
Live Interview with David Swindle: Bonus Episode
On Sunday I watched the excellent live show, The Makings of a Murderer, with ex-detective David Swindle. This show is touring for the next year and will be at a theatre near you soon - I highly recommend buying a ticket and finding out much more about some of the investigations in which David has personally been involved, as well as other high-profile cases. After the show. David kindly agreed to chat with me about his past career and what he is currently doing, especially with helping the families of victims of crime abroad.David spent over 30 years in the police service, mainly in the CID. His work as Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) saw him managing high profile and challenging UK cross border investigations including the Glasgow Airport Terrorist Investigation and the murder of Polish student Angelika Kluk in Glasgow. He also formed Operation Anagram to investigate serial killer Peter Tobin’s involvement in other crimes.LinksThe Makings of a Murderer - EntertainersLinks and Media – David Swindle Crime SolutionsVictims Abroad - Victim Translation Services, Multilingual CrimeFrontpage - Kirsty Maxwell Charity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16 Feb 202325min

Fear & Loathing on Teesside, Part 2/2: Episode 326
This week we conclude our story about the repercussions of 22 hours of violence on Teesside that saw one innocent man murdered and others injured. As detectives search for the other gang members, the story this week takes us to Spain, Jamaica and also Lebanon - with shocking consequences.Please support my sponsorwww.clivescandles.co.uk and use the code: CRIME for a 10% discountSources:https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/local-news/man-jailed-over-death-plunge-3847857https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/local-news/gangland-style-gun-victim-walks-3736765https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/the_death_of_hooligan_xhttps://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/7082282.vice-girl-weeps-tells-killing/https://www.thefreelibrary.com/18-year+term+pleases+family.-a0102983463https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/local-news/family-glad-justice-been-done-3854411https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/local-news/murder-accused-not-house-3853924https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/local-news/the-long-road-to-justice-3808038https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/7156174.jail-term-reduced-man-tried-silence-witnesses/.https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/lee-harrison-inquest-live-updates-13991112 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 Feb 202326min

Fear & Loathing on Teesside, Part 1/2: Episode 325
Husband and father, 41 year old Kalvant Singh had been out for the evening at a pub in Saltburn before arriving back in Middlesbrough by taxi. Although dropped at his house, he wanted to continue the night and so didn't go through the door. A decision that would cost him his life....In this episode of the UK True Crime we look at a 22 hour campaign of violence that would ruin so many lives forever......Sources https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/local-news/man-jailed-over-death-plunge-3847857https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/local-news/gangland-style-gun-victim-walks-3736765https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/the_death_of_hooligan_xhttps://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/7082282.vice-girl-weeps-tells-killing/https://www.thefreelibrary.com/18-year+term+pleases+family.-a0102983463https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/local-news/family-glad-justice-been-done-3854411https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/local-news/murder-accused-not-house-3853924https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/local-news/the-long-road-to-justice-3808038 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7 Feb 202324min

The Train Journey: Episode 324
When Debbie Linsley boarded the London Victoria train that early afternoon at Petts Wood Station, she had everything to live for - life was good. But when just over half an hour later the other passengers left the train at Victoria, Debbie didn't. It was the British Rail guard who found her body.In this episode of the UK True Crime podcast, I look at just what happened to Debbie Linsley on that fateful day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31 Jan 202323min

Fringes of Society: Episode 323
Whitechapel, East London. Famous among many True Crime fans for the Jack the Ripper Murders where women on the very fringes of society were incredibly vulnerable to a murderer like Jack. In our modern-day story today, two women at the very edge of modern society - one selling sex, one selling counterfeit DVDs - go missing from the streets of Whitechapel within weeks of each other. Are the disappearances connected?Sourceshttps://www.newstatesman.com/politics/2012/07/streetwalkers-whitechapel-prostitutionhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/7650889.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/7631399.stmhttps://www.standard.co.uk/hp/front/whitechapel-ripper-will-die-in-prison-for-killings-6837225.htmlhttps://southwarknews.co.uk/news/crime/10-years-daughter-murdered-jackie-no-nearer-finding-bonnies-body/https://www.policeprofessional.com/news/life-sentence-for-murder-%C2%96-but-no-bodies/https://www.pressreader.com/uk/daily-star-sunday/20181118/282063393004149https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/jack-the-ripper-copycat-murders-spark-call-for-sex-worker-protection-9100294.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 Jan 202324min

The Wedding Reception: Episode 322
How we enjoy a wedding reception in the UK. A chance to celebrate a very special day for the newly-married couple before they divorce. This wedding in Guilford, Surrey, was just like so many others until the Bride and Groom left the venue at about 10pm. It was then that the violence started.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 Jan 202323min

The Gun Smugglers: Episode 321
The National Crime Agency (NCA) received intelligence that a gang in Kent were potentially obtaining dangerous guns which they planned to sell on the streets of the UK. In this episode of the UK True Crime Podcast, we watch on as the gang continue their planning unaware that their telephones and satnav have been intercepted by the NCA.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 Jan 202323min

Tragedy at Tebay: Episode 320
It was a dark, winters morning as the 10 men group carried out maintenance on the railway line near Tebay. The men wore their safety helmets to block out the noise of their machinery and there was no look-out as the line was closed in both directions. So when the 20 tonne wagon came hurtling down the track towards them at 40 miles per hour it was completely unexpected. As one fellow worker put it, "This was the worst nightmare for any rail man - an un-manned wagon coming straight at you out of the pitch darkness." Four men were killed instantly that morning and others injured in the tragedy. Today, I tell their story.Sourceshttps://www.constructionnews.co.uk/archive/tebay-tragedy-court-session-24-03-2005/https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/5856470.rail-tragedy-victim-had-made-complaint/https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/7155039.sabotaged-rail-wagon-killed-four-court-told/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/he-cut-costs-four-men-died-574429http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/4816206.stmhttps://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/you-never-said-sorry-greedy-2897271https://en-academic.com/dic.nsf/enwiki/4886375https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/7000299.rail-men-killed-20-tonnes-death/https://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/675301.tebay-rail-workers-deny-manslaughter/https://www.commercialmotor.com/news/compliance/man-convicted-manslaughter-refused-o-licence?page=6https://morningstaronline.co.uk/a-b665-rail-union-marks-loss-of-workers-at-tebay-1https://www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk/news/709471.tebay-rail-disaster-pair-jailed/https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/cowboy-operator-rhyl-convicted-manslaughter-12426689https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/rail-contractor-blamed-everyone-himself-2900167#http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/4802584.stm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3 Jan 202323min