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2 weeks ago35 min
The Women of Mulholland Drive — Marina Habe, Part 5
We close our series on Marina Habe by leaving her mother's West Hollywood home for the road where she was found — and where, in barely two years, three more young women were murdered or vanished. Reet Jurvetson, stabbed 157 times and nameless for 46 years until a bloodstain that should never have survived gave her back her name. Rose Tashman, taken from a stranded car. Robin Graham, last seen talking to a stranger on a freeway shoulder, never found. We apply the ABC method to the whole cluster — sorting two very different killers from one seductive coincidence of geography — and we chase one strange thread of our own: a pair of glasses that appears, meaning something different each time, in the Tate, Jurvetson and Habe files. An honest finale: no tidy solution, four open cases, and four young women finally told apart, and told properly.If you have information on any of these cases, tip lines are below. Fifty six years is not too late!Reet Jurvetson: LAPD anonymous tip line — 877-527-3247 (877-LAPD-24-7); or LA Crimestoppers — 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) / lacrimestoppers.org.Marina Habe: LASD Homicide Bureau — 323-890-5500; or LA Crimestoppers — 800-222-TIPS / lacrimestoppers.org.Or contact us https://www.crimetimeinc.com/About Crime Time Inc.Season 5 of Crime Time Inc. broadens its reach across two sides of the Atlantic.This season features cases from Scotland and across the wider UK — rooted in real investigative experience — alongside deep dives into some of the most infamous murder cases in American history.Hosted by former detectives Simon and Tom, with experience in both the UK and the United States, including time working alongside the FBI, the show strips away sensationalism to explain how crime and justice really work.Two crime worlds. One podcast.New episodes released regularly throughout the season.Our Website: https://crimetimeinc.com/If you like this show please leave a review. It really helps us.Please help us improve our Podcast by completing this survey.http://bit.ly/crimetimeinc-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3 weeks ago38 min
Marina Habe: The Driveway Clues, Manson Theory & Rodney Alcala Connection
In Episode 4 of our Marina Habe series, we return to the strange detail at the centre of the case: the return of Marina’s red MG Midget to the driveway of her West Hollywood home in the early hours of December 30, 1968.Marina’s mother, actress Eloise Hardt, was reportedly woken by the sound of a car with a bad muffler. From her window, she saw a man near Marina’s MG and a black sedan leaving the scene. But she did not see Marina. By morning, the car was still there. Inside were Marina’s date clothes, a small purse with money still inside, and the keys. Missing were her main purse and the glasses she reportedly needed to drive.Those small details raise big questions.Why were the keys left in the car? Why were the driving glasses missing? Why was one purse left behind while another was later found near Marina’s body on Mulholland Drive? And what should we make of the handbrake, reportedly pulled all the way up?This episode examines the driveway evidence through the lens of the questions a good detective would ask — not to force an answer, but to show why no simple version of the night fits every known fact.We also revisit a question raised by former detective Simon McLean: what was happening inside the Habe household that night? Did Eloise Hardt have a partner at the time? Was the house searched? And was Paul MacNamara, the Hollywood publicity man later connected to Eloise, ever formally interviewed? Public accounts of his relationship to Eloise are inconsistent, which makes the surviving record even harder to untangle.The episode then widens the lens to examine three major threads that have followed Marina Habe’s murder for more than fifty years:The Rodney Alcala connection — Alcala, later known as the Dating Game Killer, was active in Hollywood in 1968 and attacked Tali Shapiro only months before Marina was murdered. But does his known pattern fit Marina’s abduction, captivity and murder?The Manson Family theory — Marina Habe has long been linked in speculation to Charles Manson and his followers. We separate what is documented from what rests on anonymous claims, later books, and discredited researchers.The Mulholland Drive pattern — eleven months after Marina’s body was found near Mulholland Drive, another young woman, Reet Jurvetson, was discovered nearby. Her murder, like Marina’s, involved extreme knife violence and remained unsolved for decades. We also look ahead to Rose Tashman and the wider cluster of young women attacked, murdered, or missing around the Los Angeles hills in that period.This is not an episode about easy answers. It is about the clues that do not sit comfortably, the