In this engaging episode, Tom and Simon reconnect to discuss various riveting cases and police strategies. Kicking off with the announcement that their live event at the Mitchell Library has sold out, they humorously banter about their upcoming appearances and the success of their TikTok video, which garnered nearly 60,000 views. The conversation transitions into serious territory as they delve into the latest work of their Deep Dive team, reviewing landmark cases such as Colin Pitchfork's, the first murder case solved using DNA. Tom elaborates on the significance of DNA in modern investigations and its dual role in convicting criminals and exonerating the innocent. The duo also discusses the London bombings, their impact on police procedures, and the tragic errors like the mistaken shooting of Jean Charles de Mendez. The historical “Siege of Sydney Street” is revisited, highlighting early 20th-century anarchist activities and the birth of media spectacles around crime. Next, they explore the profound ramifications of the Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman murder case by Ian Huntley, emphasizing how it exposed systemic flaws in intelligence sharing. Tom narrates the gripping 'Leith Outrages' case, an 1881 series of crimes committed by Australian outlaws in Edinburgh, underscoring the tenacity of the Leith Borough Police. Concluding with the 1968 Democratic National Convention riots in Chicago, they reflect on effective crowd control tactics and the consequences of Mayor Richard Daley's confrontational approach. The episode wraps up with lighthearted planning for their next live show at The 3 Craws, encouraging audience engagement on social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter.
00:00 Welcome and Banter
00:48 Upcoming Events and Live Shows
02:06 BBC's Peter Tobin Story
03:54 Viral TikTok Success
06:22 The Pitchfork Case and DNA Revolution
13:13 London Bombings and Anti-Terrorism Efforts
21:29 The Siege of Sydney Street
27:59 Policing and Intelligence Sharing
28:23 Ian Huntley Case Analysis
29:45 Lessons Learned and System Improvements
31:38 Challenges in Modern Policing
34:20 Historical Case: Edinburgh Leith Outrages
41:43 Chicago Riots of 1968
45:19 Crowd Control and Policing Strategies
51:42 Upcoming Live Show and Closing Remarks
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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