Crime Analyst

Laura and survivor and clinical psychotherapist and hypnotist Ella McCrystal share the signs of grooming to look out for, what happened to the family when Ella’s abuser, her father came home from prison and sex offender treatment and rehabilitation.

 

Ella also shares further insight into her trauma and recovery and healing journey and new trauma-informed therapies she has developed which worked for her and many other victims.

 

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of child sexual abuse, rape, domestic abuse and trauma, which some listeners may find distressing. Please listen with care.

 

#Ella McCrystal #Trauma #Sexualviolence # #Podcast #TrueCrime #CrimeAnalyst #CriminalBehaviouralAnalysis #Forensics #Police #Advocacy #truecrimepodcast #podcast #expert #expertanalysis

 

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https://youtu.be/nmJOuTAk09g?si=agHITktr_m8UNr7P

 More from Ella: 

Ella McCrystal️https://ellamccrystal.com️https://www.northamptonclinic.co.uk

 

 

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Today March 19 2026 would have been Gabby Petito’s 27th birthday. This remastered series is to honour Gabby and ensure the warning signs of coercive control are understood. It’s the difference between life and death for so many.

Determined to decode the patterns of coercive control and escalating risk, Laura deconstructs the behaviours that were visible - but too often minimised or misunderstood - with forensic precision.

Join Laura for this remastered investigative series which provides news updates in the case regarding the Utah Supreme Court oral argument in the wrongful death lawsuit appeal, deeper analysis and vital learning to help prevent future harm.

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In this episode, Laura profiles Gabby Petito’s case from a behavioural, investigative and preventative perspective.

Having watched the police body worn camera footage captured when Moab City Police attended a domestic violence call out, Laura saw signs of coercive control. Laura opined early on that this was a ‘murder in slow motion’ and unfortunately was proven right.

Across this investigative series Laura analyzes Gabby’s social media and breaks down what she saw on camera. Laura shares the lessons from Gabby’s case so that we are all better equipped at spotting the warning signs in the future. It might just save a life.

#GabbyPetito #HerNameWasGabbyPetito #CrimeAnalyst #CoerciveControl #Expert #WarningSigns #Podcast #Truecrime

Clips   

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4DeSl8QGD4

Sources

https://www.patreon.com/posts/gabby-petito-113686407?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

https://www.patreon.com/posts/crime-analyst-my-116510211?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkhttps://www.patreon.com/posts/ep-239-american-123816186?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_fan&utm_content=web_share

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/21/us/gabby-petito-brian-laundrie-notebook-confession.htmlhttps://www.the-sun.com/news/3782530/gabby-petito-brian-laundrie-yearbook-photos-met-high-school/https://www.instagram.com/p/CR9Nm3HHuJN/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsgnE460ebvgB1I30gwuLkw

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Laura offers 2026 Masterclasses- There is still time to register for DASH Risk Masterclass March 11 and 12 and DASH Train the Trainer.   

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Laura interviews Ella McCrystal about surviving child sexual abuse, rape and domestic abuse, and the complex dynamics that can keep victims silent - including people-pleasing, fear, and when other family members and friends support and enable the abuser. 

Together they discuss the red flags that a child is being groomed, accountability and societal attitudes towards abusers, and the urgent need to centre survivors rather than protecting perpetrators or reputations. Laura draws parallels with Virginia Roberts Giuffre and the Jeffrey Epstein case, the protection of powerful perpetrators and the societal narratives that often silence victims while enabling abuse to continue. 

Ella also shares insight into her journey of healing and recovery, offering an honest and hopeful perspective on rebuilding life after trauma.  

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of child sexual abuse, rape, domestic abuse and trauma, which some listeners may find distressing. Please listen with care.

