This episode delves into controversial drug consumption rooms in Scotland, debates the broader implications of drug policy changes, discusses the ethics of true crime storytelling, and revisits the infamous World's End Murders and the capture of serial killers like Angus Sinclair and Robert Black. It highlights the evolution of forensic science, the personal challenges of writing true crime, and the need for comprehensive strategies in drug policy reform. With insights from various investigative stories, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and a call for informed, united approaches, the episode aims to provide a thorough and thought-provoking exploration of these complex issues.
00:00 Introduction to Drug Consumption Rooms
00:27 The Reality of Existing Consumption Rooms
01:27 Concerns and Reservations
01:36 The Bigger Picture: Regulating All Drugs
01:43 Political Complications
04:11 The Need for Comprehensive Reform
04:38 Three Pillars of Drug Policy Reform
06:09 Alcohol vs. Drugs: A Comparative Perspective
06:26 The World's End Murders: A Case Study
08:09 Challenges in Forensic Science and Cold Cases
12:11 The Role of Technology in Criminal Investigations
14:16 Public and Political Perceptions of Drug Policy
22:26 The Ineffectiveness of Current Drug Enforcement
24:27 Personal Anecdotes and Lighter Moments
25:59 Setting Up a Podcast: The Creative Process
26:50 Technical Challenges and Overcoming Them
27:02 Hilarious Anecdotes and Difficulties
28:34 Exploring Notorious Criminal Cases
29:46 The Psychology Behind Serial Killers
32:10 The Importance of Background in Crime Writing
40:58 The Arrest of Robert Black
43:44 Final Thoughts and Audience Interaction
46:52 Reflections on the Live Show and Future Plans
About Crime Time Inc.
Crime Time Inc. is hosted by Tom and Simon—two ex-cops with decades of frontline experience and zero tolerance for fluff. Tom, a by-the-book former Deputy Chief Constable from Edinburgh, and Simon, a rule-bending ex-undercover cop from Glasgow, bring sharp insight, dark humour, and plenty of East vs. West banter to every episode.
Whether they’re revisiting cases they worked on, grilling fellow former officers, or picking apart narrated true crime stories, Tom and Simon don’t just talk about crime—they’ve lived it. Real cases. Real cops. Real talk.
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