Crime Analyst
True crimeIf you are curious about the ‘who dunnit’ and the ‘why dunnit’ and how and why victims become footnotes in their own murders, Crime Analyst is for you. Hosted by world renowned and award-winning Criminal Behavioural Analyst Laura Richards.
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- Ep 277: Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg with Nancy Schwartzman (01:09:53)
In this episode, Laura sits down with Nancy Schwartzman, Emmy Award winner and executive producer as well as showrunner of the new docuseries Death in Apartment 603, premiering on Hulu on September 29, 2025. The conversation dives deep into the making of this significant docuseries, exploring not just the process but also the reasons why this case holds personal importance for Nancy. The interview reveals new insights and revelations, particularly about Ellen’s relationship with her fiancé, Samuel Goldberg, and indicators that Ellen may have been planning to leave the relationship. Laura and Nancy discuss information found in the police case file, as well as Laura’s own crime scene analysis after reviewing the crime scene photos and video of Apartment 603. The findings present a stark contrast to the account provided by Samuel Goldberg during his 911 call. Laura also highlights the ten predictors of staged suicide and compares it with Ellen’s case. It’s compelling. Clips https://youtu.be/yxnWlVaTvgI?si=enSMO8EvZRXBvd3Ehttps://youtu.be/yxnWlVaTvgI?si=enSMO8EvZRXBvd3E https://x.com/abc10/status/1953930994093814220?s=46 Sources · Crime Analyst Series: The Case of Ellen Greenberg · Forensically Deconstructing the 911 Call · Crime Analyst YouTube episode with Dr Jaime Zuckerman · 20 posts in the Crime Analyst Squad about Ellen Greenberg: patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst · Dr. Wayne Ross 2021 Report · Dr. Cyril Wecht 2012 Report #EllenGreenberg #Apartment603 #Hulu #JusticeForEllen #DomesticAbuse #CoerciveControl #SamuelGoldberg #Separation #Risk #Femicide #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #HiddenHomicide #HULU # Advocacy and the Fight for Justice Ellen Greenberg’s parents have been fighting for fourteen years to seek justice for their daughter. How You Can Help · Support Justice for Ellen by signing the petition. · Stay updated and show support on Facebook: Justice for Ellen Facebook. · Contribute to the GoFundMe campaign · Contact the Mayor of Philadelphia to request a closer investigation and advocate for justice for Ellen. You can reach out via: · Webpage: Philadelphia Mayor's Office · Twitter: @PhillyMayor · Facebook: @PhillyMayor · Instagram: @PhillyMayor · Mail: Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, Strawberry Square, Harrisburg, PA 17120 Contact Governor Shapiro to request that Ellen’s manner of death be officially listed as a homicide and that her murder be thoroughly investigated: Contact Governor Shapiro Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community For those interested in learning more, Laura offers 2025 Masterclasses covering topics such as profiling behavior, preventing murder and suicide in slow motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, coercive control, and stalking. Registration details and more training information are available at: · Register for Masterclasses · www.dashriskchecklist.com · www.thelaurarichards.com The Crime Analyst Squad is a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events. Join the community or follow along: · Patreon: Crime Analyst Squad · YouTube: @crimeanalyst · Facebook: Crime Analyst Podcast · Instagram: @crimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 · Threads: @crimeanalyst · X (Twitter): @thecrimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 · TikTok: @crimeanalystpod · Website: www.crime-analyst.com If you found this episode valuable, please consider leaving a five start review wherever you listen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Ep 276: Hidden Homicide: The Mysterious Death of Amy Wensley with Anna Davey, Part 2 (01:07:22)
Laura and Anna discuss the statements made at the coroner’s inquiry regarding Amy, the officers who were dismissed and told to classify Amy’s case as ‘non-suspicious,’ and Professor Tim Ackland’s findings following his biomechanical analysis of the case. In this episode, Laura interviews Anna regarding the initial stages of Amy’s relationship with David Simmons and discusses key warning signs that are frequently disregarded. Anna shares new evidence she obtained which proves Amy was planning a new life without Simmons and that he would be the subject of a significant insurance claim after he crashed the car with Amy in it, leading to significant injuries. Please listen carefully and provide Laura with your thoughts about what happened to Amy, and please consider taking action on Any’s behalf. Sign the Petition: Petition · Justice for Amy: help refer my Niece's case to - Office of Director of Public Prosecutions - Australia · Change.org Listen to Laura discuss this case with investigative journalist Alison Sandy in the Crime Analyst Squad. If listeners would like to follow Amy's story and stay updated, they can follow on: Amy’s Voice | Perth WA | Facebook The Truth About Amy | Facebook For anyone who would like to voice their concern about Amy's case to the appropriate authorities, they could write to the following: WA Attorney General, Dr Tony Buti: Minister.Buti@dpc.wa.gov.au WA State Premier, Mr Roger Cook: wa-government@dpc.wa.gov.au (Attn: Mr Cook) WA Police Commissioner, Col Blanch: Commissioner@police.wa.gov.au WA Police Minister, Rhys Whitbey Minister.Whitby@dpc.wa.gov.au For more expert insight, in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos, live monthly events with Laura and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic and empowering community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #AmyWensley #JusticeForAmyWensley #DomesticAbuse #CoerciveControl #Separation #Risk #Femicide #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #HiddenHomicide #AnnaDavey #Investigation #Profiling #Expert #CriminalBehaviouralAnalysis #WomenMatter #TrueCrimePodcast #Acountability #CrimeSceneReconstruction #crime #Analysis Clip: https://youtu.be/Ho95Yl7hQQw?si=yxjHfP6o2tJJRNMy Sources Truth about Amy podcast: https://thetruthaboutamy.com/ FB Amy's Voice: https://www.facebook.com/amywensleysvoice/ https://thewest.com.au/news/crime/truth-about-amy-wensley-former-coroner-evelyn-vicker-believes-amys-death-was-an-unlawful-killing-c-18459762 Coroner’s Report: https://coronerscourt.wa.gov.au/I/inquest_into_the_death_of_amy_lee_wensley.aspx?uid=74-0739-8607-0 https://www.police1.com/investigations/articles/what-are-the-predictors-of-staged-suicide-scenes-in-domestic-violence-cases-19rxgrLOf8lZ3RUU/ Thank You to Crime Analyst Sponsors Who Make the Show Possible. Support The Show Through the Sponsors: Save more with 20% off your first order at www.thrivecausemetics.com/CRIMEANALYST Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at SHOPIFY.com/crimeanalyst REGISTER For Laura’s 2025 Masterclasses – Profiling Behaviour, Preventing Murder and Suicide in Slow Motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, Coercive Control and Stalking: https://bit.ly/LRMasterclassRegistration More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com Crime Analyst Squad, YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Website www.crime-analyst.com Leave a Review https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Ep 275: Hidden Homicide: The Mysterious Death of Amy Wensley with Anna Davey, Part 1 (00:52:38)
