Crime Files With David Wilson

Professor David Wilson offers insight into the minds of serial killers Peter Manuel and Peter Tobin.

David Wilson discusses how virtually our every move is covered by CCTV and if we commit a crime in public we're almost certain to be caught on camera doing it. Fiona Walker joins David in the studio and they discuss the evolution of the police TV appeal.

Fiona Walker discusses the infamous triple murder carried out by Charles Boyle Jr. in 1920s Glasgow.

Criminologist David Wilson and his guests look at Glasgow gang culture, arguing that the ‘No Mean City‘ motto is still very much applicable.

Criminologist David Wilson investigates the reasons why blatant miscarriages of justice occur, examining cases from past and present.

Criminologist David Wilson explores how if a killer wants to get away with murder, they must get rid of the evidence. In other words: dispose of their victim. Their attempts to do just that can often be what gets them caught.

David Wilson and his guests discuss the origins and use of forensic science in crime detection.

The psychology of criminals who hide behind constructed fronts to cover up their illegal activities.

A discussion on crimes of passion in which murder is committed when someone loses control.

David and his guests discuss the past and present of the Scottish prison system.