Former Detective Superintendent and Senior Investigating Officer, David Swindle has over 34 years investigative police experience working at the highest level leading complex cross border high profile investigations including the Glasgow Airport Terrorist Attack in 2007 and formation of Operation Anagram to identify victims of serial killer Peter Tobin.

Since leaving the police in 2011, this renowned profile former detective uses his investigative skills and networks in his role of Crime Expert, Case Reviewer and Media Voice to help families of victims get answers and find out the truth about what happened to their loved ones dying as a result of homicide or in unexplained or suspicious circumstances.

David was the founder of the organisation Victims Abroad which co hosts this podcast. 

Some of you will know David from his commentaries on True Crime TV programs and appearance at True Crime Events.

Gillian is a historian, academic, writer and researcher. She has taught and spoken about a variety of historical subjects. On the podcast, she'll be bringing her interest in historical crime right up to date.

You can find her on Twitter and at her website. 

When a crime or other challenging situation occurs abroad, the victims and their loved one’s are often faced with unparalleled difficulties. 

All too often an awful situation is compounded by language difficulties, and/or cultural, administrative and legal differences from their home country. 

Victims Abroad provides a multilingual expert pool of resources which helps bridge the gap to liaise with authorities, understand documentation, processes and a case review capability to  help victims and families in their time of need.