Exploring Crime, Corruption and Controversy: From FIFA Scandals to Historic Genocides

In this episode, Simon and Tom discuss a range of topics including Tom's upcoming book on the bombing of Edinburgh, the infamous FIFA corruption scandal, and its implications on global football governance. They dive deep into high-profile cases examined by their 'Deep Dive' team, such as the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, the 'Ice Man' hitman Richard Kuklinski, and the mysterious D.B. Cooper heist. They also explore historical events like the Rosenberg espionage case and the Assyrian genocide, touching on themes of system failures, historical justice systems, and the complex nature of evil. The episode concludes with a look into future episodes and live events featuring special guests.00:00 Introduction and Greetings00:32 Tom's Upcoming Book on WWII01:55 FIFA Corruption Scandal04:36 American Law Enforcement and FIFA14:17 Sandy Hook and Gun Control Debate20:32 The Ice Man: Richard Kuklinski21:43 The Hitman's Double Life23:03 The Reith Lectures on Evil24:33 The D.B. Cooper Mystery28:45 The Rosenberg Espionage Case34:49 Understanding Genocide: The Assyrian Case39:07 Reflections on Historical Conflicts41:58 Upcoming Events and AnnouncementsAbout 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.