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Forensic Friday

Welcome to Forensic Friday where we examine the intersection of true crime, psychology and the heart of being human in the middle of it all. Jeannine Anderson, MA, LPC, LAC, DVCS and Natalie Halcomb, MA, LPC, DVCS Apprentice are a dynamic duo providing forensic services to clients all along the front range in Colorado. Both specialize in risk assessment, psychopathy, trauma, relationships, and motivational interviewing. In addition to their work in the criminal justice system, Nat and Jeannine

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The Ex-Files: Michelle Hadley and the Craigslist Plot

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2025/06/21

Catch a quick update on the Karen Read verdict before we plunge into a true crime story almost too wild to believe: the case of Michelle Hadley. Imagine being falsely accused, jailed, and facing life in prison for horrific crimes you didn't commit, all at the hands of your ex-partner and his new spouse. This episode uncovers the intricate and twisted 'rape fantasy' Craigslist scheme, the layers of deception employed to frame Michelle Hadley, and the painstaking investigation that brought the ...

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“Ginny and Georgia”: Antisocial Females and...

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2025/06/18

Caution: spoilers ahead! In this episode, we talk about the Netflix series Ginny and Georgia and discuss what the writers absolutely nailed about the characters' personalities (and personality disorders, maybe?) and the real world consequences we've seen in kids who grow up in emotional turmoil and traumatic, criminogenic, and antisocial households. Support the show Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on publicly sourced information. Any case information and opinions are ...

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The Cleveland House of Horror: Surviving Ariel Castro

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2025/06/13

Join us as we recount the chilling story of Ariel Castro, the Cleveland man who abducted and held three young women captive for years. This episode walks through the disturbing timeline of how Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry, and Gina DeJesus disappeared, their agonizing decade in captivity, and the complex investigation that eventually led to the charging Castro with 977 horrific crimes. We examine the details of the case that shocked the world, the conditions that led to this level of trauma,...

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Sneaky Relationship Red Flags: Domestic Violence...

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2025/06/11

When it comes to a relationship, there's a fine line between quirk Rom-Com persistence and being on the wrong end of a Lifetime thriller. In this episode, Nat and Jeannine share their list of the top red flags you might miss in that pink relationship cloud. From cyberstalking to early codependency to the underhanded leaving-my-earring-behind, we help you identify problem behaviors before you fall down the dating rabbit hole. Support the show Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are comment...

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The Gone Girl who Won't Stay Gone: the Return of...

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2025/06/06

In this follow up episode, we talk about Sherri Papini's not-so-glorious return to the spotlight. We dissect the latest documentary and try to suss out what part of her latest story is truth or fiction (or somewhere in between). We also give our thoughts on things like histrionic personality disorder, childhood trauma and attention seeking, and how easy it is for some therapists to get snowed. Support the show Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on publicly sourced infor...

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