Episodes

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jade Blue McCrossen-Nethercott contacted police in 2017 after waking up to discover she was half-naked, and with the sense that she had been raped while she slept. Three years later, the man who was charged with her rape was acquitted. The Crown Prosecution Service dropped Jade’s case after claims she had a rare sleep condition called ‘sexsomnia’. Jade fought back. This is her story. For more expert insight, in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos, live monthly events with Laura and ...

Laura, Maddy and Rob unravel the investigation into Emile Cilliers, Victoria’s victimology and coercive control, the trials, Cilliers’ psychopathology and how you unseat a psychopath. For more in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic and empowering community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #VictoriaCilliers #ParachutePlot #Murder #CoerciveControl #CoerciveControllers #Psychopath #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #Emil...

On Easter Sunday 2015, experienced skydiver and new mum Victoria Cilliers undertook a parachute jump, a gift from her husband, British army sergeant Emile Cilliers. During the skydive both her standard and reserve parachutes failed to open. Victoria plummeted 4,000 feet to the ground at Netheravon Airfield in Wiltshire. Miraculously she survived. Whilst recovering, police arrived at her door. Someone had tampered with her parachute. Laura interviews Detective Constable Maddy Hennah who was the ...

In part 2 Laura continues her interview with Sarah, a 12-year-NXIVM-member-turned-whistleblower. Laura dives deep into Keith Raniere’s psychopathology and his psychological torture of women and Sarah shares some unique insight into Raniere and his psychology. For more in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic and empowering community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #Cults #NXIVM #CoerciveControl #CoerciveControllers #P...

Join Laura and Sarah Edmondson as they break down cults, coercive control, narcissism and psychopaths, as well how to help someone who is being manipulated and controlled. Sarah is a 12-year-NXIVM-member-turned-whistleblower. In March 2016 Sarah gathered with several other women in the belief they were entering a secret sisterhood they were told was created to empower women. She was not prepared for what came next. Each woman was told to strip naked and branded with what turned out to be Keith ...

Join Laura, Tristan Redman and Jackie Malton for the concluding episode in the series and find out whether it was possible for Dr John Dancy to fake the hesitation marks on Maurice Tribe’s neck, Dr John Dancy’s first love before Naomi, who also ended up dead, and several violent assaults committed by Dr John Dancy – contrary to what Mark Dancy said about his grandfather not being a violent man. The totality of the circumstances cannot and must not be ignored. This series is dedicated to Dr Naom...

Laura interviews Tristan Redman from Ghost Story podcast and former Metropolitan Police DCI Jackie Malton regarding Dr Naomi Dancy’s murder, and Maurice Tribe and pregnant second wife Mary Garstin’s untimely and unexpected deaths. When we know that homicide is the leading cause of death in pregnant women and more specifically the husband/ex - we must ask more questions. Join Laura as she asks the critical questions about the case and the podcast including why the séance as the ending? Why hand...

Sara Sharif’s killers, Urfan Sharif and Beinash Batool, were sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday 17 December 2024. It was a Family Court Judge who delivered Sara into the hands of her torturers and killers, despite Sharif’s extensive history of abuse against three women and two children. Sara’s case is not an anomaly. Nearly every six days in the USA a child is killed amid a custody dispute or catastrophic family court decision. Join Laura, Dr Christine Cocchiola and Amy Polacko as they...

By the time 10-year-old Sara Sharif died, she had suffered more than 25 broken bones - 100 separate internal and external injuries - including a traumatic brain injury. Sara was failed by everyone. The risks were undoubtedly known to the senior judge who presided over all three family court cases and when Sara’s abusive father applied for her to live with him, the judge ultimately sanctioned the order which delivered her into the hands of her killers. How did this happen? Listen to Laura’s urge...

Laura and Sharon unravel the warning signs of escalating risk, spotlight opportunities for intervention and prevention and deconstruct Marc Masterton’s serial pattern of abuse against young women. Chloe Holland called the police 15 times asking for help and gave a 2-hour video statement to police prior to her death. For more in-depth conversations, extra episodes, and videos and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic, empowering, and supportive community join the Crime Analyst Squad: w...

22-year-old Chloe Holland began a relationship with Marc Masterton in early 2022. A year later she would be dead. Before her death, Chloe had reported Masterton for domestic abuse and gave a two-hour video statement to police that led to the 26-year-old's conviction for coercive and controlling behaviour. He was jailed for just 41 months. Join Laura as she speaks with Chloe’s mum Sharon Holland about how Masterton controlled Chloe and psychologically unravelled her. She now wants to see th...

To mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Laura interviews actor, writer and survivor Molly Geddes about her own experience of coercive control, the behaviours and tactics abusers use to entrap victims and her new powerful short film, Where We Stop. The compelling 6-minute film aims to raise awareness of coercive control behaviours and warning signs amongst young women aged 16–21-year-old and direct them to information, support and services in Glasgow. W...

Laura continues her discussion with Matt Murphy about one of America’s most prolific serial killers Rodney Alcala, diving deeper into his horrific and brutal crimes, along with his background and psychopathology. Laura asks Matt his opinion about the latest developments in Lyle and Erik Menendez’s case and Matt shares why he believes they should never be released from prison. Hold on to your hats! For more in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos and to be a part a fast grow...

Laura interviews former Senior Deputy District Attorney Matt Murphy about Rodney Alcala, a serial killer in California featured in Anna Kendrick’s Netflix movie, Woman of the Hour. Laura and Matt forensically deconstruct Alcala’s behaviour and how and why he was given the benefit of the doubt allowing him to harm and kill more women. For more in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic, empowering and supportive community join the Crime Analyst Sq...

Laura and Hazel discuss District Attorney George Gascón’s October 24 press conference called where he recommended resentencing as well as the resentencing memo, Nathan Hochman’s appointment as the incoming District Attorney in Los Angeles and what it all means for Erik and Lyle and their family. For more in-depth conversations, extra episodes about this case and others and to be an part a fast growing, dynamic, empowering and supportive community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/Cr...