theories that became louder than the evidence, and the possibility that Marina Habe’s murder may have been part of something larger.More than fifty years later, the question remains:Who killed Marina Habe?About Crime Time Inc.Season 5 of Crime Time Inc. broadens its reach across two sides of the Atlantic.This season features cases from Scotland and across the wider UK — rooted in real investigative experience — alongside deep dives into some of the most infamous murder cases in American history.Hosted by former detectives Simon and Tom, with experience in both the UK and the United States, including time working alongside the FBI, the show strips away sensationalism to explain how crime and justice really work.Two crime worlds. One podcast.New episodes released regularly throughout the season.Our Website: https://crimetimeinc.com/If you like this show please leave a review. It really helps us.Please help us improve our Podcast by completing this survey.http://bit.ly/crimetimeinc-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 1, 202618 min
Marina Habe: Hollywood Royalty, War Secrets and the Family Behind the Murder Victim.
Who was Marina Habe before she became a murder victim?In this special Crime Time Inc. episode, we step away from the crime scene and explore the extraordinary family history surrounding Marina Habe. Born into a world of Hollywood glamour, political influence and wartime intrigue, Marina's life was anything but ordinary.Her father, Hans Habe, was a bestselling author, psychological warfare specialist and key figure in rebuilding the German press after World War II. Her mother, Eloise Hardt, moved in elite Hollywood circles and maintained close ties with legendary film director John Huston and his family.From childhood holidays in Ireland with future Hollywood stars to connections reaching from Beverly Hills to Washington political circles, Marina's upbringing placed her at the centre of an extraordinary network of powerful and influential people.This episode examines the people, relationships and family history that shaped Marina's world long before her disappearance and murder in December 1968.But this story is not over.During our review of the case, Simon raised several important questions about the circumstances surrounding Marina's disappearance, the return of her car, and who may have been present at the family home that night. Further research has uncovered additional information that rarely appears in modern accounts of the case.In our next and final Marina Habe episode, we revisit the timeline, explore overlooked details, and examine whether important questions remain unanswered nearly six decades later.About Crime Time Inc.Season 5 of Crime Time Inc. broadens its reach across two sides of the Atlantic.This season features cases from Scotland and across the wider UK — rooted in real investigative experience — alongside deep dives into some of the most infamous murder cases in American history.Hosted by former detectives Simon and Tom, with experience in both the UK and the United States, including time working alongside the FBI, the show strips away sensationalism to explain how crime and justice really work.Two crime worlds. One podcast.New episodes released regularly throughout the season.Our Website: https://crimetimeinc.com/If you like this show please leave a review. It really helps us.Please help us improve our Podcast by completing this survey.http://bit.ly/crimetimeinc-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 28, 202655 min
Marina Habe: Detective Review
Ex murder squad detectives Tom and Simon discuss Alex’s detailed breakdown of the 1969 murder of 17-year-old Marina Habe and focus on unanswered investigative basics amid widespread online speculation. They debate whether Marina’s wealthy, well-connected background and the affluence of key figure John Hornburg could have influenced early police responses, drawing parallels to how status can affect law enforcement attention. Reviewing the known timeline—Hornburg, the Troubadour nightclub, the returned MG Midget, and a man seen by Marina’s mother entering a dark sedan—they argue the case suggests local knowledge and a personal motive, not a random abduction or immediate crime of passion, especially given the estimated time of death and stomach contents indicating she ate shortly before being killed. They emphasize the need to thoroughly “bottom out” Hornburg and the unnamed boyfriend, examine potential crime scenes for blood evidence, and avoid premature links to serial killers, biker gangs, or Charles Manson.About Crime Time Inc.Season 5 of Crime Time Inc. broadens its reach across two sides of the Atlantic.This season features cases from Scotland and across the wider UK — rooted in real investigative experience — alongside deep dives into some of the most infamous murder cases in American history.Hosted by former detectives Simon and Tom, with experience in both the UK and the United States, including time working alongside the FBI, the show strips away sensationalism to explain how crime and justice really work.Two crime worlds. One podcast.New episodes released regularly throughout the season.Our Website: https://crimetimeinc.com/If you like this show please leave a review. It really helps us.Please help us improve our Podcast by completing this survey.http://bit.ly/crimetimeinc-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 24, 202650 min