Amy Lee Wensley died on 26 June 2014 at her home as a result of a shotgun injury to her head. She was 24 years old. She put her two girls in a car after being assaulted by her ex, David Simmons, went into the house to get something and never came out. Within minutes, the detectives who attended declared Amy’s death a suicide. Anna Davey, Amy’s aunt, believed it was murder and has been fighting for justice for 11 years. Join Laura as she interviews Anna about the red flags, the unanswered questions and their fight for justice for Amy and her children. Laura highlights the high-risk factors of coercive control and domestic abuse and the indicators that predict domestic violence-related staged suicide scenes. Support Justice for Amy : Sign the Petition: https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-amy-help-refer-my-niece-s-case-to-office-of-director-of-public-prosecutions For anyone who would like to voice their concern about Amy's case to the appropriate authorities, they could write to the following: WA Attorney General, Dr Tony Buti: Minister.Buti@dpc.wa.gov.au WA State Premier, Mr Roger Cook: wa-government@dpc.wa.gov.au (Attn: Mr Cook) WA Police Commissioner, Col Blanch: Commissioner@police.wa.gov.au WA Police Minister, Rhys Whitbey Minister.Whitby@dpc.wa.gov.au You can also listen to Laura discuss this case in a recording of a live event with Alison Sandy in the CA Squad: https://www.patreon.com/posts/hidden-homicide-120139374?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link For more expert insight, in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos, live monthly events with Laura and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic and empowering community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #AmyWensley #JusticeForAmyWensley #DomesticAbuse #CoerciveControl # #Separation #Risk #Femicide #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #HiddenHomicide #AnnaDavey #Investigation #Profiling #Expert #CriminalBehaviouralAnalysis #WomenMatter #TrueCrimePodcast #Acountability Clip: https://youtu.be/Adie5cTQwbg?si=le3Jcsz9IemKCh1s Sources Truth about Amy podcast : https://thetruthaboutamy.com/ FB Amy's Voice: https://www.facebook.com/amywensleysvoice/ https://thewest.com.au/news/crime/truth-about-amy-wensley-former-coroner-evelyn-vicker-believes-amys-death-was-an-unlawful-killing-c-18459762 Coroner’s report: https://coronerscourt.wa.gov.au/I/inquest_into_the_death_of_amy_lee_wensley.aspx?uid=74-0739-8607-0 https://www.police1.com/investigations/articles/what-are-the-predictors-of-staged-suicide-scenes-in-domestic-violence-cases-19rxgrLOf8lZ3RUU/ REGISTER For Laura’s 2025 Masterclasses – Profiling Behaviour, Preventing Murder and Suicide in Slow Motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, Coercive Control and Stalking: https://bit.ly/LRMasterclassRegistration More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com Crime Analyst Squad, YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Website www.crime-analyst.com Leave a Review https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Introducing: CRIME HOUSE DAILY (00:07:31)
Crime doesn’t take a day off. And neither does Crime House Daily. Hosted by self-defense instructor and advocate for victims, Katie Ring, Crime House Daily is coming to you twice every weekday, covering the biggest crime stories as they unfold. Morning episodes give you the need-to-know. The latest headlines, breaking developments, and where things are going next. Evening episodes go deeper. Into the people, the evidence, and the moments that matter most. The pursuit of justice never stops. And with Crime House Daily, you won’t have to either. Follow Crime House Daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or listen here: https://link.podtrac.com/jkuscamh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Ep 274: Marion Barter: Investigating My Mum’s Murder with Sally Leydon and Joni Condos, Part 16 (01:08:05)
Laura interviews Sally Leydon, Marion Barter’s daughter, and Joni Condos researcher and “super sleuth” about their investigation into Marion Barter’s murder. Together they retrace Marion’s journey across Japan and Europe to find out what happened after Marion boarded an airplane to the UK in 1997. Laura shares what stands out to her most and the importance of also timelining Ric Blum to establish how many more women are missing who came into contact with him - while reminding us that someone, somewhere, knows something. If you know anything about Marion email enquiry@sallyleydon.com or go to: https://www.facebook.com/MissingMarionBarter https://www.facebook.com/TheLadyVanishes For more expert insight, in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos, live monthly events with Laura and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic and empowering community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #MarionBarter #JusticeForMarion #TheMissingMatter #CrimeAnalyst #FlorabellaNataliaMarionRemakel #RicBlum #PersonOfInterest #TrueCrime #Podcast #Police #Investigation #Profiling #Expert #CriminalBehaviouralAnalysis #WomenMatter #TrueCrimePodcast #Acountability #NewSouthWalesPolice #Leadership #MissingWomen #findthemissing Clip https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJlb21hxYIt/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Sources The Lady Vanishes podcast: The Lady Vanishes on Apple Podcasts The Lady Vanishes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLadyVanishes Crime Analyst Podcast Case 08: https://www.crime-analyst.com/p/case-008-marion-barter/ The Missing Matter Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-missing-matter/id1812362613 https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jun/01/lonely-hearts-ad-led-another-woman-to-key-witness-in-marion-barters-disappearance-inquest-hears NSW Coroner Findings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5p2PeKMWs8 More from Sally: https://sallyleydon.com/in-the-media https://www.instagram.com/sallyleydon/?hl=en URL - www.themissingmatter.com Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5DrvoI3kjIdqMDlUhnBBRG Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-missing-matter/id1812362613 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/missingpersonmarionbarter Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/missingpersonmarionbarter/?hl=en Thank You to Crime Analyst Sponsors Who Make the Show Possible. Support The Show Through the Sponsors: Maximize your look with minimal effort. Go to thrivecausemetics.com/CRIMEANALYST for an exclusive offer of 20% off your first order. Follow Crime House Daily, a Crime House Original now. New episodes release twice every weekday. JOIN the Crime Analyst Squad via Patreon www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst REGISTER For Laura’s 2025 Masterclasses – September Sale – Book one course and save 50% off your second. Profiling Behaviour, Preventing Murder and Suicide in Slow Motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, Coercive Control and Stalking: https://bit.ly/LRMasterclassRegistration More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com Crime Analyst YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Ep 273: Profiling and Preventing Mass Shooters with Katherine Schweit (01:24:07)
Laura interviews retired FBI Special Agent Katherine Schweit who created and led the agency’s active shooter program after the shootings at Sandy Hook in 2012. In the wake of the Minneapolis shooting on August, 27 2025 where two children, 10-year-old Harper Moyski and 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel were murdered, Laura and Kate share the characteristics of mass shooters, the behaviour that reveals they are preventable, the connection with domestic abuse, coercive control and the deep seated motivation for power and control. Listen to this life saving and changing conversation and learn what went wrong at Uvalde when police waited more than an hour before confronting and killing the gunman, who shot dead 19 children and 2 adults as well as how to talk with your child(ren) as a parent. Join Laura and Kate for a Ringleader live event in the Crime Analyst Squad on September 24 2025 to discuss her new book, Women Who Talk to the Dead: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #MassShooting #Prevention #Profiling #ActiveShooter #Minneapolis #Education #Behaviour #MaleEntitlement #Patriarchy #Psychology #PowerAndControl #WomenWhoTalkToTheDead #HiddenHomicides #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #HighRisk #WarningSigns #CrimeAnalystSqaud Clip https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/victims-identified-in-minneapolis-school-shooting-246038085596 Find more from KateSocials: @kateschweit https://www.katherineschweit.com/it-starts-with-knowledge FB: Katherine Schweit, Author LinkedIn: Katherine Schweit Consulting: https://www.schweitconsulting.com/ Kate’s Books Stop the Killing: How to Prevent Mass Shooting: https://a.co/d/aKZJNxD How to Talk About Gun’s With Anyone: https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/fbi-releases-study-on-active-shooter-incidents Women