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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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Latest Episodes:

Ep 379 Sleeping with the Enemy: Profiling the Husband Who Drugged and Raped with Zoe Watts, Part 1 Oct 12, 2026

Show notes

Zoe Watts was shocked to discover the man she had been married to for 22-year was drugging and raping her.

Laura interviews Zoe and asks her to take us back to the beginning of their relationship- when she was just 17 and he was 28. He was charismatic, well-liked and seemingly the perfect partner. But as Laura asks more questions, she reveals a deeply disturbing, diabolical and dangerous man who knew what he was doing. This did not come out of the blue.

In this episode, Laura and Zoe unravel:

Grooming, love bombing and gaslighting

Strangulation and suffocation

Drug-facilitated rape

Stalking and coercive control

DARVO

Red flags disguised as romance

The “mask of sanity” and impression management

Those who backed up the abuse

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of domestic abuse, coercive control, stalking, suffocation, sexual violence and drug-facilitated rape.

Be curious, ask questions and always trust your instincts.

More from Zoe Watts  

🌐 Website: endeyecheck.org

📸 Instagram: @zoewatts.sms_

🎵 TikTok: @zoewatts.sms

#ZoeWatts #CrimeAnalyst #DrugFacilitatedRape #SexualViolence
#CoerciveControl #Stalking #DomesticAbuse #DomesticViolence #IntimatePartnerViolence
#Grooming #LoveBombing #DARVO #PowerAndControl #AbuseIsAPattern
#SexualAbuse #MaritalRape #Suffocation #VictimSurvivor #Survivor
#PredatoryBehaviour #PerpetratorStrategy #ImpressionManagement #MaskOfSanity
#TrustYourInstincts #LauraRichards

Clip: https://www.facebook.com/reel/920183284068072

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Ep 378 Remastered: The Forgotten Victims, My Mum Wilma McCann, Part 2 Oct 08, 2026

Show notes

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 Richards 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 were instrumental in why Laura’s specialist unit at New Scotland Yard was later created. It remains one of the most misunderstood serial murder cases of our time - and why Crime Analyst refuses to use the notorious nickname that made the perpetrator famous while the women became the forgotten victims.

Join Laura in the intelligence cell as she re-examines the case through behavioural analysis, victimology, risk and prevention.

Listen to the complete Forgotten Victims series:
https://www.crime-analyst.com/case-001-the-forgotten-victims/
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In this episode Laura interviews Richard McCann, Wilma McCann's son.

Richard shares his memories about the fateful night his mother was murdered by PS, as well as who his mother was and the impact his mother's murder has had on him, his family and the other victim's families.

Richard and Laura discuss the impact of the West Yorkshire Police Service's handling of the case, how the media report on the case and the details of an important campaign you can all support. You won't want to miss this powerful episode. It will change the way you see the world.

You won't want to miss this.

#HerNameWasWilmaMcCann

#HerNameWasEmilyJackson

#HerNameWasIreneRichardson

#HerNameWasDebraSchlesinger

#HerNameWasPatriciaAtkinson

#HerNameWasJayneMcDonald

#HerNameWasJeanJordan

#HerNameWasYvonnePearson

#HerNameWasHelenRytka

#HerNameWasVeraMillward

#HerNameWasJosephineWhittaker

#HerNameWasBarbara Leach

#HerNameWasMargeruiteWalls

#HerNameWasJacquelineHill

#HerNameISAnnaRogulskyj

#HerNameISOliveSmelt

#HerNameISTraceyBrown

#HerNameISMarcellaClaxton

#HerNameISMaureenLong

#HerNameISMarilynMoore

#HerNamerISAnnRooney

#HerNameISDrUpadyaBandara

#HerNameISMoLea

#HerNameISTheresaSykes

Clips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kMhnKX9xmI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuxVdf46sJk

2026 Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community       

For more insight and knowledge, advocacy and professional development join The Crime Analyst Squad. It’s a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events: www.Patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst     

