Abusers who target children should watch out. One day that child will be an adult searching out justice and accountability. Miriam Lake was one such child.
In Part 2 of this powerful Crime Analyst episode, survivor Miriam Lake bravely shares how she finally broke through years of fear, coercive control, and terror to hold Michael Egan accountable for his cruel and sadistic abuse.
Laura Richards, world-renowned Criminal Behavioural Analyst, forensically deconstructs the offender behaviours, manipulation, coercive control tactics, and missed opportunities to safeguard Miriam, her siblings, and mother.
Together, Laura and Miriam unpack:
• The hidden patterns of coercive control;
• Grooming, fear, silence, and compliance within families;
• How perpetrators manipulate entire family systems;
• Why victims and survivors struggle to report abuse;
• The devastating long-term impact of trauma;
• Miriam’s courageous fight for justice and accountability, and;
• Why understanding patterns — not isolated incidents — saves lives.
This is an incredibly important conversation about offender behaviour, victim survival, coercive control, and prevention.
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