#EllaMcCrystal #sexualviolence #Podcast #TrueCrime #CrimeAnalyst #CriminalBehaviouralAnalysis #Forensics #Police #Advocacy #truecrimepodcast #podcast #expert #expertanalysis

 

 Clip 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTXH6Aok_NY/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

 More from Ella: 

Ella McCrystal️https://ellamccrystal.com️https://www.northamptonclinic.co.uk

 

 

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The Hulu’s series, ‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family’ has generated renewed interest in the case. This special release of the original investigative series Laura shared in April 2023 is in addition to recent interviews about the series. Incensed that Maggie had become a footnote in her own murder, Laura began her deep dive that to fix the narrative and deconstruct and decode Alex Murdaugh’s behaviour with forensic precision.   
Join in for Laura’s new insights in this remastered series. 

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Laura shares final key events in the timeline including further federal and state financial charges against Murdaugh and the murder trial whereby Murdaugh admitted under oath that he stole from his clients and firm PMPED. However, after Murdaugh was convicted for murdering Maggie and Paul, curiously Murdaugh pled not guilty to the federal financial charges.

Laura also discusses Murdaugh’s statement to Judge Newman “I would never hurt my wife, Maggie, and I would never hurt my son, Paw Paw” as well as highlighting what happened to Murdaugh’s cronies, Russell Laffitte and Cory Fleming, at their sentencing hearings.

Laura shares her thoughts on Gloria Satterfield’s so-called ‘trip and fall’ and Murdaugh’s lies regarding Gloria’s death and settlement, as well as latest developments in Stephen Smith’s terrible murder. You won’t want to miss this!

#MaggieMurdaugh #PaulMurdaugh #MurdaughMurders #GloriaSatterfield #StephenSmith #MalloryBeach #VictimsMatter #Accountability #MaleEntitlement #AlexMurdaugh #MaleViolence #Patriarchy #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast #TrueCrimePodcast

Clips   

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/crime-courts/alex-murdaugh-indicted-murder-charges-summary-timeline-rcna38026

https://www.wspa.com/news/documents-audio-released-in-gloria-satterfield-death-investigation/

https://www.wistv.com/video/2023/02/24/alex-murdaugh-admitted-financial-crimes-during-cross-examination-trial/

Sources

https://murdaughmurderspodcast.com/

https://cupofjusticepod.com/

www.crime-analyst.com

https://www.justice.gov/usao-sc/pr/alex-murdaugh-indicted-federal-conspiracy-wire-fraud-bank-fraud-and-money-laundering

Alex Murdaugh Sentencing: Alex Murdaugh Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murders of Wife and Son - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/06/us/alex-murdaugh-sued-former-law-firm/index.html

https://blandrichter.com/public-statement-from-the-family-of-gloria-satterfield/

 

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Nearly two decades after her wrongful arrest for the murder of British student Meredith Kercher, Amanda Knox returned to Perugia, Italy to confront the prosecutor who led the case against her, Dr Giuliano Mignini.

 

In Part 2 of Laura’s conversation with Amanda Knox and filmmaker Christopher Robinson, they explore the dangers of prosecutorial fixation and confirmation bias, and how the narrative around the case took hold despite the evidence.

 

Laura and Amanda discuss the real perpetrator, Rudy Guede, what happened following his early release from prison, and the unresolved legal issues hanging over Amanda’s head which are before the European Court of Human Rights.

 

Amanda reflects on the most painful aspect of being wrongly accused of her friend’s murder and shares insight into rebuilding life after trauma.

 

#MeredithKercher #AmandaKnox #RudyGuede #Podcast #TrueCrime #CrimeAnalyst #CriminalBehaviouralAnalysis #Forensics #Police #Advocacy #ItalianPolice #Mignini #truecrimepodcast #podcast #expert #expertanalysis

 

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https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/watch-amanda-knox-hulu-documentary-mouth-of-the-wolf-free-1236484822/

More from Amanda and Christopher: 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt39365783/   

    • The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox | Official...  

 

 

2026 Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community      

Laura offers 2026 Masterclasses : University Accredited DASH Risk Masterclass March 11 and 12 and DASH Train the Trainer.   

Register for Masterclasses      

 

www.dashriskchecklist.com   www.thelaurarichards.com      

 

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    

Subscribe to Crime Analyst YouTube: @crimeanalyst      

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