
#371: Interview with Cold Case Investigator Paul Holes
Guess who stops by Real Crime Profile? Paul Holes! Paul is a scientist, and seasoned investigator, well known for using advanced methods of identifying a killer with DNA and genealogy technology. Since retiring in March 2018, he has contributed to books, television, and podcasts about true crime. He has a new book coming out called “Unmasked: My Life Solving America’s Cold Cases”. Paul tells us what surprised him the most about writing this book…and who was really “unmasked” in the process.You can pre order the book here:https://amzn.to/3uDk6G1You can watch the clip used in this episode its entirety here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBNXbNCxouk#PaulHoles#Unmasked#ColdCases#VictimsMatterSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!SMILE DIRECT CLUB - Lisa is on her third round of aligners and her new smile is on its way! You too can also get a new smile in as little as 4-6 months – not years – and start seeing results in as little as 60 days. Laser-cut aligners match the contour of your teeth. Crystal-clear matte finish gives the aligners a more natural look. Head to www.smiledirectclub.com to get started for free.CUTS CLOTHING FOR MEN - Every CUTS shirt is designed for a modern, tailored fit and they’re insanely comfortable. Plus CUTS has all the essentials for looking sharp, like tees, hoodies, polos, and more. Join hundreds of thousands of guys who have made the simple decision to elevate their wardrobe with CUTS. Get 15% off your first order by going to www.CUTSCLOTHING.COM/REALCRIMEBoll & Branch makes the softest organic sheets on the market, and they get better with every wash. Experience the best sheets you’ve ever felt at bollandbranch.com Get 15% off your first set of sheets when you use promo code REALCRIME at checkout.********** SUPPORT OUR OTHER SHOWS **********CRIME ANALYST PODCAST - You’re interested in real crime? Tick You’re interested in good storytelling? TickYou want content that’s respectful to the victims and honours them TickAnd you want more insight and in-depth analysis about “the who” “the what” “the where” “the when” “the how” and “the why”? TickAnd you want to know how you can prevent it? TickCongratulations! You’ve found your next podcast!Ride shotgun with me, Laura Richards world renowned and award-winning Criminal Behavioural Analyst, former New Scotland Yard every week as we profile behaviour and identify the red flags to prevent murders in slow motion.Come join me in the intelligence cell as we deconstruct and analyse real cases.www.crime-analyst.comKILLER CASTING PODCAST - What has Lisa just finished binging that gave her an existential crisis?! What else? SEVERANCE, on Apple TV developed by Ben Stiller and cast by Rachel Tenner. Staring an incredible Adam Scott, a brilliant John Turturro, a ferocious Patricia Arquette and transcendent Britt Lower... this psycho-socio mind bending show will blow you away. www.killercastingpod.com BEST CASE WORST CASEBe sure and check out Jim’s podcast Best Case/Worst Case that he does along with former Federal Prosecutor Francey Hakes. Join them as they go behind police lines with unparalleled access to law enforcement officers, looking back at their most memorable cases – for better or for worse. Subscribe now!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-case-worst-case/id1240002929See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
13 Apr 202236min

#370: Arctic Circle (Season 2)
Can’t get enough of Arctic Circle? Neither could we. We jump into Season 2 to see what Nina, Venla, and Marita, are up to now. Are Nina and Dr. Thomas still together? Has Esko stepped up to be a better father? What has Nina’s biological father — whom she’s been estranged from all her life — have to do with a cold case she is assigned to about a female Judo Champion’s murder? One thing we can say, there are even MORE mysterious men prowling around this season. And storylines, wow, do they ever get dark. So so dark. But Lisa’s favorite character Stenius is back, as dry and cryptic as ever! Join us. You can stream Arctic Circle Season 2 on https://www.topic.com. Or if you have Amazon Prime you can get it here https://amzn.to/3NPD1VmWant to go to Lapland and go snow surfing do yoga and stay in a cool lodge??? Hit up my friends at Lumi Active World. Reeta is the best! http://www.lumiactiveworld.com/1_8_locations.html#TopicTVandFilm#Topic#ArcticCircle#FinnishLapland#Ivalo#BavarianFiction#YellowFim&TV#linaKuustonen#PihlaViitala#VenlaRonkainen#inclusionmattersSMILE DIRECT CLUB - Lisa’s aligners have arrived and she is so excited to get started on a new smile. You too can also get a new smile in as little as 4-6 months – not years – and start seeing results in as little as 60 days. Laser-cut aligners match the contour of your teeth. Crystal-clear matte finish gives the aligners a more natural look. Head to www.smiledirectclub.com to get started for free.CUTS CLOTHING FOR MEN - Every CUTS shirt is designed for a modern, tailored fit and they’re insanely comfortable. Plus CUTS has all the essentials for looking sharp, like tees, hoodies, polos, and more. Join hundreds of thousands of guys who have made the simple decision to elevate their wardrobe with CUTS. Get 15% off your first order by going to www.CUTSCLOTHING.COM/REALCRIMEBoll & Branch makes the softest organic sheets on the market, and they get better with every wash. Experience the best sheets you’ve ever felt at bollandbranch.com Get 15% off your first set of sheets when you use promo code REALCRIME at checkout.