Marina Habe: The Unsolved Murder of a Hollywood Heiress
Marina Habe: Murder, Mystery and the Manson Connection? | True Crime PodcastOn December 30, 1968, seventeen-year-old Marina Habe vanished from the driveway of her West Hollywood home.Just hours earlier, she had been enjoying a night out with friends at the legendary Troubadour nightclub. By New Year's Day, her body would be discovered in the Hollywood Hills, brutally murdered and hidden beside Mulholland Drive.More than fifty years later, the murder of Marina Habe remains one of Los Angeles' most haunting unsolved cold cases.In this episode, we examine the evidence, reconstruct Marina's final known movements, and explore the theories that have surrounded the case for decades. Was Marina abducted from her own driveway? Was the scene staged to mislead investigators? Could the answer lie with the last person known to have seen her alive?We also investigate the controversial links that have connected Marina's murder to Charles Manson, Tex Watson, the Manson Family, and the dark underbelly of late-1960s Hollywood.Featuring newly researched material, forensic analysis, newspaper archives, and investigative discussion, this episode separates documented facts from decades of speculation.In This EpisodeThe disappearance of Marina HabeThe mysterious driveway encounter witnessed by her motherMarina's final hours before she vanishedThe discovery of her body near Mulholland DriveAutopsy findings and forensic evidenceThe theory that Marina may have been held captiveJohn Hornburg and the unanswered questions surrounding the casePossible links to serial killer John Norman CollinsThe Manson Family connections investigators examinedWhy Marina Habe's murder remains unsolved todayAbout Marina HabeMarina Habe was the daughter of actress Eloise Hardt and internationally known journalist Hans Habe. Home from university for Christmas break, Marina disappeared in the early hours of December 30, 1968. Her murder shocked Los Angeles and remains one of Southern California's enduring cold cases.Join the DiscussionDo you think Marina knew her killer?Was the crime a personal attack, the work of a serial predator, or something connected to the wider network of people moving through Los Angeles during one of the most turbulent periods in its history?Leave a comment below and share your theory.If you enjoy our investigations, please subscribe, follow the podcast, and leave a rating or review. Your support helps us continue researching and producing long-form true crime documentaries.About Crime Time Inc.Season 5 of Crime Time Inc. broadens its reach across two sides of the Atlantic.This season features cases from Scotland and across the wider UK — rooted in real investigative experience — alongside deep dives into some of the most infamous murder cases in American history.Hosted by former detectives Simon and Tom, with experience in both the UK and the United States, including time working alongside the FBI, the show strips away sensationalism to explain how crime and justice really work.Two crime worlds. One podcast.New episodes released regularly throughout the season.Our Website: https://crimetimeinc.com/If you like this show please leave a review. It really helps us.Please help us improve our Podcast by completing this survey.http://bit.ly/crimetimeinc-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 21, 20261h 16m
Kintyre: Simon McLean on Undercover Policing, Cold Cases, Human Trafficking & Crime Fiction | Glasgow Book Launch 2026
Former undercover police officer and Crime Time Inc host Simon McLean joins fellow author and former Deputy Chief Constable Tom Wood for a fascinating discussion at the official launch of his new crime thriller, Kintyre, held at Hillhead Library in Glasgow on 24 May 2026.Hosted by former Rangers and Scotland footballer Davie McKinnon, the conversation explores the real-life experiences that inspired the novel, including undercover policing, major crime investigations, cold cases, forensic breakthroughs, organised crime, human trafficking and the challenges of writing crime fiction grounded in reality.Simon discusses how his years in policing influenced the creation of Kintyre's central characters and explains why the story's themes of exploitation, modern slavery and people trafficking remain as relevant today as ever. Tom Wood shares insights from his work on some of Scotland's most notorious murder investigations, including the World's End