Serial Killers, Cults & Terror: This Week’s True Crime Review!

1978 was a terrifying year in true crime history. From Ted Bundy’s brutal killing spree in Florida to John Wayne Gacy’s horrifying crimes in Chicago, and the reign of terror by the Hillside Stranglers, this year saw some of the most infamous serial killers caught and convicted. But why was 1978 such a hotspot for serial murder? Was it coincidence, improved law enforcement, or something far more sinister?

In this gripping episode of Crime Time Inc., Tom and Simon—both ex-policemen—break down the most chilling crimes of 1978. We also dive into the shocking Jonestown Massacre, where cult leader Jim Jones led over 900 followers to their deaths, and explore the deadly IRA bombings that shook the UK.

🔎 Topics Covered in This Episode:

✅ Ted Bundy’s Florida murder spree & shocking escape attempts

✅ John Wayne Gacy’s horrifying crimes & arrest

✅ The Hillside Stranglers & the rise of behavioral profiling

✅ The Jonestown Massacre: How did Jim Jones manipulate 900 people to die?

✅ The IRA’s campaign of terror & the devastating bombings of the era

✅ The rise of forensic science & why serial killers were suddenly being caught

🔪 Perfect for fans of:

•True crime podcasts

•Serial killer documentaries

•Criminal psychology & FBI profiling

•Unsolved mysteries & crime history

🎧 Tune in now for a deep dive into one of the darkest years in crime history!

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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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