Who Talk To the Dead: https://a.co/d/22Q6Y4Y Sources Kate’s Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/fqnq0Br-UEg?si=P6dr1eYwzVmjOMP_ https://www.businessinsider.com/uvalde-fbi-shooter-policy-author-questions-hesitant-police-response-2022-5 https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/30/opinion/uvalde-school-shooting.html https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/coercivecontrol https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/stalking https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/books https://www.thelaurarichards.com/my-two-cents/serial-and-high-risk-stalkers-and-domestic-abusers Thank You to Crime Analyst Sponsors Who Make the Show Possible. Support The Show Through the Sponsor: Head on over to Rula.com/CRIME to get started today. REGISTER For Laura’s 2025 Masterclasses – September Sale – Book one course and save 50% off your second. Profiling Behaviour, Preventing Murder and Suicide in Slow Motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, Coercive Control and Stalking: https://bit.ly/LRMasterclassRegistration More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com Crime Analyst YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Ep 272: Surviving Jeffrey Epstein with Jess Michaels, Part 2 (00:47:22)
Laura and Jess continue their conversation about Jeffrey Epstein. Laura explains why Ghislaine Maxwell is not a victim and Jess shares how the trauma of the rape upended her life as well as what it’s like being a survivor stuck in a never-ending holding pattern. You will learn so much from this raw and powerful conversation - it might change and save your life. For more expert insight, in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos, live monthly events with Laura and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic and empowering community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #CoerciveControl #Epstein #EpsteinFiles #GhislaineMaxwell #Trauma #TraumaticInjury #Education #Abuser #Behaviour #Psychology #PowerAndControl #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #HighRisk #WarningSigns #Manipulation #SerialAbuser #Survivor Clip https://youtu.be/Er9QTRASgU8?si=h5vcn5HdK1yMrYgJ Sources Real Crime Profile Series: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forensically-deconstructing-jeffrey-epstein/id1081244497?i=1000451942611 https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/coercivecontrol https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/stalking https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/books https://www.thelaurarichards.com/my-two-cents/serial-and-high-risk-stalkers-and-domestic-abusers Follow Jess Michaels on social media: @jessmichaelsspeaks and @withyoutooap Thank You to Crime Analyst Sponsors Who Make the Show Possible. Support The Show Through the Sponsors: Save more with 20% off your first order at www.thrivecausemetics.com/CRIMEANALYST Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at SHOPIFY.com/crimeanalyst Head to LETSLIVEITUP.com/CRIMEANALYST and use code CRIMEANALYST for 15% off your first Super Greens order! REGISTER For Laura’s 2025 Masterclasses – Profiling Behaviour, Preventing Murder and Suicide in Slow Motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, Coercive Control and Stalking: https://bit.ly/LRMasterclassRegistration More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com Crime Analyst YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Ep 271: Inside Erik and Lyle Menendez’s Parole Board Hearings with Robert Rand Part 13 (01:07:17)
Laura and investigative reporter and author, Robert Rand, take you inside Erik and Lyle Menendez’s Parole Board Hearings on August 21 and 22. Erik and Lyle were denied parole. Laura and Robert share why this is unsurprising, as well as new information that was learned about Erik and Lyle’s behaviour in prison and the next steps. It’s not over. Watch the YouTube video of this interview @crimeanalyst Watch the exclusive episode and behind the scenes deeper dive into the Parole Board Hearings in the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #MenendezMurders #MenendezBrothers #ParoleBoardHearings #LyleMenendez #ErikMenendez #JusticeForErikAndLyle #Menudo #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #MenendezMenudo #Menudo #BoysBetrayed #DomesticAbuse #CoerciveControl Clips https://www.today.com/video/lyle-menendez-denied-parole-a-day-after-brother-s-bid-was-rejected-245640261832 Sources http://menendezmurders.com/about-robert-rand/ Media Pool Reports (available in the Crime Analyst Squad www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst) REGISTER For Laura’s 2025 Masterclasses – Criminal Behavioural Analysis: Coercive Control and Stalking, Preventing Murder and Suicide in Slow Motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, Coercive Control and Stalking: https://bit.ly/LRMasterclassRegistration More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com Crime Analyst YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Ep 270: Surviving Jeffrey Epstein with Jess Michaels, Part 1 (01:05:04)
Laura interviews Jess Michaels who was raped by Jeffrey Epstein in 1991. Jess bravely shares how she was selected and groomed before she met Epstein. Laura methodically breaks down Epstein’s behaviour to provide a chilling profile of a man who deployed a wide range of nuanced manipulation tactics to psychologically undo and coercively control his victims and those around them. This conversation will change and save lives. Listen to this important conversation so you don’t fall into the trap abuser’s set. For more expert insight, in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos, live monthly events with Laura and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic and empowering community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #CoerciveControl #Abuser #Psychology#PowerAndControl #DomesticViolence #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #HighRisk #DASH #WarningSigns #Manipulation #Trauma Clip https://youtu.be/7j1xEv8ZXFU?si=Ssr8XcdmcHo1tqTZ Sources Real Crime Profile Series: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forensically-deconstructing-jeffrey-epstein/id1081244497?i=1000451942611 https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/coercivecontrol https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/stalking https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/books https://www.thelaurarichards.com/my-two-cents/serial-and-high-risk-stalkers-and-domestic-abusers Follow Jess Michaels on social media: @jessmichaelsspeaks and @withyoutooap REGISTER For Laura’s 2025 Masterclasses – Profiling Behaviour, Preventing Murder and Suicide in Slow Motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, Coercive Control and Stalking: https://bit.ly/LRMasterclassRegistration More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com Crime Analyst YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Ep 269: Coercive Control: The Pathology of the Abuser with Dr Christine Cocchiola, Part 2 (01:23:58)
Laura shares unique insights regarding characteristics and behaviours to identify abusers early as well as why men abuse women and Dr Christine Cocchiola explains why you should never attempt couples therapy with a coercive controller. Understanding coercive control will save and change lives. Listen to this important conversation so you don’t fall into the trap abuser’s set. For more expert insight, in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos, live monthly events with Laura and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic and empowering community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #CoerciveControl #Abuser #Psychology#PowerAndControl #DomesticViolence #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #HighRisk #DASH #WarningSigns #Manipulation #Trauma Clip https://youtu.be/AGCmvL0iXc8?si=M3s1wayZAinvrNN7 Sources https://www.bwss.org/abusive-men-describe-the-benefits-of-violence/ https://www.genderviolenceinstitute.org/rose-thelen Framed: Women in the Family Court Underworld https://a.co/d/6NHAfDj www.dashriskchecklist.com https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/coercivecontrol https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/stalking https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/books https://www.thelaurarichards.com/my-two-cents/serial-and-high-risk-stalkers-and-domestic-abusers Thank You to Crime Analyst Sponsors Who Make the Show Possible. Support The ShowThrough the Sponsor: Save more with 20% off your first order at www.thrivecausemetics.com/CRIMEANALYST REGISTER For Laura’s 2025 Masterclasses – Profiling Behaviour, Preventing Murder and Suicide in Slow Motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, Coercive Control and Stalking: https://bit.ly/LRMasterclassRegistration More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com Crime Analyst YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Ep 268: Coercive Control: The Pathology of the Abuser with Dr Christine Cocchiola, Part 1 (01:06:12)
