Episodes

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June 1, 2025

Ep 257: Diddy Trial: When Fear Is Present, Consent Is Not, Part 5

Week 3 of Sean “Diddy” Combs trial and Laura and Lisa Bilyeu dive into the powerful testimony of Capricorn Clark, who described the fear, threats, and intimidation she witnessed and experienced including the threat to Kid Cudi, and Diddy’s calculated use of staff to control and retrieve Cassie. Laura explains the DASH Risk Assessment Model and how it is used to decode coercive control, stalking behaviors and credible threats to harm and/or kill. Dr. Nadine Macaluso unpacks the psychological af...
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May 29, 2025

Ep 256: Expert Witness Testimony, Coercive Controller Tactics and Taking Your Power Back

Join Laura and co-host Lisa Bilyeu in this special episode about expert witness Dr Dawn Hughes’ testimony, why the Judge ruled she could not talk about coercive control, learn about the tactics and behaviours coercive controllers use to entrap their targets so you don’t become a victim and find out how to take your power back. This episode is essential listening. This isn’t just about one man. It’s about a pattern, a power structure, and the need for real, survivor-centered conversations and ne...
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May 25, 2025

Ep 255 Diddy Trial: Are Federal Prosecutors Successfully Making The Case of Coercion, Sex Trafficking and RICO Conspiracy?

Laura Richards and co-host Lisa Bilyeu are joined by former CIA spy and intelligence expert Andrew Bustamante to unpack the complex web of evidence, abuse, and control unfolding in the Sean “Diddy” trial. Laura, Lisa and Andrew explore the charges against Combs including that Combs abused, threatened, and coerced women and others, and led a racketeering conspiracy that engaged in sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, arson, bribery, and obstruction of justice, in comparison with particular...
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May 19, 2025

Ep 254: Diddy’s Playbook: Grooming, Power and the Price of Silence, Part 2

Laura and co-host Lisa Bilyeu are joined by two powerhouse guests: Dr. Nadine Macaluso, trauma bond expert and ex-wife of the real Wolf of Wall Street, and Brian Buckmire, criminal defense trial attorney and ABC Legal Contributor. Laura, Lisa and Nadine unpack the insidious dynamics of love bombing, grooming, and power imbalance and manipulation straight out of the abuser’s playbook. They explore cognitive dissonance, and the shame and sexual coercion many women endure in silence. Nadine shares...
253
May 13, 2025

Ep 253: Diddy’s Dirty Tactics: It’s Called Coercive Control with Lisa Bilyeu, Dr Ann Burgess and Karen Conti

In this gripping episode Laura and co-host Lisa Bilyeu are joined by Dr. Ann Burgess and defense attorney Karen Conti to take a powerful and in-depth look at the complex layers of coercive control, grooming tactics, the links between these patterns and trafficking, and unpack likely defense strategies in the case against Sean “Diddy” Comb to silence victims, and the trial’s centerpiece - Cassie’s lawsuit and the now-viral hotel video. This isn’t about celebrity scandal—this is about sharing the...
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May 12, 2025

Ep 252: Profiling Psychopaths: The Red Flags You Need to Know with Lisa Bilyeu

In this powerful in-depth episode Laura talks with Lisa Bilyeu, founder and host of Women of Impact, about profiling psychopaths, coercive control, stalking and the warning signs you need to know. This is life changing and saving information from many real-life cases. 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/CrimeAnaly...
251
May 6, 2025

Ep 251: Hidden Homicide? The Disturbing Death of Ellen Greenberg with Dr Jaime Zuckerman, Part 1

Ellen Rae Greenberg was found dead in her apartment on January 26 2011. She was 27 years old and was engaged to be married to Samuel Goldberg. Goldberg called 911 claiming he found Ellen unresponsive. Police were quick to determine she died by suicide – despite the 20 stab wounds, 10 of which were to the back of her head and neck. Ellen’s parents, Josh and Sandee Greenberg believe Ellen was murdered. Join Laura and clinical psychologist Dr Jaime Zuckerman as they discuss and analyse the case....
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April 30, 2025

