Crime Time Inc

Now the chief suspect, Angus Sinclair has been identified by DNA, our hosts discuss the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair. His mystery accomplice is finally revealed after a breathtaking piece of forensic investigation. You can buy the books mentioned in the podcast's by clicking the links below Tom's Best Selling Book: Ruxton: The First Modern Murder Paperback Edition Ruxton: The First Modern Mur...

Our co-hosts discuss the influence the Bible John murders in Glasgow had on this and other major investigations in the future. We also discover how the advent of DNA analysis leads to the identification of one of the culprits of this heinous crime 27 years after the event. You can buy the books mentioned in the podcast's by clicking the links below Tom's Best Selling Book: Ruxton: The First Modern...

In the second episode of WEM, Simon and Tom discuss a murder investigation. The story revolves around two girls, Christine and Helen, who disappear after being seen in a pub in Edinburgh named The World's End, with two unknown men. The next day, the girls’ bodies are found at two different places, leading to a complicated dual investigation, managed by DCI Andrew Sudden and Tom's superior, Bert Da...

On the night of October 15th 1977 in Edinburgh, Scotland, two young girls disappeared. They were last seen drinking in The World's End pub. They were reported missing the next day. On duty that day was a young Detective Sergeant who led a team of detectives into the initial investigation centred around The World's End pub. As they began their enquiries, the bodies of two young girls matching the d...

Join Simon and Tom as they unravel chilling tales of yuletide crime in 'Christmas Crime Stories.' Murder, robbery, theft, it's all in a Christmas Day's work as these law enforcement veterans recount riveting incidents that disrupted the festive season. Dive into the harrowing narratives that unfolded under twinkling lights, exploring the darker side of the holidays through the eyes of those who se...

In this episode Tom tells us how Percy Sillitoe was ordered by Winston Churchill to head down south to help the war effort. We hear how after the war Percy was knighted and made the only policeman ever to head MI5. After the war Percy is head hunted by De Beers, the Diamond mining company and becomes the inspiration for a book by a young author called Ian Fleming. That book becomes a movie called...

In this episode Simon and Tom discuss drugs legislation with activist and campaigner Peter Krykant. Peter discusses his own relationship with drugs and what motivated him to set up Scotland first safe consumption space - from the back of a van! On a lighter note, Simon tells us his secret to getting free dinners and Tom tells us about the time he got hit on the neck with a pie! If you would like m...

Percy Sillitoe, born in London to humble beginnings, found an unexpected route to education as a choir boy at St. Paul's Cathedral. Singing at Queen Victoria's memorial service marked a poignant early memory. Percy, joined the British South African Police when his voice broke. In the early 1900s, the force patrolled vast, lawless regions in Southern Africa—reminiscent of the Wild West—plagued by t...

In the latest Crime Time Inc. episode, we introduce Graham Mann, a crime reporter with The Scottish Sun newspaper, discussing the challenges of modern journalism. Mann's journey from local television to newspaper journalism highlighted his diverse experiences. Both Mann and the hosts lament the changing landscape of journalism due to digitalisation. The decline of local newspapers and reduced acce...

In this episode Simon and Tom talk to Donny MacIntyre about Glasgow's infamous Square Mile of Murder. Donnie inadvertently gives Simon an opportunity to tell his famous Paul and Linda Macartney story where he investigates Paul Macartney's 'stalker', the year after John Lennon's murder. You can buy the books mentioned in the podcast by clicking the links below Tom's Best Selling Book: Ruxton: The F...

Today's Podcast revolves around a conversation between Simon and Tom, discussing missing persons, procedures, historical perspectives on child theft, and various anecdotes related to missing persons cases. Simon reflects on a story from 1984 involving a baby who was stolen from outside a post office on the Isle of Bute. Initially, the conversation delves into the challenges of identifying missing...

You can buy the books mentioned in the podcast by clicking the links below Tom's Best Selling Book: Ruxton: The First Modern Murder Paperback Edition Ruxton: The First Modern Murder Kindle Edition Simon's Best Selling Book: The Ten Percent Paperback Edition The Ten Percent Kindle Edition About Crime Time Inc. Season 5 of Crime Time Inc. broadens its reach across two sides of the Atlantic. This sea...