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Ep 377 Mica Francis: Profiling the Crime Scene with Rich McHugh, Part 7 Oct 05, 2026

Show notes

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 for Mica.
Laura and Rich discuss:

Coercive control, “murder in slow motion” and “murder by suicide”

What Rich uncovered whilst investigating John-Paul Miller

The questions raised by Miller’s own words and behaviour

What still troubles Rich about Mica’s final day and death

The unanswered questions

Why keeping Mica at the centre of her own story matters

TAKE ACTION: Mica’s Law -Coercive Control and Stalking Laws in South Carolina 

You can contact South Carolina lawmakers and ask them to support stronger legal recognition and protection for victims experiencing coercive control, stalking and post-separation abuse. 

Full action links, letter template and resources are available in the Crime Analyst Squad. 

Watch The Death of the Pastor’s Wife 

More from Investigative Correspondent Rich McHugh  
Twitter: richmchugh

Insta: richmchughnews

Tiktok @richmchugh

 
Crime Analyst Coverage 
Crime Analyst: Mica Francis Series 
Mica Francis: Breaking Down the Federal Charges Against JP Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell 
Huge News in Mica Francis’ Case. John Paul Miller Has Been Indicted Finally… 

#MicaFrancis #MicaMiller #JusticeForMica #CrimeAnalyst
#CoerciveControl #Stalking #DomesticAbuse #PostSeparationAbuse #SexualCoercion
#EconomicAbuse #MicasList #ThePreachersWife #Femicide #DomesticViolence
#PowerAndControl #AbuseIsAPattern #JohnPaulMiller #JPMiller #RichMcHugh
#InvestigativeJournalism #LauraRichards #BehaviouralAnalysis #ExpertAnalysis
#TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #VictimCenteredReporting #NewsNation

Clip: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dcvry1cugK-/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&stkn=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Sources 
Rich McHugh and JP Miller interview
Watch The Death of the Pastor’s Wife 

https://www.abcnews4.com/newsletter-daily/mica-millers-family-press-conference-suicide-lumber-river-state-park-robeson-county-death-investigation-fbi-john-paul-pastor-solid-rock-church-estate-documents-abuse-hide-assets-sierra-nathaniel-francis-911-call-security-footage-timeline 

https://www.facebook.com/therobbieharvey/posts/heres-the-full-text-exchange-between-charlotte-mica-miller-and-john-paul-miller-/484282057505382/ 

Crime Analyst: The Case of Mica Francis  

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Ep 376 Remastered: The Forgotten Victims, Part 1 Oct 01, 2026

Show notes

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 were instrumental in why Laura’s specialist unit at New Scotland Yard was later created. It remains one of the most misunderstood serial murder cases of our time - and why Crime Analyst refuses to use the notorious nickname that made the perpetrator famous while the women became the forgotten victims.

Join Laura in the intelligence cell as she re-examines the case through behavioural analysis, victimology, risk and prevention.

Listen to the complete Forgotten Victims series:
https://www.crime-analyst.com/case-001-the-forgotten-victims/
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Laura Richards analyses and deconstructs the murders and attacks on lone women committed by Peter Sutcliffe (known as PS throughout the series) in the north east of England in the 1960s and 1970s.

This case happened before Laura started her career at New Scotland Yard. It was the very reason her unit was set up.

Listen and find out why Laura believes this is one of the most misunderstood cases of our time and why we should stop referring to this serial killer as The Yorkshire R*****

Join Laura each week in the intelligence cell as she behaviourally breaks down each attack and highlights which cases she believes to be linked, why PS did what he did and how he was allowed to get away with it for so long.

You won't want to miss this.

