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Laura interviews award winning investigative journalist Nicki Weisensee Egan. For years Nicki was the one reporter who investigated Bill Cosby. Nicki documented her investigation in the book Chasing Cosby, which was the basis for her award winning podcast of the same name. More than sixty women made allegations against Cosby across the years. In December 2015, the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office announced it had filed an aggravated incident assault charge in Andrea Constand’s case....

Laura continues her conversation with Tonia Bales, John Meehan’s first wife of 10 years. In part 2, Tonia details the night her world was shattered forever, when she accessed John’s hard drive and read all his emails he had sent to other women - and men. John had feelings for another man, and whilst Tonia was desperately trying to fix her marriage, John was proactively pursuing him and others. We also discuss how John manipulated many people who were taken in by his charm and how they enabled J...

Laura interviews Tonia Bales, John Meehan’s first wife of 10 years about her life with John. Tonia had two daughter’s, Emily and Abigail, with John. Having listened to the podcast ‘Dirty John’ and watched scripted Bravo show of the same name and the documentary ‘Dirty John the Dirty Truth’ Tonia realized there was so much she did not know – and she and Laura wanted to go back and re-investigate John. The re-investigation was documented in the eight-part investigative podcast, ‘The First Wife: J...

Laura highlights key events, witnesses and evidence in the timeline and sequence of events, revisiting Gabby and Brian’s Instagram and what friends have said about Gabby and Brian’s relationship. Laura also breaks down the 9-minute video footage that was released on October 19 2022 of Gabby and Brian’s trip to Whole Foods on August 27 2021 and explains why it is so significant. Laura highlights the lessons that must be learned from Gabby’s case and what needs to happen next. You won’t want to m...

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 change that’s urgently required to save the next Gabby’s life. Trigger warning: Listener discretion is advised. This episode may be upsetting and/or triggering and it will be angry making. You can foll...

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 as a number of bizarre revelations made by Officer Pratt on interview with Captain Ratcliffe. Laura also takes a deeper dive into the DV 101 Manual for Police and Prosecutors in Utah and what it list...

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 outlines why the predominant aggressor law in Utah has been misunderstood and misapplied including one major detail which Brian disclosed to police. This important detail appears to have been overlooked or ignored. Laura also details important guidance written by the Utah Attorney General’s Off...

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: Listener discretion is advised...

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 the review report starting ...

In this episode, Laura analyses the most significant aspects of the state’s motion report requesting that Adnan Syed’s conviction be vacated. The report was filed on September 14 2022 and it ultimately led to Adnan Syed being freed on Monday 19th September, after 23 years in prison. Adnan Syed was convicted of first-degree murder, kidnapping and false imprisonment of his 18 year old ex-girlfriend, Hae Min Lee, in 1999. Adnan has steadfastly maintained his innocence and denied any involvement in...

In this episode, Laura interviews survivor and shero Debra Newell from the podcast “Dirty John,” Bravo show of the same name and Oxygen documentary, “Dirty John, the Dirty Truth,” which Laura served as consultant producer on. Now Debra has written a book called “Surviving Dirty John” to set the record straight about what really happened. Laura and Debra discuss how Debra went to four different police stations, desperate for help. Despite Debra’s 319-page report about John’s history, the police ...

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In this 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 making. You can follow L...

In this 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. You can follow Laura and her work on: Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimean...

In Part 2 Laura discusses the wide-reaching and catastrophic consequences of Roe vs Wade being overturned in June 2022 with attorney, advocate and best-selling New York Times author Rabia Chaudry. Laura and Rabia highlight how abortions have been banned before AR-15s and in the wake of the Robb Elementary shooting in Uvalde, Texas where 400-armed law enforcement officers stood outside the classroom as 19 children and two teachers were murdered by a teenager armed with an AR-15. Yet the Supreme ...

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 accuses them of “negligent failure” to first understand the law and enforce it. They also accuse Moab City Police of “wrongful death” saying that Gabby’s “death...

With the Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard trial back in the news, Laura discusses the case with attorney, advocate and best-selling New York Times author Rabia Chaudry. Laura asks Rabia her legal perspective about the Depp/Heard case and both discuss the Bot Sentinel Report, published after the trial, which found evidence of organized and targeted online attacks on Amber Heard and other women including themselves as well why and how so many got this case completely wrong. Both Amber Heard and Johnny...

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 Melissa Hulls. You won’t want ...

Laura interviews special guest Brian Entin, senior National Correspondent for NewsNation who covered Gabby’s case from the start. Brian was posted up outside the Laundrie’s home in Florida. He also went to the location where Gabby’s van was last seen and where Gabby’s body was found, near an undeveloped camping ground along the border of Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. Brian shares important information about the location in relation to Brian’s so-called confession letter. Laura and Bria...

In this episode, Laura discusses the other police body worn cameras and highlights new key information available from Officer Pratt’s footage, which was released on Friday 1st October. It took Moab City Police Department more than 14 days to release the second video. Laura shares why she believes it took them so long, highlighting three concerning and significant events that happened across that time in Moab City Police Department. This is uncomfortable information to hear – but it’s important...

In this episode, Laura continues to break down Gabby and Brian’s behaviour using the police body worn camera footage from the Moab City Police Department. Laura highlights an important statement Brian makes about the relationship and finances which is overlooked by the responding officers and is yet another indicator of coercive control. Laura focuses on evidence that Brian is thinking about himself, whilst an emotional Gabby prioritizes and centres Brian’s needs over her own, as well as how s...

In this episode, Laura continues to break down Gabby and Brian’s behaviour using the police body worn camera footage from the Moab City Police Department. Laura highlights an important eyewitness who details Brian’s controlling behaviour, confirming what Laura believed happened prior to the police stop. You won’t want to miss this. You can follow along on Laura’s Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod and Twitter @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 #GabbyPetito #Her...

Laura has taken the decision to interrupt the Gabby Petito series to share her preliminary analyses and deconstruction of the confession letter written by Brian Laundrie, which was published on Friday 24th June. The publication of Brian Laundrie’s notebook and so-called confession is huge. The timing of it being published and the contents are fascinating. The notebook was found in Brian’s drybag by his father, Christopher Laundrie, on October 20 2021. It was released to the media by Steve Berto...

In this episode, Laura deconstructs Gabby and Brian’s behaviour using the police body worn camera footage from the Moab City Police Department. Laura shares her expert analysis and highlights key intervention and prevention opportunities and lessons for future cases. It might just save a life. You won’t want to miss this. You can follow along on Laura’s Instagram @crimeanalyst TikTok @crimeanalystpod and Twitter @thecrimeanalyst #GabbyPetito #HerNameWasGabbyPetito #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analy...