The Unsolved Templeton Woods Murders
Carol Lannan and Elizabeth McCabe
Episode 118 of the Crime Time Inc podcast, hosted by Crime Time Inc, titled "The Unsolved Templeton Woods Murders" was published on February 22, 2025 and runs 18 minutes.
February 22, 2025 ·18m · Crime Time Inc
Summary
In this gripping episode of Crimetime Inc., we delve into the unsolved murders of Carole Lannan and Elizabeth McCabe in Dundee, Scotland. Both women were found strangled in Templeton Woods, less than a hundred yards apart, yet their cases have remained unsolved for decades. Carole, an 18-year-old mother working as a prostitute, disappeared in March 1979, and her body was found the next day. Elizabeth, a 20-year-old trainee nursery nurse, vanished in February 1980; her body was discovered 16 days later. Key differences in the treatment of their bodies and the subsequent discovery of their belongings miles away add complexity to the cases. Despite initial missteps by the police, including mishandling evidence, two prime suspects, Vincent Simpson and Andrew Hunter, have emerged. Simpson, a taxi driver linked to the scene by DNA evidence (deemed unreliable), was acquitted in 2007. Hunter, a social worker who strangled his wife, bears suspicious ties to both cases but was never charged. The episode also examines the broader impact on the Dundee community, the potential for new forensic evidence, and the importance of keeping these cases in the public eye. Join us as we explore multiple avenues for further investigation, discuss the psychology behind these crimes, and strive to keep the memories of Carole and Elizabeth alive. If you have any information that could help solve these chilling cases, please contact the authorities. Tune in next time for more true crime explorations.00:00 Introduction to the Unsolved Murders00:45 Case Overview: Carole Lannan01:37 Case Overview: Elizabeth McCabe02:54 Comparing the Cases: Similarities and Differences04:07 Investigative Challenges and Suspects06:27 Exploring Theories and Notorious Criminals07:38 Future Avenues for Investigation08:57 The Weight of Guilt and Time's Influence09:17 Exploring Connections Between Carol and Elizabeth10:04 Potential Suspects: Vincent Simpson and Andrew Hunter12:04 Psychological Insights into the Crimes14:12 Community Impact and Moving Forward16:59 The Power of Media and Public Involvement17:43 Unanswered Questions and Final ThoughtsAbout 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 gripping episode of Crimetime Inc., we delve into the unsolved murders of Carole Lannan and Elizabeth McCabe in Dundee, Scotland. Both women were found strangled in Templeton Woods, less than a hundred yards apart, yet their cases have remained unsolved for decades. Carole, an 18-year-old mother working as a prostitute, disappeared in March 1979, and her body was found the next day. Elizabeth, a 20-year-old trainee nursery nurse, vanished in February 1980; her body was discovered 16 days later. Key differences in the treatment of their bodies and the subsequent discovery of their belongings miles away add complexity to the cases. Despite initial missteps by the police, including mishandling evidence, two prime suspects, Vincent Simpson and Andrew Hunter, have emerged. Simpson, a taxi driver linked to the scene by DNA evidence (deemed unreliable), was acquitted in 2007. Hunter, a social worker who strangled his wife, bears suspicious ties to both cases but was never charged. The episode also examines the broader impact on the Dundee community, the potential for new forensic evidence, and the importance of keeping these cases in the public eye. Join us as we explore multiple avenues for further investigation, discuss the psychology behind these crimes, and strive to keep the memories of Carole and Elizabeth alive. If you have any information that could help solve these chilling cases, please contact the authorities. Tune in next time for more true crime explorations.
00:00 Introduction to the Unsolved Murders
00:45 Case Overview: Carole Lannan
01:37 Case Overview: Elizabeth McCabe
02:54 Comparing the Cases: Similarities and Differences
04:07 Investigative Challenges and Suspects
06:27 Exploring Theories and Notorious Criminals
07:38 Future Avenues for Investigation
08:57 The Weight of Guilt and Time's Influence
09:17 Exploring Connections Between Carol and Elizabeth
10:04 Potential Suspects: Vincent Simpson and Andrew Hunter
12:04 Psychological Insights into the Crimes
14:12 Community Impact and Moving Forward
16:59 The Power of Media and Public Involvement
17:43 Unanswered Questions and Final Thoughts
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.