#HerNameWasWilmaMcCann

#HerNameWasEmilyJackson

#HerNameWasIreneRichardson

#HerNameWasDebraSchlesinger

#HerNameWasPatriciaAtkinson

#HerNameWasJayneMcDonald

#HerNameWasJeanJordan

#HerNameWasYvonnePearson

#HerNameWasHelenRytka

#HerNameWasVeraMillward

#HerNameWasJosephineWhittaker

#HerNameWasBarbara Leach

#HerNameWasMargeruiteWalls

#HerNameWasJacquelineHill

#HerNameISAnnaRogulskyj

#HerNameISOliveSmelt

#HerNameISTraceyBrown

#HerNameISMarcellaClaxton

#HerNameISMaureenLong

#HerNameISMarilynMoore

#HerNamerISAnnRooney

#HerNameISDrUpadyaBandara

#HerNameISMoLea

#HerNameISTheresaSykes

Clips
https://twitter.com/i/status/1327217063010721794

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kMhnKX9xmI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuxVdf46sJk

2026 Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community       

For more insight and knowledge, advocacy and professional development join The Crime Analyst Squad. It’s a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events: www.Patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst     

www.dashriskchecklist.com   www.thelaurarichards.com       

Subscribe to Crime Analyst YouTube: @crimeanalyst       

Facebook: Crime Analyst Podcast       

Instagram: @crimeanalyst, @laurarichards999       

Threads: @crimeanalyst       

X (Twitter): @thecrimeanalyst, @laurarichards999       

TikTok: @crimeanalystpod       

Website: www.crime-analyst.com       

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Ep 375 Mica Francis: Profiling John-Paul Miller with Rich McHugh, Part 6 Sep 28, 2026

Show notes

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 investigative producer Rich McHugh, working with Ronan Farrow, exposed Harvey Weinstein at great personal and professional cost. You will hear more about that in this episode as well as how Rich quickly gained the trust of Mica’s family and ultimately secured an extraordinary sit-down interview with John-Paul Miller in July 2024.

In this episode you will learn:

How Rich’s previous investigations into Harvey Weinstein and Hillsong influenced his response when Mica’s story first emerged

Why victim-centred reporting matters and how Rich approached Mica’s family

The starkly different narratives Rich heard from Mica’s family and John-Paul Miller

How Rich secured the interview with Miller after months of communication

What Miller sent Rich privately before the interview

Why Rich decided to let Miller talk rather than begin with confrontational questions

What Rich noticed about Miller before he had even asked his first question

Why Miller may have wanted to speak publicly and control the narrative

Laura’s behavioural analysis of key moments during the interview

What happened when Rich asked Miller whether he felt partly responsible

The anger Rich believed he detected beneath Miller’s response

Miller’s claims about Mica’s mental health and why it matters who controls the narrative when a victim can no longer speak for herself

Mica’s efforts to separate, seek help and regain control of her life

The failures and gaps in protection surrounding coercive control, stalking and post-separation abuse

Why, despite doing so much to try to protect herself, Mica was still left without the safety she was seeking

This is Part 1 of Laura’s interview with Rich McHugh. The conversation continues in Part 2.

TAKE ACTION: Mica’s Law -Coercive Control and Stalking Laws in South Carolina 

You can contact South Carolina lawmakers and ask them to support stronger legal recognition and protection for victims experiencing coercive control, stalking and post-separation abuse. 

Full action links, letter template and resources are available in the Crime Analyst Squad. 

Watch The Death of the Pastor’s Wife 

More from Investigative Correspondent Rich McHugh  
Twitter: richmchugh

Insta: richmchughnews

Tiktok @richmchugh

 
Crime Analyst Coverage 
Crime Analyst: Mica Francis Series 
Mica Francis: Breaking Down the Federal Charges Against JP Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell 
Huge News in Mica Francis’ Case. John Paul Miller Has Been Indicted Finally… 

#MicaFrancis #MicaMiller #JusticeForMica #CrimeAnalyst #HarveyWeinstein
#CoerciveControl #Stalking #DomesticAbuse #PostSeparationAbuse #SexualCoercion
#EconomicAbuse #MicasList #ThePreachersWife #Femicide #DomesticViolence
#PowerAndControl #AbuseIsAPattern #JohnPaulMiller #JPMiller #RichMcHugh
#InvestigativeJournalism #LauraRichards #BehaviouralAnalysis #ExpertAnalysis
#TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #VictimCenteredReporting #NewsNation

