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Ep 96: The Murder of Gabby Petito, Part 16 Oct 04, 2022

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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. This episode may be upsetting and/or triggering and it will be angry making.

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Clips

https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/moab-police-made-unintentional-mistakes-in-gabby-petito-incident-review-says

Sources

https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title77/Chapter36/77-36-S2.2.html

https://le.utah.gov/~1998/bills/hbillenr/HB0148.htm

https://www.familyjusticecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/DVR2705-SA1-Strack-et-al-PETITO-Author.pdf

https://moabcity.org/DocumentCenter/View/3432/Combined-Statement-and-Investigative-Report---Petito-Laundrie-Incident

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Ep 95: The Murder of Gabby Petito, Part 15 Sep 27, 2022

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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 with how it was communicated by the media.

Trigger warning: Listener discretion is advised. This episode may be upsetting and/or triggering and it will be angry making.

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Clips

https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/national/police-in-utah-made-unintentional-mistakes-in-gabby-petito-incident-review-says

https://ksltv.com/439054/lauren-mccluskeys-parents-file-wrongful-death-lawsuit-against-the-university-of-utah/?jw_start=seek_to_second_number

Sources

https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title77/Chapter36/77-36-S2.2.html

https://le.utah.gov/~1998/bills/hbillenr/HB0148.htm

https://www.familyjusticecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/DVR2705-SA1-Strack-et-al-PETITO-Author.pdf

https://moabcity.org/DocumentCenter/View/3432/Combined-Statement-and-Investigative-Report---Petito-Laundrie-Incident

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Ep 94: My Two Cents: State of Maryland v. Adnan Syed, Adnan is FREE! Sep 21, 2022

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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 Hae’s murder.

The case was subject to the podcast “Serial” which debuted in 2014 and has been downloaded millions of times. Also, props to Undisclosed podcast Season 1 ‘The State v. Adnan Syed’ with Rabia Chaudry, Susan Stimpson and Colin Miller goes through the case in painstaking detail and highlights key information that was omitted by Serial. I also recommend you watch the HBO’s The Case Against Adnan Syed.

This is an incredibly quick turnaround which is extremely rare in cases. Hae Min Lee’s family were represented by Hae’s younger brother, Young Lee, after Judge Phinn ordered a 30 minute recess in court to give him an opportunity to speak. Find out what happened in court, what Young Lee told the court, what the state argued and listen to Laura discuss what happens next with the case.

State’s Motion Report to Vacate Adnan Syed’s Conviction

https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/MDBALTIMORESAO/2022/09/14/file_attachments/2270053/Syed%20-%20Motion%20to%20Vacate%20-%2009-14-2022.pdf

BBC Radio 5 Interview Laura on the State’s Motion (scroll to 2 hours and 52 minutes)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001bz3s

Laura and Jim Clemente’s Interview with Bob Ruff analyzing Jay Wild’s Police recorded interview

https://wondery.com/shows/truth-and-justice-with-bob-ruff/episode/7654-jim-clemente-amp-laura-richards/

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https://www.wbaltv.com/article/adnan-syed-conviction-vacated/41278447#

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Ep 93: Surviving Dirty John with Debra Newell Sep 13, 2022

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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 told her it was a civil matter and to go home. This is exactly why Laura and Debra have been lobbying for coercive control law reform and a register for serial perpetrators in America.

Laura unravels coercive control including the red flags and her indirect assessment of John Meehan using the Psychopathy Checklist Re-visited. Debra shares her investigation into her sister Cindi’s murder and reads out the message she sent police the day before her daughter, Terra Newell, was attacked by John Meehan. You won’t want to miss this.

Trigger warning: Listener discretion is advised. This episode may be upsetting and/or triggering and it will be angry making.

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Dirty John, the Dirty Truth

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Ep 92: Happy Birthday Rafi Sep 07, 2022

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Thank you for tuning in and for all your support. Crime Analyst wouldn’t be possible without you lovely lot. I’m taking some much-needed time out. More soon - so stay tuned!

#TrueCrime #Podcast #CrimeAnalyst #Selfcare #Rafi #FirstBirthday

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Ep 91: The Murder of Gabby Petito, Part 14 Aug 30, 2022

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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.

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Clips

https://kutv.com/news/local/moab-pd-describe-incident-between-gabby-petito-boyfriend-as-mental-health-crisis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHlxua6OCQE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCGsW41aQEw

Sources

https://www.vox.com/culture/22758030/gabby-petito-domestic-intimate-partner-violence-prevention

https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title77/Chapter36/77-36-S2.2.html

https://le.utah.gov/~1998/bills/hbillenr/HB0148.htm

https://www.familyjusticecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/DVR2705-SA1-Strack-et-al-PETITO-Author.pdf

https://moabcity.org/DocumentCenter/View/3432/Combined-Statement-and-Investigative-Report---Petito-Laundrie-Incident

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Ep 90: The Murder of Gabby Petito, Part 13 Aug 23, 2022

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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.

