Episodes

  • Beyond Recognition Preview Episode 4

    Beyond Recognition Preview Episode 4
    Sep 29 2024

    Peter Rogerson is desperate and furious. His sister Mary, the Ruxton family’s nanny, has been missing for nearly two weeks. Peter, defying social norms, confronts Dr. Buck Ruxton at his doorstep, demanding answers. Despite Ruxton’s attempts to deflect him with tales of theft and a trip to Scotland for an illegal abortion, Peter is not convinced. He fears something terrible has happened and that Ruxton is behind it. Meanwhile, top forensic experts in the UK have begun to unmask the identities of the dismembered bodies discovered in a Scottish ravine. Using groundbreaking techniques, they piece together a puzzle as complex as any in the history of modern forensic science. And, in doing so, they begin to find a tragic answer to Peter Rogerson’s desperate query.


    Beyond Recognition is available on all the usual podcast platforms, including Apple and Spotify or on the Small Town Dicks website, https://www.smalltowndicks.com/beyondrecognition/


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    18 mins
  • Beyond Recognition Preview Episode 3

    Beyond Recognition Preview Episode 3
    Sep 22 2024

    In the early morning of September 15, 1935, Agnes Oxley, a housekeeper at the home of Dr. Buck Ruxton, is roused from her sleep by an unexpected visitor. Ruxton, usually composed and well-groomed, stands disheveled and agitated at her door. Oxley finds his nervous behavior and insistence that she stay away from the house for the day odd to say the least. Little does she know, this is the beginning of a macabre tale.


    Beyond Recognition is available on all the usual podcast platforms, including Apple and Spotify or on the Small Town Dicks website, https://www.smalltowndicks.com/beyondrecognition/



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    8 mins
  • Beyond Recognition Preview Episode 2

    Beyond Recognition Preview Episode 2
    Sep 15 2024

    The leading forensic scientists from Scotland have traveled to the tiny village of Moffatt to examine the body parts discovered in a ravine by a sister and brother out hiking. Authorities do not yet know how many people were killed, or by what method, or where or when; they certainly do not know who the victims are.


    Beyond Recognition is available on all the usual podcast platforms, including Apple and Spotify or on the Small Town Dicks website, https://www.smalltowndicks.com/beyondrecognition/



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    20 mins
  • Beyond Recognition Preview Episode 1

    Beyond Recognition Preview Episode 1
    Sep 8 2024

    Crime Time Inc co-authors, Tom Wood and Simon Maclean talk about the podcast serialisation of Tom's book, Ruxton: The First Modern Murder, which they have called 'Beyond Recognition'. It is explained how the relationship between Tom and the hugely successful True Crime podcast, Small Town Dicks was formed. Our co-hosts also discuss the first episode of the series called Horror in the Ravine.

    Rotting maggot infested body parts are found near the Scottish town of Moffatt and the first Policeman on the scene begins what becomes a masterclass in the previously unknown science of crime scene management.


    Beyond Recognition is available on all the usual podcast platforms, including Apple and Spotify or on the Small Town Dicks website, https://www.smalltowndicks.com/beyondrecognition/




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    12 mins
  • Season 2 Review Part 2

    Season 2 Review Part 2
    Sep 1 2024
    A look back at the highlights of Season 2

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    38 mins
  • Season 2 Review Part 1

    Season 2 Review Part 1
    Aug 25 2024
    A look back at the highlights of Season 2

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    31 mins
  • My Life after Working for the Mafia

    My Life after Working for the Mafia
    Aug 18 2024
    Mike Bonventre shares his experiences with the mafia, law enforcement, and the war on drugs. He discusses how his family's business was embezzled by the Italian mafia and how the FBI refused to investigate. He also talks about his undercover work and the corruption he witnessed within law enforcement. Bonventre highlights the profit-driven nature of the war on drugs and the influence of organised crime on institutions. He emphasises the need for citizens to speak up and challenge the status quo. The conversation explores the challenges of the war on drugs and the need for a shift in approach. It highlights the corruption and incentives within the system that perpetuate the problem. The conversation also discusses the importance of partnerships and collaboration in addressing drug issues. It emphasises the need for regulation and ground rules to ensure the safe and responsible use of drugs. The conversation concludes with a call for continued education and awareness to bring about change.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • When the Penny Dropped: An Island Tale

    When the Penny Dropped: An Island Tale
    Aug 11 2024
    In this compelling episode, Simon McLean recounts a pivotal case from his early days as a young detective that significantly shaped his career. Simon reflects on his investigation into a series of indecent assaults in Rothesay, a small town plagued by unsolved crimes presumed to be committed by a local gangster named Contini. Despite the prevalent assumptions, Simon suspected otherwise and pursued his intuition, which eventually led him to identify the real perpetrator—a soldier temporarily back in town. The narrative highlights the challenges of going against established beliefs, the importance of thorough investigation, and the courage it takes to question prevailing assumptions. Simon's tenacity and detailed approach, including piecing together a complex family tree and revisiting witnesses, ultimately led to breaking the case. The discussion also sheds light on the value of re-interviewing witnesses and maintaining skepticism in police work, offering timeless lessons for both seasoned and aspiring law enforcement professionals.

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    39 mins