Ep 250: He Said, She Said: Truth, Trauma and The Struggle for Justice in the Family Courts with Dr Charlotte Proudman

Laura interviews award winning Barrister and campaigner Dr Charlotte Proudman about her trailblazing work in the family law courts. In this powerful and urgent conversation, you will hear harrowing cases, learn about the troubling biases and shocking prejudice that underlie the legal system and Dr Proudman’s fight for justice and long-term change. Order Dr Proudman’s book He Said She Said, out May 1 2025: https://www.foyles.co.uk/book/he-said-she-said/charlotte-proudman/9781399612449 For more...
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April 29, 2025

Ep 249: Misandry vs Misogyny with Lewis Wedlock and Amy Rew, Part 2

Laura continues her illuminating conversation with masculinity educator and social psychologist Lewis Wedlock and the Founder and Director of Glasgow Girls Club, Amy Rew. Listen and find out what is going on inside the minds of boys and men. 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 #Misogyny #Misandry #Ado...
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April 22, 2025

Ep 248: Adolescence: Inside the Minds of Boys and Men with Lewis Wedlock and Amy Rew, Part 1

Laura interviews masculinity educator and social psychologist Lewis Wedlock and the Founder and Director of Glasgow Girls Club Amy Rew who are in the trenches educating boys and girls pre and post the hit Netflix show, Adolescence. Listen and learn how to have the tough conversations now with boys and find out what is going on inside the minds of boys and men. For more expert insight, in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos, live monthly events with Laura and to be a part a fast growi...
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April 15, 2025

Ep 247: Adolescence: Why Girls Blame Katie For Her Own Murder with Molly Geddes

Laura interviews actor, writer and survivor Molly Geddes about the impact of her powerful short film, Where We Stop and to unravel the hit Netflix show, Adolescence. 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 #Adolescence #WhereWeStop #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #TrueCrimePodcast Clips https://www.tik...
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April 8, 2025

Ep 246: Don’t Be That Guy with Graham Goulden, Part 2

Join Laura and Graham as they continue their discussion about identifying and disrupting red flag behaviour in police officers and men and how to prevent escalating harm, violence and femicide. 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 #DontBeThatGuy #HomicidePrevention #ViolencePrevention #Misogyny #CrimeAn...
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April 1, 2025

Ep 245: Sarah Everard: Stopping Police Officers Who Hate Women with Graham Goulden, Part 1

Laura interviews Graham Goulden, a retired police officer who worked in the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit and has spent the last 15 years trying to prevent male violence against women. Three years ago, Sarah Everard’s abduction, rape and murder by Metropolitan Service police officer Wayne Couzens was a huge wake-up call for policing culture – a culture that tolerated sexism and misogyny. Laura and Graham discuss red flag behaviours of bad cops and bystanders and what more needs to be done ...
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March 27, 2025

Ep 244: Happy Face with Renée Williams, Part 2

Laura continues to unravel the scripted Paramount+ show with Renée Williams which is based on Melissa Moore’s life as the daughter of serial killer Keith Jesperson. Listen as Laura and Renée highlight the early warning signs of a serial killer’s behaviour, what we can learn from family members of serial killers and whether they should profit from making a show like this. Don’t miss this in-depth analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Happy Face premiered globally on Paramount+ on March 20, 2025...
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March 25, 2025

Ep 243: The Attack Was Horrific, The Aftermath Was Worse with Tina Nash, Part 4

You would think this could not get any worse. But it did. Tina shares how she was retraumatised by professionals who put her under the microscope and took her beloved baby boy away from her after Shane Jenkin gouged out her eyes in a premeditated and sadistic attack in April 2011. You will not believe what you are hearing. Tina has been failed again by a Parole Board who agreed to the recommendation to move Jenkin to an open prison, ready for release. Help stop that from happening. Sign the pe...
March 24, 2025

