
Ep 272: Surviving Jeffrey Epstein with Jess Michaels, Part 2
Laura and Jess continue their conversation about Jeffrey Epstein. Laura explains why Ghislaine Maxwell is not a victim and Jess shares how the trauma of the rape upended her life as well as what it’s like being a survivor stuck in a never-ending holding pattern. You will learn so much from this raw and powerful conversation - it might change and save your life. For more expert insight, in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos, live monthly events with Laura and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic and empowering community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #CoerciveControl #Epstein #EpsteinFiles #GhislaineMaxwell #Trauma #TraumaticInjury #Education #Abuser #Behaviour #Psychology #PowerAndControl #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #HighRisk #WarningSigns #Manipulation #SerialAbuser #Survivor Clip https://youtu.be/Er9QTRASgU8?si=h5vcn5HdK1yMrYgJ Sources Real Crime Profile Series: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forensically-deconstructing-jeffrey-epstein/id1081244497?i=1000451942611 https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/coercivecontrol https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/stalking https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/books https://www.thelaurarichards.com/my-two-cents/serial-and-high-risk-stalkers-and-domestic-abusers Follow Jess Michaels on social media: @jessmichaelsspeaks and @withyoutooap Thank You to Crime Analyst Sponsors Who Make the Show Possible. Support The Show Through the Sponsors: Save more with 20% off your first order at www.thrivecausemetics.com/CRIMEANALYST Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at SHOPIFY.com/crimeanalyst Head to LETSLIVEITUP.com/CRIMEANALYST and use code CRIMEANALYST for 15% off your first Super Greens order! REGISTER For Laura’s 2025 Masterclasses – Profiling Behaviour, Preventing Murder and Suicide in Slow Motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, Coercive Control and Stalking: https://bit.ly/LRMasterclassRegistration More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com Crime Analyst YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 Sep 47min

Ep 271: Inside Erik and Lyle Menendez’s Parole Board Hearings with Robert Rand Part 13
Laura and investigative reporter and author, Robert Rand, take you inside Erik and Lyle Menendez’s Parole Board Hearings on August 21 and 22. Erik and Lyle were denied parole. Laura and Robert share why this is unsurprising, as well as new information that was learned about Erik and Lyle’s behaviour in prison and the next steps. It’s not over. Watch the YouTube video of this interview @crimeanalyst Watch the exclusive episode and behind the scenes deeper dive into the Parole Board Hearings in the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #MenendezMurders #MenendezBrothers #ParoleBoardHearings #LyleMenendez #ErikMenendez #JusticeForErikAndLyle #Menudo #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #MenendezMenudo #Menudo #BoysBetrayed #DomesticAbuse #CoerciveControl Clips https://www.today.com/video/lyle-menendez-denied-parole-a-day-after-brother-s-bid-was-rejected-245640261832 Sources http://menendezmurders.com/about-robert-rand/ Media Pool Reports (available in the Crime Analyst Squad www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst) REGISTER For Laura’s 2025 Masterclasses – Criminal Behavioural Analysis: Coercive Control and Stalking, Preventing Murder and Suicide in Slow Motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, Coercive Control and Stalking: https://bit.ly/LRMasterclassRegistration More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com Crime Analyst YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 Aug 1h 7min

Ep 270: Surviving Jeffrey Epstein with Jess Michaels, Part 1
Laura interviews Jess Michaels who was raped by Jeffrey Epstein in 1991. Jess bravely shares how she was selected and groomed before she met Epstein. Laura methodically breaks down Epstein’s behaviour to provide a chilling profile of a man who deployed a wide range of nuanced manipulation tactics to psychologically undo and coercively control his victims and those around them. This conversation will change and save lives. Listen to this important conversation so you don’t fall into the trap abuser’s set. For more expert insight, in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos, live monthly events with Laura and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic and empowering community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #CoerciveControl #Abuser #Psychology#PowerAndControl #DomesticViolence #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #HighRisk #DASH #WarningSigns #Manipulation #Trauma Clip https://youtu.be/7j1xEv8ZXFU?si=Ssr8XcdmcHo1tqTZ Sources Real Crime Profile Series: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/forensically-deconstructing-jeffrey-epstein/id1081244497?i=1000451942611 https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/coercivecontrol https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/stalking https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/books https://www.thelaurarichards.com/my-two-cents/serial-and-high-risk-stalkers-and-domestic-abusers Follow Jess Michaels on social media: @jessmichaelsspeaks and @withyoutooap REGISTER For Laura’s 2025 Masterclasses – Profiling Behaviour, Preventing Murder and Suicide in Slow Motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, Coercive Control and Stalking: https://bit.ly/LRMasterclassRegistration More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com Crime Analyst YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
25 Aug 1h 5min

