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EPISODE · Mar 24, 2025 · 1H 13M

Was Peter Tobin Really Bible John? Ex-Cops & Crime Reporter Reveal Shocking Truth

from Crime Time Inc

2 ex cops and a former Crime Reporter discuss Peter Tobin, Angus Sinclair, Robert Black, Bible John and other murderers. Join Simon McLean, Tom Wood, and Jane Hamilton as they delve into their backgrounds in policing, crime reporting, their podcast Crime Time Inc., and notable cases they've investigated including the 3 Scottish serial killers, Peter Tobin, Robert Black, Angus Sinclair. This episode highlights the evolution of forensic science, cold case investigations, and historic crimes such as the Madeleine Smith and Bible John cases. Special mentions include Simon's advocacy for drug law reform and the importance of safe consumption rooms. With real-life examples from their careers, this discussion offers a deep dive into the intricate world of crime investigation.00:00 Introduction and Background02:35 Crime Time Inc. Podcast Overview03:25 Introducing Tom Wood03:35 Madeleine Smith and Oscar Slater Cases04:16 Tom Wood's Career and Books06:04 Jane Hamilton's Introduction07:42 Mary McGlaughlin Murder Case08:54 Forensic Science in the 1980s10:55 DNA Evidence and Cold Cases25:34 Peter Tobin and Operation Anagram36:57 Debunking the Bible John Myth39:11 Operation Anagram and Peter Tobin41:16 The Impact of Media on Criminal Investigations44:22 The Most Violent Decade in Scotland51:12 The Madeleine Smith Case55:53 The Role of Social Media in Modern Policing01:05:50 The Importance of Cold Case Investigations01:11:13 Conclusion and Audience Q&A#truecrime #truecrimepodcast #PeterTobinTom Wood's Books Ruxton: The First Modern Murder https://amzn.eu/d/25k8KqGThe World's End Murders: The Inside Story https://amzn.eu/d/5U9nLoPSimon McLean's BookThe Ten Percent https://amzn.eu/d/5trz6bsThis is a glimpse of the human side of policing, where everyone can imagine life behind the Thin Blue Line.A murder detective’s life is a constant balancing act between humour and tragedy, where the darkest aspects of humanity are met with sharp wit as a coping mechanism. Days are spent combing through grisly crime scenes, piecing together fragmented lives, and chasing elusive suspects, all while navigating the emotional weight of victims’ grieving families. The job demands an unrelenting attention to detail, long hours, and an ability to see patterns where others see chaos. Yet, amidst the brutality of homicide investigations, gallows humour thrives—a necessary release valve in a world where tragedy is routine. One moment, a detective might be cracking a joke in the squad room, the next, delivering the worst possible news to a mother who will never see her child again. It’s a career defined by the pursuit of justice, but also by the quiet, unspoken burden of witnessing the worst in people while trying to hold on to the best in themselves.https://crimetimeinc.com/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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