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74:36

Ep #357 The $176,500 Contempt Order & The Never...

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2026/07/27

Investigative journalist Mandy Matneyis best known for doggedly pursuing and unravelingAlex Murdaugh's financial crimes against his 100-year-old family law firm and its clientsin the low country of South Carolina.Mandy’s coverage of and in-depth investigation into Murdaugh’s legal dynastyfamilybeganin 2019, when a boat crash involving 19-year-old Paul Murdaugh resulted in the death of 19-year-old Mallory Beach. Mandy's relentless reporting continued through 2021 with the murders of MaggieandPaul

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53:53

Ep 356: Remastered: The Murder of Gabby Petito, Part 19

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2026/07/24

In this remastered episode,Laura concludes her analysis of the 99-page Moab City Police Investigative Review by detailing and breaking down Captain Ratcliffe’s conclusion and recommendations.Laura shares her professional thoughts about why the conclusion makes little sense and why the recommendations will not create the changethat’surgentlyrequiredto save the next Gabby’s life. Trigger warning: Listener discretion isadvised. This episode may be upsetting and/ortriggeringand it will be angry

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56:34

Ep #355 Inside the Landmark Cases of Sally Challen...

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2026/07/20

In this episode, Laurainterviewspioneeringhuman rights lawyerandCEO of the Centre for Women'sJustice, Harriet Wistrich,whose groundbreaking work has helped transform the way the justice system responds tomaleviolence against women and girls. Together, Laura and Harrietanalyselandmark cases including John Worboys and Sally Challen, the campaign tocriminalisecoercive control, and the legal mechanisms used to keep dangerous offenders behind bars. Harriet also shares the realities of fighting for

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45:40

Ep 354: Remastered: The Murder of Gabby Petito, Part 18

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2026/07/16

In this remastered episode,Laura continues to analyze the police report filed by Officer Pratt and Officer Robbins and the 99-page Moab City Police Investigative Review of the Police Stop was published on 12th January 2022. Laura reveals that another witness came forward and stated Brian hit Gabby with a closed fist, as well asa number ofbizarre revelations made by Officer Pratton interviewwith Captain Ratcliffe. Laura also takes a deeper dive into the DV 101 Manual for Police and Prosecutors in

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66:58

Ep #353 Psychopathy and Coercive Control: Why British...

Crime Analyst ·

2026/07/13

Joanna Simpsonwas brutallykilledby her estranged husband, British Airways pilot Robert Brown, just one week before their divorce was due to befinalised. Brownpre-dug a grave and hid her body in Great Windsor Park. Hefinallyadmitted killing Joanna with a claw hammer,buthe was acquitted of murder andconvicted ofmanslaughter which meant he was eligible for release after 13 years.Following years of campaigning by Joanna's mother Diana Parkes, best friend Hetti Barkworth-Nanton, Laura Richards and

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54:37

Ep 352: Remastered: The Murder of Gabby Petito, Part 17

Crime Analyst ·

2026/07/09

In this remastered episode, Laura shares new reflections and analysis about how and why Moab police got it so wrong. Laura outlines how and why the predominant aggressor law in Utah has been misunderstood andmisappliedincluding one major detail which Briandisclosedto police.This important detail appears to have been overlooked or ignored. Laura also details important guidance written by the Utah Attorney General’s Office,the DomesticViolence 101: A User-Friendly Manual on Domestic Violence for

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74:51

Ep #351 Judge Rowland's Egregious Misjudgement:...

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2026/07/06

In this exclusive interview Laura is joined by Jazmine’s parents following the Court of Appeal's decision to overturn the unduly lenient sentences handed to two teenage boys convicted of 10 counts of rape of two girls in Hampshire. After widespread public outrage and a legal challenge by the Attorney General, the Court of Appeal ruled that the original sentences failed to reflect the seriousness of the offences. Two boys, who had initially avoided custody, were re-sentenced to four years'

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52:28

Ep 350: Remastered: The Murder of Gabby Petito, Part 16

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2026/07/02

In this remastered episode, Laura continues to analyze the police report filed by Officer Pratt and Officer Robbins and the 99-page Moab City Police Investigative Review of the Police Stop was published on 12th January 2022. Astonishingly, the report concluded that ‘several unintentional mistakes stemmed from the fact the officers failed to cite Ms Petito for domestic violence.’ Laura disagrees with this preposterous conclusion and explains why. You won’t want to miss this. Trigger warning:

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60:43

Ep #349 British Airways Killer Robert Brown’s Parole...

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2026/06/29

Mother of two, Joanna Simpson, was brutally killed by her estranged husband, British Airways pilot Robert Brown, on 31 October 2010. Brown smuggled a claw hammer in to Joanna's home and bludgeoned her to death before burying her body in a pre-dug grave. Despite this, Brown was acquitted of murder and convicted of manslaughter. He would serve just 13 years before becoming eligible for automatic release. Laura’s forensic analysis of Joanna's case, together with Joanna's extraordinary mother,

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43:01

Ep 348: Remastered: The Murder of Gabby Petito, Part 15

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2026/06/25

In this remastered episode, Laura analyzes the police report filed by Officer Pratt and Officer Robbins and answers a number of burning questions including: whether it was known and recorded by police that the van belonged to Gabby, and; what’s happened to the police officers involved in the case? The 99-page Moab City Police Investigative Review of the 12th August Gabby and Brian Police Stop was published on 12th January 2022. Laura shares the headlines of the review and begins her analysis of

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72:15

Ep #347: Analysing Judge Rowland's Sentencing Remarks...

