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Crime Time Inc

Crime Time Inc

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.


Books by Simon McLean & Tom Wood

Discover the books written by Crime Time Inc.'s hosts, including true crime, undercover policing, historical investigations and crime fiction.

View all their books and where to buy them:

https://crimetimeinc.com/books

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  • S7 · E9
    August 30 · 27 min

    The War on Drugs: Has Prohibition Failed?

    Former Scottish detectives Tom Wood and Simon McLean debate drug prohibition, organised crime, decriminalisation, regulation and whether a radically different approach could save lives.

  • S7 · E1
    August 5 · 47 min

    PC Alan Greer, Athens Suitcase Death & FIFA Deal | Ex-Detectives Analyse

    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 experience applied to major stories from the UK and beyond. Tom and Simon begin with FIFA, discussing the influence of money in football, the proposed multi-billion-pound commercial arrangement, the Sepp Blatter era and the powers used by the FBI to pursue corruption and racketeering. They then examine the allegations surrounding Police Scotland officer PC Alan Greer. What role does PIRC play when police conduct or contact must be independently reviewed? Were there warning signs that colleagues or supervisors should have recognised? And how can one individual cause lasting damage to public confidence in the wider police service? The conversation moves to the death of Elizabeth Jane Ross, whose body was reportedly discovered inside a suitcase in an abandoned building in Athens. Tom explains how detectives would secure and preserve such an unusual scene, how the suitcase and its contents would be examined, and why investigators must never allow an early assumption to compromise vital forensic evidence. Tom also describes the three broad types of murder investigation—from cases resolved rapidly to the long, painstaking inquiries that require what he calls “quiet persistence.” Finally, the discussion turns to the Isabel Rose Welsh case, the danger posed by outstanding arrest warrants, facial-recognition technology, criminal intelligence and the remarkable ability experienced officers can develop to remember faces, vehicles and registration numbers. Viewer discretion is advised. This episode includes discussion of death, serious sexual offences and child abuse. Some matters discussed were ongoing at the time of recording. Allegations should not be treated as proven unless established through the appropriate legal process. If you value informed true-crime analysis from people with genuine investigative experience, please like the video, subscribe to Crime Time Inc. and share the episode. Your support helps us continue producing independent true-crime documentaries, interviews and detective analysis. REAL CASES. REAL DETECTIVES. REAL TALK. CHAPTERS 00:00 Cold Open 00:53 Welcome to a New Season 01:09 FIFA’s Proposed Multi-Billion-Pound Deal 06:00 World Cup Policing and the Tartan Army 09:52 Sepp Blatter, FIFA and the FBI 11:07 Power, Promotion and Police Leadership 14:15 PC Alan Greer: Allegations and Investigation 15:26 What Is PIRC? 19:30 Independent Scrutiny of Police Investigations 21:20 Were Warning Signs Missed? 26:19 The Golden State Killer and Small Town Dicks 27:39 Elizabeth Jane Ross and the Athens Suitcase Death 31:23 How Police Handle a Body Found in a Suitcase 32:51 Three Types of Murder Investigation 36:05 Preserving Evidence and Avoiding Assumptions 39:24 Isabel Rose Welsh and the Outstanding Warrant 43:35 Facial Recognition and Modern Policing 44:02 Detectives with Extraordinary Memories 47:06 Policing Before Cars 47:24 Closing #TrueCrime #CrimeTimeInc #PoliceInvestigation Books by Simon McLean & Tom Wood Discover the books written by Crime Time Inc.'s hosts, including true crime, undercover policing, historical investigations and crime fiction. View all their books and where to buy them: https://crimetimeinc.com/books 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.

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