Crime Analyst

Laura Richards

If 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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Thursday · 1 hr 39 min
Ep 374: Remastered: An American Murder: Gabby Petito with Nichole Schmidt and Tara Petito Part 25
In this remastered episode to conclude the series, Laura, Nichole and Tara deconstruct Netflix’s American Murder: Gabby Petito, including new information former boyfriend Jackson shared, the last messages sent from Gabby’s phone and the early warning signs of coercive control. Laura honours Gabby and her amazing mum’s Nichole and Tara in this special episode which aired on International Women’s Day. If you are experiencing abuse The National Domestic Violence Hotline offers free, confidential support: Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Text “START” to 88788. Chat live at thehotline.org 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 Wyoming Crime Scene Visit:  Laura later recorded an exclusive episode based in Wyoming where she retraces Gabby Petito's final footsteps, shares new crime scene observations and behavioural analysis, and compares Brian Laundrie's so-called confession letter with what most likely happened in Gabby's final days. Join the Crime Analyst Squad and Listen here.  #GabbyPetito #InternationalWomensDay #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #Expert #BrianLaundrie #AmericanMurder #Netflix #DomesticViolenceAwareness Clips    https://youtu.be/Cj6N5aK2qzI?si=_K5yIxjqVuHKvwCV Sources  https://gabbypetitofoundation.org/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2025/03/03/netflix-series-gabby-petito-domestic-violence/80572434007/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2025/03/06/this-netflix-documentary-peaks-into-an-abuse-victims-mind-by-a-psychologist/ https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/coercivecontrol Sign the Petition to Criminalize Coercive Control in America and Complete the Victim’s Voice Survey: https://www.laurarichards.co.uk/dv-law-reform/ 2026 Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community        For more insight and knowledge, advocacy and professional development join The Crime Analyst Squad. It’s a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events: www.Patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst      www.dashriskchecklist.com   www.thelaurarichards.com        Subscribe to Crime Analyst 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 star review wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 21 · 1 hr 5 min
Ep 373:  The Law That Could Have Saved Mica Francis with Attorney Regina Ward Part 5
Mica Francis did everything right: she documented what was happening, reported to police and repeatedly asked for help. But what happens when the behaviours creating fear, entrapment and risk are not adequately recognised by the law? In Laura’s interview with Mica’s attorney, Regina Ward, the focus turns to the systemic failures that left Mica without the protection she needed - and the fight to change law in South Carolina in Mica’s name. Laura and Regina examine why repeated attempts to introduce coercive control legislation in South Carolina have failed, the gaps that remain for victims experiencing patterns of stalking and coercive control, and next steps. Laura and Regina discuss: Why Mica’s repeated reports and documentation matter The fight to introduce effective coercive control legislation in South Carolina Why understanding individual incidents without recognising the pattern leaves victims unprotected Mica’s List and what it reveals about the cumulative impact of coercive control The importance of preserving evidence when an abuser attempts to destroy or control it How religion, submission, sexual entitlement and stalking are weaponised as tools of control What listeners can do to support Mica’s Law and help create change TAKE ACTION: Mica’s Law -Coercive Control and Stalking Laws in South Carolina You can contact South Carolina lawmakers and ask them to support stronger legal recognition and protection for victims experiencing coercive control, stalking and post-separation abuse. Full action links, letter template and resources are available in the Crime Analyst Squad. Watch The Death of the Pastor’s Wife More from Attorney Regina Ward Website YouTube TikTok Crime Analyst Coverage Crime Analyst: Mica Francis Series Mica Francis: Breaking Down the Federal Charges Against JP Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell Huge News in Mica Francis’ Case. John Paul Miller Has Been Indicted Finally… #MicaFrancis #MicaMiller #JusticeForMica #CrimeAnalyst #CoerciveControl #Stalking #DomesticAbuse #PostSeparationAbuse #SexualCoercion #EconomicAbuse #MicasList #ThePreachersWife #ReginaWard #Femicide #DomesticViolence #PowerAndControl #AbuseIsAPattern #LauraRichards #BehaviouralAnalysis #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #ExpertAnalysis Join the conversation on social media and in the Crime Analyst Squad www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #MicaFrancis #MicaMiller #JusticeForMica #CrimeAnalyst #CoerciveControl #Stalking #DomesticAbuse #PostSeparationAbuse #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #ExpertAnalysis Clips https://www.facebook.com/NewsNationNow/videos/1585198026735228/ Sources Watch The Death of the Pastor’s Wife https://www.abcnews4.com/newsletter-daily/mica-millers-family-press-conference-suicide-lumber-river-state-park-robeson-county-death-investigation-fbi-john-paul-pastor-solid-rock-church-estate-documents-abuse-hide-assets-sierra-nathaniel-francis-911-call-security-footage-timeline https://www.facebook.com/therobbieharvey/posts/heres-the-full-text-exchange-between-charlotte-mica-miller-and-john-paul-miller-/484282057505382/ Link to Cross Over episode with Mandy and Laura on Cup of Justice Ep #86: Apple Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coj-86-crime-analyst-expert-laura-richards-joins-mandy/id1668668400?i=1000659373717 Spotify Link https://open.spotify.com/episode/10P6t5LmMxF3YHUdgxPcm9?si=e3832e105dc1430d Links to Episodes about Mica Francis Mica Francis separated from John Paul Miller. She was desperate for help.. Mica Francis: Have you heard the term coercive control? Ep 303: Mica Francis: Analyzing the Federal Charges Against John Paul Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell Thank You to Crime Analyst Sponsors Who Make the Show Possible. Support The Show Through the Sponsors: Visit TAKELEAN.com and enter CRIMEANALYST for your discount. CRIME ANALYST Socials www.dashriskchecklist.com   www.thelaurarichards.com        Subscribe to Crime Analyst 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 star review wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 17 · 59 min
Ep 372: Remastered: Mica Francis: Analyzing the Federal Charges Against John Paul Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell pt 3
Mica Francis’ case is now receiving widespread attention following the Netflix documentary The Death of the Pastor’s Wife. Laura analysed Mica’s case as it unfolded, documenting the pattern of coercive control, stalking and post-separation abuse Mica reported experiencing before her death. 