Clip
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DczwA3LuSA9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&stkn=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Sources 

Rich McHugh and JP Miller interview
Watch The Death of the Pastor’s Wife 

https://www.abcnews4.com/newsletter-daily/mica-millers-family-press-conference-suicide-lumber-river-state-park-robeson-county-death-investigation-fbi-john-paul-pastor-solid-rock-church-estate-documents-abuse-hide-assets-sierra-nathaniel-francis-911-call-security-footage-timeline 

https://www.facebook.com/therobbieharvey/posts/heres-the-full-text-exchange-between-charlotte-mica-miller-and-john-paul-miller-/484282057505382/ 

 
Link to Cross Over episode with Mandy and Laura on Cup of Justice Ep #86: 

Apple Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coj-86-crime-analyst-expert-laura-richards-joins-mandy/id1668668400?i=1000659373717 

Spotify Link 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/10P6t5LmMxF3YHUdgxPcm9?si=e3832e105dc1430d 

Links to Episodes about Mica Francis  
Mica Francis separated from John Paul Miller. She was desperate for help.. 
Mica Francis: Have you heard the term coercive control? 

Ep 303: Mica Francis: Analyzing the Federal Charges Against John Paul Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell 
 

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Subscribe to Crime Analyst YouTube: @crimeanalyst        

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Ep 374: Remastered: An American Murder: Gabby Petito with Nichole Schmidt and Tara Petito Part 25 Sep 24, 2026

Show notes

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 support: Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Text “START” to 88788. Chat live at thehotline.org

For more expert insight, in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos, live monthly events with Laura and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic and empowering community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst

Wyoming Crime Scene Visit: 
Laura later recorded an exclusive episode based in Wyoming where she retraces Gabby Petito's final footsteps, shares new crime scene observations and behavioural analysis, and compares Brian Laundrie's so-called confession letter with what most likely happened in Gabby's final days. Join the Crime Analyst Squad and Listen here. 

#GabbyPetito #InternationalWomensDay #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #Expert #BrianLaundrie #AmericanMurder #Netflix #DomesticViolenceAwareness

Clips   

https://youtu.be/Cj6N5aK2qzI?si=_K5yIxjqVuHKvwCV

Sources 

https://gabbypetitofoundation.org/

https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2025/03/03/netflix-series-gabby-petito-domestic-violence/80572434007/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2025/03/06/this-netflix-documentary-peaks-into-an-abuse-victims-mind-by-a-psychologist/

https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/coercivecontrol

Sign the Petition to Criminalize Coercive Control in America and Complete the Victim’s Voice Survey:

https://www.laurarichards.co.uk/dv-law-reform/

2026 Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community       

For more insight and knowledge, advocacy and professional development join The Crime Analyst Squad. It’s a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events: www.Patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst     

www.dashriskchecklist.com   www.thelaurarichards.com       

Subscribe to Crime Analyst YouTube: @crimeanalyst       

Facebook: Crime Analyst Podcast       

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Ep 373:  The Law That Could Have Saved Mica Francis with Attorney Regina Ward Part 5 Sep 21, 2026

Show notes

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 introduce coercive control legislation in South Carolina have failed, the gaps that remain for victims experiencing patterns of stalking and coercive control, and next steps.

Laura and Regina discuss:

Why Mica’s repeated reports and documentation matter

The fight to introduce effective coercive control legislation in South Carolina

Why understanding individual incidents without recognising the pattern leaves victims unprotected

Mica’s List and what it reveals about the cumulative impact of coercive control

The importance of preserving evidence when an abuser attempts to destroy or control it

How religion, submission, sexual entitlement and stalking are weaponised as tools of control

What listeners can do to support Mica’s Law and help create change

TAKE ACTION: Mica’s Law -Coercive Control and Stalking Laws in South Carolina

You can contact South Carolina lawmakers and ask them to support stronger legal recognition and protection for victims experiencing coercive control, stalking and post-separation abuse.