Crime Analyst ·

2026/06/22

Three teenage boys were convicted of 17 sexual offences, including 11 rapes of two separate girls, one at knifepoint. They were sent home with a £26 fine. This case should alarm everyone – and it is far from isolated. Laura continues her analysis of Judge Nicholas Rowland’s sentencing remarks including the lack of understanding by the Judge regarding grooming, the power imbalance, vulnerability, coercion, planning and exploitation and the boys’ histories which has resulted in a flawed risk

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70:19

Ep 346: Remastered: The Murder of Gabby Petito, Part 14

Crime Analyst ·

2026/06/18

In this remastered episode,  Laura continues to deconstruct Officer Pratt’s footage of the police stop of Gabby’s van with startling revelations including how Laura believes that the Utah law was not only misunderstood but was also misapplied – and it’s probably not what you think. You might believe you have heard everything there is to say, but you really haven’t. Trigger warning: Listener discretion is advised. This episode may be upsetting and/or triggering and it will be angry

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56:28

Ep #345: Analysing Judge Rowland's Sentencing Remarks...

Crime Analyst ·

2026/06/15

Three teenage boys were convicted of 17 sexual offences including 11 rapes of two separate girls, one at knifepoint. Despite this, Judge Nicholas Rowland determined that none of the boys should go to prison as he did not want to ‘criminalize them unnecessarily.’ To understand this egregious decision that has quite rightly sparked national outrage, Laura shares her forensic deconstruction of Judge Rowland’s 23-page sentencing remarks in the context of the sentencing guideline and the increasing

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49:57

Ep 344: Remastered: The Murder of Gabby Petito, Part 13

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2026/06/11

In this remastered episode, Laura reflects on information shared by Brian Entin, particularly regarding whether there was a planned and co-ordinated strategy after Gabby was killed as well as about Brian’s finances, which provides a new perspective about what he told police. Laura also deconstructs information gleaned from Park Ranger Melissa Hulls in the only interview she gave. You won’t want to miss this. Wyoming Crime Scene Visit: Laura recently recorded an exclusive episode based in Wyoming

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52:47

Ep 343: Convicted Serial Rapists Walk Free With £26 Fine

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2026/06/07

Two separate girls were raped by three boys, one at knifepoint, in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, in November 2024 and January 2025. The three teenagers filmed the rapes and posted them on-line, blatantly laughing. The case went to trial, and they were found guilty of 11 counts of rape out of 17 sexual offences. However, Judge Nicholas Rowland stated, ‘None of you need go to prison today’ and that he didn’t want to crimiminalize them UNNECCESSARILY. This case has rightly caused national and

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21:38

Ep 342: Remastered: The Murder of Gabby Petito, Part 12

Crime Analyst ·

2026/06/04

In this remastered episode, Laura discusses a significant update in Gabby Petito’s case. On Monday 8th August 2022, almost a year to the date of the Moab City Police stop of Gabby’s white van, Gabby’s mother, Nichole and step-father Jim Schmidt and Gabby’s father, Joe and step-mother Tara Petito filed a notice of intent to sue Moab City Police in Utah.The lawsuit went ahead accusing the Police of “negligent failure” to first understand the law and enforce it. They also accuse Moab City Police of

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69:35

Ep 341: Outsmarting My Psychopath Ex-Husband, Dirty...

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2026/06/01

When Tonia Bales married John Meehan, she had no idea that the charming man she fell in love with would later become known to millions as "Dirty John." Psychopaths don’t stand out - in fact they do everything to blend in - but there are some tell-tale signs you need to know. Together, Laura and Tonia decode and share the signs whilst discussing Tonia’s new book, When You See It: How I Outsmarted and Outlasted Dirty John, and the untold story of what it was really like being married to one of

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50:28

Ep 340: Remastered: The Murder of Gabby Petito, Part 11

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2026/05/28

In this remastered episode, Laura continues her fascinating interview with Brian Entin, senior National Correspondent for NewsNation and discusses how ‘strategic’ Brian Laundrie and his family may have been as well as other information that may come to light from the civil suit Gabby’s parents have filed against the Laundries. Laura highlights the National Parks Police did not release their body worn camera footage from the police stop and Brian Entin reveals that he tracked down Park Ranger

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51:23

Ep 339: Breaking the Terror: Bringing a Sadistic...

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2026/05/25

Laura asks Miriam about Michael Egan’s abuse of her brother and mother and Miriam shares how she broke through the terror and fear to hold Egan accountable for his cruel and sadistic abuse as well as the devastating long-term impact of life-changing trauma. Listen as Laura identifies the patterns of behaviour, manipulation, coercive control, and missed opportunities to safeguard and protect. Together, Laura and Miriam explore: • Miriam’s courageous fight for accountability and justice; • The

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64:37

Ep 338: Remastered: The Murder of Gabby Petito, Part 10

Crime Analyst ·

2026/05/21

In this remastered episode, Laura interviews Brian Entin, senior National Correspondent for NewsNation, who covered Gabby’s case from the start. Laura pivoted to this important interview with Brian as Brian Laundrie’s so-called confession letter had been found and the Judge allowed Gabby’s parents lawsuit against Christopher and Roberta Laundrie to proceed.Brian posted up outside the Laundrie’s home in Florida for months. He also went to Spread Creek in Wyoming where Gabby’s body was found. Brian

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