30-year-old Mica Francis (Miller) was found dead from a gunshot wound at Lumber River State Park in Robeson County, North Carolina, on April 27, 2024, two days after serving her husband, John Paul Miller, with divorce papers. John Paul Miller has since been federally indicted on charges of cyberstalking and making false statements to federal investigators. In this remastered episode, Laura is joined by award-winning investigative journalist Mandy Matney and award-winning author Liz Farrell, co-hosts of True Sunlight, to analyse the federal indictment and break down the charges, timelines and alleged behaviours detailed within it. Together, they examine the alleged pattern of behaviour through the lens of coercive control and stalking, including how cyberstalking can be used as a tactic of control and why the post-separation period can be particularly dangerous. They also discuss an important question: why was Mica not better protected while she was alive? Understanding escalation and coercive control is lifesaving and life changing. Listen and share, you may save a life. You can also take action for change with our Mica Action Toolkit. Join the conversation on social media and in the Crime Analyst Squad www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #MicaFrancis #MicaMiller #JusticeForMica #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #TrueCrime #Podcast #Crime #CoerciveControl #Stalking #Expert #Cyberstalking #FBI #Investigation Clips https://youtu.be/3y7f9dciL0I?si=YUd8gS8OxTUTuSuG Sources https://www.abcnews4.com/newsletter-daily/mica-millers-family-press-conference-suicide-lumber-river-state-park-robeson-county-death-investigation-fbi-john-paul-pastor-solid-rock-church-estate-documents-abuse-hide-assets-sierra-nathaniel-francis-911-call-security-footage-timeline https://www.facebook.com/therobbieharvey/posts/heres-the-full-text-exchange-between-charlotte-mica-miller-and-john-paul-miller-/484282057505382/ Link to Cross Over episode with Mandy and Laura on Cup of Justice Ep #86: Apple Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coj-86-crime-analyst-expert-laura-richards-joins-mandy/id1668668400?i=1000659373717 Spotify Link https://open.spotify.com/episode/10P6t5LmMxF3YHUdgxPcm9?si=e3832e105dc1430d Links to Episodes about Mica Francis Mica Francis separated from John Paul Miller. She was desperate for help.. Mica Francis: Have you heard the term coercive control? Ep 303: Mica Francis: Analyzing the Federal Charges Against John Paul Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell Mica Francis: Breaking Down the Federal Charges Against JP Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell Huge News in Mica Francis’ Case. John Paul Miller Has Been Indicted Finally… Mandy and Liz: Mandy IG Mandy Website Murdaugh Murders Podcast Liz on Instagram Liz Website Liz on Cup of Justice 2026 Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community        For more insight and knowledge, advocacy and professional development join The Crime Analyst Squad. It’s a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events: www.Patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst      www.dashriskchecklist.com   www.thelaurarichards.com        Subscribe to Crime Analyst 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 star review wherever you listen.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 14 · 1 hr 2 min
Ep 371:  Mica Francis: How to Manage a Coercive Controller with Attorney Regina Ward Part 1
Mica Francis was taking steps to reclaim her life and freedom. Then, on April 27 2024, she was found dead at Lumber River State Park in North Carolina. Since Mica’s death, Laura has extensively analysed the pattern of coercive control, stalking and post-separation abuse Mica reported experiencing, as well as the circumstances leading up to her death. Mica’s story is the focus of the Netflix documentary The Death of The Pastor’s Wife. Attorney Regina Ward was Mica’s divorce lawyer, and she appears in the documentary. John Paul Miller called her repeatedly following Mica’s death. Regina shares unique insight into John-Paul’s behaviour around the time of Mica’s death, the manipulation Mica was navigating and some of what did not make it into the Netflix documentary. Together, Laura and Regina unpack what was happening behind the scenes as Mica took steps to divorce from John-Paul Miller, the strategies used to manage his behaviour, Mica’s mindset during those final months and what Regina witnessed as Mica worked to regain control of her life. Learn how women are further entrapped in South Carolina owing to archaic and dangerous patriarchal legal processes that intentionally prevent women from leaving men who abuse them, leaving them at high risk of suicide and femicide. It’s by design and they are not even trying to change it. Laura and Regina share unique insights about: Mica’s mindset leading up to her death John-Paul Miller’s behaviour around the time of Mica’s death How best to manage a coercive controller Post-separation abuse, sexual coercion, coercive control, stalking and economic abuse Archaic laws in South Carolina leading to it being one of the top 10 dangerous states in the US for women Problematic restraining orders and ‘orders of protection’ in South Carolina Mica’s List and the behaviours Mica documented Details and context that did not make it into The Death of the Pastor’s Wife Why coercive control must be understood as a pattern of behaviour. Coercive control correlates significantly with femicide, homicide and suicide. Mica’s List matters... Look at the pattern. Watch The Death of the Pastor’s Wife More from Attorney Regina Ward Website YouTube TikTok Crime Analyst Coverage Crime Analyst: Mica Francis Series Mica Francis: Breaking Down the Federal Charges Against JP Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell Huge News in Mica Francis’ Case. John Paul Miller Has Been Indicted Finally… TAKE ACTION: Mica’s Law: Coercive Control and Stalking Laws in South Carolina You can contact South Carolina state Senators and Representatives and ask them to support stronger legal recognition and protection for victims experiencing coercive control, stalking and post-separation abuse. WRITE to South Carolina lawmakers and make your voice heard just below. There is a letter template and all links and addresses available in the Squad here. Find and contact South Carolina legislators: Official Legislature note Senator Luke A Rankin P.O. Box 142, Columbia, SC 29202 Official Sponsors: Senators Goldfinch and Grooms Senator Stephen Goldfinch P.O. Box 823 Murrells Inlet 29576 Senator Goldfinch Email form link Senator Larry Grooms 131 Indian Field Drive Bonneau 29431 Senator Larry Grooms email form link Additionally you can sign the petition. Enforce South Caroline Law #MicaFrancis #MicaMiller #JusticeForMica #CrimeAnalyst #CoerciveControl #Stalking #DomesticAbuse #PostSeparationAbuse #SexualCoercion #EconomicAbuse #MicasList #ThePreachersWife #ReginaWard #Femicide #DomesticViolence #PowerAndControl #AbuseIsAPattern #LauraRichards #BehaviouralAnalysis #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #ExpertAnalysis Join the conversation on social media and in the Crime Analyst Squad www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #MicaFrancis #MicaMiller #JusticeForMica #CrimeAnalyst #CoerciveControl #Stalking #DomesticAbuse #PostSeparationAbuse #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #ExpertAnalysis Clips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wgC1XVGolE Sources Watch The Death of the Pastor’s Wife https://www.abcnews4.com/newsletter-daily/mica-millers-family-press-conference-suicide-lumber-river-state-park-robeson-county-death-investigation-fbi-john-paul-pastor-solid-rock-church-estate-documents-abuse-hide-assets-sierra-nathaniel-francis-911-call-security-footage-timeline https://www.facebook.com/therobbieharvey/posts/heres-the-full-text-exchange-between-charlotte-mica-miller-and-john-paul-miller-/484282057505382/ Link to Cross Over episode with Mandy and Laura on Cup of Justice Ep #86: Apple Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coj-86-crime-analyst-expert-laura-richards-joins-mandy/id1668668400?i=1000659373717 Spotify Link https://open.spotify.com/episode/10P6t5LmMxF3YHUdgxPcm9?si=e3832e105dc1430d Links to Episodes about Mica Francis Mica Francis separated from John Paul Miller. She was desperate for help.. Mica Francis: Have you heard the term coercive control? Ep 303: Mica Francis: Analyzing the Federal Charges Against John Paul Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell Thank You to Crime Analyst Sponsors Who Make the Show Possible. Support The Show Through the Sponsors: Visit TAKELEAN.com and enter CRIMEANALYST for your discount. 2026 Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community        For more insight and knowledge, advocacy and professional development join The Crime Analyst Squad. It’s a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events: www.Patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst      www.dashriskchecklist.com   www.thelaurarichards.com        Subscribe to Crime Analyst 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 star review wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 10 · 56 min
