Season 3 · Episode 147

True Crime: From Glasgow Mysteries to Hollywood Scandals

23 March 2025·1:06:54

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A Conversation on Historical Crimes and Modern Impacts: From Poaching to Massacres In this captivating episode of our true crime podcast, join hosts Tom and Simon as they dive deep into history’s most shocking crimes and the evolution of criminal psychology. Tom and Simon reconnect after a recent live Crime Time Inc podcast event in Glasgow, where they discuss memorable moments from the night. The episode takes you back to 1984 with the cold case resolution of Mary McLaughlin's murder, thanks to innovative forensic techniques. Move forward in time to revisit the rampages of Derek Bird and Michael Ryan, analyzing their impacts on firearm legislation and police responses. Get a historical perspective on violent poaching in 1876 and its deadly consequences for law enforcement. Experience the notorious scandals of Hollywood with Fatty Arbuckle and the shocking assassination aftermath of JFK, exploring the mysterious actions of Jack Ruby. This episode offers an extensive range of topics sure to engage both hardcore true crime enthusiasts and casual listeners. Tune in to explore these unsolved mysteries, infamous murders, and much more! 00:00 Reunion and Glasgow Traffic Woes 00:32 Reflecting on the Mitchell Library Event 01:00 Exploring the Madeleine Smith Exhibit 02:44 True Crime Quiz: Griselda Blanco 04:53 Upcoming Season and Personal Updates 06:27 Case Discussion: Mary McLaughlin 11:03 Homicide Governance Review Team 13:24 Live Podcast Promotion 14:03 Case Discussion: Cumbria Shootings 25:45 Poaching and Historical Policing 33:51 Hungerford Massacre: The Impact of Michael Ryan 34:35 The Evolution of Firearms Laws in the UK 37:00 The Rise of Knife Crime and Offensive Weapons 44:42 The Case of Fatty Arbuckle: A Hollywood Scandal 55:18 JFK Assassination: The Aftermath and Conspiracies 01:01:38 Violence Reduction and Drug Policy in Scotland 01:05:02 Season Review and Upcoming Plans Tom Wood is a former murder squad detective and Deputy Chief Constable of Lothian and Borders Police in Scotland. Tom worked on many high profile murder cases including Robert Black, Peter Tobin and was part of the team investigating The World’s End Murders from day one until 37 years later when the culprit, Angus Sinclair was finally convicted. Tom was latterly the detective in overall charge of The World’s End murder investigation.  Tom is now retired from the Police and is a successful author. Tom Wood's Books  Ruxton: The First Modern Murder https://amzn.eu/d/25k8KqG The World's End Murders: The Inside Story https://amzn.eu/d/5U9nLoP Simon is the best selling author of The Ten Percent, https://amzn.eu/d/5trz6bs a memoir consisting of stories from the first part of his career as a police officer. From joining in 1978, being posted in Campbeltown in Argylll, becoming a detective on the Isle of Bute, Scotland, through to the Serious Crime Squad and working in the busy Glasgow station in Govan,    About Crime Time Inc. Season 5 of Crime Time Inc. broadens its reach across two sides of the Atlantic. This season features cases from Scotland and across the wider UK — rooted in real investigative experience — alongside deep dives into some of the most infamous murder cases in American history. Hosted by former detectives Simon and Tom, with experience in both the UK and the United States, including time working alongside the FBI, the show strips away sensationalism to explain how crime and justice really work. Two crime worlds. One podcast. New episodes released regularly throughout the season. Our Website: https://crimetimeinc.com/ If you like this show please leave a review. It really helps us. Please help us improve our Podcast by completing this survey. http://bit.ly/crimetimeinc-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.