****************** SUPPORT OUR OTHER SHOWS ******************CRIME ANALYST PODCAST - You’re interested in real crime? Tick You’re interested in good storytelling? TickYou want content that’s respectful to the victims and honours them TickAnd you want more insight and in-depth analysis about “the who” “the what” “the where” “the when” “the how” and “the why”? TickAnd you want to know how you can prevent it? TickCongratulations! You’ve found your next podcast!Ride shotgun with me, Laura Richards world renowned and award-winning Criminal Behavioural Analyst, former New Scotland Yard every week as we profile behaviour and identify the red flags to prevent murders in slow motion.Come join me in the intelligence cell as we deconstruct and analyse real cases.www.crime-analyst.comKILLER CASTING PODCAST -Lisa, Dean, Hollywood master teacher Wendy Alane Wright and writer/producer David Fortune (Lisa just cast his Netflix film) weigh in on the Oscars....and the "you know what". They have some hot takes and we are here for them. www.killercastingpod.com BEST CASE WORST CASEBe sure and check out Jim’s podcast Best Case/Worst Case that he does along with former Federal Prosecutor Francey Hakes. Join them as they go behind police lines with unparalleled access to law enforcement officers, looking back at their most memorable cases – for better or for worse. Subscribe now!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-case-worst-case/id1240002929See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6 Apr 202233min

#369: Arctic Circle (Season 1)
When is the last time you watched a really good Nordy Noir set in some frozen tundra? Well, never fear, we are going to take you along with us to Finnish Lapland to meet Officer Nina Kautsalo, who is trying to figure out why young Russian women are being murdered in her tiny village of Ivalo bordering the Arctic Circle. Are they being sex trafficked? And is something even more terrifying afoot? Nina has a lot on her hands, she's a single mom to beautiful 6 year old Venla, she's trying to keep her ailing mother and rebellious sister safe -- plus she's a hard working cop smarter than her superiors. You will love the characters, layered story line and the fact that most of the show is spoken in English. (Speaking of layers! Lisa is loving the sweaters in this series.) Season one of Arctic Circle is available on https://www.topic.com OR on Amazon Prime with a free trial of the Topic streaming platform. Criminally good tv and film from around the world!#ArcticCircleTVshow#Topic#crimeshow#FinlandNoir#BavarianFilm#YellowFilmandTV#GoodSweatersSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
30 Mar 202233min

#368: Debriefing on Will Smith, Chris Rock, and Jada Pinkett Smith
Jim and Lisa are joined by artist, actress and activist Lili Bernard to debrief about the dramatic, confusing and shocking incident that unfolded between Will Smith and Chris Rock during the 2022 Oscars. There are so many ways to view and react to this altercation, depending on where you are standing, what your experience ahow you have been hurt. But one thing is for sure, there are many things we can learn from it too. Warning, towards the end of the episode, Lisa reads an excerpt from Will Smith's autobiography that has a graphic description of Domestic Violence.If Lili’s name sounds familiar to you, it is because she has been outspoken about the drugging and raping she alleges Bill Cosby did to her in the 1990s. You can hear her story on the amazing podcast series “Chasing Cosby” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chasing-cosby/id1493558501Lili is also a gifted visual artist. She has exhibited her artwork in numerous galleries and institutions. Her work examines issues of trauma born of sexism and racism, past and present. You can see it here at http://lilibernard.comIf you are suffering from Alopecia Areata, you can find support here: Support Group Network | National Alopecia Areata Foundation#Oscar2022#WillSmith#ChrisRock#JadaPinkettSmith#LiliBernard#ChasingCosby#AlopeciaIsNoJoke#MentalHealthMattersSMILE DIRECT CLUB - Lisa’s aligners have arrived and she is so excited to get