Full action links, letter template and resources are available in the Crime Analyst Squad.

Watch The Death of the Pastor’s Wife

More from Attorney Regina Ward
Website
YouTube
TikTok
Crime Analyst Coverage
Crime Analyst: Mica Francis Series
Mica Francis: Breaking Down the Federal Charges Against JP Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell
Huge News in Mica Francis’ Case. John Paul Miller Has Been Indicted Finally…

#MicaFrancis #MicaMiller #JusticeForMica #CrimeAnalyst #CoerciveControl #Stalking #DomesticAbuse #PostSeparationAbuse #SexualCoercion #EconomicAbuse #MicasList #ThePreachersWife #ReginaWard #Femicide #DomesticViolence #PowerAndControl #AbuseIsAPattern #LauraRichards #BehaviouralAnalysis #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #ExpertAnalysis

Join the conversation on social media and in the Crime Analyst Squad www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst

#MicaFrancis #MicaMiller #JusticeForMica #CrimeAnalyst #CoerciveControl #Stalking #DomesticAbuse #PostSeparationAbuse #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #ExpertAnalysis
Clips
https://www.facebook.com/NewsNationNow/videos/1585198026735228/

Sources
Watch The Death of the Pastor’s Wife

https://www.abcnews4.com/newsletter-daily/mica-millers-family-press-conference-suicide-lumber-river-state-park-robeson-county-death-investigation-fbi-john-paul-pastor-solid-rock-church-estate-documents-abuse-hide-assets-sierra-nathaniel-francis-911-call-security-footage-timeline

https://www.facebook.com/therobbieharvey/posts/heres-the-full-text-exchange-between-charlotte-mica-miller-and-john-paul-miller-/484282057505382/

Link to Cross Over episode with Mandy and Laura on Cup of Justice Ep #86:

Apple Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coj-86-crime-analyst-expert-laura-richards-joins-mandy/id1668668400?i=1000659373717

Spotify Link

https://open.spotify.com/episode/10P6t5LmMxF3YHUdgxPcm9?si=e3832e105dc1430d

Links to Episodes about Mica Francis
Mica Francis separated from John Paul Miller. She was desperate for help..
Mica Francis: Have you heard the term coercive control?

Ep 303: Mica Francis: Analyzing the Federal Charges Against John Paul Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell

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Ep 372: Remastered: Mica Francis: Analyzing the Federal Charges Against John Paul Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell pt 3 Sep 17, 2026

Show notes

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 divorce papers.

John Paul Miller has since been federally indicted on charges of cyberstalking and making false statements to federal investigators.

In this remastered episode, Laura is joined by award-winning investigative journalist Mandy Matney and award-winning author Liz Farrell, co-hosts of True Sunlight, to analyse the federal indictment and break down the charges, timelines and alleged behaviours detailed within it.

Together, they examine the alleged pattern of behaviour through the lens of coercive control and stalking, including how cyberstalking can be used as a tactic of control and why the post-separation period can be particularly dangerous. They also discuss an important question: why was Mica not better protected while she was alive?

Understanding escalation and coercive control is lifesaving and life changing. Listen and share, you may save a life. You can also take action for change with our Mica Action Toolkit.

Join the conversation on social media and in the Crime Analyst Squad www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst

#MicaFrancis #MicaMiller #JusticeForMica #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #TrueCrime #Podcast #Crime #CoerciveControl #Stalking #Expert #Cyberstalking #FBI #Investigation
Clips
https://youtu.be/3y7f9dciL0I?si=YUd8gS8OxTUTuSuG

Sources
https://www.abcnews4.com/newsletter-daily/mica-millers-family-press-conference-suicide-lumber-river-state-park-robeson-county-death-investigation-fbi-john-paul-pastor-solid-rock-church-estate-documents-abuse-hide-assets-sierra-nathaniel-francis-911-call-security-footage-timeline

https://www.facebook.com/therobbieharvey/posts/heres-the-full-text-exchange-between-charlotte-mica-miller-and-john-paul-miller-/484282057505382/

