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Crime Time Inc

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Suzy Lamplugh — Part 3: John Cannan, Steve Wright and the Unanswered Questions

September 12, 2026 · 53 min

In the concluding episode of Crime Time Inc’s three-part examination of the disappearance of Suzy Lamplugh, former Metropolitan Police detective Mike Barley reflects on an investigation that has remained with him for forty years. Mike…
Suzy Lamplugh Part 2: John Cannan and the One-Word ‘Confession’

September 7, 2026 · 50 min

In Part 2, Tom Wood continues his conversation with former Metropolitan Police detective Mike Barley about the disappearance of Suzy Lamplugh. Mike explains how the investigation into the abduction and murder of Shirley Banks brought…
Suzy Lamplugh: Inside the Investigation | Mike Barley Part 1

September 4, 2026 · 38 min

On 28 July 1986, 25-year-old estate agent Suzy Lamplugh left her Fulham office for an appointment with a prospective client recorded in her diary as “Mr Kipper”. She never returned. That evening, Metropolitan Police detective Mike Barley…
The War on Drugs: Has Prohibition Failed?

August 30, 2026 · 28 min

Nearly twenty years ago, one of Scotland’s most respected legal figures delivered a devastating verdict on the war on drugs: prohibition was not working. In this episode, former detectives Simon McLean and Tom Wood revisit the views of…
No-Go Glasgow? Crime, Drugs and a City Centre in Crisis

August 27, 2026 · 23 min

Is Glasgow city centre becoming somewhere people increasingly choose to avoid? A recent BBC Disclosure programme has put the condition of Glasgow city centre firmly back in the spotlight. In this episode, former detectives Tom Wood and…

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A66 Pursuit Tragedy: Two Police Officers Among Seven Killed

August 23, 2026 · 27 min

Seven people lost their lives in the early hours of Saturday 22 August 2026 when a Volkswagen Passat travelling the wrong way along the A66 at South Bank, near Middlesbrough, collided head-on with a marked Cleveland Police armed response…
Bail in Scotland: Who Gets Released, Who Gets Remanded — and Why

August 21, 2026 · 18 min

Why can someone accused of a serious crime be released on bail — and why might the detectives investigating them sometimes be pleased when that happens? Former Scottish detectives Tom Wood and Simon McLean take an inside look at bail and…
PC Andrew Harper: Early Release, Harper’s Law and Britain’s Prison Crisis

August 18, 2026 · 28 min

What does a 13-year prison sentence really mean — and what happens when changes to early-release rules collide with one of Britain’s most emotionally charged policing cases? Former Scottish detectives Tom Wood and Simon McLean examine the…
Lockerbie: The Mas'ud Confession, the Evidence and the Trial Ahead

August 15, 2026 · 20 min

Lockerbie: The Mas'ud Confession, the Evidence and the Trial AheadFormer Scottish detectives Tom Wood and Simon McLean examine the case against Abu Agila Mas'ud — and what the US trial could reveal about Pan Am Flight 103. More than three…
Simon Levy: Two Murders, Multiple Failures — What Went Wrong?

August 12, 2026 · 18 min

How can repeated failures across the criminal justice system allow a dangerous offender to remain a threat? In this episode of Crime Time Inc. Weekly News, former detectives Tom Wood and Simon McLean examine the case of Simon Levy and the…
Facial Recognition: The Future of Policing? | Ex-Detectives Analyse

August 10, 2026 · 22 min

Could facial recognition become the biggest breakthrough in catching criminals since DNA matching? Live facial recognition is becoming an increasingly powerful tool for police — but as the technology expands, so does the debate over…
PC Alan Greer, Athens Suitcase Death & FIFA Deal | Ex-Detectives Analyse

August 5, 2026 · 48 min

Former detectives Tom Wood and Simon McLean examine the PC Alan Greer investigation, the death of Elizabeth Jane Ross in Athens and FIFA’s controversial proposed commercial deal. Crime Time Inc. Weekly News returns with real investigative…

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About the show

Crime Time Inc. brings real investigative experience to true crime storytelling. Hosted by former detectives Tom Wood and Simon McLean, the podcast blends authentic policing insight with gripping, long-form narratives. Tom brings decades of investigative leadership from some of Scotland’s most complex cases, while Simon draws on his background in the murder squad and undercover work. Together, they combine sharp analysis, wit, and classic East–West Scottish banter. Crime Time Inc. delivers: • Deep-dive Scottish and UK policing episodes, where Tom and Simon break down real investigations, procedure, decision-making, and lessons learned from inside the job. • Immersive long-form true crime documentary series, exploring major cases like Charles Manson and the Zodiac Killer, followed by exclusive detective commentary you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you’re here for the insider knowledge or the cinematic storytelling, Crime Time Inc. brings you true crime with the experience and perspective of people who have genuinely lived it. Both Simon and Tom are regular contributors to the American True Crime Podcast, Small Town Dicks hosted by Yardley Smith. Real cases. Real detectives. Real talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.