started on a new smile. You too can also get a new smile in as little as 4-6 months – not years – and start seeing results in as little as 60 days. Laser-cut aligners match the contour of your teeth. Crystal-clear matte finish gives the aligners a more natural look. Head to www.smiledirectclub.com to get started for free.CUTS CLOTHING FOR MEN - Every CUTS shirt is designed for a modern, tailored fit and they’re insanely comfortable. Plus CUTS has all the essentials for looking sharp, like tees, hoodies, polos, and more. Join hundreds of thousands of guys who have made the simple decision to elevate their wardrobe with CUTS. Get 15% off your first order by going to www.CUTSCLOTHING.COM/REALCRIMEBoll & Branch makes the softest organic sheets on the market, and they get better with every wash. Experience the best sheets you’ve ever felt at bollandbranch.com Get 15% off your first set of sheets when you use promo code REALCRIME at checkout.************SUPPORT OUR OTHER SHOWS*************CRIME ANALYST PODCAST - You’re interested in real crime? Tick You’re interested in good storytelling? TickYou want content that’s respectful to the victims and honours them TickAnd you want more insight and in-depth analysis about “the who” “the what” “the where” “the when” “the how” and “the why”? TickAnd you want to know how you can prevent it? TickCongratulations! You’ve found your next podcast!Ride shotgun with me, Laura Richards world renowned and award-winning Criminal Behavioural Analyst, former New Scotland Yard every week as we profile behaviour and identify the red flags to prevent murders in slow motion.Come join me in the intelligence cell as we deconstruct and analyse real cases.www.crime-analyst.comKILLER CASTING PODCAST - It is that time of year again! Oscar season. While there is not yet a “Best Casting” category in the Academy Awards, that is not going to stop us from handing out a “Zammy” to the Oscar nominated film that we think had the most extraordinary cast. Plus shouting out all those hard working Casting Directors who should be nominated for their own Oscar this season. www.killercastingpod.com BEST CASE WORST CASEBe sure and check out Jim’s podcast Best Case/Worst Case that he does along with former Federal Prosecutor Francey Hakes. Join them as they go behind police lines with unparalleled access to law enforcement officers, looking back at their most memorable cases – for better or for worse. Subscribe now!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-case-worst-case/id1240002929See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
29 Mar 202251min

#367: Chrystul Kizer & Affirmative Defense
Chrystul Kizer was seventeen years old when she was arrested for allegedly killing the man who was sex trafficking her and who had used her to create images of child sex abuse. She is now fighting for her right to use the "Affirmative Defense" law to defend herself in court against charges of first degree intentional homicide and arson. The Wisconsin Supreme Court and prosecutors are debating the use of this defense which Jim breaks down for us. We talk about who this law was intended to protect, who the real victim is in this situation as well as the shocking details in Chrystul's case. #ChrystulKizer#WisconsinSupremeCourt#AffirmativeDefense*****PLEASE SUPPORT THE SPONSORS WHO MAKE THIS PODCAST POSSIBLE!*****SMILE DIRECT CLUB - Lisa’s aligners have arrived and she is so excited to get started on a new smile. You too can also get a new smile in as little as 4-6 months – not years – and start seeing results in as little as 60 days. Laser-cut aligners match the contour of your teeth. Crystal-clear matte finish gives the aligners a more natural look. Head to www.smiledirectclub.com to get started for free.CUTS CLOTHING FOR MEN - Every CUTS shirt is designed for a modern, tailored fit and they’re insanely comfortable. Plus CUTS has all the essentials for looking sharp, like tees, hoodies, polos, and more. Join hundreds of thousands of guys who have made the simple decision to elevate their wardrobe with CUTS. Get 15% off your first order by going to www.CUTSCLOTHING.COM/REALCRIMEBoll & Branch makes the softest organic sheets on the market, and they get better with every wash. Experience the best sheets you’ve ever felt at bollandbranch.com Get 15% off your first set of sheets when you use promo code REALCRIME at checkout.