Discussing Historical and Contemporary Crime Cases: Limbs on the Loch, Susie Lamplugh, and More

Tom and Simon discuss a range of crime cases in their conversation, including both historical and contemporary instances. They delve into the issues faced by their American Deep Dive team in pronouncing Scottish names, the benefits of YouTube transcription for following commentaries, and the fascinating yet troubling Pelicot rape case in France. They particularly focus on the 'Limbs on the Loch' case involving the predatory William Beggs, drawing parallels with the Dennis Nilsen case and discussing societal and governmental neglect of young gay men in the sex industry. They highlight the importance of understanding the nature and nurture debate in criminal behavior. Additionally, they discuss the unresolved case of Susie Lamplugh, the horrors of the Green River case, conscientious objectors of the first world war, and the controversial case of Dr. Crippen. Throughout, they emphasize the need for politicians with strong convictions and scrutinize the effectiveness of the parole system and incarceration practices.

00:00 Introduction and Weekly Recap

00:03 Pronunciation Challenges and YouTube Success

01:25 The Pelicot Case and Team Efforts

02:14 Limbs on the Loch Case

13:20 Prison System and Rehabilitation

17:44 Conscientious Objectors in History

22:19 The Susie Lamplugh Case

23:41 Circumstantial Evidence and Prosecution Decisions

25:35 Police and Prosecutorial Mistakes

26:16 Old Cases and New Evidence

26:55 Understanding Stated Cases

28:45 The Tragic Case of Susie Lamplugh

30:57 The Green River Murderer

36:14 The Eric Smith Case

40:30 Dr. Crippen and Forensic Science

46:13 Reflections on Modern Techniques and Cold Cases

47:52 Closing Remarks and Podcast Growth

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.

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