Laura interviews Dr Christine Cocchiola DSW, LCSW, an expert on the experiences of adult and child victims of coercive control and author of the book, Framed. Dr Cocchiola shares top tips to work with and help children and mothers experiencing abuse. Laura zeros in on holding abusers accountable and on the pathology of the abuser whilst highlighting cases including Jennifer Magnano, Jennifer Dulos, Lyle and Erik Menendez, Gabby Petito and Dr Cocchiola explains Rachel Pickrel-Hawkin’s case - a Colorado mother who was jailed for trying to protect her children. You literally could not make this up. Understanding coercive control will save and change lives. Listen to this urgent conversation. For more expert insight, in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos, live monthly events with Laura and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic and empowering community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #CoerciveControl #Children #JenniferMagnano #JenniferDulos #JennifersLaw #Menendez #GabbyPetito #RachelPickrelHawkins #Escalation #PowerAndControl #DomesticViolence #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #HighRisk #DASH #WarningSigns #Manipulation #Trauma Clip https://youtu.be/7CSvAHANs70?si=bhiGeiV-GNgSQNRD Sources https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/09/07/michael-hawkins-sex-abuse-child-colorado/ https://msmagazine.com/2024/09/20/colorado-mom-jail-kids-rachel-pickrel-hawkins/ Framed: Women in the Family Court Underworld https://a.co/d/6NHAfDj www.dashriskchecklist.com https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/coercivecontrol https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/stalking https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/books https://www.thelaurarichards.com/my-two-cents/serial-and-high-risk-stalkers-and-domestic-abusers REGISTER For Laura’s 2025 Masterclasses – Profiling Behaviour, Preventing Murder and Suicide in Slow Motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, Coercive Control and Stalking: https://bit.ly/LRMasterclassRegistration More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com Crime Analyst YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Ep 267: Update: The Case Against Ghislaine Maxwell (00:52:11)
With Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein constantly in the news, Laura revisits this disturbing case and shares all the latest developments including details of Epstein’s non prosecution agreement, the firing of the lead prosecutor, the 50th Birthday book and the unorthodox meeting between Maxwell and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche from the Department of Justice. On August 1 Maxwell was transferred to a low security prison in Texas. What does all of this mean? And what about the men Maxwell supplied girls and women to? *The original Case Against Ghislaine Maxwell was first posted on Crime Analyst YouTube in 2022. For more expert insight, in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos, live monthly events with Laura and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic and empowering community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #GhislaineMaxwell #JeffreyEpstein #EpsteinFiles #VictimsMatter #VirginiaGiuffre #PowerAndControl #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #Manipulation #Patriarchy Clip https://youtu.be/aqUEqfG0IkY?si=SXBtI3VhgV47bjsX Sources https://www.crime-analyst.com/112-the-crime-analyst-ep-112-behind-the-scenes-of-the-prince-andrew-bbc-newsnight-interview-with-sam-mcalister-part-1/ Wall Street Journal - https://on.wsj.com/40NcCzN https://www.miamiherald.com/topics/jeffrey-epstein https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-08-01/epstein-files-trump-s-name-was-redacted-by-the-fbi https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/31/politics/virginia-giuffre-family-epstein-files https://www.npr.org/2025/07/25/nx-s1-5478620/jeffrey-epstein-crimes-timeline-legal-case https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/26031098-hearing-epstein-dismissal/ Thank You to Crime Analyst Sponsors Who Make the Show Possible. Support The Show Through the Sponsor: Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that’s actually covered by insurance. Visit Rula.com/CRIME to get started. REGISTER For Laura’s 2025 Masterclasses – Profiling Behaviour, Preventing Murder and Suicide in Slow Motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, Coercive Control and Stalking: https://bit.ly/LRMasterclassRegistration More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com Crime Analyst YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Ep 266: Murder in Slow Motion: Raneem Oudeh and Khaola Saleem with Nour Norris, OBE Part 2 (01:05:05)
Laura and Nour unravel what was going on in the relationship – all the combined behaviours that the police failed to discover – which revealed Tarin’s actions followed a clear pathway to escalating violence and murder. Understanding coercive control and stalking is critical. Listening and sharing this episode will save and change lives. For more expert insight, in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos, live monthly events with Laura and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic and empowering community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #RaneemOudeh #KhaolaSaleem #CoerciveControl #Stalking #Escalation #PowerAndControl #DomesticViolence #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #HighRisk #DASH #WarningSigns #Manipulation #Trauma #WestMidlandsPolice Clip https://youtu.be/SrNUpTMbB7s?si=-FvVk1rOOZD6-WfN Sources https://www.nournorris.com/ https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Raneem-Oudeh-and-Khaola-Saleem-Prevention-of-future-deaths-report-2022-0352_Published.pdf www.dashriskchecklist.com https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/coercivecontrol https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/stalking https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/books https://www.thelaurarichards.com/my-two-cents/serial-and-high-risk-stalkers-and-domestic-abusers Thank You to Crime Analyst Sponsors Who Make the Show Possible. Support The Show Through the Sponsor: Save more with 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/CRIMEANALYST Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at SHOPIFY.COM/crimeanalyst REGISTER For Laura’s 2025 Masterclasses – Profiling Behaviour, Preventing Murder and Suicide in Slow Motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, Coercive Control and Stalking: https://bit.ly/LRMasterclassRegistration More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com Crime Analyst YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Ep 265: Murder in Slow Motion: Raneem Oudeh and Khaola Saleem with Nour Norris, OBE Part 1 (00:35:39)
