During this episode, hosts Tom and Simon engage in a lively discussion about various historic and contemporary crime cases. They begin with personal banter and discuss Simon's return to Glasgow. The conversation shifts to historical crimes, including the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, detailing Al Capone's gang war, the genesis of forensic ballistics, and the societal aftermath such as the advent of RICO laws.
They touch on the 1999 murder case of Jill Dando, delving into the initial conviction and subsequent acquittal of Barry George. This leads to discussing pressures faced by detectives in high-profile cases. The hosts further explore the notorious Salem Witch Trials, comparing the use of 'spectral evidence' then to present-day concerns about evidence integrity.
Modern crime analysis through artificial intelligence is evaluated, highlighting its potential but also the ethical dilemmas it presents. The episode revisits the notorious Great Train Robbery of 1963, emphasizing the botched post-crime execution by the robbers and the relentless pursuit by police detective Jack Slipper.
Attention is given to the tragic case of police officers Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone, murdered by Dale Cregan. The subsequent discussion transitions from historical cases to future policing advancements and concludes with reflections on the variable nature of policing work and the dangers faced by officers.
Throughout, the hosts blend personal anecdotes with professional insights, discussing everything from historical crime impacts to modern policing technologies and reflections on justice and societal protection.
00:00 Welcome and Banter
01:02 Upcoming Gigs and Personal Stories
02:42 Book Launch Preparations
03:37 St. Valentine's Day Massacre
14:58 Jill Dando Murder Case
21:58 Salem Witch Trials
30:35 Unyielding Courage in History
30:57 Spectral Evidence and Its Implications
31:19 Artificial Intelligence in Crime Prediction
31:46 Challenges in Implementing AI in Law Enforcement
32:27 The Importance of Accurate Data Input
36:10 Bias in Judicial Sentencing
39:55 The Great Train Robbery: A Detailed Analysis
52:20 Dale Cregan: A Case of Tragic Violence
56:46 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections
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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