In this gripping episode of Crimetime Inc., we delve into the unsolved murders of Carole Lannan and Elizabeth McCabe in Dundee, Scotland. Both women were found strangled in Templeton Woods, less than a hundred yards apart, yet their cases have remained unsolved for decades. Carole, an 18-year-old mother working as a prostitute, disappeared in March 1979, and her body was found the next day. Elizabeth, a 20-year-old trainee nursery nurse, vanished in February 1980; her body was discovered 16 days later. Key differences in the treatment of their bodies and the subsequent discovery of their belongings miles away add complexity to the cases. Despite initial missteps by the police, including mishandling evidence, two prime suspects, Vincent Simpson and Andrew Hunter, have emerged. Simpson, a taxi driver linked to the scene by DNA evidence (deemed unreliable), was acquitted in 2007. Hunter, a social worker who strangled his wife, bears suspicious ties to both cases but was never charged. The episode also examines the broader impact on the Dundee community, the potential for new forensic evidence, and the importance of keeping these cases in the public eye. Join us as we explore multiple avenues for further investigation, discuss the psychology behind these crimes, and strive to keep the memories of Carole and Elizabeth alive. If you have any information that could help solve these chilling cases, please contact the authorities. Tune in next time for more true crime explorations.
00:00 Introduction to the Unsolved Murders
00:45 Case Overview: Carole Lannan
01:37 Case Overview: Elizabeth McCabe
02:54 Comparing the Cases: Similarities and Differences
04:07 Investigative Challenges and Suspects
06:27 Exploring Theories and Notorious Criminals
07:38 Future Avenues for Investigation
08:57 The Weight of Guilt and Time's Influence
09:17 Exploring Connections Between Carol and Elizabeth
10:04 Potential Suspects: Vincent Simpson and Andrew Hunter
12:04 Psychological Insights into the Crimes
14:12 Community Impact and Moving Forward
16:59 The Power of Media and Public Involvement
17:43 Unanswered Questions and Final Thoughts
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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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