{"podcast":{"title":"Crime Time Inc","slug":"crime-time-inc-6621363","podcast_index_feed_id":6621363,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/64f1fe0ba21165001136d51e","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/crime-time-inc","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/64f1fe0ba21165001136d51e/1765290580602-b48cb264-c2f4-4936-85a7-2331ae4e7aae.jpeg","author":"Crime Time Inc","episode_count":297,"summary":"Crime Time Inc. brings real investigative experience to true crime storytelling. Hosted by former detectives Tom Wood and Simon McLean , the podcast blends authentic policing insight with gripping, long-form narratives. Tom brings decades of investigative leadership from some of Scotland’s most complex cases, while Simon draws on his background in the murder squad and undercover work. Together, they combine sharp analysis, wit, and classic East–West Scottish banter. Every week, Crime Time Inc. delivers: • Deep-dive Scottish and UK policing episodes , where Tom and Simon break down real investigations, procedure, decision-making, and lessons learned from inside the job. • Immersive long-form true crime documentary series , exploring major cases like Charles Manson and the Zodiac Killer, followed by exclusive detective commentary you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you’re here for the insider knowledge or the cinematic storytelling, Crime Time Inc. brings you true crime with the experience and perspective of people who have genuinely lived it. Both Simon and Tom are regular contributors to the American True Crime Podcast, Small Town Dicks hosted by Yardley Smith. Real cases. Real…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-01T14:22:21.003255+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/crime-time-inc-6621363"},"episode":{"title":"Police Scotland’s Digital Forensics Crisis, the Tony Parsons Case & Why Investigations Fail","slug":"police-scotland-s-digital-forensics-crisis-the-tony-parsons-case-why-investigations-fail","published_at":"2026-06-14T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/crime-time-inc-6621363/police-scotland-s-digital-forensics-crisis-the-tony-parsons-case-why-investigations-fail","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/crime-time-inc-6621363","url":"https://shows.acast.com/crime-time-inc/episodes/s06e04","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64f1fe0ba21165001136d51e/e/6a19ff15ad55909da6d92dfb/media.mp3","summary":"This week on Crime Time Inc., former senior detectives Simon and Tom examine the growing pressures facing modern policing and criminal investigations. The discussion begins with concerns over digital forensic backlogs in Scotland, where increasing demand for mobile phone analysis, cybercrime investigations, toxicology testing and digital evidence recovery is placing unprecedented strain on forensic services. The pair explore how delays can impact criminal prosecutions and why investment in specialist technology has become essential for modern law enforcement. The conversation then turns to the tragic case of Tony Parsons , the former Royal Navy officer and cancer survivor who disappeared during a charity cycling challenge in the Scottish Highlands. Simon and Tom revisit the investigation, the eventual discovery of Parsons' remains, and the crucial role played by a witness whose actions helped bring those responsible to justice. They also discuss the wider challenges of missing person investigations and whether enough support is provided to individuals who assist police investigations. Also covered in this episode: The growing importance of digital forensics in modern policing Cybercrime and the increasing demand on forensic laboratories Police Scotland funding and resource challenges Drug-driving investigations and toxicology delays Artificial intelligence and the future of criminal investigations The handling of missing person cases Witness welfare and informant protection Police supervision, specialist units and officer burnout Royal protection duties and security operations Scottish political frustrations and voter disengagement The Royal Yacht Britannia and Edinburgh tourism Drawing on decades of policing experience, Simon and Tom offer a candid look at how investi…","meta_description":"This week on Crime Time Inc., former senior detectives Simon and Tom examine the growing pressures facing modern policing and criminal investigations. 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