Laura interviews Nour Norris, a psychotherapist and the aunt of Raneem Oudeh, who was murdered alongside her mother, Khaola Saleem, in August 2018 by Janbaz Tarin. Nour, who is also Khaola's sister, describes the events leading up to the murders, including that Raneem contacted West Midlands Police fourteen times desperate for help – four times on the actual night – but the police failed to respond. This episode examines the campaign of stalking, abuse, and psychological terrorism waged by Tarin, and discusses how his actions followed a clear pathway to escalating violence. Understanding coercive control and stalking is critical. Listen and share this conversation. For more expert insight, in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos, live monthly events with Laura and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic and empowering community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #RaneemOudeh #KhaolaSaleem #CoerciveControl #Stalking #PowerAndControl #DomesticViolence #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #HighRisk #DASH #WarningSigns #Manipulation #Trauma #WestMidlandsPolice Clip https://news.sky.com/video/raneem-oudeh-makes-desperate-999-call-before-being-murdered-by-estranged-husband-12750470 Sources https://www.nournorris.com/ https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Raneem-Oudeh-and-Khaola-Saleem-Prevention-of-future-deaths-report-2022-0352_Published.pdf https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/oct/05/uk-police-lip-service-protecting-women-says-father-of-abuse-victim https://dpglaw.co.uk/chief-constable-admits-liability-and-publicly-apologises-for-force-failings-to-protect-the-life-of-suzanne-van-hagen/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14571027/Mum-murdered-boyfriend-police-overdose.html www.dashriskchecklist.com https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/coercivecontrol https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/stalking https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/books https://www.thelaurarichards.com/my-two-cents/serial-and-high-risk-stalkers-and-domestic-abusers Zoe Dronfield’s Case https://podcasts.apple.com/ma/podcast/preventing-murder-in-slow-motion-red-flags-with-zoe/id1545830333?i=1000543814295https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-victims-of-serial-domestic-abusers REGISTER For Laura’s 2025 Masterclasses – Profiling Behaviour, Preventing Murder and Suicide in Slow Motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, Coercive Control and Stalking: https://bit.ly/LRMasterclassRegistration More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com Crime Analyst YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Website www.crime-analyst.com Leave a 5* Review https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Ep 264: Profiling the Wolf of Wall Street with Dr Nadine Macaluso, Part 2 (00:59:30)
Laura and Nadine unravel the moment she knew ‘enough was enough’ and she had to escape, the drastic action she took, which most likely saved Nadine and her children’s lives as well as the steps she took to heal. In this episode, you’ll understand the importance of setting boundaries, why you don’t give an abuser a second chance, why it’s vital that you plan and leave safely as well as the top tips to heal yourself after being with a coercive controller. Understanding coercive control isn’t just knowledge - it’s power and protection for you and those you love so you don’t fall into the trap. Listen and share widely. For more expert insight, in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos, live monthly events with Laura and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic and empowering community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #WolfofWallStreet #CoerciveControl # #PowerAndControl #Grooming #DomesticViolence #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #WarningSigns #Manipulation #Trauma #healing #DrNae #NadineMacaluso Clip https://youtu.be/ODKm9oIDg_o?si=yAqdIUunDSaZctBX Sources Dr Nadine Macaluso’s Book Run Like Hell: https://drnae.com/about-dr-nadine-macaluso/ www.dashriskchecklist.com https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/coercivecontrol https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/books https://www.thelaurarichards.com/my-two-cents/serial-and-high-risk-stalkers-and-domestic-abusers Thank You to Crime Analyst Sponsors Who Make the Show Possible. Please Support the Show Through My Sponsors: Try your new trusty favorites with an exclusive set for our listeners. New customers can get the Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara and a mini-sized Brilliant Eye Brightener at a special set price with free shipping at thrivecausemetics.com/CRIMEANALYST . REGISTER For Laura’s 2025 Masterclasses – Profiling Behaviour, Preventing Murder and Suicide in Slow Motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, Coercive Control and Stalking: https://bit.ly/LRMasterclassRegistration More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com Crime Analyst YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Website www.crime-analyst.com Leave a 5* Review https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Ep 263: Profiling the Wolf of Wall Street with Dr Nadine Macaluso, Part 1 (00:57:13)
Laura interviews Dr Nadine Macaluso, who was married to the real Wolf of Wall Street, Jordan Belfort. The 2013 movie was a box office success, but the story was told from one perspective – Jordan’s. Listen as Nadine shares how at 22 years old, their eight-year marriage began as a fairytale, filled with romantic dinners, expensive gifts, and lavish parties but Jordan’s mask slipped early on, and it turned into a nightmare. In this episode Laura and Nadine unravel which scenes happened, how she and Jordan met and how he targeted and pursued her, what her body communicated when he proposed and what happened right before her wedding day. You’ll learn how powerful men target, love bomb, groom and manipulate women to fall madly in love with them and the warning signs to look out for. Understanding coercive control isn’t just knowledge - it’s power and protection for you and those you know, so you don’t fall into the trap. Listen and share widely. For more expert insight, in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos, live monthly events with Laura and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic and empowering community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #WolfofWallStreet #CoerciveControl # #PowerAndControl #Grooming #DomesticViolence #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #WarningSigns #Manipulation #Stalking Clip https://youtu.be/ODKm9oIDg_o?si=yAqdIUunDSaZctBX Sources Dr Nadine Macaluso’s Book Run Like Hell: https://drnae.com/about-dr-nadine-macaluso/ www.dashriskchecklist.com https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/coercivecontrol https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources https://www.thelaurarichards.com/my-two-cents/serial-and-high-risk-stalkers-and-domestic-abusers Thank You to Crime Analyst Sponsors Who Make the Show Possible. Support The Show Through the Sponsors: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/crime #rulapod REGISTER For Laura’s 2025 Masterclasses – Profiling Behaviour, Preventing Murder and Suicide in Slow Motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, Coercive Control and Stalking: https://bit.ly/LRMasterclassRegistration More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com Crime Analyst YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Website www.crime-analyst.com Leave a 5* Review https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Ep 262: Diddy Trial: The Verdict with Brian Buckmire, Part 7 (01:01:11)
In the case of the USA v. Sean Combs, the jury returned a shocking verdict on Wednesday 2nd July after just over two days of deliberating. Eight men and four women found Combs not guilty on the more serious charges he faced and guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. Laura is joined by criminal defense attorney and ABC Legal Contributor, Brian Buckmire, who has been in court every day of the trial. Laura and Brian unravel what went wrong for the prosecution, what went right for the defense, what needs to change to hold powerful men accountable for abusing women, and they share their thoughts on the future sentencing of now twice convicted felon, Combs. This conversation and series takes you inside the case against Diddy, the justice system which was created by men to protect men and what needs to happen to ensure justice works for women. Listen and take action. Your voice matters. For more expert insight, in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos, live monthly events with Laura and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic and empowering community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #DiddyTrial #Diddy #SeanCombs #CassieVentura #Verdict #PowerAndControl #CoerciveControl #CoerciveControlLawReform #DomesticViolence #SerailAbuser #Accountability #Misogyny #VictimBlaming #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast