Peter Tobin: Hunting Shadows

🎙 Crime Time Inc. – Jane Hamilton Book LaunchPeter Tobin: Hunting Shadows | The Scottish Serial Killer CaseIn this special episode of Crime Time Inc., Tom sits down with investigative journalist Jane Hamilton for the first in-depth discussion of her new book:Peter Tobin: Hunting ShadowsThis episode explores the crimes of Peter Tobin, one of Scotland’s most notorious serial killers, and the long investigation that linked him to the murders of:Vicki Hamilton (15)Dinah McNicol (18)Angelika Kluk (23)Rather than glorifying the killer, Jane’s book focuses on the lives of the young women he murdered — and the investigative journey that uncovered the truth.📚 About the Book – Peter Tobin: Hunting ShadowsPublisher: Mirror BooksRelease Date: 26 FebruaryWritten in memory of Vicki Hamilton, Dinah McNicol and Angelika KlukA journalist’s perspective on one of Scotland’s darkest criminal investigationsJane was present from the earliest days of the Angelika Kluk investigation in Glasgow, when her body was discovered beneath the floorboards of St Patrick’s Church in 2006. That murder ultimately exposed Peter Tobin’s hidden past and led to the reopening of earlier missing persons cases.🔎 The Peter Tobin Case: A Timeline1991 – Vicki Hamilton disappears in Bathgate on a freezing February night1991 – Dinah McNicol vanishes after hitchhiking from a music festival2006 – Angelika Kluk murdered in GlasgowPost-2006 – Operation Anagram links Tobin to earlier murdersTom reflects on his own policing experience during the Vicki Hamilton investigation and explains why Tobin was one of the hardest serial killers in Scotland to catch — frequently changing addresses, aliases and identities.🎧 What This Episode ExploresThe psychology of an opportunistic serial killerHow Peter Tobin evaded detection for yearsThe role of Operation Anagram in linking cold casesGrooming, vulnerability and offender behaviour patternsThe differences between police investigations and investigative journalismThe decline of long-form crime reporting in modern mediaJane also shares how she tracked down Tobin’s former wives and pursued leads internationally to build a fuller picture of the man behind the crimes.📰 Investigative Journalism vs Police InvestigationThis episode offers rare insight into:How journalists build trust without legal powersThe ethical challenges of reporting on serial murderTelling victims’ stories without sensationalismWhy historical true crime still resonates today🎙 Why This Episode MattersThe Peter Tobin case remains one of the most significant serial killer investigations in Scottish criminal history. This conversation highlights:The human cost behind the headlinesThe long shadow cast by unresolved missing persons casesThe importance of persistence in both policing and journalism🔔 Listen If You’re Interested In:Scottish serial killer casesPeter Tobin and Operation AnagramCold case investigationsTrue crime podcast discussionsInvestigative journalismAbout 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.