Detective Diaries

Eugene Francois Vidocq Part 2  From Criminal to Catching Them: The Rise of Vidocq Presented by: Answers Investigation Episode Summary In this second instalment of our deep dive into the extraordinary life of Eugène François Vidocq, we follow his dramatic transition from France’s most elusive fugitive to the world's very first private detective. After years on the run, daring prison breaks, and liv...

Digital forensic investigation extracts invisible electronic data from devices, while analogue investigation relies on physical evidence and boots-on-the-ground fieldwork. Detective Diaries: Bytes vs. Boots Welcome to Detective Diaries, brought to you by the team at Answers Investigation . In this episode, we pull back the curtain on modern private detection to explore how the art of the old-schoo...

Episode Description: University of Bath criminology student and private investigator intern Daria Simpson-Dernovaya returns for the third instalment of her diary series on Detective Diaries by Answers Investigation . Building on her previous deep dives into field operations, Daria shares an insider's perspective on how academic theory bridges the gap with high-stakes reality. In this episode, Dari...

Episode Summary Detective Diaries,  pivots back to a humanitarian mission that captured the hearts of our listeners. We catch up with the team from Answers Investigation to look at the massive real-world impact of their 2026 fundraising campaign and the initial logistics of acquiring and outfitting decommissioned UK ambulances. Hear Episode 1 at: https://open.spotify.com/episode/78nlVxfjBjVej4Cpmy...

  Ambulance Ukraine Convoy Episode Summary: In this powerful episode of Detective Diaries, brought to you by Answers Investigation , we step away from traditional surveillance and forensic puzzles to highlight a critical humanitarian mission. Private investigators in Hampshire, London, and across the UK are trading their spy gear for steering wheels. Join us as we sit down with the team to discuss...

High Altitude Surveillance in the Swiss Alps with Adina Loliceru We dive into a gripping, high-stakes international investigation with Adina Loliceru, lead investigator at Answers Investigation. presented by the elite team at Answers Investigation, we follow senior staff investigator Adina Loliceru on a high-stakes, cross-border assignment that takes her from the bustling terminals of Milano Malpe...

Nine Years a Detective – Season 3 Episode 13 Episode Description: One year ago, we sat down for an unfiltered look into the reality of a career spent in the interrogation rooms and crime scenes of the major crimes unit. Today, we’re checking back in. In this update episode, we follow up on "Eight Years a Detective" to see what a difference twelve months can make to the role of a Private Investigat...

Episode Description Criminology student and Private Investigator intern Daria Simpson-Dernovaya dives into the reality of surveillance operations, forensic fingerprint lifting, and the diverse range of clients who hire a private investigator. Following her introduction in Episode 1, Daria shares her hands-on experience working alongside the specialist team at Answers Investigation. She breaks down...

Monaco Private Detective: Fingerprinting and Private Investigation Episode Summary we trade the gritty British streets for the glamorous, high-stakes backdrop of Monaco. Behind the luxury superyachts, high-end casinos, and multi-million-dollar lifestyles lies a complex world of corporate espionage, international asset tracing, and cross-border surveillance. We pull back the curtain on how modern p...

Episode 42: The Cracktown on Sea By Election Detective Jim Luck uncovers the mystery of five million pounds missing from Nigel Garage during the high-stakes Cracktown-on-Sea-on-Sea by-election. Episode Summary When a massive campaign war chest vanishes overnight, the political world throws a tantrum. Detective Jim Luck steps into the seaside town of Cracktown-on-Sea to investigate. He follows a tr...

Balkan Cartels & The Severed Hand : Slovenia Crime Trials Detective Diaries explores two of Slovenia’s most shocking recent legal sagas: the bizarre 2019 insurance fraud plot of Sebastien Abramov and Julija Adlešič involving a intentionally sawn-off hand, and the massive, multi-year Ljubljana District Court trial targeting the ruthless Slovenian branch of the Montenegrin Kavač drug clan. Episo...

  Private Detective Intern – Darias Detective Diary Episode 1 Episode Description Daria Simpson-Dernovaya, a University of Bath criminology student sharing her experience during her professional placement year. Daria discusses the transition from academic theory to active casework, highlighting the role of modern, data-driven techniques in private investigation. Comprehensive Key Takeaways Academi...