Ep 370: Remastered: Mica Francis (Miller) : Analysing the Digital Evidence and Mica’s List, Part 2
Mica Francis’ case is now being widely talked about due to the Netflix documentary, The Death of The Pastors Wife. Laura analysed Mica’s case as it unfolded. In this episode Laura takes a more in-depth look at the available evidence of what life was like for Mica prior to her death using the lens and framework of coercive control and stalking. Importantly, Mica died trying to leave John Paul Miller. That is significant because leaving with finality the relationship is over is the most dangerous time for a woman. In this remastered series you will learn much more about what he did to Mica as well as what was left out of the documentary. All the evidence shows how Mica was failed when she was alive. Listen to this episode if you want to understand how and why and you want justice for Mica. Join the conversation on social media and in the Crime Analyst Squad www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #MicaFrancis #MicaMiller #JusticeForMica #CrimeAnalyst #CoerciveControl #Stalking #DomesticAbuse #PostSeparationAbuse #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #ExpertAnalysis Clips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsuI0VyRFPY    Sources https://www.abcnews4.com/newsletter-daily/mica-millers-family-press-conference-suicide-lumber-river-state-park-robeson-county-death-investigation-fbi-john-paul-pastor-solid-rock-church-estate-documents-abuse-hide-assets-sierra-nathaniel-francis-911-call-security-footage-timeline https://www.facebook.com/therobbieharvey/posts/heres-the-full-text-exchange-between-charlotte-mica-miller-and-john-paul-miller-/484282057505382/ Link to Cross Over episode with Mandy and Laura on Cup of Justice Ep #86: Apple Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coj-86-crime-analyst-expert-laura-richards-joins-mandy/id1668668400?i=1000659373717 Spotify Link https://open.spotify.com/episode/10P6t5LmMxF3YHUdgxPcm9?si=e3832e105dc1430d Links to Episodes about Mica Francis Mica Francis separated from John Paul Miller. She was desperate for help.. Mica Francis: Have you heard the term coercive control? Ep 303: Mica Francis: Analyzing the Federal Charges Against John Paul Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell Mica Francis: Breaking Down the Federal Charges Against JP Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell Huge News in Mica Francis’ Case. John Paul Miller Has Been Indicted Finally… 2026 Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community        For more insight and knowledge, advocacy and professional development join The Crime Analyst Squad. It’s a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events: www.Patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst      www.dashriskchecklist.com   www.thelaurarichards.com        Subscribe to Crime Analyst 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 star review wherever you listen.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 7 · 45 min
Ep 369: How To Safely Leave a Coercive Controller with Grace Stuart, Part 2
As the violence escalated, Grace finally called 911. She describes the police officer who recognised something Grace could not yet fully see herself. She reveals why and how he identified how dangerous the abuser was. Grace describes the successful strategy she used to leave. Laura examines why victims may continue to protect, defend or return to the abuser - and why these behaviours need to be understood within the wider pattern of coercive control by EVERYONE. Grace shares how her ex-partner pressured her to become pregnant and how his sense of entitlement extended to her reproductive choices. Laura unpacks reproductive coercion and how perpetrators can use pregnancy and children to increase dependency, entrapment and control. Laura and Grace explore how an abuser can use a program and those running them as another means of manipulation and re-grooming. Laura and Grace discuss: Successful strategies for leaving Reproductive coercion and entrapment Trauma bonding and re-grooming Escalation and high-risk behaviours The weaponisation of therapeutic and recovery language Why victims may protect or defend the abuser The importance of informed police responses Why leaving is a process, not an event Accountability versus apologies Grace's journey from survivor to advocate Coercive control correlates significantly with femicide, familicide, homicide, and suicide. Never tell the abuser you are leaving. #GraceStewart #WhySheStayed #CoerciveControl #DomesticAbuse #DomesticViolence #SurvivorVoices #SurvivorStories #TraumaBond #EmotionalAbuse #PsychologicalAbuse #SexualCoercion #ReproductiveCoercion #PowerAndControl #AbuseIsAPattern #TrustYourInstincts #CrimeAnalyst #LauraRichards #BehaviouralAnalysis #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #Podcast More from Grace Stuart Why She Stayed Podcast on Spotify Why She Stayed Podcast on Apple Instagram    Clip    https://fb.watch/JqIfBK4k3q/?mibextid=wwXIfr Support Crime Analyst    If you value these conversations, please follow, rate, and review Crime Analyst wherever you listen to podcasts. Sharing episodes helps us educate more people about coercive control, stalking, domestic abuse, and homicide prevention.    For exclusive episodes, live events and behind-the-scenes content, join the Crime Analyst Squad on Patreon.    Laura’s Resources and Training information:    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
September 3 · 1 hr 37 min
Ep 368: Remastered: Unraveling Mica Francis (Miller) Death and Coercive Control Cross Over with Mandy Matney, Part 1
Mica Francis’ case is now being widely talked about due to the Netflix documentary, The Death of The Pastors Wife. Laura talked about Mica and all the red flags she saw in 2024. Mica died trying to leave John Paul Miller – a man who calls himself a Pastor. In this remastered series you will learn much more about what he did to Mica as well as what was left out of the documentary. Mica was failed when she was alive. She’s been failed in death - up until now. Mica’s case raises urgent questions about justice, accountability, lessons about intervention and prevention for future women and the urgent need for coercive control laws. ***************************************************************************************** Listen as Laura and award-winning journalist and creator and host of the True Sunlight and Cup of Justice podcasts, Mandy Matney unravel in granular detail the timeline leading up to 30-year-old Mica being found dead from a gunshot wound to the head in North Carolina’s Lumber River State Park on April 27 2024. Mica’s death came days after she told a police officer she was ‘scared for her life’ after she found a GPS tracker on her car and razor blades in her tyre and just two days after John Paul Miller was served with divorce papers. Join the conversation on social media and in the Crime Analyst Squad www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #MicaFrancis #MicaMiller #JusticeForMica #CrimeAnalyst #CoerciveControl #Stalking #DomesticAbuse #PostSeparationAbuse #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #ExpertAnalysis Clips https://www.tiktok.com/@therobbieharvey/video/7364765211661798702?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYOjVP6uS8E     Sources Link to Cross Over episode with Mandy and Laura on Cup of Justice Ep #86: Apple Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coj-86-crime-analyst-expert-laura-richards-joins-mandy/id1668668400?i=1000659373717 Spotify Link https://open.spotify.com/episode/10P6t5LmMxF3YHUdgxPcm9?si=e3832e105dc1430d Links to Episodes about Mica Francis Mica Francis separated from John Paul Miller. She was desperate for help.. Mica Francis: Have you heard the term coercive control? Ep 303: Mica Francis: Analyzing the Federal Charges Against John Paul Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell Mica Francis: Breaking Down the Federal Charges Against JP Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell Huge News in Mica Francis’ Case. John Paul Miller Has Been Indicted Finally… 2026 Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community        For more insight and knowledge, advocacy and professional development join The Crime Analyst Squad. It’s a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events: www.Patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst      www.dashriskchecklist.com   www.thelaurarichards.com        Subscribe to Crime Analyst 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 star review wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 31 · 1 hr 5 min
