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Crime Analyst

If you are curious about the ‘who dunnit’ and the ‘why dunnit’ and how and why victims become footnotes in their own murders, Crime Analyst is for you. Hosted by world renowned and award-winning Criminal Behavioural Analyst Laura Richards.

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Ep 167: Analyzing the Murder of Dr Naomi Dancy with...

Crime Analyst ·

2024/01/16

Laura interviews retired Detective Chief Inspector Jackie Malton from New Scotland Yard about the murder of Dr Naomi Dancy. Dr Naomi Dancy was murdered on 23rd November 1937 as she slept in her Richmond home. Her murder was the subject of Wondery’s hit podcast Ghost Story. If you listened to the podcast, you would know both Laura and Jackie were interviewed to provide their expert analysis. In this series you will hear all the details that Ghost Story left out. Join the conversation and let us know

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76:18

Ep 166: The Disappearance of Marion Barter with Joni...

Crime Analyst ·

2024/01/09

In this final episode, Laura concludes the circumstantial evidence. You won’t want to miss this. If you know anything email enquiry@sallyleydon.com or go to: https://www.facebook.com/MissingMarionBarter https://www.facebook.com/7NEWSTheLadyVanishes/ Contact Tom Ruedell : Tom.ruedell@wort.lu #MarionBarter #JusticeForMarion #TheMissingMatter #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast Clips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8V05XLP9Hk Thanks to Nicholas Gaspirini (Myuu) for use of Keep Going:

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43:52

Ep 165: The Disappearance of Marion Barter with Joni...

Crime Analyst ·

2024/01/02

In this episode, Laura details the mounting circumstantial evidence. If you know anything email enquiry@sallyleydon.com or go to: https://www.facebook.com/MissingMarionBarter https://www.facebook.com/7NEWSTheLadyVanishes/ #MarionBarter #JusticeForMarion #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast Clips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8V05XLP9Hk Thanks to Nicholas Gaspirini (Myuu) for use of Keep Going: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgeJDSUchWY Sources The Lady Vanishes podcast: The Lady Vanishes on

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71:27

Ep 164: The Disappearance of Marion Barter with Joni...

Crime Analyst ·

2023/12/26

Laura and Joni deep dive the timeline, lies, and behaviour of Ric Blum including his strategy of image management, how he attempts to discredit his wife, Diane, and the women he has abused. Laura also underlines his excessive and bizarre attempts to put distance between himself and Marion. Join Laura and Joni as they break it all down. If you know anything email enquiry@sallyleydon.com or go

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12:42

Ep 163: A Special Christmas Message

Crime Analyst ·

2023/12/23

Laura shares a special holiday message which includes her year in review and recommendations, shouting out some incredible women and men, podcasts, and books! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays you lovely lot. #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays Thanks to Nicholas Gaspirini (Myuu) for use of Keep Going: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgeJDSUchWY YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Instagram @crimeanalyst

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60:58

Ep 162: The Disappearance of Marion Barter with Joni...

Crime Analyst ·

2023/12/19

Laura continues her deep dive with Joni Condos, further exploring the complicated web of Ric Blum. Join Laura and Joni as they seek to unravel Ric Blum's prolific offending behaviour and seek to answer the question whether he is also a murderer. If you know anything email enquiry@sallyleydon.com or go to: https://www.facebook.com/MissingMarionBarter https://www.facebook.com/7NEWSTheLadyVanishes/ #MarionBarter #JusticeForMarion #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast Clips The Lady Vanishes: New

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59:56

Ep 161: The Disappearance of Marion Barter with Joni...

Crime Analyst ·

2023/12/12

Laura continues her interview with Joni Condos picking up on their discussion of Ric Blum, exploring his interesting publicly documented history of criminal convictions including false documentation, theft, fraud and forgery plus details of some of the convictions and sentences surrounding these crimes. They continue reviewing the timeline, money trail and known aliases of Ric Blum alongside his behaviour and criminal activity dating back to his teen years in the 1950’s, his changing statements

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55:12

Ep 160: The Disappearance of Marion Barter with Joni...

Crime Analyst ·

2023/12/05

Laura and Joni continue to discuss and deconstruct the accounts of Ghislaine Danlois-Dubois, Andree Flamme and ‘Charlotte.’ Three women who have never met describe similar patterns of behaviour of Mr Ric Blum. They independently reported him to authorities in 2006, 2010 and 2012, a long time before The Lady Vanishes podcast launched in 2019. Join Laura and Joni and discover what happened and why it’s relevant to the disappearance of Marion Barter. If you know anything email

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74:08

Ep 159: The Disappearance of Marion Barter with Joni...

Crime Analyst ·

2023/11/28

Laura and Joni continue to discuss and deconstruct the accounts of Janet Oldenburg and Ghislaine Danlois-Dubois. Laura discusses the ultimate power and control move by a coercive controller, evidenced in several of the cases. Join Laura and Joni as they unravel the mystery of what happened to Marion Barter. If you know anything email enquiry@sallyleydon.com: https://www.facebook.com/MissingMarionBarter https://www.facebook.com/7NEWSTheLadyVanishes/ #MarionBarter #JusticeForMarion #CrimeAnalyst

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54:59

Ep 158: The Disappearance of Marion Barter with Joni...