murders and the pioneering forensic case of Buck Ruxton.The event also features reflections on Scottish policing, crime investigation, cybercrime, football culture, Paul McCartney, book publishing, and the enduring impact of unsolved and historical crimes on families and communities.Topics covered include:• The inspiration behind Kintyre• Undercover policing and covert operations• Crime fiction versus real investigations• Cold cases and modern forensic science• The World's End murders• Human trafficking and modern slavery• Cybercrime and organised crime networks• Scottish policing then and now• Football stories from Davie McKinnon's career• Writing memoirs and crime novels• Adapting books for television and podcastsRecorded live at Hillhead Library, Glasgow, on 24 May 2026.Crime Time Inc is hosted by Simon MacLean and Tom Wood.#Kintyre #SimonMacLean #CrimeTimeInc #TrueCrime #ScottishCrime #CrimeFiction #ColdCases #HumanTrafficking #UndercoverPolice #TomWood #WorldsEndMurders #Forensics #PolicePodcast #ScottishAuthor #BookLaunchAbout Crime Time Inc.Season 5 of Crime Time Inc. broadens its reach across two sides of the Atlantic.This season features cases from Scotland and across the wider UK — rooted in real investigative experience — alongside deep dives into some of the most infamous murder cases in American history.Hosted by former detectives Simon and Tom, with experience in both the UK and the United States, including time working alongside the FBI, the show strips away sensationalism to explain how crime and justice really work.Two crime worlds. One podcast.New episodes released regularly throughout the season.Our Website: https://crimetimeinc.com/If you like this show please leave a review. It really helps us.Please help us improve our Podcast by completing this survey.http://bit.ly/crimetimeinc-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 14, 202652 min
Police Scotland’s Digital Forensics Crisis, the Tony Parsons Case & Why Investigations Fail
This week on Crime Time Inc., former senior detectives Simon and Tom examine the growing pressures facing modern policing and criminal investigations.The discussion begins with concerns over digital forensic backlogs in Scotland, where increasing demand for mobile phone analysis, cybercrime investigations, toxicology testing and digital evidence recovery is placing unprecedented strain on forensic services. The pair explore how delays can impact criminal prosecutions and why investment in specialist technology has become essential for modern law enforcement.The conversation then turns to the tragic case of Tony Parsons, the former Royal Navy officer and cancer survivor who disappeared during a charity cycling challenge in the Scottish Highlands. Simon and Tom revisit the investigation, the eventual discovery of Parsons' remains, and the crucial role played by a witness whose actions helped bring those responsible to justice. They also discuss the wider challenges of missing person investigations and whether enough support is provided to individuals who assist police investigations.Also covered in this episode:The growing importance of digital forensics in modern policingCybercrime and the increasing demand on forensic laboratoriesPolice Scotland funding and resource challengesDrug-driving investigations and toxicology delaysArtificial intelligence and the future of criminal investigationsThe handling of missing person casesWitness welfare and informant protectionPolice supervision, specialist units and officer burnoutRoyal protection duties and security operationsScottish political frustrations and voter disengagementThe Royal Yacht Britannia and Edinburgh tourismDrawing on decades of policing experience, Simon and Tom offer a candid look at how investigations succeed or fail, and why technology alone can never replace good judgement, proper supervision and adequate resources.About Crime Time Inc.Season 5 of Crime Time Inc. broadens its reach across two sides of the Atlantic.This season features cases from Scotland and across the wider UK — rooted in real investigative experience — alongside deep dives into some of the most infamous murder cases in American history.Hosted by former detectives Simon and Tom, with experience in both the UK and the United States, including time working alongside the FBI, the show strips away sensationalism to explain how crime and justice really work.Two crime worlds. One podcast.New episodes released regularly throughout the season.Our Website: https://crimetimeinc.com/If you like this show please leave a review. It really helps us.Please help us improve our Podcast by completing this survey.http://bit.ly/crimetimeinc-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 9, 202630 min
Peter Murrell, SNP Embezzlement & Leadership Failure | Former Detectives Analyse Scotland’s Biggest Political Scandal
