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"Arthur Thomson was an Informant"

The Godfather of Glasgow and Other True Crime Stories

Episode 119 of the Crime Time Inc podcast, hosted by Crime Time Inc, titled " "Arthur Thomson was an Informant"" was published on February 23, 2025 and runs 51 minutes.

February 23, 2025 ·51m · Crime Time Inc

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Summary

In this episode, Tom and Simon engage in a dynamic conversation spanning continents and intriguing topics. Simon begins by sharing his unexpected gym visit in Malaysia, a stark contrast to Tom's chilly day in Scotland. The discussion shifts to Tom's upcoming book, 'The Bombing of Edinburgh and Leith, 1939-1942,' exploring historical crime scene photography and justice. They delve into the clever, yet ultimately flawed, 1973 casino scam in France, reflecting on the enduring appeal of sophisticated criminal schemes. The notorious activities of Arthur Thompson, a violent Glasgow criminal, spark a candid discussion on police informants and media glorification of criminals. They compare Thompson's operations to the infamous Kray twins, highlighting the complex relationships between criminals and law enforcement. The episode also revisits the 1980 Iranian Embassy siege, shedding light on the SAS's public debut and the political courage of Margaret Thatcher. The conversation takes a somber turn with the unresolved Templeton Woods murders in Dundee, emphasizing the distinct differences between the victims and the investigative challenges faced. Finally, they touch on the tragic miscarriage of justice in the Bay Village murder, paralleling it with popular culture representations. Throughout, Tom and Simon examine how power, greed, and the press influence criminal dynamics and law enforcement responses. This episode is a compelling mix of firsthand accounts, historical insights, and thoughtful analyses, perfect for true crime aficionados.00:00 Introduction and Greetings00:18 Simon's Gym Surprise01:04 Tom's New Book Announcement03:13 Deep Dive into Casino Crimes07:56 FBI Office Break-In17:20 Arthur Thompson Senior and Glasgow Crime24:45 The Ruthless Nature of Ferris and Thompson26:30 Historical Parallels: Percy Sillitoe and Gang Violence27:17 Proportional Force in Police Raids29:25 The Bay Village Murder Case33:35 The Iranian Embassy Siege40:44 Templeton Woods Murders and Operation Trinity48:27 The World's End Murders and Angus SinclairAbout 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.

Episode Description

In this episode, Tom and Simon engage in a dynamic conversation spanning continents and intriguing topics. Simon begins by sharing his unexpected gym visit in Malaysia, a stark contrast to Tom's chilly day in Scotland. The discussion shifts to Tom's upcoming book, 'The Bombing of Edinburgh and Leith, 1939-1942,' exploring historical crime scene photography and justice. They delve into the clever, yet ultimately flawed, 1973 casino scam in France, reflecting on the enduring appeal of sophisticated criminal schemes. The notorious activities of Arthur Thompson, a violent Glasgow criminal, spark a candid discussion on police informants and media glorification of criminals. They compare Thompson's operations to the infamous Kray twins, highlighting the complex relationships between criminals and law enforcement. The episode also revisits the 1980 Iranian Embassy siege, shedding light on the SAS's public debut and the political courage of Margaret Thatcher. The conversation takes a somber turn with the unresolved Templeton Woods murders in Dundee, emphasizing the distinct differences between the victims and the investigative challenges faced. Finally, they touch on the tragic miscarriage of justice in the Bay Village murder, paralleling it with popular culture representations. Throughout, Tom and Simon examine how power, greed, and the press influence criminal dynamics and law enforcement responses. This episode is a compelling mix of firsthand accounts, historical insights, and thoughtful analyses, perfect for true crime aficionados.


00:00 Introduction and Greetings

00:18 Simon's Gym Surprise

01:04 Tom's New Book Announcement

03:13 Deep Dive into Casino Crimes

07:56 FBI Office Break-In

17:20 Arthur Thompson Senior and Glasgow Crime

24:45 The Ruthless Nature of Ferris and Thompson

26:30 Historical Parallels: Percy Sillitoe and Gang Violence

27:17 Proportional Force in Police Raids

29:25 The Bay Village Murder Case

33:35 The Iranian Embassy Siege

40:44 Templeton Woods Murders and Operation Trinity

48:27 The World's End Murders and Angus Sinclair

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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