Ep 367: What You Need to Know About Coercive Control with Grace Stuart, Part 1
Why doesn't she just leave? It's a question survivors of domestic abuse hear again and again. But it places the focus in entirely the wrong place. Laura interviews Grace Stuart, survivor and host of Why She Stayed podcast, to examine how coercive control can develop gradually - and why it can be so difficult to recognise when you're living inside it. Grace was just 20 when she met her former partner, who was 14 years older. What initially felt intense and intoxicating became a complex spider's web of grooming, manipulation and control. Grace shares how apparent honesty and vulnerability built trust, while her boundaries were crossed incrementally and each violation explained away. Laura unpacks the pattern: the love bombing, age and power imbalance, gaslighting, isolation, sexual coercion and the gradual erosion of Grace's trust in her own instincts. They also explore how addiction became an explanation for behaviour that Grace did not yet have the language to identify as domestic abuse. Laura and Grace discuss: Grooming, love bombing and accelerated intimacy Age and power imbalances Boundary testing and incremental erosion Gaslighting and self-doubt Isolation and dependency Sexual coercion and violence Addiction versus abusive behaviour Why recognising the pattern matters The question isn't why did she stay? It's what did he do that made staying make sense? #GraceStewart #WhySheStayed #CoerciveControl #DomesticAbuse #DomesticViolence #SurvivorVoices #SurvivorStories #TraumaBond #EmotionalAbuse #PsychologicalAbuse #SexualCoercion #ReproductiveCoercion #PowerAndControl #AbuseIsAPattern #TrustYourInstincts #CrimeAnalyst #LauraRichards #BehaviouralAnalysis #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #Podcast More from Grace Stuart Why She Stayed Podcast on Spotify Why She Stayed Podcast on Apple Instagram    Clip    https://fb.watch/Jgz69E5Y1u/ Thank You to the Crime Analyst Sponsor Who Make the Show Possible. Support The Show Through the Sponsors:   Find the fall pieces you’ll reach for most at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers or go to Quince.com/CRIMEANALYST. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. Amplify your fall look with Thrive Causemetics. Go to thrivecausemetics.com/ANALYSTS for an exclusive offer of 20% off your first order. Support Crime Analyst    If you value these conversations, please follow, rate, and review Crime Analyst wherever you listen to podcasts. Sharing episodes helps us educate more people about coercive control, stalking, domestic abuse and homicide prevention.    For exclusive episodes, live events and behind-the-scenes content, join the Crime Analyst Squad on Patreon.    Laura’s Resources and Training information:    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
August 27 · 1 hr 3 min
Ep 366: Remastered: The Murder of Gabby Petito with Nichole Schmidt Part 24
In this remastered episode which drops on the five year anniversary of Gabby's murder, Laura continues to interview Nichole Schmidt, Gabby’s mum. Laura and Nichole discuss the significance of 24 days Gabby was missing for, why men need to lead the charge stopping male violence to women, lawsuits, and why new coercive control laws and training are urgently needed. In honour of Gabby, listen to the conversation and share the episodes with family and friends. It might just save a life. If you want more in-depth conversations and to join the Ringleader Happy Hour with Nichole, join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst Wyoming Crime Scene Visit:  Laura recently recorded an exclusive episode based in Wyoming where she retraces Gabby Petito's final footsteps, shares new crime scene observations and behavioural analysis, and compares Brian Laundrie's so-called confession letter with what most likely happened in Gabby's final days. Join the Crime Analyst Squad and Listen here.  #GabbyPetito #DomesticAbuse #CoerciveControl #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #Prevention #Education #Awareness #SavingLives #MaleViolence #BrianLaundrie #GabbyPetitoFoundation #HerNameWasGabbyPetito Clips    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCQft-lvLIE Sources  https://www.gabbypetitofoundation.org/ Policing Domestic Violence Book https://www.dashriskchecklist.com/resources/books Gabby Petito Facebook Virtual Run/walk page: https://www.facebook.com/people/Virtual-RunWalk-to-Change-the-World/61563612151243/ Sign the Petition to Criminalize Coercive Control in America and Complete the Victim’s Voice Survey: https://www.laurarichards.co.uk/dv-law-reform/ Links to Episodes about Mica Francis Mica Francis separated from John Paul Miller. She was desperate for help.. Mica Francis: Have you heard the term coercive control? Ep 303: Mica Francis: Analyzing the Federal Charges Against John Paul Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell Mica Francis: Breaking Down the Federal Charges Against JP Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell Huge News in Mica Francis’ Case. John Paul Miller Has Been Indicted Finally… Thank You to the Crime Analyst Sponsor Who Make the Show Possible. Support The Show Through the Sponsors:   Amplify your fall look with Thrive Causemetics. Go to thrivecausemetics.com/ANALYSTS for an exclusive offer of 20% off your first order. Find the fall pieces you’ll reach for most at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/CRIMEANALYST. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. Ready to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com/crime to get personalized, affordable care that gets you. 2026 Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community        For more insight and knowledge, advocacy and professional development join The Crime Analyst Squad. It’s a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events: www.Patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst      www.dashriskchecklist.com   www.thelaurarichards.com        Subscribe to Crime Analyst 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 star review wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 23 · 1 hr
Ep 365: Breaking Down Economic Abuse with Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs, OBE, CF
You can earn your own money, pay the bills and have access to the joint account - and still be economically abused. Economic abuse is about far more than stopping someone from accessing money. It can involve restriction, exploitation and sabotage - and it can be so deeply woven into coercive control that victims may not recognise what is happening to them. Laura is joined by Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs OBE, CF internationally recognised expert on economic abuse, author and founder of Surviving Economic Abuse, for a deeper examination of how perpetrators weaponise money and economic resources to establish and maintain power and control. Nicola shares findings from her pioneering research, which found economic abuse in 89% of the domestic abuse cases studied, and explains how perpetrators restrict resources, exploit a partner's income and credit, generate debt, sabotage employment and manipulate household finances. Laura and Nicola discuss new trends they are seeing and challenge the assumption that having a job, earning your own money or managing a joint bank account means you have financial independence. They discuss survivors who believed they controlled the household finances, only to later recognise that their partner was concealing income, exploiting their earnings or manipulating debt behind the scenes. They also explore why economic abuse can continue - and sometimes intensify - long after separation, through property, debt, child-related costs and repeated use of the family