About Crime Time Inc.
Crime Time Inc. is hosted by Tom and Simon—two ex-cops with decades of frontline experience and zero tolerance for fluff. Tom, a by-the-book former Deputy Chief Constable from Edinburgh, and Simon, a rule-bending ex-undercover cop from Glasgow, bring sharp insight, dark humour, and plenty of East vs. West banter to every episode.
Whether they’re revisiting cases they worked on, grilling fellow former officers, or picking apart narrated true crime stories, Tom and Simon don’t just talk about crime—they’ve lived it. Real cases. Real cops. Real talk.
Edited and produced by Chris Burt.
Contact us at crimetimeinc.com
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About Crime Time Inc.
Crime Time Inc. is hosted by Tom and Simon—two ex-cops with decades of frontline experience and zero tolerance for fluff. Tom, a by-the-book former Deputy Chief Constable from Edinburgh, and Simon, a rule-bending ex-undercover cop from Glasgow, bring sharp insight, dark humour, and plenty of East vs. West banter to every episode.
Whether they’re revisiting cases they worked on, grilling fellow former officers, or picking apart narrated true crime stories, Tom and Simon don’t just talk about crime—they’ve lived it. Real cases. Real cops. Real talk.
Edited and produced by Chris Burt.
Contact us at crimetimeinc.com
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Exploring the Life and Tragic Death of Sharon Tate | Crime Time Inc. Episode 11
In this gripping episode of Crime Time Inc., host Alex delves into the life and tragic murder of Sharon Tate, providing a detailed account of her rise to fame and the horrific circumstances of her death. The episode also explores the backgrounds and final moments of other victims, such as Jay Sebring, Abigail Folger, Voytek Frykowski, and Steven Parent. Additionally, Alex examines the initial police investigations, the use of polygraphs, and the challenges faced in connecting the Manson Family murders. Featuring expert analysis from Simon and Tom, this episode provides a comprehensive look at one of the most shocking crimes in Hollywood history.
00:00 Introduction to Crime Time Inc.
00:23 Sharon Tate's Early Life and Hollywood Dreams
01:59 Sharon Tate's Relationships and Career Struggles
08:17 The Horrific Night at Cielo Drive
09:20 William Garretson's Polygraph Test and Investigation
20:03 The LaBianca Murders
32:57 Funerals and Aftermath
37:55 Arrival of Sharon's Belongings and Evening Events
38:40 Dinner at El Coyote and Late-Night Tragedy
39:25 Police Investigations and Suspicions
40:25 Breakthrough in the Case: The Hi Standard Gun
41:46 Sound Tests and Garretson's Story
43:10 Roman Polanski's Haunting Return
44:58 Psychic Theories and Polanski's Doubts
46:06 Expert Analysis and Reflections
Tom Wood is a former murder squad detective and Deputy Chief Constable of Lothian and Borders Police in Scotland. Tom worked on many high profile murder cases including Robert Black, Peter Tobin and was part of the team investigating The World’s End Murders from day one until 37 years later when the culprit, Angus Sinclair was finally convicted. Tom was latterly the detective in overall charge of The World’s End murder investigation.
Tom is now retired from the Police and is a successful author.
Tom Wood's Books
Ruxton: The First Modern Murder https://amzn.eu/d/25k8KqG
The World's End Murders: The Inside Story https://amzn.eu/d/5U9nLoP
Simon is a retired Police Officer and the best selling author of The Ten Percent, https://amzn.eu/d/5trz6bs a memoir consisting of
stories from the first part of his career as a police officer. From joining in 1978,
being posted in Campbeltown in Argylll, becoming a detective on the Isle of
Bute, Scotland, through to the Serious Crime Squad and working in the busy Glasgow
station in Govan.
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Further reading on the Charles Manson which helped influence this podcast:
Manson: The Life and Times of Charles Manson by Jeff Guinn
Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders by Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Gentry
Charles Manson, the CIA and the Secret History of the Sixties by Tom O'Neill
This Podcast was made using multiple sources including testimonies and interviews of the perpetrators and witnesses including:
Charles Manson
Dennis Wilson
Terry Melcher
Lynnette Fromme
Susan Atkins
Patricia Krenwinkel
Charles ’Tex’ Watson
Lesley Van Houten
Brooks Poston
Rudolf Weber
Paul Crocket
Harold True
Greg Jakobson
Danny De Carlo
Phil Kaufman
Billy Doyle
Angela Lansbury
Michael Caine
Neil Young
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