Watching Them Die
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Bill Kimberlin is not your standard criminal psychologist. For more than 20 years he has visited inmates on Death Row in his home state of Ohio, and across the US. What started as a project to expand his professional knowledge has become something of a calling. To date, he has built years-long relationships with 10 men on Death Row, and has witnessed three executions, with more scheduled for the coming months and years. It is a mutually beneficial arrangement. Bill is not affiliated to any law enforcement agency. He is not a lawyer or a spiritual adviser, nor does he attempt to profit...
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BONUS EPISODE - Mary's Necklace
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*IMPORTANT NOTE: This episode follows on from WHO KILLED MRS HOOD? If you haven't listened to that one yet, please check it out first! In this special Bonus Episode, we focus on the crucial piece of evidence that convicted Herbert Bennett of his wife Mary's murder in September 1900. Her necklace was discovered in Herbert's lodgings after her death, helping to convince a jury that he was the man who killed her. Now, that same necklace is framed on Paul Fitchett's wall - and is a daily reminder to him of why he must continue the fight to clear Herbert's name. But how did the necklace get there?...
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Who Killed Mrs Hood?
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In September 1900 a woman's body was discovered on the beach in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. She had been strangled with a bootlace. The police had no idea who she was, but they established she had been staying in the town at a boarding house with her infant daughter, Ruby. She had checked in under the name 'Mrs Hood'. It took several weeks to work out her true identity. Her name was Mary Bennett, and her estranged husband, Herbert, was quickly arrested and charged with her murder. He was convicted in a trial at the Old Bailey, and hanged in March 1901. Now, Ruby's grandson Paul Fitchett is on a...
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Avenging Emily: Catching the Gorilla Killer
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Emily Patterson was the last victim of one of North America's first known serial killers. But she was also a loving mother to two small boys, a pillar of her local community in Canada, and the long lost ancestor of crime writer Denise Beddows. It was Emily's bravery as she tried to fight off the evil killer Earle Nelson - known as the 'Gorilla Killer' due to his abnormally large hands - that led to his capture and execution in 1928. While most books about serial killers are sensationalist accounts about monsters and their brutal crimes, Denise tells the story of each of Nelson's victims. They...
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Stealing From Hitler
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In 1998, author and historian Susan Ronald was in a bank vault in Zurich, Switzerland checking the assets of an elusive billionnaire for a huge investment project. There she stumbled upon evidence of a huge stash of art looted by the Nazis. Nobody took her story seriously until, more than 15 years later, the German authorities discovered thousands of priceless works of art - many stolen from Jews - secretly hoarded away by a man named Hildebrand Gurlitt - Hitler’s personal art curator. Susan Ronald's book is available to buy from her website or any online book store. If you have...
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BONUS EPISODE - Interview with Stuart Blues from British Murders
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In this special bonus episode, Tom chats to Stuart Blues, host of the phenomenally successful podcast - British Murders. With more than 500 episodes and 9 million downloads in the last five years it has captured the imagination of true crime fans everywhere. Stuart talks about how he selects the cases he covers in the show - and the effect that talking murder all day has had on his mental health. Listen to British Murders With Stuart Blues wherever you get your podcasts, or visit If you have any story ideas for future episodes of Caught Up in Crime - you can email them to ....
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The Death of Innocence
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Just before 5pm on 27 November 2000, ten-year old Damilola Taylor was walking home from Peckham Library in Southeast London when he was attacked with a glass bottle. He was found in a stairwell at the North Peckham Estate and taken to Kings College Hospital where he was pronounced dead. In this episode, we are at the Old Bailey, speaking to a former juror from the first Damilola Taylor trial, where four young defendants were acquitted of his murder. IMPORTANT NOTE: Jurors in the UK are never allowed to talk about what happens inside the jury room during deliberations — that’s...
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The Twelve
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For most of us, serving on a jury is the closest we will ever come to being Caught Up in Crime. For centuries, those accused of the most serious crimes have had the right to be heard by twelve ordinary citizens - their fates resting in the hands of their peers. But the system is creaking. Underfunded and undervalued, there are murmurings of discontent in the corridors of power. Might juries be on the way out? In this episode, 3 former jurors share their experiences: The pressure, the emotion and - more than anything - the sense of responsibility. If you have any...
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The TikTok PI
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Nathan is both your typical, traditional private investigator, and its modern 21st Century equivalent rolled into one. On the one hand he fits the mould perfectly: A former police detective with a gruff, no-nonsense approach to cheating spouses and petty crooks - but he's also embracing the new world too. Despite reservations from some within his industry, he's built an impressive social media following and his TikTok videos are helping him reach a new generation of customers. You can listen to Nathan's podcast: 'Diary of a Private Investigator' wherever you get your podcasts. Or visit to...
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An Axe to Grind
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In 2018, Joanna Laiscell was fired from her position in the finance department at the Hartford Schools District after 24 years of service. The official reason for her dismisaal was insurance fraud, but the truth ran far deeper, exposing a murky world of racism and collusion. Joanna didn't know it at the time, but one of her colleagues was making it his mission to ruin her reputation. If you have any story ideas for future episodes of Caught Up in Crime - you can email them to or contact me at Connect with me on Or Or Artwork by Music by Theme: Noir Guitar by Jonathan...
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**Launch date - Tuesday 5th August**
Caught Up in Crime tells the stories of ordinary people who find themselves in extraordinary situations.
From historical tales of family intrigue to contemporary accounts from victims, witnesses and perpetrators - the series takes listeners right to the heart of the crime.
Join me, Tom Clarke, for weekly episodes every Tuesday.
If you have any story ideas for future episodes of Caught Up in Crime - you can email them to caughtupincrime@gmail.com or contact me at tom@shinebrighterconsulting.co.uk
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Artwork by Spencer Wilson
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Theme: Noir Guitar by Jonathan Boyle