and civil courts. Laura and Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs also recently had a deeply insightful discussion in the Crime Analyst Squad unpacking the hidden patterns and devastating impact of economic abuse, financial control and coercive control. You can listen here. In this episode Laura and Nicola discuss: The difference between restriction, exploitation and sabotage. The subtle behaviours that can signal economic abuse. How perpetrators undermine a woman's confidence in managing money. Why earning money doesn't necessarily mean having control over it. Hidden accounts, coerced debt and financial exploitation. How pregnancy, motherhood and leaving the workforce can create economic vulnerability. The intersection between economic abuse and other forms of coercive control. How perpetrators adapt their tactics when women are financially independent. Post-separation economic abuse and the use of property, children and the courts to maintain control. Why economic abuse can become a major barrier to leaving — and a reason victims return. The work being done with banks and creditors to recognise coerced debt and, in some cases, have it written off. Why protecting access to and control over your own economic resources matters before, during and after a relationship. Money is not simply money in an abusive relationship. It can mean independence, choice, safety and the ability to leave. #DrNicolaSharpJeffs #EconomicAbuse #FinancialAbuse #CoerciveControl #DomesticAbuse #DomesticViolence #PowerAndControl #FinancialControl #EconomicJustice #CrimeAnalyst #LauraRichards #BehaviouralAnalysis #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #Podcast More from Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs OBE: Website: All things economic abuse Book: Understanding and Responding to Economic Abuse (Feminist Developments in Violence and Abuse) : Sharp-Jeffs, Nicola: Amazon.co.uk: Books Podcast: Economic Justice Monitor | Podcast on Spotify LinkedIn: Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs OBE, CF | LinkedIn Instagram: @nicolajanesharpallthingsea    Clip      https://youtu.be/HtL0w8rZbzc?is=Gv18-hvRpJA64baj Support Crime Analyst    If you value these conversations, please follow, rate, and review Crime Analyst wherever you listen to podcasts. Sharing episodes helps us educate more people about coercive control, stalking, domestic abuse and homicide prevention.    For exclusive episodes, live events and behind-the-scenes content, join the Crime Analyst Squad on Patreon.    Laura’s Resources and Training information:    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
August 20 · 1 hr 10 min
Ep 364: Remastered: The Murder of Gabby Petito with Nichole Schmidt Part 23
In this remastered episode, which was recorded on the three-year anniversary of 22-year-old Gabby Petito’s murder, Laura interviews Nichole Schmidt, Gabby’s mother. Nichole shares what Gabby was like growing up as well as details about Brian and Gabby’s relationship and what she now knows to be the red flags. Gabby was reported missing on September 11 2021 after her 23-year-old fiancé, Brian Laundrie, returned from a cross-country road trip without her on September 1 2021. Instead of speaking with Gabby’s family, the Laundrie family chose to lawyer up. In honour of Gabby, listen to the conversation and share the episodes with family and friends. It might just save a life. And if you want access to more in-depth conversations and to listen to the Ringleader Happy Hour with Nichole, join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst Wyoming Crime Scene Visit:  Laura recently recorded an exclusive episode based in Wyoming where she retraces Gabby Petito's final footsteps, shares new crime scene observations and behavioural analysis, and compares Brian Laundrie's so-called confession letter with what most likely happened in Gabby's final days. Join the Crime Analyst Squad and Listen here.  #GabbyPetito #DomesticAbuse #CoerciveControl #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #Prevention #Education #Awareness #SavingLives #MaleViolence #BrianLaundrie #GabbyPetitoFoundation #HerNameWasGabbyPetito Clips    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtDVdbVJXpE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6yW8ixQOSw Sources  https://www.gabbypetitofoundation.org/ Gabby Petito Facebook Virtual Run/walk page: https://www.facebook.com/people/Virtual-RunWalk-to-Change-the-World/61563612151243/ Policing Domestic Violence Book https://www.dashriskchecklist.com/resources/books Sign the Petition to Criminalize Coercive Control in America and Complete the Victim’s Voice Survey: https://www.laurarichards.co.uk/dv-law-reform/ 2026 Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community        For more insight and knowledge, advocacy and professional development join The Crime Analyst Squad. It’s a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events: www.Patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst      www.dashriskchecklist.com   www.thelaurarichards.com        Subscribe to Crime Analyst 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 star review wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 17 · 1 hr 14 min
Ep #363 The 530-Day Trap: Coercive Control, Strangulation, and the Fight for Paris’s Law with Paris Shears, Part 2 
Imagine waiting 530 days waiting for the trial of the man who groomed, controlled, strangled and assaulted you only to walk into court on day one and be told there would be no trial. Behind closed doors a plea deal was negotiated dramatically altering the outcome of the case, resulting in Robert Hastings walking free – no prison time. Strangulation and coercive control are high risk behaviours correlating significantly with serious harm and femicide – yet far too often abusers are rarely charged. This case was rare because it did and yet there was still no justice. Listen as Laura and Paris explore Paris’s own experience, including how her children were targeted, how perpetrators exploit systems to maintain power and control long after a relationship has ended, and why recognising these behaviours is critical to preventing serious harm and homicide. Paris also shares how surviving abuse has transformed her into an advocate for change through Paris's Law, her campaign to reform the criminal justice system so that victims are no longer re-traumatised by late guilty pleas in domestic abuse cases. In this episode Laura and Paris discuss: Why non-fatal strangulation is one of the strongest predictors of femicide; The 530-day wait for trial and the impact of late guilty pleas on victims; Image management and how perpetrators present themselves to others; Grooming, manipulation and behavioural patterns used to establish power and control; Stalking and post-separation abuse as continuing patterns of coercive control; Why high-risk behaviours must never be viewed in isolation; The emotional toll of navigating the criminal justice system; Paris's Law and why legislative reform is urgently needed. More from Paris Shears  Paris’s Event Paris's Law Campaign  https://www.parislaw.co.uk   Parliament Petition  https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/764553  #ParisShears #ParissLaw #CoerciveControl #DomesticAbuse #DomesticViolence #NonFatalStrangulation #BehaviouralAnalysis #Victimology #CrimeAnalyst #LauraRichards #ViolenceAgainstWomen #MaleViolence #HomicidePrevention #TrueCrime #Podcast    Clip   https://youtu.be/nSzElsRv538?si=9fG8nozG2c--qmiy   Thank You to the Crime Analyst Sponsor Who Make the Show Possible. Support The Show Through the Sponsors:   Support Crime Analyst   If you value these conversations, please follow, rate, and review Crime Analyst wherever you listen to podcasts. Sharing episodes helps us educate more people about coercive control, stalking, domestic abuse and homicide prevention.   For exclusive episodes, live events and behind-the-scenes content, join the Crime Analyst Squad on Patreon.   Laura’s Resources and Training information:   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
August 13 · 43 min
Ep 362: Remastered: The Murder of Gabby Petito, Analysing the ‘Burn After Reading’ Letter,’ Part 22