Link to Cross Over episode with Mandy and Laura on Cup of Justice Ep #86:

Apple Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coj-86-crime-analyst-expert-laura-richards-joins-mandy/id1668668400?i=1000659373717

Spotify Link

https://open.spotify.com/episode/10P6t5LmMxF3YHUdgxPcm9?si=e3832e105dc1430d

Links to Episodes about Mica Francis
Mica Francis separated from John Paul Miller. She was desperate for help..
Mica Francis: Have you heard the term coercive control?

Ep 303: Mica Francis: Analyzing the Federal Charges Against John Paul Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell
Mica Francis: Breaking Down the Federal Charges Against JP Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell
Huge News in Mica Francis’ Case. John Paul Miller Has Been Indicted Finally…

Mandy and Liz:

Mandy IG
Mandy Website
Murdaugh Murders Podcast
Liz on Instagram
Liz Website
Liz on Cup of Justice

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Ep 371:  Mica Francis: How to Manage a Coercive Controller with Attorney Regina Ward Part 1 Sep 14, 2026

Show notes

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 in the documentary. John Paul Miller called her repeatedly following Mica’s death. Regina shares unique insight into John-Paul’s behaviour around the time of Mica’s death, the manipulation Mica was navigating and some of what did not make it into the Netflix documentary.

Together, Laura and Regina unpack what was happening behind the scenes as Mica took steps to divorce from John-Paul Miller, the strategies used to manage his behaviour, Mica’s mindset during those final months and what Regina witnessed as Mica worked to regain control of her life.

Learn how women are further entrapped in South Carolina owing to archaic and dangerous patriarchal legal processes that intentionally prevent women from leaving men who abuse them, leaving them at high risk of suicide and femicide. It’s by design and they are not even trying to change it.

Laura and Regina share unique insights about:

Mica’s mindset leading up to her death

John-Paul Miller’s behaviour around the time of Mica’s death

How best to manage a coercive controller

Post-separation abuse, sexual coercion, coercive control, stalking and economic abuse

Archaic laws in South Carolina leading to it being one of the top 10 dangerous states in the US for women

Problematic restraining orders and ‘orders of protection’ in South Carolina

Mica’s List and the behaviours Mica documented

Details and context that did not make it into The Death of the Pastor’s Wife

Why coercive control must be understood as a pattern of behaviour.

Coercive control correlates significantly with femicide, homicide and suicide. Mica’s List matters... Look at the pattern.

Watch The Death of the Pastor’s Wife

More from Attorney Regina Ward
Website
YouTube
TikTok
Crime Analyst Coverage
Crime Analyst: Mica Francis Series
Mica Francis: Breaking Down the Federal Charges Against JP Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell
Huge News in Mica Francis’ Case. John Paul Miller Has Been Indicted Finally…

TAKE ACTION: Mica’s Law: Coercive Control and Stalking Laws in South Carolina

You can contact South Carolina state Senators and Representatives and ask them to support stronger legal recognition and protection for victims experiencing coercive control, stalking and post-separation abuse. WRITE to South Carolina lawmakers and make your voice heard just below. There is a letter template and all links and addresses available in the Squad here.

Find and contact South Carolina legislators:
Official Legislature note
Senator Luke A Rankin P.O. Box 142, Columbia, SC 29202
Official Sponsors: Senators Goldfinch and Grooms
Senator Stephen Goldfinch
P.O. Box 823
Murrells Inlet 29576
Senator Goldfinch Email form link
Senator Larry Grooms
131 Indian Field Drive
Bonneau 29431
Senator Larry Grooms email form link
Additionally you can sign the petition. Enforce South Caroline Law

#MicaFrancis #MicaMiller #JusticeForMica #CrimeAnalyst #CoerciveControl #Stalking #DomesticAbuse #PostSeparationAbuse #SexualCoercion #EconomicAbuse #MicasList #ThePreachersWife #ReginaWard #Femicide #DomesticViolence #PowerAndControl #AbuseIsAPattern #LauraRichards #BehaviouralAnalysis #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #ExpertAnalysis