Clips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5JGIrx8uOk https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLne9oQSnFC/?igsh=ZWsyejBmMDBmaHRq Music: Keep Going by Myuu Sources Brian’s podcast Bad Rap: The Case Against Diddy https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-rap-the-case-against-diddy/id1801972935 Coercive control law reform, USA, petition: https://www.change.org/p/domestic-violence-law-reform-coercive-control-usa https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEXSuztIF2s www.dashriskchecklist.com https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/coercivecontrol https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/books https://www.thelaurarichards.com/my-two-cents/serial-and-high-risk-stalkers-and-domestic-abusers REGISTER For Laura’s 2025 Masterclasses – Profiling Behaviour, Preventing Murder and Suicide in Slow Motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, Coercive Control and Stalking: https://bit.ly/LRMasterclassRegistration More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Website www.crime-analyst.com Leave a Review https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Ep 261: The Unthinkable: A Story of Control, Violence and My Mother with David Challen (01:00:45)
Laura interviews David Challen, son of Sall Challen and author of ‘The Unthinkable’ in this live taping at CrimeCon on June 7 2025. Sally killed her husband, Richard, in 2010 after being abused and coercively controlled by him between the ages of 15-56. Sally struck Richard more than twenty times and fled to Beachy Head. Laura supported David and the Free Sally Challen campaign. Join Laura as she skillfully excavates with David his experience of coercive control as a child, the warning signs and the manipulations abuser’s use to groom their victims. Understanding coercive control isn’t just knowledge- it’s protection for you and those you know so you don’t get caught in the trap. Listen now and share widely. For more expert insight, in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos, live monthly events with Laura and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic and empowering community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #SallyChallen #CoerciveControl #DavidChallen # #PowerAndControl #CoerciveControl #DomesticViolence #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #WarningSigns #Manipulation #UnthinkableBook Clip https://youtu.be/whyPMfPVI_4?si=4WfSsD_ZXnDJteda Sources Buy David’s Book The Unthinkable: https://www.amazon.com/Unthinkable-Story-Control-Violence-Mother/dp/1914240278 www.dashriskchecklist.com https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/coercivecontrol https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/books https://www.thelaurarichards.com/my-two-cents/serial-and-high-risk-stalkers-and-domestic-abusers Thank You to Crime Analyst Sponsors Who Make the Show Possible. Please Support the Show Through My Sponsors: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at SHOPIFY.com/crimeanalyst Try your new trusty favorites with an exclusive set for our listeners. New customers can get the Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara and a mini-sized Brilliant Eye Brightener at a special set price with free shipping at thrivecausemetics.com/CRIMEANALYST . REGISTER For Laura’s 2025 Masterclasses – Profiling Behaviour, Preventing Murder and Suicide in Slow Motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, Coercive Control and Stalking: https://bit.ly/LRMasterclassRegistration More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com Crime Analyst YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Website www.crime-analyst.com Leave a 5* Review https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Ep 260: Diddy Trial: Keith Raniere, R Kelly - Inside the Blueprint for Charges Against Sean Combs, Part 6 (01:18:55)
Laura and co-host Lisa Bilyeu are joined by Sarah Edmondson, NXIVM cult whistleblower, actor and author of Scarred. As the prosecution start to wrap their case, Laura, Lisa and Sarah highlight the important parrels and blueprint of the successful prosecutions of NXIVM boss Keith Raniere and R Kelly and discuss whether the legal standard of the charges against Combs have been met. Sarah shares sharp insight into the mindset of victims and the slow line bending erosion of autonomy, drawing powerful comparisons between her experience in NXIVM and the behavior laid out in the charges against Combs. Laura breaks down the impact of victim blaming including Bill Maher’s disgraceful monologue blaming Cassie telling women to ‘just leave,’ as well as coercive control tactics used by perpetrators, including recruiting female lieutenants, to dominate not just intimate partners, but also employees, associates, and entire systems. This episode goes beyond headlines — it asks harder questions about accountability, those who choose to look away and those who enable abusers and how people with power maintain control. Listen now and share widely. Understanding coercive control isn’t just knowledge- it’s protection for you and those you know so you don’t get caught in the trap. For more expert insight, in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos, live monthly events with Laura and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic and empowering community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #DiddyTrial #Diddy #SeanCombs #CassieVentura #KeithRaniere #RKelly #Epstein #PowerAndControl #CoerciveControl #DomesticViolence #BillMaher #VictimBlaming #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #WarningSigns #Manipulation FOLLOW Lisa Bilyeu: https://lisabilyeu.com/ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeir7Wbzzfg43c1eL7PSa3g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/?hl=en FOLLOW Sarah Edmondson: Instagram: PERSONAL IG A Little Bit Culty Instagram: ALBC IG Website and Books: Book info (past and new) Clip https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-trial-prosecutors-go-for-the-big-fish/id1801972935?i=1000709545236https://www.instagram.com/p/DKTb-pgOCrt/?hl=en Sources https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEXSuztIF2s www.dashriskchecklist.com https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/coercivecontrol https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/books https://www.thelaurarichards.com/my-two-cents/serial-and-high-risk-stalkers-and-domestic-abusers REGISTER For Laura’s 2025 Masterclasses – Profiling Behaviour, Preventing Murder and Suicide in Slow Motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, Coercive Control and Stalking: https://bit.ly/LRMasterclassRegistration More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Website www.crime-analyst.com Leave a Review https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Ep 259: Hidden Homicide? The Disturbing Death of Ellen Greenberg, Part 3 (01:10:19)
Laura and Gavin Fish discuss the indicators that this was a staged crime scene, the medical evidence which suggests Ellen was strangled, the many bruises on Ellen’s body that were not documented in the autopsy report and the evidence which reveals that, despite the incoming storm, Ellen appeared to be leaving. Ellen’s parents have been fighting for 14 years to get justice for Ellen. This could be any one of us. Listen and find out how you can help. #EllenGreenberg #JusticeForEllen #DomesticAbuse #CoerciveControl #SamuelGoldberg #Separation #Risk #Femicide #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #HiddenHomicide #GavinFish Support Justice for Ellen: Petition: https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-ellen-rae-greenberg-justiceforellen Facebook: http://bit.ly/justice4ellenFB GoFundMe: GoFundMe Link Philadelphia has the power to order his Chief Medical Examiner to reopen Ellen’s case. We encourage you to reach out to Mayor Cherelle Parker and let him know this case is important to you, that Ellen’s death warrants a closer investigation, and that we want Justice for Ellen: Contact Governor Shapiro and request the manor of death is listed as a homicide and Ellen’s murder is thoroughly investigated: https://www.pa.gov/governor/contact-us.html FOLLOW Gavin Fish: Website: https://gavinfish.