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David Wilson

Professor of Criminology

David Wilson, Emeritus Professor of Criminology Birmingham City University

Latest articles from David Wilson

Media witnesses recount the moments before the execution of Christa Pike was halted on Wednesday in Nashville, Tennessee

Media witnesses recount the moments before the execution of Christa Pike was halted on Wednesday in Nashville, Tennessee

PROF DAVID WILSON

Why a botched 18th century Edinburgh execution could shape Christa Pike’s fate

American serial killer Ted Bundy

American serial killer Ted Bundy

PROF DAVID WILSON

From Ted Bundy stories to FBI links, this true crime author built career on fantasies

Peter Murrell, former chief executive of the SNP, leaves Edinburgh High Court after sentencing on June 23

Peter Murrell, former chief executive of the SNP, leaves Edinburgh High Court after sentencing on June 23

Here's why Peter Murrell might have chosen to defraud SNP funds

Aimee Ffion Edwards as Sarah in the ITV drama-documentary Believe Me

Aimee Ffion Edwards as Sarah in the ITV drama-documentary Believe Me

PROF DAVID WILSON

I found the Black Cab Rapist docu-drama shocking: here's why you need to watch it

Concerned wellwishers have been leaving messages for the safe return of Nancy Guthrie at this site in Tucson, Arizona.

Concerned wellwishers have been leaving messages for the safe return of Nancy Guthrie at this site in Tucson, Arizona.

What could a psychic tell us about the strange case of Nancy Guthrie?

Jonathan Carley leaves Llandudno Magistrates' Court in Conwy, North Wales, where he was fined £500 after he admitted attending a wreath-laying ceremony on Remembrance Sunday dressed as an admiral in the Royal Navy without permission

Jonathan Carley leaves Llandudno Magistrates' Court in Conwy, North Wales, where he was fined £500 after he admitted attending a wreath-laying ceremony on Remembrance Sunday dressed as an admiral in the Royal Navy without permission

Shining a light on a fake admiral and the world of delusional disorders

Charlie Hunnam as Ed Gein

Charlie Hunnam as Ed Gein

Can we trust Netflix’s take in this grisly Ed Gein serial killer drama?

Author Raynor Winn photographed in Edinburgh's Royal Mile

Author Raynor Winn photographed in Edinburgh's Royal Mile

What do readers expect from something sold to them as the truth?

Kay Matheson leaving Glasgow Sheriff Court in May 1951.

Kay Matheson leaving Glasgow Sheriff Court in May 1951.

The Stone of Destiny secret hidden inside a Ford Anglia

Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers filmed themselves cutting down a tree at the 'Sycamore Gap'

Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers filmed themselves cutting down a tree at the 'Sycamore Gap'

Prof David Wilson

Proof criminals are stupid: Sycamore Gap offenders filmed themselves breaking law