Presenting: KILLER MINDS

Formerly known as Mind of A Serial Killer, Killer Minds takes you deep into the psychology of history’s most chilling murderers—from infamous serial killers to ruthless cult leaders, deadly exes, and terrifying spree killers. Every Monday and Thursday, hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels, a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, blend gripping true crime storytelling with expert psychological analysis to uncover what drives people to kill. From the calculated minds of serial killers lik...
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March 20, 2025

Ep 242: Happy Face with Renée Williams, Part 1

Laura breaks down the new Paramount+ true crime scripted show Happy Face with Renée Williams, CEO of the National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC). The drama is “inspired by the true story life story” of Melissa Moore, daughter of Keith Jesperson, who gave himself the moniker Happy Face. Adapted from Melissa’s 2018 podcast Happy Face, and her 2009 autobiography Shattered Silence, co-written with M. Bridget Cook, it stars Dennis Quaid and Annaleigh Ashford. Happy Face premieres globally on Par...
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March 18, 2025

Ep 241: He Gouged My Eyes Out Whilst My Children Slept with Tina Nash, Part 3

Laura and Tina discuss Shane Jenkin’s violent history, his time in prison, the 2022 Parole Board hearing where it was determined Jenkin was too dangerous to release compared to the 2024 Parole Board Hearing where it was recommended Jenkin was ‘safe’ to be transferred to an open prison, ready for release. Jenkin gave Tina a life sentence. He held her hostage for 12 hours denying her medical care and when doctors finally assessed Tina’s injuries, they told her that the 18-stone abuser had attacke...
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March 11, 2025

Ep 240: He Gouged My Eyes Out Whilst My Children Slept with Tina Nash, Part 2

Laura continues her interview with survivor Tina Nash. Tina recounts the night Shane Jenkin strangled her, broke her jaw and nose and gouged her eyes out as well as the aftermath of such violence and brutality. This is not an easy listen – but it’s an important one. Despite receiving a life sentence in 2012, Jenkin’s was recently moved to an open prison, ready for release. Help stop that from happening. Sign the petition: https://www.change.org/p/stop-repeat-violent-offender-shane-jenkins-being...
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March 7, 2025

Ep 239: American Murder: Gabby Petito with Nichole Schmidt and Tara Petito

Together, 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 to mark 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...
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March 4, 2025

Ep 238: He Gouged My Eyes Out Whilst My Children Slept with Tina Nash, Part 1

Laura interviews courageous Tina Nash in her first exclusive podcast interview. On 20 April 2011 Tina’s life changed forever. Shane Jenkin held her hostage for 12 hours, beat and strangled her and gouged her eyes out. Due to Tina’s quick thinking, she saved her own life. Now she’s fighting to survive once again. Despite receiving a life sentence in 2012, Jenkin was recently moved to an open prison, ready for release. Help stop that from happening. Sign the petition: https://www.change.org/p/st...
Feb. 25, 2025

Ep 237: Unravelling Diddy with Dr Jaime Zuckerman, Part 2

Laura and clinical psychologist Dr Jaime Zuckerman dive deeper into Sean Combs, aka Diddy’s, behaviour and those who played a role in enabling and insulating him. Currently, Combs is in jail awaiting trial for racketeering and sex trafficking offences. He denies all the allegations. 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...
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Feb. 18, 2025

Ep 236: Unravelling Diddy with Dr Jaime Zuckerman, Part 1

Laura is joined by clinical psychologist Dr Jaime Zuckerman to pull back the curtain and forensically examine Sean Combs aka Diddy’s behaviour and the allegations of long-hidden violence and abuse. Currently Combs is in jail awaiting trial for racketeering and sex trafficking offences. 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.patre...
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Feb. 11, 2025

Ep 235: Sexsomnia: Rape Case Closed with Jade McCrossen-Nethercott, Part 2

Imagine after you’ve been raped being diagnosed as having rare sleep condition called ‘sexsomnia’ by people you’ve never met. Then the prosecutors drop your case. This is Jade’s unbelievable story. 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 #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #Sexsomnia #Jade #CrownProsecutionS...