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.
Hosted by Tom Clarke.
New episodes weekly.
Si was a Sergeant for Surrey Police in 2002 when his team was assigned a seemingly routine missing persons case involving a 13-year-old girl.
Little did he realise, almost a quarter of a century later, we'd still be talking about it...
The girl's name was Amanda 'Milly' Dowler, and her abduction and murder at the hands of Levi Bellfield has become one of the most notorious and controversial cases in recent criminal history.
It exposed the murky and divisive relationship between the press and the police. Shone a light on despicable reporting practices like phone hacking and the bribing of officials… and even helped to bring down a national newspaper.
But for those first few desperate hours, as her family clung to hope, Si was in charge of the hunt to find her.
Now he's telling his story for the first time.
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
Music by Premium Beat
Theme: Noir Guitar by Jonathan Boyle
Tracks featured in this episode:
Desolate World by Immersive Music
Closing Out by Vesper Tapes
Whispers of Midnight by Tom Olivier
Hush Now My Heart by Cool Cat Music
The Remaining by Emmett Cooke
7 Aug 2026
BONUS EPISODE - Susan and Reg
Susan Moore was the very first person I interviewed for Caught Up in Crime.
In The Major and the Pop Pirate she talked about the death of her father, Reg Calvert, who was killed by Oliver Smedley at a cottage in Essex in 1966.
The episode remains one of the most popular in the history of the podcast - and much of that is down Susan's candid and passionate account of Reg's personality. Her telling casts significant doubt on the official narrative that Smedley shot Reg in self-defence, and paints a picture of her father as a calm man who came to negotiate that night, and lost his life at the hands of a calculating killer.
Very sadly, Susan died in July 2026. Right up to the end she was a vehement defender of her father's memory - and she was immensely proud of the trilogy of books she wrote about her parents, Reg and Dorothy.
I can heartily recommend the series, and it is available to buy on Amazon.
This Bonus Episode is a tribute to Susan and revisits her contribution to the podcast.
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
Music by Premium Beat
Theme: Noir Guitar by Jonathan Boyle
20 Jul 2026
The Devil's Loose in Biggleswade
When Natalie Doig started Weird in the Wade - a podcast about strange goings-on in her home town of Biggleswade - she had no idea it would become a smash-hit, spawning a range of merchandise, live shows and ghost tours.
But such is the fascination people have with stories about true crime and the paranormal.
One tale in particular has captivated this small town in Buckinghamshire for nearly two centuries.
In 1843, Sarah Dazley was executed for the murder of her second husband, William. She was also accused of killing her first husband and her baby. She became known as 'The Potton Poisoner' - and her restless spirit still haunts the town today.
Join us for a whistlestop tour of weird history, vengeful Victorians and haunted Poundstretchers.
Listen to Weird in the Wade on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts.
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
Music by Premium Beat
Theme: Noir Guitar by Jonathan Boyle
Tracks featured in this episode:
Mystery Toy by Boomer
Hush Now by Michelle Carter
Lost Souls by Chris Haigh
Saw Dust by Adieu Adieu
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