Jackie Malton: The Real Prime Suspect. Ep 2

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Jackie Malton: The Real Prime Suspect. Ep 2

Jackie Malton was a high-ranking officer in the Metropolitan Police when she received a call. Could she help with a TV drama? What followed changed her life - and portrayals of policewomen on-screen.

Robert Murphy

Jul 16, 2024

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By the late 1980s, Jackie Malton seemed to have it all. She was one of only three female detective chief inspectors in the Metropolitan Police. She had worked on major inquiries and was a noted leader.

But she had also stood up against the force’s grey male authority, against corruption, misogyny and freemasonry. Bruising encounters which left her unliked by some, stymied in her career and battling with alcohol.

Then she received the phone call which changed her life.

After retiring, Jackie has continued to work with television firms. She advises TV drama producers and is an expert used for crime analysis on shows and podcasts.

She also works in prison to rehabilitate killers. In this episode she speaks about her work helping to reform murderers: how its done and the successes and failures she has encountered.

Jackie’s book is The Real Prime Suspect. You can grab a copy here.

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