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In 1878 the Criminal Investigation Department replaced Scotland Yard's corrupt and discredited Detective Branch. In this classic story of the early days of detection, Joan Lock tells the fascinating story of the creation of the CID, the scandal which preceded it, and the successes and failures of the new organisation, including early cases such as the four murders by Ernest Southey, the ferocious outbreak of dockland killings in 1869 and the more familiar Bravo, Neill Cream and Jack the Ripper crimes.

When Scotland Yard’s first detective branch was set up in 1842, crime was very different from today. The favoured murder weapon was the cut-throat razor; carrying a pocket watch was dangerous; the most significant clue at a murder scene could be the whereabouts of a candlestick or hat; large households (family, servants and lodgers) complicated many a case; and servants sometimes murdered their masters.

Forgotten Scotland will feature curious and quirky tales from Scotland's past. Short documentary style episodes to keep your interest piqued. New episodes added frequently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Am 7. August 1963 überfiel eine sechzehnköpfige Bande einen schlecht gesicherten Postzug der Royal Mail und erbeutete über 2,6 Millionen Pfund, was zu einem aufsehenerregenden Prozess, spektakulären Gefängnisausbrüchen und einer langanhaltenden medialen Faszination führte. Einer der Täter, Ronald Biggs, floh nach dem Überfall ins Ausland, lebte lange Zeit in Brasilien und wurde später durch seine Flucht und sein Leben im Exil zu einer Kultfigur dieses Falles.

Before David Wilson became the UK's pre-eminent criminologist, he was just a young boy growing up in the Scottish town of Carluke. As a child, the brutal murder of a young woman rocked this small community, but very quickly a man was arrested for the crime, convicted and put behind bars. For most, life slowly carried on - case closed.

Murder Scotland is a series of podcasts about murders and murderers with a Scottish connection. The podcast is hosted by writer AM Nicol and true crime fan Julie Lamont.This first series looks at the 1968 - 1969 "Bible John" murders that occurred in Glasgow and some of the mystery around them. Was "Bible John" one of the four Serial killers living in Glasgow in the 1960s or was Bible John a serial killer at all?

Expect “shock and aww, naw!” as we hear the gory details of an unspeakable true life crime. Join Janice Forsyth, Scotland’s top arts broadcaster, as she listens to the details of an arresting true crime story for the first time. Presented by a weekly guest star, uncover the gritty and gorier aspects of Scotland in this chilling conversational storytelling podcast. This is history as you’ve never heard it before. Upcoming guests include crime writers Denise Mina, Val McDermid and comedian Robert Florence. For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/...

Immerse yourself in the heart-pounding narratives of high-profile cases, including the intensity of the Broadwater Farm riots, the relentless pursuit of serial murderers, the cloak-and-dagger world of undercover operations, and the delicate art of negotiations during harrowing kidnappings. With a detective's keen eye for detail, O'Leary deftly weaves together the intricate threads of investigations, offering listeners a front-row seat to the pulse-quickening realities of policing.

"The Secrets of Scotland Yard" was a radio show that aired in the United States from 1949 to 1952. It was a dramatization of true crimes that were solved by Scotland Yard, the famous police force in London, England. Each episode featured a different case and provided an inside look into the investigative techniques used by the Yard to solve the crime. The show was popular for its attention to detail and accuracy in portraying the real-life cases. Many of the cases featured were high-profile and had captured the public's attention at the time they occurred. The program was hosted by Clive Brook...

Dans cette émission inédite, Jean-Louis Lahaye nous plonge, avec l’aide d’un historien, dans les enquêtes criminelles d’une institution qui a construit sa légende à Londres, en Angleterre et dans le monde: Scotland Yard. À travers des dossiers datant des 19e et 20e siècles, il raconte l’histoire de la police et de la justice anglaise, mais aussi l’histoire de la société anglaise tout entière.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

"The Black Museum" was a radio crime series that aired in the United Kingdom from 1951 to 1952. The show was produced by Harry Alan Towers and hosted by Orson Welles, who introduced each episode from the titular Black Museum, a collection of criminal memorabilia located in Scotland Yard. Each episode of the show was based on a real-life crime, and the stories were often grisly and disturbing. The show's writers took great care to ensure that the details of each crime were accurate, and the episodes were designed to educate listeners about the methods of criminals and the work of law ...

"Whitehall 1212" was a radio detective show that aired from 1951 to 1952. The show was based on the real-life files of Scotland Yard and took its name from the police department's famous address, 1212 Whitehall. Each episode of "Whitehall 1212" focused on a different case from the archives of Scotland Yard, with the show's narrator providing background information and context for each investigation. The show's cast of characters included detectives, police officers, and witnesses, and the mysteries themselves were often complex and multi-layered. The show was notable for its attention to ...