World Cup Special | Detective Diaries Detective Jim Luck tackles his most bizarre case yet: protecting soccer history from the USA Presidents trophy collection Episode Summary In this special World Cup satire edition of Detective Diaries, the team steps into the world of fictional private intelligence with a new Detective Jim Luck story. Set against the backdrop of global football mania, Jim Luck...

Investigative Interviewing with Professor Raymond Bull Episode Summary Interview with the world-renowned pioneer of forensic psychology, Professor Raymond Bull, Professor of Criminal Investigation at the University of Derby. How do the world’s top investigators pull the truth out of suspects without using force, coercion, or mind games? For decades, the criminal justice system relied on high-press...

  Daria, Private Eye – Interview with Daria Simpson-Dernovaya Episode Description Another episode of the Detective Diaries Podcast on Spotify , we sit down with Daria Simpson-Dernovaya, an undergraduate Criminology student at the University of Bath who is currently undertaking a rigorous professional placement year with Answers Investigation . Born in Astana, Kazakhstan, and fluent in both Russian...

Eugène François Vidocq – The Legend of the world’s first Private Detective Episode Summary From a teenage thief and prison escape artist to the world's first private detective, Eugène François Vidocq lived a life more cinematic than fiction. In this episode, we explore how a master criminal flipped the script to build the world’s first modern police agency, invent forensic science, and inspire ico...

Independence Day POTUS | Detective Diaries 250 years of American Independence is jeopardised by the theft of the Declaration of Independence.  Jim Luck investigates and saves the day Episode Summary In this hilariously chaotic episode of Detective Diaries, presented by Answers Investigation , we swap serious stakeouts for a completely fictional, high-stakes political comedy of errors. It is the 4t...

TRAILER - Moonlighting | Detective Diaries To hear the full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/74VGzp064lCUjMWjuwVKXH?si=2be9f2421db64acc In this week's episode, we’re diving into a phenomenon that’s becoming increasingly common in the modern workplace: Moonlighting. But we’re not talking about the 80s TV show—though there's plenty of drama here too. We’re talking about employees who lead d...

TRAILER: Dissertation: Forgiving Offenders | Detective Diaries – Episode Show Notes Episode Description For the full broadcast see: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4fcuGlf8PGjqXSQr2gmxwi?si=388a01dd4df5422d In this episode of Detective Diaries, we dive deep into the psychological and academic side of justice. We explore a groundbreaking dissertation focused on the complex process of forgiving off...

Dissertation: Forgiving Offenders | Detective Diaries – Episode Show Notes Episode Description In this episode of Detective Diaries, we dive deep into the psychological and academic side of justice. We explore a groundbreaking dissertation focused on the complex process of forgiving offenders. Can true healing exist alongside criminal justice? Join us as we break down the research, interview exper...

TRAILER: Metod Trobec Ljubljana Slovenia Serial Killer | Detective Diaries – Episode Show Notes Listen to the whole episode at https://open.spotify.com/episode/2PtkSqjY9x8oW2BPYCuvFX?si=9432c881c0814f28 Episode Summary In this gripping episode of Detective Diaries, presented by Answers Investigation, we look beyond traditional UK operations to analyse one of the most infamous and chilling dark cor...

Slovenia Serial Killer | Detective Diaries – Episode Show Notes Episode Summary In this gripping episode of Detective Diaries, presented by Answers Investigation, we look beyond traditional UK operations to analyse one of the most infamous and chilling dark corners of European criminal history. We pull back the curtain on the terrifying case of Metod Trobec, a career criminal who became Slovenia’s...

Detective Diaries | Cyberpsychology with Professor Emma Short (Part 2) Episode Summary In the second part of this vital conversation on Detective Diaries , host Harry Watts and the team from Answers Investigation continue their deep dive with Professor Emma Short, a leading UK expert in cyberpsychology, digital victimology, and online harassment. Building on the foundation laid in Part 1, this epi...

TRAILER: Detective Diaries Episode Show Notes: Private Detectives & Police Listen to the whole episode on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VlzvwNNawbaV9aBnzMxad?si=443abc144c694d76 and on Apple Podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-detectives-police/id1841629274?i=1000766244497 Episode Summary In this episode of Detective Diaries, we bridge the gap between the p...

    Detective Diaries Episode Show Notes: Private Detectives & Police Episode Summary In this episode of Detective Diaries, we bridge the gap between the public and private sectors of investigation. We explore how former police officers transition into the world of private detection and how the two disciplines often overlap—and occasionally clash. From the procedural rigour of Scotland Yard to...