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Clips

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHlxua6OCQE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCGsW41aQEw

Sources

https://www.crime-analyst.com/85-the-crime-analyst-ep-85-the-murder-of-gabby-petito-part-10/

https://www.crime-analyst.com/86-the-crime-analyst-ep-86-the-murder-of-gabby-petito-part-11/

https://www.deseret.com/utah/2021/9/20/22684359/i-can-still-hear-her-voice-arches-park-ranger-warned-gabby-petito-relationship-seemed-toxic-brian

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/gabby-petito-bodycam-footage-brian-laundrie-b1931966.html

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11058765/Brian-Laundrie-two-confessions-lawyer-Gabby-Petitos-parents-says.html

https://www.the-sun.com/news/5875349/brian-laundrie-letter-slammed-gabby-petito-new-confession/

https://www.dashriskchecklist.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Getting-Away-with-It.pdf

https://www.dashriskchecklist.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Findings-from-the-Domestic-Homicide-Reviews.pdf

https://eprints.lancs.ac.uk/id/eprint/55255/1/cost_of_dv_report_sept04.pdf

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-economic-and-social-costs-of-domestic-abuse

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Ep 89: Roe vs Wade Overturned with Rabia Chaudry, Part 2 Aug 16, 2022

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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 Court CHOSE to overturn Roe vs Wade turning back the clock 50 years.

Rabia explains the greatest threat to America is the Supreme Court and how the country will be divided into safe and unsafe states for women.

At a time that feels overwhelming for women, Laura and Rabia highlight that as women we have fought many battles before and we will fight on and prevail. It’s obvious where the true power lies. You won’t want to miss this.

#RoeVsWade #WomenMatter #Freedom #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast #MaleViolence #Misogyny #PowerImbalance #Pregnancy #HighRisk #Femicide

Clips

https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/24/politics/dobbs-mississippi-supreme-court-abortion-roe-wade/index.html

https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/14/us/indiana-ag-ohio-rape-victim/index.html

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2022/08/02/idaho-abortion-justice-lawsuit-garland/

Sources

https://www.npr.org/2022/08/03/1115456012/the-biden-administration-has-filed-a-lawsuit-against-idaho-for-its-abortion-ban

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/05/us/indiana-abortion-vote.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/14/us/10-year-old-abortion-caitlin-bernard-indiana.html

https://www.npr.org/2022/08/03/1115456012/the-biden-administration-has-filed-a-lawsuit-against-idaho-for-its-abortion-ban

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-03392-8

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/nation-world/story/2022-08-09/justice-department-asks-judge-to-pause-idaho-abortion-ban

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/06/24/1107126432/abortion-bans-supreme-court-roe-v-wade

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Ep 88: Gabby Petito’s Parents Lawsuit Against Moab City Police, Part 12 Aug 12, 2022

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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 was caused by their wrongful acts or neglect.” They are seeking $50m in damages.

You won’t want to miss this.

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Clips

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

Sources

https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/09/us/gabby-petito-family-lawsuit-moab-utah-police/index.html

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/08/09/petito-police-lawsuit/

https://www.deseret.com/utah/2022/8/8/23297037/gabby-petito-family-lawsuit-moab-police-should-have-done-more

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/university-utah-student-zhifan-dong-reported-fearing-safety-was-found-rcna39067

https://www.deseret.com/utah/2022/7/19/23268993/china-student-death-university-utah-report-failings-suicide-fentanyl-overdose-darknet

https://www.deseret.com/utah/2021/3/30/22359337/lauren-mccluskey-parents-student-student-murdered-dismiss-lawsuit-settlement-payment

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Ep 87: Depp vs Heard Trial and Verdict with Rabia Chaudry, Part 1 Aug 09, 2022

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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 Depp have notified the court that they plan to appeal their respective verdict. Both parties have until 5th September 2022 to file their official appeals. This case is not over yet but perhaps the tide is slowly turning.

In Part 1 of this interview, Laura asks Rabia about the latest developments in Hae Min Lee and Adnan Syed’s case. Laura and Rabia also share their experiences of male violence and highlight how prevalent male violence is towards women yet ironically women are still not believed when they report or disclose abuse.

You won’t want to miss this.

#AmberHeard #JohnnyDepp #JohnnyDeppVsAmberHeard #JohnnyDeppAmberHeardUpdate #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast #MaleViolence #Misogyny #PowerImbalance

Clips

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdeIEpmA7t4

https://ew.com/celebrity/johnny-depp-amber-heard-court-docs-unsealed/

Sources

https://botsentinel.com/reports/documents/amber-heard/report-07-18-2022.pdf

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-07-19/amber-heard-twitter-abuse-johnny-depp-trial

https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/johnny-depp-amber-heard-backfire-1391807/

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