In this remastered episode, Laura discusses the May 24 2023, fascinating development in the lawsuit Nichole Schmidt and Joseph Petito filed against Roberta and Christopher Laundrie, Judge Danielle Brewer ordered Roberta and Christopher Laundrie to share the ‘Burn After Reading’ letter Roberta Laundrie wrote to Brian Laundrie with Gabby Petito’s parents. Laura shares her analysis of the letter and her thoughts about Roberta Laundrie breaking her silence about the case by making a statement once the letter was made public. You will not want to miss this. As a mark of respect to Gabby, please honour Gabby by taking a stand against domestic violence and spread awareness and education about coercive control and domestic abuse. Wyoming Crime Scene Visit:  Laura recently recorded an exclusive episode based in Wyoming where she retraces Gabby Petito's final footsteps, shares new crime scene observations and behavioural analysis, and compares Brian Laundrie's so-called confession letter with what most likely happened in Gabby's final days. Join the Crime Analyst Squad and Listen here.  #GabbyPetito #HerNameWasGabbyPetito #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast #BrianLaundrie #MaleViolence #Femicide #CoerciveControl #DomesticAbuse #TogetherWeCan #SteveBertolino #RobertaLaundrie #ChristopherLaundrie Clips    https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/24/us/gabby-petito-parents-lawsuit-letter-brian-laundrie/index.html https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-murder-of-gabby-petito-part-21/id1545830333?i=1000604839544 Sources  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-murder-of-gabby-petito-part-11/id1545830333?i=1000574727688 https://twitter.com/BrianEntin/status/1661547045751230464?s=20 https://www.foxnews.com/us/gabby-petito-parents-slam-roberta-laundrie-leaking-letter-family-says-potential-source-evidence.amp https://www.wfla.com/news/sarasota-county/brian-laundries-mother-explains-why-she-wrote-burn-after-reading-on-letter-sought-in-gabby-petito-lawsuit/ https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/coercivecontrol Sign the Petition to Criminalize Coercive Control in America and Complete the Victim’s Voice Survey: https://www.laurarichards.co.uk/dv-law-reform/ 2026 Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community        For more insight and knowledge, advocacy and professional development join The Crime Analyst Squad. It’s a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events: www.Patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst      www.dashriskchecklist.com   www.thelaurarichards.com        Subscribe to Crime Analyst 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 star review wherever you listen.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 10 · 1 hr 3 min
Ep #361 The 530-Day Trap: Coercive Control, Strangulation and the Fight for Paris’s Law with Paris Shears 
Paris Shears never imagined that the man she fell in love with would groom, physically harm and control her. What began as a seemingly loving relationship became a pattern of coercive control, intimidation and violence that left her fearing for her life. When Paris's former partner was charged with offences including intentional strangulation and assault, he initially pleaded not guilty. After more than a year with the trial looming over her head, Paris went to court for the first day of the trial, and there was a closed meeting where he changed his plea and took a deal. The consequences have been devastating for Paris which is why she launched a petition calling for Paris's Law, and urgent reform so perpetrators cannot control victims once charged and benefit from changing their plea at the last minute in cases involving domestic abuse and coercive control. In this episode Laura and Paris discuss: Paris's relationship and the gradual progression of coercive control. Grooming behaviours and how predators identify and exploit vulnerability. The impact of people-pleasing, trauma and self-abandonment. Red flags and behavioural patterns that should never be ignored. Why coercive control is often misunderstood by family, friends and professionals. The criminal charges brought against Paris's former partner and the outcome of the case. The impact of late guilty pleas on victims and the justice process. Paris's Law campaign and the reforms Paris hopes to achieve. Why behavioural analysis and pattern recognition are critical to preventing violence against women and girls. More from Paris Shears Paris's Law Campaign https://www.parislaw.co.uk Parliament Petition https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/764553 #ParisShears #ParissLaw #CoerciveControl #DomesticAbuse #DomesticViolence #NonFatalStrangulation #BehaviouralAnalysis #Victimology #CrimeAnalyst #LauraRichards #ViolenceAgainstWomen #MaleViolence #HomicidePrevention #TrueCrime #Podcast Clip  https://fb.watch/IOcYRotX2B/ Thank You to the Crime Analyst Sponsor Who Make the Show Possible. Support The Show Through the Sponsors: Visit TAKELEAN.com and enter CRIMEANALYST for your discount. Ready to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com/crime to get personalized, affordable care that gets you. Support Crime Analyst  If you value these conversations, please follow, rate, and review Crime Analyst wherever you listen to podcasts. Sharing episodes helps us educate more people about coercive control, stalking, domestic abuse and homicide prevention.  For exclusive episodes, live events and behind-the-scenes content, join the Crime Analyst Squad on Patreon.  Laura’s Resources and Training information:  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
August 6 · 34 min
Ep 360: Remastered: The Murder of Gabby Petito, Part 21
In this remastered episode, In this special episode, which was originally released on what would have been Gabby’s 24th Birthday, Laura highlights the latest developments in Gabby’s case regarding the two ongoing lawsuits Gabby’s family have filed against Moab City Police and Brian’s parents, Roberta and Christopher Laundrie. Laura discusses three key updates including: Judge Danielle Brewer’s decision to add the Laundrie’s former lawyer, Steve Bertolino, as a defendant to the lawsuit filed by Gabby’s parents against the Laundries; the selfie that Gabby took on her mobile phone just minutes before the 911 call to police, and; Roberta Laundrie’s ‘Burn After Reading Letter’ to Brian and her attempt to stop this letter being entered into court evidence. If you have followed the series and case, you will not want to miss this. Trigger warning: Listener discretion is advised. As a mark of respect to Gabby, please honour Gabby by taking a stand against domestic violence and spread awareness and education about coercive control and domestic abuse. Wyoming Crime Scene Visit:  Laura recently recorded an exclusive episode based in Wyoming where she retraces Gabby Petito's final footsteps, shares new crime scene observations and behavioural analysis, and compares Brian Laundrie's so-called confession letter with what most likely happened in Gabby's final days. Join the Crime Analyst Squad and Listen here.  #GabbyPetito #HerNameWasGabbyPetito #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast #BrianLaundrie #MaleViolence #Femicide #CoerciveControl #DomesticAbuse #TogetherWeCan #SteveBertolino #RobertaLaundrie #ChristopherLaundrie Clips    https://www.newsnationnow.com/banfield/gabby-petito-photos-domestic-call-released/ Sources  Beyond the Headlines: Gabby Petito Lifetime Documentary https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/gabby-petito-missing-case/laundrie-lawyer-steven-bertolino-gabby-petito-lawsuit/ https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-sarasota-manatee/judge-ruled-brian-laundries-family-lawyer-can-be-named-in-civil-lawsuit https://www.parkerandmcconkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Gabby-Petito-Injuries.pdf https://www.wfla.com/news/sarasota-county/brian-laundries-mother-explains-why-she-wrote-burn-after-reading-on-letter-sought-in-gabby-petito-lawsuit/ https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/coercivecontrol Sign the Petition to Criminalize Coercive Control in America and Complete the Victim’s Voice Survey: https://www.laurarichards.co.uk/dv-law-reform/ 2026 Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community        For more insight and knowledge, advocacy and professional development join The Crime Analyst Squad. It’s a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events: www.Patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst      www.dashriskchecklist.com   www.thelaurarichards.com        Subscribe to Crime Analyst 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 star review wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 3 · 1 hr 18 min