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GavinFish Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gavinfishtrcrm/?hl=en Clip: https://youtu.be/pVtVg4oICsE?si=oqEdT_ipNBJ49tLT Sources https://gavinfish.com/ Dr Wayne Ross 2021 Report Dr Cyril Wecht 2012 Report Thank You to Crime Analyst Sponsors Who Make the Show Possible. Please Support The Show Through My Sponsors: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/crime #rulapod Try your new trusty favorites with an exclusive set for our listeners. New customers can get the Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara and a mini-sized Brilliant Eye Brightener at a special set price with free shipping at thrivecausemetics.com/CRIMEANALYST. REGISTER For Laura’s 2025 Masterclasses – Profiling Behaviour, Preventing Murder and Suicide in Slow Motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, Coercive Control and Stalking: https://bit.ly/LRMasterclassRegistration More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com Crime Analyst Squad, YouTube, Socials and Website For more expert insight, in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos, live monthly events with Laura and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic and empowering community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Website www.crime-analyst.com Leave a Review https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Ep 258: Hidden Homicide? The Disturbing Death of Ellen Greenberg, Part 2 (00:57:47)
Laura interviews investigative journalist and researcher Gavin Fish to examine the deeply troubling case of Ellen Greenberg, a 27-year-old woman found dead in her Philadelphia apartment on January 26, 2011, with 20 stab wounds (10 of which were on the back of her head and neck), originally ruled a homicide, then a suicide. Recently, Dr Osborne determined it was not a suicide. Join Laura and Gavin as they unravel the glaring inconsistencies, red flags, and the questions that must be answered in order to get Justice for Ellen. This is a case that demands your attention. It’s not just about Ellen- it’s about what happens when women are failed by systems designed to protect them. For more expert insight, in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos, live monthly events with Laura and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic and empowering community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #EllenGreenberg #JusticeForEllen #DomesticAbuse #CoerciveControl #SamuelGoldberg #Separation #Risk #Femicide #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #HiddenHomicide #GavinFish Support Justice for Ellen: Petition: https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-ellen-rae-greenberg-justiceforellen Facebook: http://bit.ly/justice4ellenFB GoFundMe: GoFundMe Link Philadelphia has the power to order his Chief Medical Examiner to reopen Ellen’s case. We encourage you to reach out to Mayor Cherelle Parker and let him know this case is important to you, that Ellen’s death warrants a closer investigation, and that justice for Ellen must be done. The primary ways to contact him include: Contact Governor Shapiro and request the manor of death is listed as a homicide and Ellen’s murder is thoroughly investigated: https://www.pa.gov/governor/contact-us.html FOLLOW Gavin Fish: Website: https://gavinfish.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GavinFish Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gavinfishtrcrm/?hl=en Clip https://www.youtube.com/live/xd7RgMhrVuM Sources https://gavinfish.com/ Justice For Ellen https://www.facebook.com/JusticeForEllen2019 https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2024/12/us/ellen-greenberg-death-philadelphia-cec-cnnphotos/?iid=cnn-mobile-app Dr Wayne Ross 2021 Report Dr Cyril Wecht 2012 Report REGISTER For Laura’s 2025 Masterclasses – Profiling Behaviour, Preventing Murder and Suicide in Slow Motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, Coercive Control and Stalking: https://bit.ly/LRMasterclassRegistration More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Website www.crime-analyst.com Leave a Review https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Ep 257: Diddy Trial: When Fear Is Present, Consent Is Not, Part 5 (01:14:22)
Week 3 of Sean “Diddy” Combs trial and Laura and Lisa Bilyeu dive into the powerful testimony of Capricorn Clark, who described the fear, threats, and intimidation she witnessed and experienced including the threat to Kid Cudi, and Diddy’s calculated use of staff to control and retrieve Cassie. Laura explains the DASH Risk Assessment Model and how it is used to decode coercive control, stalking behaviors and credible threats to harm and/or kill. Dr. Nadine Macaluso unpacks the psychological aftermath of coercive control and the devastating impact of trauma bonds. Laura debunks Stockholm Syndrome, how women’s trauma and survival responses are different to men’s as well as what happens when violence is normalized and abuse becomes routine. Laura and Dr. Nadine bring clarity to how abuser’s use shame, fear, and manipulation to entrap victims. They analyze the courtroom testimony from Deonte Nash and “Mia,” as well as one of the most common things abuser’s say after a violent attack and how grooming and boundary erosion sets the stage for physical and sexual abuse. Finally, Laura and Lisa address the defense’s request for a mistrial and the implications of that move, while sharing resources to better understand coercive control and risk. This episode is a vital listen. The courtroom isn’t just a stage for justice - it’s a lens into systemic patterns of abuse, gaslighting denial, and accountability. Listen now and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it and gain critical insights that empower you to spot the red flags and demand true accountability in a system that too often fails survivors. This could save a life. For more expert insight, in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos, live monthly events with Laura and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic and empowering community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #DiddyTrial #Diddy #SeanCombs #CassieVentura #PowerAndControl #CoerciveControl #DomesticViolence #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #WarningSigns #Manipulation #Accountability #SexTrafficking #Trauma FOLLOW Lisa Bilyeu: Website: https://lisabilyeu.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeir7Wbzzfg43c1eL7PSa3g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/?hl=en FOLLOW Dr Nadine Macaluso: https://drnae.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealdrnadine/?hl=en Clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mZPOUCdKJo Sources https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEXSuztIF2s www.dashriskchecklist.com https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/coercivecontrol https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/books https://www.thelaurarichards.com/my-two-cents/serial-and-high-risk-stalkers-and-domestic-abusers Join Laura at CrimeCon London June 2025 https://www.crimecon.co.uk/ Code CRIMEANALYST10 for 10% off! REGISTER For Laura’s 2025 Masterclasses – Profiling Behaviour, Preventing Murder and Suicide in Slow Motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, Coercive Control and Stalking: https://bit.ly/LRMasterclassRegistration More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Website www.crime-analyst.com Leave a Review https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Ep 256: Expert Witness Testimony, Coercive Controller Tactics and Taking Your Power Back (00:58:28)
