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Ep 377 Mica Francis: Profiling the Crime Scene with...

Crime Analyst ·

2026/10/05

Laura continues her interview with former NBC investigative producer and NewsNation investigative correspondent, Rich McHugh. Together Laura and Rich unravel coercive control and the lack of laws to protect women in South Carolina and the details that trouble Rich about the day Mica died - and why he remains unconvinced Mica ended her life.For Rich, Laura and Crime Analyst, the focus remains where it belongs: Mica Francis, the truth about what she experienced, accountability and justice. Justice

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49:01

Ep 376 Remastered: The Forgotten Victims, Part 1

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2026/10/01

For decades, the women murdered and attacked by Peter Sutcliffe (known as PS in this series) were overshadowed by the man who targeted them. In this remastered Crime Analyst series, Laura puts the women back at the centre of the story.Laura deconstructs the pattern of offending, escalating risk and critical opportunities that were missed, including additional attacks she believes are linked to PS and how harmful assumptions about his victims distorted the investigation. The failures in this case

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62:16

Ep 375 Mica Francis: Profiling John-Paul Miller with...

Crime Analyst ·

2026/09/28

Mica Francis died trying to leave John Paul Miller. She documented what was happening to her, called the Police at least 14 times, retained an attorney and filed for divorce. Less than a day after Mica’s death, John-Paul Miller stood before his congregation and announced her death, while simultaneously shaping a narrative about Mica and her mental health. Serious alarm bells went off for both Laura and award-winning investigative journalist and NewsNation correspondent, Rich McHugh.Former NBC

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99:34

Ep 374: Remastered: An American Murder: Gabby Petito...

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2026/09/24

In this remastered episode to conclude the series, 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 which aired on International Women’s Day. If you are experiencing abuse The National Domestic Violence Hotline offers free, confidential

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65:22

Ep 373:  The Law That Could Have Saved Mica Francis...

Crime Analyst ·

2026/09/21

Mica Francis did everything right: she documented what was happening, reported to police and repeatedly asked for help. But what happens when the behaviours creating fear, entrapment and risk are not adequately recognised by the law?In Laura’s interview with Mica’s attorney, Regina Ward, the focus turns to the systemic failures that left Mica without the protection she needed - and the fight to change law in South Carolina in Mica’s name. Laura and Regina examine why repeated attempts to

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59:27

Ep 372: Remastered: Mica Francis: Analyzing the...

Crime Analyst ·

2026/09/17

Mica Francis’ case is now receiving widespread attention following the Netflix documentary The Death of the Pastor’s Wife. Laura analysed Mica’s case as it unfolded, documenting the pattern of coercive control, stalking and post-separation abuse Mica reported experiencing before her death.30-year-old Mica Francis (Miller) was found dead from a gunshot wound at Lumber River State Park in Robeson County, North Carolina, on April 27, 2024, two days after serving her husband, John Paul Miller, with

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60:02

Ep 371:  Mica Francis: How to Manage a Coercive...

Crime Analyst ·

2026/09/14

Mica Francis was taking steps to reclaim her life and freedom. Then, on April 27 2024, she was found dead at Lumber River State Park in North Carolina. Since Mica’s death, Laura has extensively analysed the pattern of coercive control, stalking and post-separation abuse Mica reported experiencing, as well as the circumstances leading up to her death.Mica’s story is the focus of the Netflix documentary The Death of The Pastor’s Wife. Attorney Regina Ward was Mica’s divorce lawyer, and she appears

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56:20

Ep 370: Remastered: Mica Francis (Miller) : Analysing...

Crime Analyst ·

2026/09/10

Mica Francis’ case is now being widely talked about due to the Netflix documentary, The Death of The Pastors Wife. LauraanalysedMica’s caseas it unfolded.In this episode Lauratakes a more in-depth look at the available evidence of what life was like for Micaprior to her deathusing the lens and framework of coercive control and stalking.Importantly,Mica died trying to leave John Paul Miller. That is significant because leaving with finality the relationship is over is the most dangerous time for a

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43:37

Ep 369: How To Safely Leave a Coercive Controller...

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2026/09/07

As the violence escalated, Grace finally called 911. She describes the police officer whorecognisedsomething Grace could not yet fully see herself. She reveals why and how heidentifiedhow dangerous the abuser was. Gracedescribesthesuccessfulstrategy she used to leave. Laura examines why victims may continue to protect,defendor return to theabuser- and why thesebehavioursneed to be understood within the wider pattern of coercive controlby EVERYONE. Grace shares how herex-partnerpressured her to

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97:58

Ep 368: Remastered: Unraveling Mica Francis (Miller) ...

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2026/09/03

Mica Francis’ case is now being widely talked about due to the Netflix documentary, The Death of The Pastors Wife. Laura talked about Mica and all the red flags she saw in 2024.Mica died trying to leave John Paul Miller – a man who calls himselfaPastor. In thisremasteredseriesyou will learn much more about what he did to Mica as well as what was left out of the documentary.Micawas failedwhen she was alive.She’sbeen failed in death - up until now. Mica’scase raises urgent questions about justice,

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63:31

Ep 367: What You Need to Know About Coercive Control...