&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& SUPPORT OUR OTHER SHOWS &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&CRIME ANALYST PODCAST - You’re interested in real crime? Tick You’re interested in good storytelling? TickYou want content that’s respectful to the victims and honours them TickAnd you want more insight and in-depth analysis about “the who” “the what” “the where” “the when” “the how” and “the why”? TickAnd you want to know how you can prevent it? TickCongratulations! You’ve found your next podcast!Ride shotgun with me, Laura Richards world renowned and award-winning Criminal Behavioural Analyst, former New Scotland Yard every week as we profile behaviour and identify the red flags to prevent murders in slow motion.Come join me in the intelligence cell as we deconstruct and analyse real cases.www.crime-analyst.comKILLER CASTING PODCAST - It is that time of year again! Oscar season. While there is not yet a “Best Casting” category in the Academy Awards, that is not going to stop us from handing out a “Zammy” to the Oscar nominated film that we think had the most extraordinary cast. Plus shouting out all those hard working Casting Directors who should be nominated for their own Oscar this season. www.killercastingpod.com BEST CASE WORST CASEBe sure and check out Jim’s podcast Best Case/Worst Case that he does along with former Federal Prosecutor Francey Hakes. Join them as they go behind police lines with unparalleled access to law enforcement officers, looking back at their most memorable cases – for better or for worse. Subscribe now!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-case-worst-case/id1240002929See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
23 Mar 202226min

#366: Profiling Kim & Ye
Listeners have been asking Laura and Jim to weigh in on the media spectacle surrounding Kim Kardashian's attempt to divorce Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, and his increasingly disturbing behavior towards her. How do we parse celebrity histrionics and serious threats? Find out on this special bonus episode. #KimKardashian#Ye#KanyeWest#PeteDavidson#MentalHealthMatters#DoubleStandardsYou can watch the clips used in this episode in their entirety by clicking on these links.https://people.com/parents/kim-kardashian-asks-kanye-west-stop-narrative-doesnt-see-kids-exclusive/https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/pete-davidson-kim-kardashian-have-hit-limit-with-kanye-west/Our podcast is made possible by the following sponsors...please support them.SMILE DIRECT CLUB - Get a new smile in as little as 4-6 months – not years – and start seeing results in as little as 60 days. Laser-cut aligners match the contour of your teeth. Crystal-clear matte finish gives the aligners a more natural look. Each individual treatment plan is prescribed, directed, and managed by a state-licensed doctor.100% of their doctors have 5+ years of aligner therapy experience – a benefit to you.Their aligners cost as little as $3/day. They accept most major insurance plans as well as HSA, FSA, and CareCredit funds. Head to www.smiledirectclub.com to get started for free.CUTS CLOTHING FOR MEN - Every CUTS shirt is designed for a modern, tailored fit and they’re insanely comfortable. Plus CUTS has all the essentials for looking sharp, like tees, hoodies, polos, and more. Join hundreds of thousands of guys who have made the simple decision to elevate their wardrobe with CUTS. Get 15% off your first order by going to www.CUTSCLOTHING.COM/REALCRIMEPURPLE MATTRESS (and PILLOWS!!) Getting a great night’s sleep starts with having a great mattress. Get a Purple mattress. For a limited time you can get 10% off any order of $200 or more. Go to www.Purple.com/REALCRIME10 and use code REALCRIME10. Terms apply.Boll & Branch makes the softest organic sheets on the market, and they get better with every wash. Experience the best sheets you’ve ever felt at bollandbranch.com○ Get 15% off your first set of sheets when you use promo code REALCRIME at checkout.Support our other shows!CRIME ANALYST PODCAST - You’re interested in real crime? Tick You’re interested in good storytelling? TickYou want content that’s respectful to the victims and honours them TickAnd you want more insight and in-depth analysis about “the who” “the what” “the where” “the when” “the how” and “the why”? TickAnd you want to know how you can prevent it? TickCongratulations! You’ve found your next podcast!Ride shotgun with me, Laura Richards world renowned and award-winning Criminal Behavioural Analyst, former New Scotland Yard every week as we profile behaviour and identify the red flags to prevent murders in slow motion.Come join me in the intelligence cell as we deconstruct and analyse real cases.www.crime-analyst.comKILLER CASTING PODCAST - Don't miss our 2022 "Oscar Schmoscar" special where Lisa hands out the Best Casting Award (since the Academy won't do it!). www.killercastingpod.comBEST CASE WORST CASEBe sure and check out Jim’s podcast Best Case/Worst Case that he does along with former Federal Prosecutor Francey Hakes. Join them as they go behind police lines with unparalleled access to law enforcement officers, looking back at their most memorable cases – for better or for worse. Subscribe now!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-case-worst-case/id1240002929See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