Crime Analyst ·

2023/11/21

Laura and Joni discuss and deconstruct the accounts of the other women who came forward and shared that they were victimised by Mr Ric Blum. This includes Monique Cornelius, Ginette Gaffney-Bowan and Janet Oldenburg. Laura applies a coercive control framework to Marion’s case and the other women who disclosed abuse. Join Laura and Joni as they unravel the mystery of what happened to Marion Barter. If you know anything email enquiry@sallyleydon.com

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76:45

Ep 157: The Disappearance of Marion Barter with Joni...

Crime Analyst ·

2023/11/14

Laura interviews super sleuther and social worker Joni Condos. Joni has been working on this investigation for four years, chasing down leads and unearthing significant information in the case. There are some critical questions regarding the timeline Laura wants to clear up. Join Laura and Joni as they unravel the mystery of what happened to Marion Barter. Can you help? If you know anything email

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41:57

Ep 156: ‘I Was Almost Murdered By My Ex’ with Colette...

Crime Analyst ·

2023/11/07

In part 2 of this powerful interview with survivor Colette, Laura questions some of the unbelievable things that happened in the aftermath of the attack and the disturbing history of the man who tried to kill her. Listener discretion is advised. Colette describes her journey from victim to survivor to thriver and Laura discusses how serial perpetrators are enabled and what to do if you are worried about someone. Share this with others - it might save a life. You can also watch this episode on

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43:41

Ep 155: ‘I Was Almost Murdered By My Ex’ with Colette...

Crime Analyst ·

2023/10/31

Colette was 27 years old when she was attacked in 1997 by her ex. Months before Colette had ended the relationship, but he showed up at her home, slit her throat and stabbed her 37 times. In this episode Colette Martin shares her extraordinary story of survival. This powerful and honest conversation will change and save lives. Listener discretion is advised. You can also watch this episode on Crime Analyst You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPwNXzfgEuA&t=2035s #ColetteMartin #CrimeAnalyst

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45:18

Ep 154: The Disappearance of Marion Barter with Sally...

Crime Analyst ·

2023/10/24

Laura continues her interview with Sally Leydon, Marion Barter’s daughter. Laura and Sally discuss what happened in Luxembourg when Sally tracked down the mysterious M F Remakel and how it led to the discovery of Ric Blum. Listen as Laura and Sally unravel Marion’s behaviour and victimology alongside the behaviour and timeline of Ric Blum. Join the conversation and share your thoughts on social media. Can you help? If you know anything contact the Facebook

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Ep 153: The Disappearance of Marion Barter with Sally...

Crime Analyst ·

2023/10/17

Laura continues her interview with Sally Leydon, Marion Barter’s daughter. Laura and Sally discuss why Marion may have secretly changed her name to Florabella Natalia Marion Remakel before she left for the UK, along with a key piece of evidence discovered by a supersleuth - a 1994 ad placed by a 47-year-old man named MF Remakel who was seeking an unattached lady. On August 2nd, 1997, Marion’s passport was stamped re-entering Australia under this new name and in October money was taken out of her

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55:38

Ep 152: The Disappearance of Marion Barter with Sally...

Crime Analyst ·

2023/10/10

Join Laura and Marion Barter’s warrior of a daughter, Sally Leydon, as they delve deep into the known facts of the case to uncover what happened to Marion Barter. Mother of two, Marion had been a popular primary school teacher at the Southport school on the Gold Coast when, in March 1997, she suddenly quit her job, sold her house and announced she was going to take a trip of a lifetime to the UK and Europe. On Sunday 22nd June 1997 Marion boarded a plane and left Australia for the UK. Sally received

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59:53

Ep 151: The Menendez Murders: Analysing the Habeas...

Crime Analyst ·

2023/10/03

Join Laura and Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Maggie Freleng in this episode as they delve deep into the Menendez Brothers case. Content warning: Listener discretion is advised. Episode Highlights: Pam Bozanich Speaks Out: Listen to the Deputy District Attorney who prosecuted the Menendez brothers at their first trial share her own words. Her recent startling comments, published in April 2023, are thoroughly examined by Laura. New Evidence Uncovered: Laura and Maggie dissect the latest evidence

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Ep 150: The Menendez Murders: Analysing the Habeas...

Crime Analyst ·

2023/09/26

Laura interviews Pulitzer Prize winning reporter and producer Maggie Freleng. Maggie has spent her career focusing on wrongful convictions, the criminal legal system, and social issues. She is host and producer of “Wrongful Conviction with Maggie Freleng”, “Murder in Alliance”, and “Unjust and Unsolved” podcasts focusing on wrongful convictions and miscarriages of justice. Laura and Maggie analyse the 21-page habeas petition submitted by Mark Geragos and Cliff Gardner who are the attorneys for

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46:32

Ep 149: Analysing the Menendez Murders with Professor...

Crime Analyst ·

2023/09/19

Laura continues her fascinating interview with living legend Professor Ann Burgess who assessed Erik Menendez and was one of the expert witnesses called by the defense in the first trial in 1993. Laura and Ann dissect the timeline leading up to the murders as well as the abuse and intentional tactics Jose Menendez used to control his family. Laura shares some new information about Kitty’s behaviour and letters that she wrote to Jose and Ann weighs in with her insight and analysis. You will not

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57:05

Ep 148: Profiling the Menendez Murders with Professor...

Crime Analyst ·

2023/09/12

Laura interviews living legend Professor Ann Burgess who assessed Erik Menendez and was one of the expert witnesses called by the defense in the 1993 trial. Laura asks Ann about her pioneering work, how she became involved in the Menendez case and what she discovered when she interviewed Erik. Laura and Ann also discuss the timeline and in particular the days leading up to the murders as well as the crime scene behaviour. You will not want to miss this. Listener discretion is advised. Professor

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