The conviction of former SNP Chief Executive Peter Murrell has sent shockwaves through Scottish politics and raised serious questions about financial oversight, leadership responsibility and public trust.In this episode of Crime Time Inc., former detectives Tom Wood and Simon McLean examine the embezzlement case that dominated headlines across Scotland. Drawing on decades of investigative experience, they explore how breaches of trust develop, why embezzlement often goes undetected for years, and what warning signs organisations frequently miss.Tom and Simon compare the SNP case with real investigations from their policing careers, including thefts involving trusted employees, family-run businesses and compulsive offenders whose behaviour defied logic. They discuss the difference between crimes driven by need, greed and psychological compulsion, and analyse the extraordinary purchasing patterns revealed during the investigation.The conversation also turns to leadership accountability, internal financial controls, governance failures and the responsibilities of those entrusted with managing large organisations and public donations.In the second half of the episode, the hosts address the tragic rise in child and teenage drowning deaths across the UK. They discuss water safety, cold water shock, risk-taking behaviour among young people, and whether schools and parents are doing enough to prepare children for everyday dangers.A thought-provoking discussion on crime, trust, responsibility and the lessons that organisations and families ignore at their peril.The discussion also examines the wider implications of Operation Branchform, the investigation into Scottish National Party finances, and the questions raised about oversight during the leadership of Nicola Sturgeon. Drawing on their experience as former detectives, Tom Wood and Simon McLean provide insight into how fraud investigations develop, why financial controls fail, and what lessons organisations can learn from high-profile cases. The episode concludes with an important discussion on water safety, drowning prevention and the risks of cold water immersion.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the SNP Embezzlement Case01:20 How Embezzlement Typically Begins05:44 A Detective's Real-Life £74,000 Theft Investigation09:40 Need, Greed and Compulsive Theft16:37 The Strange Psychology of Criminal Behaviour18:45 Comparing Major Financial Crime Cases21:14 Leadership Accountability and Governance Failures23:58 Water Safety and Preventable Tragedies25:46 Why Young People Are Most at Risk28:13 The Green Cross Code and Safety LessonsAbout Crime Time Inc.Season 5 of Crime Time Inc. broadens its reach across two sides of the Atlantic.This season features cases from Scotland and across the wider UK — rooted in real investigative experience — alongside deep dives into some of the most infamous murder cases in American history.Hosted by former detectives Simon and Tom, with experience in both the UK and the United States, including time working alongside the FBI, the show strips away sensationalism to explain how crime and justice really work.Two crime worlds. One podcast.New episodes released regularly throughout the season.Our Website: https://crimetimeinc.com/If you like this show please leave a review. It really helps us.Please help us improve our Podcast by completing this survey.http://bit.ly/crimetimeinc-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Crime Time Inc. brings real investigative experience to true crime storytelling.Hosted by former detectives Tom Wood and Simon McLean, the podcast blends authentic policing insight with gripping, long-form narratives. Tom brings decades of investigative leadership from some of Scotland’s most complex cases, while Simon draws on his background in the murder squad and undercover work. Together, they combine sharp analysis, wit, and classic East–West Scottish banter.Every week, Crime Time Inc. delivers:• Deep-dive Scottish and UK policing episodes, where Tom and Simon break down real investigations, procedure, decision-making, and lessons learned from inside the job.• Immersive long-form true crime documentary series, exploring major cases like Charles Manson and the Zodiac Killer, followed by exclusive detective commentary you won’t hear anywhere else.Whether you’re

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Latest Episodes

The Women of Mulholland Drive — Marina Habe, Part 5

Marina Habe: The Driveway Clues, Manson Theory & Rodney Alcala Connection

Marina Habe: Hollywood Royalty, War Secrets and the Family Behind the Murder Victim.

Marina Habe: Detective Review

Marina Habe: The Unsolved Murder of a Hollywood Heiress

Kintyre: Simon McLean on Undercover Policing, Cold Cases, Human Trafficking & Crime Fiction | Glasgow Book Launch 2026

Police Scotland’s Digital Forensics Crisis, the Tony Parsons Case & Why Investigations Fail

Peter Murrell, SNP Embezzlement & Leadership Failure | Former Detectives Analyse Scotland’s Biggest Political Scandal