Ep 269: Coercive Control: The Pathology of the Abuser with Dr Christine Cocchiola, Part 2
Laura shares unique insights regarding characteristics and behaviours to identify abusers early as well as why men abuse women and Dr Christine Cocchiola explains why you should never attempt couples therapy with a coercive controller. Understanding coercive control will save and change lives. Listen to this important conversation so you don’t fall into the trap abuser’s set. For more expert insight, in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos, live monthly events with Laura and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic and empowering community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #CoerciveControl #Abuser #Psychology#PowerAndControl #DomesticViolence #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #HighRisk #DASH #WarningSigns #Manipulation #Trauma Clip https://youtu.be/AGCmvL0iXc8?si=M3s1wayZAinvrNN7 Sources https://www.bwss.org/abusive-men-describe-the-benefits-of-violence/ https://www.genderviolenceinstitute.org/rose-thelen Framed: Women in the Family Court Underworld https://a.co/d/6NHAfDj www.dashriskchecklist.com https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/coercivecontrol https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/stalking https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/books https://www.thelaurarichards.com/my-two-cents/serial-and-high-risk-stalkers-and-domestic-abusers Thank You to Crime Analyst Sponsors Who Make the Show Possible. Support The ShowThrough the Sponsor: Save more with 20% off your first order at www.thrivecausemetics.com/CRIMEANALYST REGISTER For Laura’s 2025 Masterclasses – Profiling Behaviour, Preventing Murder and Suicide in Slow Motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, Coercive Control and Stalking: https://bit.ly/LRMasterclassRegistration More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com Crime Analyst YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
18 Aug 1h 23min

Ep 268: Coercive Control: The Pathology of the Abuser with Dr Christine Cocchiola, Part 1
Laura interviews Dr Christine Cocchiola DSW, LCSW, an expert on the experiences of adult and child victims of coercive control and author of the book, Framed. Dr Cocchiola shares top tips to work with and help children and mothers experiencing abuse. Laura zeros in on holding abusers accountable and on the pathology of the abuser whilst highlighting cases including Jennifer Magnano, Jennifer Dulos, Lyle and Erik Menendez, Gabby Petito and Dr Cocchiola explains Rachel Pickrel-Hawkin’s case - a Colorado mother who was jailed for trying to protect her children. You literally could not make this up. Understanding coercive control will save and change lives. Listen to this urgent conversation. For more expert insight, in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos, live monthly events with Laura and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic and empowering community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #CoerciveControl #Children #JenniferMagnano #JenniferDulos #JennifersLaw #Menendez #GabbyPetito #RachelPickrelHawkins #Escalation #PowerAndControl #DomesticViolence #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #HighRisk #DASH #WarningSigns #Manipulation #Trauma Clip https://youtu.be/7CSvAHANs70?si=bhiGeiV-GNgSQNRD Sources https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/09/07/michael-hawkins-sex-abuse-child-colorado/ https://msmagazine.com/2024/09/20/colorado-mom-jail-kids-rachel-pickrel-hawkins/ Framed: Women in the Family Court Underworld https://a.co/d/6NHAfDj www.dashriskchecklist.com https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/coercivecontrol https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/stalking https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/books https://www.thelaurarichards.com/my-two-cents/serial-and-high-risk-stalkers-and-domestic-abusers REGISTER For Laura’s 2025 Masterclasses – Profiling Behaviour, Preventing Murder and Suicide in Slow Motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, Coercive Control and Stalking: https://bit.ly/LRMasterclassRegistration More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com Crime Analyst YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11 Aug 1h 6min

Ep 267: Update: The Case Against Ghislaine Maxwell
With Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein constantly in the news, Laura revisits this disturbing case and shares all the latest developments including details of Epstein’s non prosecution agreement, the firing of the lead prosecutor, the 50th Birthday book and the unorthodox meeting between Maxwell and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche from the Department of Justice. On August 1 Maxwell was transferred to a low security prison in Texas. What does all of this mean? And what about the men Maxwell supplied girls and women to? *The original Case Against Ghislaine Maxwell was first posted on Crime Analyst YouTube in 2022. For more expert insight, in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos, live monthly events with Laura and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic and empowering community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #GhislaineMaxwell #JeffreyEpstein #EpsteinFiles #VictimsMatter #VirginiaGiuffre #PowerAndControl #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #Manipulation #Patriarchy Clip https://youtu.be/aqUEqfG0IkY?si=SXBtI3VhgV47bjsX Sources https://www.crime-analyst.com/112-the-crime-analyst-ep-112-behind-the-scenes-of-the-prince-andrew-bbc-newsnight-interview-with-sam-mcalister-part-1/ Wall Street Journal - https://on.wsj.com/40NcCzN https://www.miamiherald.com/topics/jeffrey-epstein https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-08-01/epstein-files-trump-s-name-was-redacted-by-the-fbi https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/31/politics/virginia-giuffre-family-epstein-files https://www.npr.org/2025/07/25/nx-s1-5478620/jeffrey-epstein-crimes-timeline-legal-case https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/26031098-hearing-epstein-dismissal/ Thank You to Crime Analyst Sponsors Who Make the Show Possible. Support The Show Through the Sponsor: Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that’s actually covered by insurance. Visit Rula.com/CRIME to get started. REGISTER For Laura’s 2025 Masterclasses – Profiling Behaviour, Preventing Murder and Suicide in Slow Motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, Coercive Control and Stalking: https://bit.ly/LRMasterclassRegistration More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com Crime Analyst YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 Aug 52min

Ep 266: Murder in Slow Motion: Raneem Oudeh and Khaola Saleem with Nour Norris, OBE Part 2
Laura and Nour unravel what was going on in the relationship – all the combined behaviours that the police failed to discover – which revealed Tarin’s actions followed a clear pathway to escalating violence and murder. Understanding coercive control and stalking is critical. Listening and sharing this episode will save and change lives. For more expert insight, in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos, live monthly events with Laura and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic and empowering community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #RaneemOudeh #KhaolaSaleem #CoerciveControl #Stalking #Escalation #PowerAndControl #DomesticViolence #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #HighRisk #DASH #WarningSigns #Manipulation #Trauma #WestMidlandsPolice Clip https://youtu.be/SrNUpTMbB7s?si=-FvVk1rOOZD6-WfN Sources https://www.nournorris.com/ https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Raneem-Oudeh-and-Khaola-Saleem-Prevention-of-future-deaths-report-2022-0352_Published.pdf www.dashriskchecklist.com https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/coercivecontrol https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/stalking https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/books https://www.thelaurarichards.com/my-two-cents/serial-and-high-risk-stalkers-and-domestic-abusers Thank You to Crime Analyst Sponsors Who Make the Show Possible. Support The Show Through the Sponsor: Save more with 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/CRIMEANALYST Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at SHOPIFY.COM/crimeanalyst REGISTER For Laura’s 2025 Masterclasses – Profiling Behaviour, Preventing Murder and Suicide in Slow Motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, Coercive Control and Stalking: https://bit.ly/LRMasterclassRegistration More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com Crime Analyst YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27 Juli 1h 5min

Ep 265: Murder in Slow Motion: Raneem Oudeh and Khaola Saleem with Nour Norris, OBE Part 1
Laura interviews Nour Norris, a psychotherapist and the aunt of Raneem Oudeh, who was murdered alongside her mother, Khaola Saleem, in August 2018 by Janbaz Tarin. Nour, who is also Khaola's sister, describes the events leading up to the murders, including that Raneem contacted West Midlands Police fourteen times desperate for help – four times on the actual night – but the police failed to respond. This episode examines the campaign of stalking, abuse, and psychological terrorism waged by Tarin, and discusses how his actions followed a clear pathway to escalating violence. Understanding coercive control and stalking is critical. Listen and share this conversation. For more expert insight, in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos, live monthly events with Laura and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic and empowering community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #RaneemOudeh #KhaolaSaleem #CoerciveControl #Stalking #PowerAndControl #DomesticViolence #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #HighRisk #DASH #WarningSigns #Manipulation #Trauma #WestMidlandsPolice Clip https://news.sky.com/video/raneem-oudeh-makes-desperate-999-call-before-being-murdered-by-estranged-husband-12750470 Sources https://www.nournorris.com/ https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Raneem-Oudeh-and-Khaola-Saleem-Prevention-of-future-deaths-report-2022-0352_Published.pdf https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/oct/05/uk-police-lip-service-protecting-women-says-father-of-abuse-victim https://dpglaw.co.uk/chief-constable-admits-liability-and-publicly-apologises-for-force-failings-to-protect-the-life-of-suzanne-van-hagen/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14571027/Mum-murdered-boyfriend-police-overdose.html www.dashriskchecklist.com https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/coercivecontrol https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/stalking https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/books https://www.thelaurarichards.com/my-two-cents/serial-and-high-risk-stalkers-and-domestic-abusers Zoe Dronfield’s Case https://podcasts.apple.com/ma/podcast/preventing-murder-in-slow-motion-red-flags-with-zoe/id1545830333?i=1000543814295https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-victims-of-serial-domestic-abusers REGISTER For Laura’s 2025 Masterclasses – Profiling Behaviour, Preventing Murder and Suicide in Slow Motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, Coercive Control and Stalking: https://bit.ly/LRMasterclassRegistration More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com Crime Analyst YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Website www.crime-analyst.com Leave a 5* Review https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
20 Juli 35min