Episodes

The Hulu’s series, ‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family’ has generated renewed interest in the case. This special release of the original investigative series Laura shared in April 2023 is in addition to recent interviews about the series. Incensed that Maggie had become a footnote in her own murder, Laura began her deep dive that to fix the narrative and deconstruct and decode Alex Murdaugh’s behaviour with forensic precision. Don’t forget to listen to the new episodes with Mandy Matney and creators...

In this episode, Laura is joined by Clare Laxton, creator and host of Killer in the Family podcast. Together, they take a deep dive into profiling family annihilators, coercive control, stalking, highlighting the risk factors to look out for, exploring how these crimes are interconnected, and often preceded by clear warning signs that are too frequently missed, and challenge false narratives and defenses killers concoct. Laura and Clare reflect on the 10-year anniversary of their work togethe...

The Murdaugh Murders REMASTERED: Analyzing Alex Murdaugh’s 911 Call, Part 2

Laura continues her conversation with award-winning investigative journalist Mandy Matney, creator of The Murdaugh Murders podcast and executive producer of Murdaugh: Death in the Family on Hulu, where they dive deeper into Alex Murdaugh’s psychopathy and the spiders web of his coercive control. Laura and Mandy take a deeper look at the dynamics of the Murdaugh family and those within their inner circle - unpacking family and friend relationships, exploring signs of psychopathy, coercive contro...

The Hulu’s series, ‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family’ has generated renewed interest in the case. This special release of the original investigative series Laura shared in April 2023 is in addition to recent interviews about the series. Incensed that Maggie had become a footnote in her own murder, Laura began her deep dive that to fix the narrative and deconstruct and decode Alex Murdaugh’s behaviour with forensic precision. Don’t forget to listen to the new episodes with Mandy Matney and creators...

Laura is joined by award-winning investigative journalist Mandy Matney, creator of The Murdaugh Murders podcast and executive producer of Murdaugh: Death in the Family, on Hulu. Laura and Mandy discuss the Murdaugh case, Mandy’s experience reporting on the powerful Murdaugh dynasty, and the new TV show. Laura and Mandy also explore how coercive control operates behind closed doors and how the risk to women dramatically increases when they try to leave an abuser. Together, Laura and Mandy examin...

Laura sits down with retired medical examiner and forensic pathologist Dr D’Michelle DuPre. Laura asks Dr DuPre about her expert opinion and assessment of Ellen’s case including the 23 stab wounds and the many bruises on Ellen’s body. Laura and Dr DuPre also discuss the investigative report written by Stephen Olszewski who went to the crime scene on behalf of the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office, Dr Osbourne’s autopsy report and Dr Lindsey Simon’s recent 32-page report reaffirming the s...

Laura and Natalie Queiroz, MBE discuss the sentence Babur Raja received, what happened when Natalie came face to face with her attacker, his behaviour in prison, as well as alarming news Natalie has exclusively revealed on Crime Analyst that Babur Raja has been approved to be transferred to an open prison, to ready him for release. Clip https://youtu.be/MYy--G0uiio?si=hidf0EJPXr0bfXba #CrimeAnalyst #Femicide #Murder #AttemptedMurder #TrueCrime #Podcast #NatalieQueiroz #Investigation #WestMidlan...

In this episode Natalie Queiroz, MBE shares more details about the day she was attacked from behind by a man wielding a 12-inch carving knife. That hooded man - Babur Raja - was her partner and the father of the unborn baby. He stabbed her 24 times in the heart, lung, liver and uterus and attempted to slit her wrists. Natalie miraculously survives - but her ordeal wasn’t over. What she was subjected to at court will blow your mind and send you reeling. Trigger warning: This is a tough listen bu...

Laura interviews Natalie Queiroz, MBE about one of the most horrific attempted domestic homicides in the UK. On Friday 4 March 2016 Natalie, who was 8 months pregnant at the time, was walking to the bank when she was attacked from behind by a man wielding a 12-inch carving knife. He stabbed her 24 times in the heart, lung, liver and uterus and attempted to slit her wrists. Against all medical odds Natalie and her baby survived, but not without life-changing injuries and her life falling apart w...

Laura sits down with Nancy Schwartzman, director of the Hulu docuseries, Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg and homicide cold case investigator Sarah Cailean to discuss the new review undertaken by Chief Medical Examiner Dr Lindsay Simon. The 32-page report was completed on October 10 2025 and concluded Ellen’s case should remain classified as a suicide, despite documenting 20 bruises on Ellen’s body in addition to the 11 noted in the original autopsy and a further 3 stab w...

Laura continues her conversation with Sarah Cailean. In this episode Sarah shares what stood out to her most in her crime scene assessment and Laura highlights important medical evidence which reveals Ellen was most likely strangled. It’s powerful bringing two leading expert behavioral analysts together to share their unique insights about what they believe, based on the facts and the evidence, happened to Ellen Greenberg. Both independently arrive at a similar conclusion: this was not a locked ...

In this episode, Laura sits down with Sarah Cailean, criminal behaviorist, cold case homicide investigator, and former detective who recently appeared in the Hulu Docuseries, ‘Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg? Laura asks Sarah about her analytical process and assessment of the case and as they share their experience and analysis with each other, their discussion brings fresh perspective and offers listeners new insights into what happened on January 26 2011. It’s a com...

In this episode, Laura sits down with Nancy Schwartzman, Emmy Award winner and executive producer as well as showrunner of the new docuseries Death in Apartment 603, premiering on Hulu on September 29, 2025. The conversation dives deep into the making of this significant docuseries, exploring not just the process but also the reasons why this case holds personal importance for Nancy. The interview reveals new insights and revelations, particularly about Ellen’s relationship with her fiancé, Samu...

Laura and Anna discuss the statements made at the coroner’s inquiry regarding Amy, the officers who were dismissed and told to classify Amy’s case as ‘non-suspicious,’ and Professor Tim Ackland’s findings following his biomechanical analysis of the case. In this episode, Laura interviews Anna regarding the initial stages of Amy’s relationship with David Simmons and discusses key warning signs that are frequently disregarded. Anna shares new evidence she obtained which proves Amy was planning a ...

Amy Lee Wensley died on 26 June 2014 at her home as a result of a shotgun injury to her head. She was 24 years old. She put her two girls in a car after being assaulted by her ex, David Simmons, went into the house to get something and never came out. Within minutes, the detectives who attended declared Amy’s death a suicide. Anna Davey, Amy’s aunt, believed it was murder and has been fighting for justice for 11 years. Join Laura as she interviews Anna about the red flags, the unanswered ques...

Laura interviews Sally Leydon, Marion Barter’s daughter, and Joni Condos researcher and “super sleuth” about their investigation into Marion Barter’s murder. Together they retrace Marion’s journey across Japan and Europe to find out what happened after Marion boarded an airplane to the UK in 1997. Laura shares what stands out to her most and the importance of also timelining Ric Blum to establish how many more women are missing who came into contact with him - while reminding us that someone, so...

Laura interviews retired FBI Special Agent Katherine Schweit who created and led the agency’s active shooter program after the shootings at Sandy Hook in 2012. In the wake of the Minneapolis shooting on August, 27 2025 where two children, 10-year-old Harper Moyski and 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel were murdered, Laura and Kate share the characteristics of mass shooters, the behaviour that reveals they are preventable, the connection with domestic abuse, coercive control and the deep seated motivati...

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 grow...

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...

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 abu...

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 ...

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 Co...

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 Max...