruelty spurs his anger and control to new levels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 wealthy parents. The episode climaxes with Creswell moving his group, including pregnant Christina Simpson and young Katie Simpson, into his biological father Herbie Lusby's property in Donegal, where he continued his pattern of abuse, sexual harassment, and financial exploitation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 equestrian world, who began a relationship with 15-year-old Christina after joining Darton Ree Stables, pulling her, along with former girlfriend Jill Robinson, into his dangerous orbit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 strangled her, and threatened her life, leading to his eventual, though short, prison sentence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 jockey and horse-trainer, had established a pattern of emotionally abusive and controlling relationships with women in the equestrian world, including former girlfriend Jill Robinson and world-class showjumper Abigail Lyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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 history of violence, chillingly previewed by the abuse of a former partner, Olympic showjumper Abigail Lyle, Creswell remained untouchable within the privileged equestrian community. It took the relentless efforts of a determined journalist and others to expose the truth, even as Creswell’s own dramatic suicide during his murder trial left his accomplices to face justice alone. Nicola Tallant and the Crime World team talk to journalists and investigators, as well as Katie's friends and Creswell's victims, to investigate just how such a violent individual was allowed to hurt so many people, and why he almost got away with murder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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 for more information.

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/privacy for more information.

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 the very first time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 investigates the murder, delves into the effects it has had on her sister Pam, and follows the trail of a suspect who has remained one step ahead of the law. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 border? Who had the audacity to arrange for him to be shot while up there? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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 interview. As a bonus, we’re releasing the full interview so you can hear Brian’s full unabridged account of his time working on the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 series were snippets of that interview. As a bonus, we’re releasing the full interview so you can hear Christy’s full unabridged account of how Gardai work to solve cold cases.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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 Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 beginning to show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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 'Marlo' Hyland, Campbell's senseless murder is still unsolved almost twenty years later.Join the Crime World team as they investigate the events of that day in 2006, and speak to the people most intimately affected by one of Ireland's most shocking killings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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 more information.

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 murder investigation began, and speaks to two of the forensic scientists who analysed the original evidence forty-two years ago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 British Army, and his first acts of violence against women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, Nicola and the Crime World team meet Julieanna Moore Watkins, Long's sister, who tells us about her brother's long history of violence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 discovery of her body shocked the community. One local man soon became the chief suspect, but a series of freak accidents and untimely deaths let Noel Long walk free. Now, 42 years later, the case of Nora Sheehan's death is once again before the courts. The evidence has changed, but the suspect has not – will Noel Long get away with it again? From the team behind Crime World and The Witness: In His Own Words, "Beast: The Murder of Nora Sheehan" is a new podcast series examining Ireland's coldest case. Join me, Nicola Tallant, and the rest of the Crime World team as we investigate the brutal murder, track the decades-long journey towards justice, and reveal the hurt and heartbreak suffered by two families, as the devastating consequences of the killing ripple down through the generations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.