Join Laura and co-host Lisa Bilyeu in this special episode about expert witness Dr Dawn Hughes’ testimony, why the Judge ruled she could not talk about coercive control, learn about the tactics and behaviours coercive controllers use to entrap their targets so you don’t become a victim and find out how to take your power back. This episode is essential listening. This isn’t just about one man. It’s about a pattern, a power structure, and the need for real, survivor-centered conversations and need for urgent criminal, family and civil justice reform. Listen now and share this with every woman you know and follow Crime Analyst podcast for more.Knowledge is power— recognizing the red flags could save a life. For more expert insight, in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos, live monthly events with Laura and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic and empowering community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #DiddyTrial #Diddy #SeanCombs #CassieVentura #PowerAndControl #CoerciveControl #DomesticViolence #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #WarningSigns #Manipulation #Accountability #SexTrafficking #Trauma FOLLOW Lisa Bilyeu: Website: https://lisabilyeu.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeir7Wbzzfg43c1eL7PSa3g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/?hl=en Sources https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEXSuztIF2s www.dashriskchecklist.com https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/coercivecontrol https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/books https://www.thelaurarichards.com/my-two-cents/serial-and-high-risk-stalkers-and-domestic-abusers Join Laura at CrimeCon London June 2025 https://www.crimecon.co.uk/ Code CRIMEANALYST10 for 10% off! REGISTER For Laura’s 2025 Masterclasses – DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, Coercive Control and Stalking: https://bit.ly/LRMasterclassRegistration More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Website www.crime-analyst.com Leave a Review https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Ep 255 Diddy Trial: Are Federal Prosecutors Successfully Making The Case of Coercion, Sex Trafficking and RICO Conspiracy? (01:09:46)
Laura Richards and co-host Lisa Bilyeu are joined by former CIA spy and intelligence expert Andrew Bustamante to unpack the complex web of evidence, abuse, and control unfolding in the Sean “Diddy” trial. Laura, Lisa and Andrew explore the charges against Combs including that Combs abused, threatened, and coerced women and others, and led a racketeering conspiracy that engaged in sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, arson, bribery, and obstruction of justice, in comparison with particular testimonies including Regina Ventura, Cassie’s mother, Dawn Richard, Kerry Morgan, "The Punisher” and Kid Cudi. Laura highlights how abusers weaponise fear and power to maintain control, and how those in their orbit enable the abuse—whether through silence or active participation. Andrew brings a spy’s lens to the case, analyzing Diddy’s tactics through the eyes of a trained operative—making powerful connections between psychological warfare and public manipulation. This isn’t just about Sean Combs and Cassie Ventura. It’s bigger than that. It’s about a systemic failure to protect women and girls—and what must change. Listen now. Share it widely. And follow Crime Analyst. Knowledge is power—and this knowledge could save a life. For more expert insight, in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos, live monthly events with Laura and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic and empowering community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #DiddyTrial #SeanCombs #Psychopaths #PowerAndControl #CoerciveControl #FreakOffs #Risk #DASH #Separation #CassieVentura #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #KidCudi #Risk #DASHRiskModel #Separation #Risk #Femicide #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #CassieVentura #AndrewBustamante #RICO #Sextrafficking FOLLOW Lisa Bilyeu: Website: https://lisabilyeu.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeir7Wbzzfg43c1eL7PSa3g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/?hl=en FOLLOW Andrew Bustamante Former CIA Spy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydayspy/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Andrew-Bustamante Clips https://youtu.be/7XN1cFEpdUw?si=AWaUegDhBhCMUrx0 https://youtu.be/hrn6LT-wpnU?si=s1jZKtN54nsoWah4 Sources https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEXSuztIF2s www.dashriskchecklist.com https://www.thelaurarichards.com/my-two-cents/serial-and-high-risk-stalkers-and-domestic-abusers https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/coercivecontrol https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/books Thank You to Crime Analyst Sponsors Who Make the Show Possible. Please Support The Show Through My Sponsors: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/crime #rulapod Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at SHOPIFY.com/crimeanalyst Try your new trusty favorites with an exclusive set for our listeners. New customers can get the Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara and a mini-sized Brilliant Eye Brightener at a special set price with free shipping at thrivecausemetics.com/CRIMEANALYST. Join Laura at CrimeCon London June 2025 https://www.crimecon.co.uk/ Code CRIMEANALYST10 for 10% off! REGISTER For Laura’s 2025 Masterclasses – DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, Coercive Control and Stalking: https://bit.ly/LRMasterclassRegistration More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Website www.crime-analyst.com Leave a Review https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Ep 254: Diddy’s Playbook: Grooming, Power and the Price of Silence, Part 2 (01:36:54)
Laura and co-host Lisa Bilyeu are joined by two powerhouse guests: Dr. Nadine Macaluso, trauma bond expert and ex-wife of the real Wolf of Wall Street, and Brian Buckmire, criminal defense trial attorney and ABC Legal Contributor. Laura, Lisa and Nadine unpack the insidious dynamics of love bombing, grooming, and power imbalance and manipulation straight out of the abuser’s playbook. They explore cognitive dissonance, and the shame and sexual coercion many women endure in silence. Nadine shares deeply personal insights from her own experience, having walked in Cassie Ventura’s shoes, offering a survivor-informed lens that cuts through the noise. Then, in a critical courtroom breakdown, of the first week of trial Laura, Lisa and Brian dive into the legal complexities of the Diddy trial—from the potential impact of juror demographics on perceptions of consent to discussions about Diddy’s deviant sexual psychopathology. Laura brings her decades of expertise into sharp focus—connecting coercive control patterns to the real-world courtroom to help us all understand the warning signs that are often missed, help listeners understand, identify and avoid the traps abuser and spotlight how lawyers spin the narrative and blur the lines when defending abusive men. This episode is essential listening. This isn’t just about one man. It’s about a pattern, a power structure, and the need for real, survivor-centered justice reform. Listen now and share this with every woman you know and follow Crime Analyst podcast for more. Knowledge is power— recognizing the red flags could save a life. For more expert insight, in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos, live monthly events with Laura and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic and empowering community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #DiddyTrial #Diddy #SeanCombs #CassieVentura #PowerAndControl #CoerciveControl #DomesticViolence #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #WarningSigns #WolfOfWallStreet #Manipulation #Accountability #SexTrafficking FOLLOW Lisa Bilyeu: Website: https://lisabilyeu.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeir7Wbzzfg43c1eL7PSa3g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/?hl=en FOLLOW Dr Nadine Macaluso: https://drnae.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealdrnadine/?hl=en FOLLOW Brian Buckmire https://lawandcrime.com/author/brianbuckmire/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebuckesq/?hl=en Sources https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEXSuztIF2s www.dashriskchecklist.com https://www.thelaurarichards.com/my-two-cents/serial-and-high-risk-stalkers-and-domestic-abusers https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/coercivecontrol https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/books Join Laura at CrimeCon London June 2025 https://www.crimecon.co.uk/ Code CRIMEANALYST10 for 10% off! REGISTER For Laura’s 2025 Masterclasses – DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, Coercive Control and Stalking: https://bit.ly/LRMasterclassRegistration More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Website www.crime-analyst.com Leave a Review https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices