Discussing Historical and Contemporary Crime Cases: Limbs on the Loch, Susie Lamplugh, and More
Tom and Simon discuss a range of crime cases in their conversation, including both historical and contemporary instances. They delve into the issues faced by their American Deep Dive team in pronouncing Scottish names, the benefits of YouTube transcription for following commentaries, and the fascinating yet troubling Pelicot rape case in France. They particularly focus on the 'Limbs on the Loch' case involving the predatory William Beggs, drawing parallels with the Dennis Nilsen case and discussing societal and governmental neglect of young gay men in the sex industry. They highlight the importance of understanding the nature and nurture debate in criminal behavior. Additionally, they discuss the unresolved case of Susie Lamplugh, the horrors of the Green River case, conscientious objectors of the first world war, and the controversial case of Dr. Crippen. Throughout, they emphasize the need for politicians with strong convictions and scrutinize the effectiveness of the parole system and incarceration practices.
00:00 Introduction and Weekly Recap
00:03 Pronunciation Challenges and YouTube Success
01:25 The Pelicot Case and Team Efforts
02:14 Limbs on the Loch Case
13:20 Prison System and Rehabilitation
17:44 Conscientious Objectors in History
22:19 The Susie Lamplugh Case
23:41 Circumstantial Evidence and Prosecution Decisions
25:35 Police and Prosecutorial Mistakes
26:16 Old Cases and New Evidence
26:55 Understanding Stated Cases
28:45 The Tragic Case of Susie Lamplugh
30:57 The Green River Murderer
36:14 The Eric Smith Case
40:30 Dr. Crippen and Forensic Science
46:13 Reflections on Modern Techniques and Cold Cases
47:52 Closing Remarks and Podcast Growth
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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