16 Mar 202230min

#365: The Missing Children of Tuam - Part 2
Jim and Laura continue their analysis on this shocking, many layered case. We follow the framework of the Topic docu-series “The Missing Children” of Tuam, Ireland. More is revealed about exactly where some of these vulnerable children ended up after being ripped from their destitute mothers. Someone once said “follow the money” and in this case, it is incredibly revealing who profited from the plight of young mothers and their children. This is a human rights violation. Will anyone ever be brought to justice? We get into it.#TheMissingChildren#ChildrenofTuam#Topic#Documentary#NoChildIsIllegitimate#BonSecours#CatholicChurch#Tuam#Ireland#ExhumeEveryChildOur podcast is made possible by the following sponsors...please support them.SMILE DIRECT CLUB - Get a new smile in as little as 4-6 months – not years – and start seeing results in as little as 60 days. Laser-cut aligners match the contour of your teeth. Crystal-clear matte finish gives the aligners a more natural look. Each individual treatment plan is prescribed, directed, and managed by a state-licensed doctor.100% of their doctors have 5+ years of aligner therapy experience – a benefit to you.Their aligners cost as little as $3/day. They accept most major insurance plans as well as HSA, FSA, and CareCredit funds. Head to www.smiledirectclub.com to get started for free.CUTS CLOTHING FOR MEN - Every CUTS shirt is designed for a modern, tailored fit and they’re insanely comfortable. Plus CUTS has all the essentials for looking sharp, like tees, hoodies, polos, and more. Join hundreds of thousands of guys who have made the simple decision to elevate their wardrobe with CUTS. Get 15% off your first order by going to www.CUTSCLOTHING.COM/REALCRIMEPURPLE MATTRESS (and PILLOWS!!) Getting a great night’s sleep starts with having a great mattress. Get a Purple mattress. For a limited time you can get 10% off any order of $200 or more. Go to www.Purple.com/REALCRIME10 and use code REALCRIME10. Terms apply.Boll & Branch makes the softest organic sheets on the market, and they get better with every wash. Experience the best sheets you’ve ever felt at bollandbranch.com○ Get 15% off your first set of sheets when you use promo code REALCRIME at checkout.Support our other shows!CRIME ANALYST PODCAST - You’re interested in real crime? Tick You’re interested in good storytelling? TickYou want content that’s respectful to the victims and honours them TickAnd you want more insight and in-depth analysis about “the who” “the what” “the where” “the when” “the how” and “the why”? TickAnd you want to know how you can prevent it? TickCongratulations! You’ve found your next podcast!Ride shotgun with me, Laura Richards world renowned and award-winning Criminal Behavioural Analyst, former New Scotland Yard every week as we profile behaviour and identify the red flags to prevent murders in slow motion.Come join me in the intelligence cell as we deconstruct and analyse real cases.www.crime-analyst.comKILLER CASTING PODCAST - Don't miss our 2022 "Oscar Schmoscar" special where Lisa hands out the Best Casting Award (since the Academy won't do it!). www.killercastingpod.comBEST CASE WORST CASEBe sure and check out Jim’s podcast Best Case/Worst Case that he does along with former Federal Prosecutor Francey Hakes. Join them as they go behind police lines with unparalleled access to law enforcement officers, looking back at their most memorable cases – for better or for worse. Subscribe now!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-case-worst-case/id1240002929See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
16 Mar 202239min

#363: The Missing Children of Tuam - Part 1
It is the stuff that gothic horror movies are made of, but instead of fiction, the story of the missing children of Tuam, Ireland, is tragically real. Using the framework of the stunning documentary streaming now on the Topic platform, “The Missing Children”, Laura, Jim and Lisa analyze this case that involves multiple layers of treachery, abuse and as Laura says “evil”. If 796 children went missing in your town, there would be an uproar. If year after year, 30 to 40 babies died in the care of those who were responsible for their well being your community would demand answers. So why did no one question this when it happened to these particular children. Your blood will boil when you hear the answers. We dedicate this podcast series to International Women's Day 2022 to honor all the women and children victims and survivors. We have a long way to go.https://www.topic.com/the-missing-children#TheMissingChildren#ChildrenofTuam#ChildrenMatter#WomenMatter#Topic#NoChildIsIllegitimate#BonSecours#CatholicChurch#Tuam#IrelandSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9 Mar 202233min