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2026/08/31

Why doesn't she just leave?It'sa question survivors of domestic abuse hearagain and again. But it placesthe focusin entirelythe wrong place. LaurainterviewsGrace Stuart,survivorandhost ofWhy She Stayedpodcast, to examine how coercive control can develop gradually-and why it can be so difficult torecognisewhenyou'reliving inside it. Grace was just20when she met her former partner, who was 14 yearsolder. What initially felt intense and intoxicating became a complexspider'sweb of

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63:50

Ep 366: Remastered: The Murder of Gabby Petito with...

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2026/08/27

In this remastered episode which drops on the five year anniversary of Gabby's murder, Laura continues to interview Nichole Schmidt, Gabby’s mum. Laura and Nichole discuss the significance of 24 days Gabby was missing for, why men need to lead the charge stopping male violence to women, lawsuits, and why new coercive control laws and training are urgently needed.Inhonourof Gabby, listen to the conversation and share the episodes with family and friends. It might just savea life. If you want more

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60:49

Ep 365: Breaking Down Economic Abuse with Dr Nicola...

Crime Analyst ·

2026/08/23

You can earn your own money, pay thebillsand have access to the joint account-and still be economically abused.Economic abuse is about far more than stopping someone from accessing money. It can involve restriction,exploitationand sabotage-and it can be so deeply woven into coercive control that victims may notrecognisewhat is happening to them. Laura is joined byDr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs OBE,CFinternationallyrecognisedexpert on economic abuse,authorand founder of Surviving Economic Abuse, for a

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70:15

Ep 364: Remastered: The Murder of Gabby Petito with...

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2026/08/20

In this remastered episode,which was recorded on thethree-year anniversary of 22-year-old Gabby Petito’s murder, Laura interviews Nichole Schmidt, Gabby’s mother. Nichole shares what Gabby was like growing up as well as details about Brian and Gabby’s relationship and what she now knows to be the red flags. Gabby was reported missing on September 112021after her 23-year-old fiancé, Brian Laundrie, returned from a cross-country road trip without her on September 12021. Instead of speaking with

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72:41

Ep #363 The 530-Day Trap: Coercive Control,...

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2026/08/17

Imagine waiting530 days waiting for the trial of the man whogroomed, controlled,strangledand assaultedyou only to walk into court on day one and be told there would be no trial. Behind closed doors a plea deal was negotiateddramatically altering the outcome of the case, resulting in Robert Hastings walking free – no prison time.Strangulation and coercive control arehigh riskbehaviourscorrelating significantly with serious harm and femicide – yet far too often abusers are rarely charged. This case

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43:15

Ep 362: Remastered: The Murder of Gabby...

Crime Analyst ·

2026/08/13

In this remastered episode,Laura discusses theMay 242023, fascinating development in the lawsuit Nichole Schmidt and Joseph Petito filed against Roberta and Christopher Laundrie, Judge Danielle Brewer ordered Roberta and Christopher Laundrie to share the ‘Burn After Reading’ letter Roberta Laundrie wrote to Brian Laundrie with Gabby Petito’s parents.Laura shares her analysis of the letter and her thoughts about Roberta Laundrie breaking her silence about the case by making a statement once the

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63:17

Ep #361 The 530-Day Trap: Coercive Control,...

Crime Analyst ·

2026/08/10

Paris Shears never imagined that the man she fell in love with wouldgroom, physicallyharmand control her. What began as aseemingly lovingrelationship became a pattern of coercive control, intimidation and violence that left herfearingfor her life.When Paris's former partner was charged with offences including intentional strangulation and assault, he initially pleaded not guilty. Aftermore than a year with the trial looming over her head, Paris went to court for the first day of thetrial,and there

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34:39

Ep 360: Remastered: The Murder of Gabby Petito, Part 21

Crime Analyst ·

2026/08/06

In this remastered episode,Inthis special episode, which was originally released on what would have been Gabby’s 24thBirthday,Laurahighlights the latest developments in Gabby’s case regarding the two ongoing lawsuits Gabby’s family have filed against Moab City Police and Brian’s parents, Roberta and Christopher Laundrie. Laura discusses three key updates including: Judge Danielle Brewer’s decision to add the Laundrie’s former lawyer, Steve Bertolino, as a defendant to the lawsuit filed by Gabby’s

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78:11

Ep #359 Kennedi Westcarr-Sabaroche - Murder or...

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2026/08/03

In April 2024 25-year-oldKennediWestcarr-Sabarochewas asocial media marketer and mother from East London who wasfound deadinher carbeinghaving beenstrangled and attacked.Days before her death,Kenneditold a friendshe was“on a break” from her relationship withGogoaLois Tape.But Tape lured herto meet himunder falsepretencesand strangled her in the driver’s seat of her own car—for eight minutes. Tapewas charged with murder, but prosecutors ultimately accepted a guilty plea to the lesser offence of

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82:59

Ep 358: Remastered: The Murder of Gabby Petito, Part 20

Crime Analyst ·

2026/07/30

In this remastered episode,Laura highlights key events, witnesses and evidence in the timeline and sequence of events, revisiting Gabby and Brian’sInstagramand what friends have said about Gabby and Brian’s relationship.Laura also breaks down the 9-minute video footage that was released on October 192022of Gabby and Brian’s trip to Whole Foods on August 272021and explains why it is so significant. Laura highlights the lessons that must be learned from Gabby’s case and what needs to happen next

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