Ep #359 Kennedi Westcarr-Sabaroche - Murder or Manslaughter? with Linda Westcarr 
In April 2024 25-year-old Kennedi Westcarr-Sabaroche was a social media marketer and mother from East London who was found murdered in her car. She had been strangled and stabbed. Days before her death, Kennedi told a friend she was “on a break” from her relationship with Gogoa Lois Tape. But Tape lured her to meet him under false pretences and strangled her in the driver’s seat of her own car—for eight minutes. Tape was charged with murder, but prosecutors ultimately accepted a guilty plea to the lesser offence of manslaughter by diminished responsibility. He was sentenced to a hospital order under Section 37 of the Mental Health Act with a restriction order under Section 41. This means he will not serve a day in prison. In this episode, Laura applies her expertise in behavioural analysis to determine whether there were coercive and controlling behaviours prior to Kennedi’s death and examines Tepe’s post offence behaviour where he confesses to murder. Did he have clarity of mind and a consciousness of guilt? Did the court get it right? Just five months after sentencing, there was a move to apply for escorted leave for Tape. Linda is aggrieved and shares and why this is not justice. In this episode Laura and Linda discuss: Victimology: Kennedi's life and the person she was beyond the headlines; The antecedents to Kennedi’s death; Behavioural patterns and warning signs that should never be ignored; The impact of coercive control and escalating abuse; The family's experience of the investigation and court process; The intersection of violent offending, mental illness and public safety; Why victims and families deserve to be heard; What needs to change to better protect women and prevent future homicides. #KennediWestcarrSabaroche #CrimeAnalyst #LauraRichards #DomesticAbuse #CoerciveControl #MaleViolence #Femicide #Expert #Analysis #Victimology #HomicidePrevention #TrueCrime #Podcast Clip  https://www.tiktok.com/@yeamasaphar3/video/7607190671186726166?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc  Support Crime Analyst  If you value these conversations, please follow, rate, and review Crime Analyst wherever you listen to podcasts. Sharing episodes helps us educate more people about coercive control, stalking, domestic abuse and homicide prevention.  For exclusive episodes, live events and behind-the-scenes content, join the Crime Analyst Squad on Patreon.  Laura’s Resources and Training information:  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
July 30 · 1 hr 22 min
Ep 358: Remastered: The Murder of Gabby Petito, Part 20
In this remastered episode, Laura highlights key events, witnesses and evidence in the timeline and sequence of events, revisiting Gabby and Brian’s Instagram and what friends have said about Gabby and Brian’s relationship. Laura also breaks down the 9-minute video footage that was released on October 19 2022 of Gabby and Brian’s trip to Whole Foods on August 27 2021 and explains why it is so significant. Laura highlights the lessons that must be learned from Gabby’s case and what needs to happen next. You won’t want to miss this. Trigger warning: Listener discretion is advised. This episode may be upsetting and/or triggering and it will be angry making.  Wyoming Crime Scene Visit:  Laura recently recorded an exclusive episode based in Wyoming where she retraces Gabby Petito's final footsteps, shares new crime scene observations and behavioural analysis, and compares Brian Laundrie's so-called confession letter with what most likely happened in Gabby's final days. Join the Crime Analyst Squad and Listen here.  #GabbyPetito #HerNameWasGabbyPetito #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast #BrianLaundrie #MaleViolence #Femicide #CoerciveControl #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #DomesticAbuse Clips    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4MzXIPCOR4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ixu4OpYBpJQ https://www.cbsnews.com/video/gabby-petito-the-untold-story/#x https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eozcPt4i9Bc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uElNO4EXx7Y Sources  Beyond the Headlines: Gabby Petito Lifetime Documentary https://www.wfla.com/news/sarasota-county/when-was-brian-laundrie-reported-missing/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xY_M0Sa2j50 https://www.wfla.com/news/sarasota-county/laundries-file-to-limit-depositions-in-gabby-petito-lawsuit-protect-themselves-against-annoyance-embarrassment/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9993619/Last-text-message-missing-van-life-woman-Gabby-Petitio-sent-mother-revealed.html Sign the Petition to Criminalize Coercive Control in America and Complete the Victim’s Voice Survey: https://www.laurarichards.co.uk/dv-law-reform/ 2026 Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community        For more insight and knowledge, advocacy and professional development join The Crime Analyst Squad. It’s a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events: www.Patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst      www.dashriskchecklist.com   www.thelaurarichards.com        Subscribe to Crime Analyst 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 star review wherever you listen.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 27 · 1 hr 14 min
Ep #357 The $176,500 Contempt Order & The Never Ending Murdaugh Saga with Mandy Matney Part 1
Investigative journalist Mandy Matney is best known for doggedly pursuing and unraveling Alex Murdaugh's financial crimes against his 100-year-old family law firm and its clients in the low country of South Carolina. Mandy’s coverage of and in-depth investigation into Murdaugh’s legal dynasty family began in 2019, when a boat crash involving 19-year-old Paul Murdaugh resulted in the death of 19 -year-old Mallory Beach. Mandy's relentless reporting continued through 2021 with the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh and extensive trial of former attorney Alex Murdaugh, who was eventually found guilty of their murders. However, in 2026 he was granted a new trial. Mandy told the story via the hugely successful "Murdaugh Murders Podcast" which led to the Hulu miniseries "Murdaugh: Death in the Family", on which Mandy served as executive producer. On 7/13/26, Judge R. Keith Kelly, Hampton County, SC, issued a contempt order against Mandy and ordered her to pay $176,500 in attorneys' fees and a fine for "wilfully" failing to appear for a deposition on March 27 2026 in the case of Beach v Parker, et al, in which she is a non-party. Of note is that the deposition did go ahead 11 days later. In this episode, Laura and Mandy carefully examine the timeline of events, the courtroom proceedings and the wider implications-not only for Mandy, but for investigative reporting more broadly. Laura also shares her analysis of patterns of behaviour of those who stalk and harass and how common it is for courts not to understand motivation, threats and the ‘dripping tap’ power and control related intimidation tactics used by men against women. #MandyMatney #Murdaugh #PressFreedom #InvestigativeJournalism #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Stalking #Fixation #Obsession #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast #Crime More from Mandy Matney and LunaShark Support Mandy directly: Go Fund Me LunaShark LunaShark Premium Links: Youtube https://youtube.com/channel/UC6t_kdvrDw2p1F79IBnnNWQ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/truesunlightpod Facebook https://www.facebook.com/109188244940222 Tiktok https://tiktok.com/@lunasharkmedia