Crime Time Inc.: The Dark Legacy of Harold Shipman and Notorious Cases
In this episode of Crime Time Inc., hosts Tom and Simon discuss recent content reaching new listeners daily. They delve into Harold Shipman's criminal legacy, the erosion of trust in medical and law enforcement professions, and the safeguards needed around the assisted dying legislation. They highlight significant historical and modern criminal cases like Harold Shipman, Emmett Till, Mary Ann Cotton, Peter Manuel, Barker Karpis, and the Murdo family murders, showcasing their societal impacts and legal precedents. The discussion also touches on celebrity criminals, crime families, and the role of forensic science in these investigations.
00:00 Introduction and Greetings
00:20 Harold Shipman: The UK's Worst Serial Killer
01:19 The Breach of Trust in the Medical Profession
05:19 Police and Public Trust
08:03 Assisted Dying Legislation
14:37 Crime Time Inc. and YouTube Expansion
15:56 The Emmett Till Case: A Landmark in Civil Rights
19:49 Mary Ann Cotton: The Original Black Widow
22:45 Peter Manuel: The Infamous Serial Killer
23:21 Meeting Harold Leslie and Peter Manuel's Egotism
24:03 The Corrupt Informant of the 1990s
24:52 The Importance of the Manuel Case in Scots Law
26:15 Understanding the Caution in Scots Law
26:39 Comparing Scots Law and American Miranda Rights
27:59 The Role of Caution in Police Procedures
32:17 The Arrogance of Peter Manuel
33:58 The Barker Karpis Case and Celebrity Criminals
40:18 Crime Families and Organized Crime
46:30 The Downfall of Criminals Due to Greed
48:01 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes
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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