Crime Time Inc

Crime Time Inc. Real Cops, Real Crimes. Join two retired cops as they dive into our well crafted and thoroughly researched true crime stories, sharing their gritty insights and personal takes on the cases that made headlines. More than 200 True Crime episodes and counting.


Hosted by former murder squad detectives Simon McLean and Tom Wood.


"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."


Edited and produced by Chris Burt.


Contact us at crimetimeinc.com

Tom Wood

Tom was born and bred in Edinburgh where he spent nearly four decades as a policeman. He left Lothian & Borders Police as Deputy Chief Constable and Director of Operations and was one of Scotland’s most senior and experienced officers. During his long and varied service, he graduated from Edinburgh University, the FBI Academy at Quantico Virginia and was awarded The Queens Police Medal for Excellence in Policing.

Simon McLean

Simon McLean is a retired police officer, having worked in both rural and urban settings. I was a murder squad detective, plain clothes surveillance officer and drugs squad operative, spending many years working undercover.

Additional contact information

Production: chris@crimetimeinc.com