Join the conversation on social media and in the Crime Analyst Squad www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst

#MicaFrancis #MicaMiller #JusticeForMica #CrimeAnalyst #CoerciveControl #Stalking #DomesticAbuse #PostSeparationAbuse #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #ExpertAnalysis
Clips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wgC1XVGolE

Sources
Watch The Death of the Pastor’s Wife

https://www.abcnews4.com/newsletter-daily/mica-millers-family-press-conference-suicide-lumber-river-state-park-robeson-county-death-investigation-fbi-john-paul-pastor-solid-rock-church-estate-documents-abuse-hide-assets-sierra-nathaniel-francis-911-call-security-footage-timeline

https://www.facebook.com/therobbieharvey/posts/heres-the-full-text-exchange-between-charlotte-mica-miller-and-john-paul-miller-/484282057505382/

Link to Cross Over episode with Mandy and Laura on Cup of Justice Ep #86:

Apple Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coj-86-crime-analyst-expert-laura-richards-joins-mandy/id1668668400?i=1000659373717

Spotify Link

https://open.spotify.com/episode/10P6t5LmMxF3YHUdgxPcm9?si=e3832e105dc1430d

Links to Episodes about Mica Francis
Mica Francis separated from John Paul Miller. She was desperate for help..
Mica Francis: Have you heard the term coercive control?

Ep 303: Mica Francis: Analyzing the Federal Charges Against John Paul Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell

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Ep 370: Remastered: Mica Francis (Miller) : Analysing the Digital Evidence and Mica’s List, Part 2 Sep 10, 2026

Show notes

Mica Francis’ case is now being widely talked about due to the Netflix documentary, The Death of The Pastors Wife. Laura analysed Mica’s case as it unfolded. In this episode Laura takes a more in-depth look at the available evidence of what life was like for Mica prior to her death using 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 woman. In this remastered series you will learn much more about what he did to Mica as well as what was left out of the documentary.

All the evidence shows how Mica was failed when she was alive. Listen to this episode if you want to understand how and why and you want justice for Mica.

Join the conversation on social media and in the Crime Analyst Squad www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst

#MicaFrancis #MicaMiller #JusticeForMica #CrimeAnalyst #CoerciveControl #Stalking #DomesticAbuse #PostSeparationAbuse #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #ExpertAnalysis
Clips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsuI0VyRFPY   

Sources
https://www.abcnews4.com/newsletter-daily/mica-millers-family-press-conference-suicide-lumber-river-state-park-robeson-county-death-investigation-fbi-john-paul-pastor-solid-rock-church-estate-documents-abuse-hide-assets-sierra-nathaniel-francis-911-call-security-footage-timeline

https://www.facebook.com/therobbieharvey/posts/heres-the-full-text-exchange-between-charlotte-mica-miller-and-john-paul-miller-/484282057505382/

Link to Cross Over episode with Mandy and Laura on Cup of Justice Ep #86:

Apple Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coj-86-crime-analyst-expert-laura-richards-joins-mandy/id1668668400?i=1000659373717

Spotify Link

https://open.spotify.com/episode/10P6t5LmMxF3YHUdgxPcm9?si=e3832e105dc1430d

Links to Episodes about Mica Francis
Mica Francis separated from John Paul Miller. She was desperate for help..
Mica Francis: Have you heard the term coercive control?

Ep 303: Mica Francis: Analyzing the Federal Charges Against John Paul Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell
Mica Francis: Breaking Down the Federal Charges Against JP Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell
Huge News in Mica Francis’ Case. John Paul Miller Has Been Indicted Finally…

2026 Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community       

For more insight and knowledge, advocacy and professional development join The Crime Analyst Squad. It’s a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events: www.Patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst     

www.dashriskchecklist.com   www.thelaurarichards.com       

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