Clip https://www.youtube.com/live/0wmHESgSHSA?si=ASJBdEm_VAvkqGKI Sources https://www.fitsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Matney-Contempt-Order-13July2026.pdf S.C. Judge Finds Murdaugh Podcaster in Contempt of Court - FITSNews https://www.foxnews.com/us/judge-unloads-176k-penalty-murdaugh-podcaster-mandy-matney-finding-subpoena-defiance https://www.youtube.com/live/0wmHESgSHSA?si=slGeBV12-u6ZeV8M www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article277634293.html https://qcnerve.com/james-seidel-carolina-fish-market/ TSP #156 [Part One] - A Dark Day At The House Of True Sunlight After $176,500 Contempt Sanction TSP #156 [Part Two] - Reasonable Fear of an Unreasonable Justice System: More on Mandy's $176,500 Punishment Without Process TSP #155 [Part One] - Judge McCaslin Takes the Wheel: Murdaugh Retrial Hearing Recap TSP #155 [Part Two] - Pink in the Courtroom: Why Greg Parker Apparently Fears Free Speech Thank You to Crime Analyst Sponsors Who Make the Show Possible. Support The Show Through the Sponsors: Upgrade your everyday. Go to Quince.com/CRIMEANALYST for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. Amplify your summer look with Thrive Causemetics. Go to thrivecausemetics.com/ANALYSTS for an exclusive offer of 20% off your first order. Support Crime Analyst If you value these conversations, please follow, rate, and review Crime Analyst wherever you listen to podcasts. Sharing episodes helps us educate more people about coercive control, stalking, domestic abuse and homicide prevention. For exclusive episodes, live events and behind-the-scenes content, join the Crime Analyst Squad on Patreon. Laura’s Resources and Training information: 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
July 24 · 53 min
Ep 356: Remastered: The Murder of Gabby Petito, Part 19
In this remastered episode, Laura concludes her analysis of the 99-page Moab City Police Investigative Review by detailing and breaking down Captain Ratcliffe’s conclusion and recommendations. Laura shares her professional thoughts about why the conclusion makes little sense and why the recommendations will not create the change that’s urgently required to save the next Gabby’s life. Trigger warning: Listener discretion is advised. This episode may be upsetting and/or triggering and it will be angry making. Wyoming Crime Scene Visit:  Laura recently recorded an exclusive episode based in Wyoming where she retraces Gabby Petito's final footsteps, shares new crime scene observations and behavioural analysis, and compares Brian Laundrie's so-called confession letter with what most likely happened in Gabby's final days. Join the Crime Analyst Squad and Listen here.  #GabbyPetito #HerNameWasGabbyPetito #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast #BrianLaundrie #MaleViolence #Femicide #CoerciveControl #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #DomesticAbuse Clips    https://www.cbsnews.com/video/gabby-petito-the-untold-story/#x Sources  https://nypost.com/2022/08/27/new-witness-to-gabby-petito-and-brian-laundrie-fight-says-she-was-hit-with-closed-fist/ https://www.the-sun.com/news/6077506/gabhttps://www.the-sun.com/news/6077506/gabby-petito-fight-witness-brian-laundrie-hit/by-petito-fight-witness-brian-laundrie-hit/ https://www.utcourts.gov/courts/just/docs/DomesticViolence101.pdf https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title77/Chapter36/77-36-S2.2.html https://le.utah.gov/~1998/bills/hbillenr/HB0148.htm https://moabcity.org/DocumentCenter/View/3432/Combined-Statement-and-Investigative-Report---Petito-Laundrie-Incident https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7GEVr7wmIqTUY_s52LKgs5bfUD9rK-F&si=DUnjCxaK9tEzzM9p https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP1gvj3JzHLE&si=EGFZMZVU1bi4TZrh 2026 Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community        For more insight and knowledge, advocacy and professional development join The Crime Analyst Squad. It’s a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events: www.Patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst      www.dashriskchecklist.com   www.thelaurarichards.com        Subscribe to Crime Analyst 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 star review wherever you listen.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 20 · 56 min
Ep #355 Inside the Landmark Cases of Sally Challen and John Worboys with Harriet Wistrich
In this episode, Laura interviews pioneering human rights lawyer and CEO of the Centre for Women's Justice, Harriet Wistrich, whose groundbreaking work has helped transform the way the justice system responds to male violence against women and girls. Together, Laura and Harriet analyse landmark cases including John Worboys and Sally Challen, the campaign to criminalise coercive control, and the legal mechanisms used to keep dangerous offenders behind bars. Harriet also shares the realities of fighting for systemic change through strategic litigation, the legacy of the botched investigation into serial killer Peter Sutcliffe, the role feminism has played in exposing institutional misogyny, and why behavioural patterns-not isolated incidents -must remain central to understanding male violence against women. This is a fascinating conversation about justice, accountability, law reform, and the power of persistence in changing systems that have historically failed women. For a deeper dive in to the John Worboys case and Harriet’s successful legal challenge, listen to the Ringleader and Lifer live interview in the Crime Analyst Squad. The legal judgments and documents referenced during that discussion are also available exclusively in the episode post. Listen to The Forgotten Victims. Laura’s investigative series about serial killer Peter Sutcliffe and the botched investigation: https://www.crime-analyst.com/case-001-the-forgotten-victims/ Listen to the Joanna Simpson Case : This series examines the brutal killing of Joanna Simpson by her estranged husband Robert Brown, the shocking manslaughter verdict and planned automatic release, and the campaign led by her family, friends and Crime Analyst listeners that helped keep him behind bars. Listen and learn about Sally Challen and the extraordinary story behind the landmark case that changed the legal landscape for victims of coercive control. 36: The Crime Analyst | Ep 36 | Deconstructing Coercive Control with Jess Hill, Part 1 Ep 261: The Unthinkable: A Story of Control, Violence and My Mother with David Challen Ep 323 Coercive Control: A Child's Unthinkable Journey with David Challen Ep 325: Coercive Control: A Child’s Unthinkable Journey with David Challen, Part 2 In This Episode Harriet Wistrich's journey into law and women's rights advocacy How feminism shaped her career and influenced legal reform The legacy of Peter Sutcliffe and institutional misogyny Understanding coercive control and why behavioural patterns matter The campaign to criminalise coercive control Sally Challen precedential case The two successful legal challenges to stop the release of serial sex offender John Worboys and hold the police accountable Strategic litigation and holding institutions accountable for failures The future of protecting women and girls through legal reform #HarrietWistrich #CoerciveControl #SallyChallen #JohnWorboys #PeterSutcliffe #DomesticAbuse #MaleViolence #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast #Crime More from Harriet Wistrich Harriet's acclaimed book, Sister in Law: Fighting for Justice in a System Designed by Men Centre for Women’s Justice Clip https://youtu.be/ygyObQ7249c?si=fMZGcRHcpdtA1wQ3 Sources DSD High Court Judgment (2014) DSD & NBV & Others Judgment (2018) UKSC Judgment (2018) Support Crime Analyst If you value these conversations, please follow, rate, and review Crime Analyst wherever you listen to podcasts. Sharing episodes helps us educate more people about coercive control, stalking, domestic abuse and homicide prevention. For exclusive episodes, live events and behind-the-scenes content, join the Crime Analyst Squad on Patreon. Laura’s Resources and Training information: 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

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