Hi there, I'm Simon McLean, and together with my co host Tom Wood, we have great news for our fast growing group of listeners to Crime Time Inc. We want to welcome everyone to Crime Time Extra, the podcast that delves deep into the heart of contemporary crime, bringing you a riveting blend of discussion, expert insights, and hopefully a touch of humour along the way.  While our podc...

Most people think once a serial murderer is convicted, the job of the Police ends there. In this episode Tom and Simon discuss the aftermath and how the work of the Police continues long after the culprit is convicted. You can buy the books mentioned in the podcasts by clicking the links below Tom's Best Selling Book: Ruxton: The First Modern Murder Paperback Edition Ruxton: The First Modern Murde...

In this episode we find out how Tom and his colleagues finally manage to get their man tried and convicted. You can buy the books mentioned in the podcasts by clicking the links below Tom's Best Selling Book: Ruxton: The First Modern Murder Paperback Edition Ruxton: The First Modern Murder Kindle Edition Simon's Best Selling Book: The Ten Percent Paperback Edition The Ten Percent Kindle Edition Ab...

Finally, in1990, after 8 long years, this child serial murderer is caught in the most unbelievable set of circumstances. You can buy the books mentioned in the podcasts by clicking the links below Tom's Best Selling Book: Ruxton: The First Modern Murder Paperback Edition Ruxton: The First Modern Murder Kindle Edition Simon's Best Selling Book: The Ten Percent Paperback Edition The Ten Percent Kind...

You can buy the books mentioned in the podcasts by clicking the links below Tom's Best Selling Book: Ruxton: The First Modern Murder Paperback Edition Ruxton: The First Modern Murder Kindle Edition Simon's Best Selling Book: The Ten Percent Paperback Edition The Ten Percent Kindle Edition About Crime Time Inc. Season 5 of Crime Time Inc. broadens its reach across two sides of the Atlantic. This se...

On the 8th of July 1983 five-year-old Caroline Hogg went missing from her home in Portobello, Edinburgh, Scotland. Our co-host Tom Wood was a detective in Edinburgh at that time and he was called upon very early in the investigation. Join us in this, the 2nd part of our 6 part series on Scotland's most heinous child killer. You can buy the books mentioned in the podcasts by clicking the links belo...

In this true crime episode we look back in time, to an age where children could go ’out to play’ especially in villages and towns where they were well known to everyone. That was sadly about to end. Susan Maxwell, an 11 year old coming back from her game of tennis in the sleepy Scottish border town of Coldstream in broad daylight. Vanishes in minutes, never to be seen alive again. A parents greate...

In this episode we explore and discuss the day to day duties of police officers and the suppression of their feelings and emotions over long periods of time. In general it’s not widely discussed how severe stress levels are present in every officers working life, and the heavy toll these expectations and demands take on officers, and their families. Being at the behest of the radio when your day c...

In this emotionally charged episode of "Crime Time Inc," we journey back to Lanarkshire, Scotland, where two separate acts of incredible bravery went unrecognized for far too long. In 1976, George Taylor, a local Policeman, confronted escaped psychiatric hospital inmates in a deadly encounter. Seven years later, in 1983, Police Sergeant Ross Hunt met a tragic fate while attempting to arrest a susp...

You can buy the books mentioned in the podcasts by clicking the links below Tom's Best Selling Book: Ruxton: The First Modern Murder Paperback Edition Ruxton: The First Modern Murder Kindle Edition Simon's Best Selling Book: The Ten Percent Paperback Edition The Ten Percent Kindle Edition About Crime Time Inc. Season 5 of Crime Time Inc. broadens its reach across two sides of the Atlantic. This se...

"Welcome to 'Crime Time Inc,' the podcast where real-life crime meets history, and the heroes wear badges. Join your host, Simon McLean, as we dive deep into the fascinating world of historical crimes, guided by the voices of retired law enforcement officers who were there on the front lines. Get ready for an exhilarating journey through time, uncovering untold stories, unraveling mysteries, and e...