Episode Details

2 ex cops and a former Crime Reporter discuss Peter Tobin, Angus Sinclair, Robert Black, Bible John and other murderers. Join Simon McLean, Tom Wood, and Jane Hamilton as they delve into their backgrounds in policing, crime reporting, their podcast Crime Time Inc., and notable cases they've investigated including the 3 Scottish serial killers, Peter Tobin, Robert Black, Angus Sinclair. This episode highlights the evolution of forensic science, cold case investigations, and historic crimes such as the Madeleine Smith and Bible John cases. Special mentions include Simon's advocacy for drug law reform and the importance of safe consumption rooms. With real-life examples from their careers, this discussion offers a deep dive into the intricate world of crime investigation.

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:35 Crime Time Inc. Podcast Overview

03:25 Introducing Tom Wood

03:35 Madeleine Smith and Oscar Slater Cases

04:16 Tom Wood's Career and Books

06:04 Jane Hamilton's Introduction

07:42 Mary McGlaughlin Murder Case

08:54 Forensic Science in the 1980s

10:55 DNA Evidence and Cold Cases

25:34 Peter Tobin and Operation Anagram

36:57 Debunking the Bible John Myth

39:11 Operation Anagram and Peter Tobin

41:16 The Impact of Media on Criminal Investigations

44:22 The Most Violent Decade in Scotland

51:12 The Madeleine Smith Case

55:53 The Role of Social Media in Modern Policing

01:05:50 The Importance of Cold Case Investigations

01:11:13 Conclusion and Audience Q&A

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Tom Wood's Books

Ruxton: The First Modern Murder https://amzn.eu/d/25k8KqG

The World's End Murders: The Inside Story https://amzn.eu/d/5U9nLoP

Simon McLean's Book

The Ten Percent https://amzn.eu/d/5trz6bs

This is a glimpse of the human side of policing, where everyone can imagine life behind the Thin Blue Line.

A murder detective’s life is a constant balancing act between humour and tragedy, where the darkest aspects of humanity are met with sharp wit as a coping mechanism. Days are spent combing through grisly crime scenes, piecing together fragmented lives, and chasing elusive suspects, all while navigating the emotional weight of victims’ grieving families. The job demands an unrelenting attention to detail, long hours, and an ability to see patterns where others see chaos. Yet, amidst the brutality of homicide investigations, gallows humour thrives—a necessary release valve in a world where tragedy is routine. One moment, a detective might be cracking a joke in the squad room, the next, delivering the worst possible news to a mother who will never see her child again. It’s a career defined by the pursuit of justice, but also by the quiet, unspoken burden of witnessing the worst in people while trying to hold on to the best in themselves.

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About Crime Time Inc.

Season 5 of Crime Time Inc. broadens its reach across two sides of the Atlantic.

This season features cases from Scotland and across the wider UK — rooted in real investigative experience — alongside deep dives into some of the most infamous murder cases in American history.

Hosted by former detectives Simon and Tom, with experience in both the UK and the United States, including time working alongside the FBI, the show strips away sensationalism to explain how crime and justice really work.

Two crime worlds. One podcast.

New episodes released regularly throughout the season.

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