Paris Shears never imagined that the man she fell in love with would groom, physically harm and control her. What began as a seemingly loving relationship became a pattern of coercive control, intimidation and violence that left her fearing for her life. 

When Paris's former partner was charged with offences including intentional strangulation and assault, he initially pleaded not guilty. After more than a year with the trial looming over her head, Paris went to court for the first day of the trial, and there was a closed meeting where he changed his plea and took a deal. The consequences have been devastating for Paris which is why she  launched a petition calling for Paris's Law, and urgent reform so perpetrators cannot control victims once charged and benefit from changing their plea at the last minute in cases involving domestic abuse and coercive control.  

In this episode Laura and Paris discuss: 

More from Paris Shears 

Paris's Law Campaign 
https://www.parislaw.co.uk  

Parliament Petition 
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/764553 

#ParisShears #ParissLaw #CoerciveControl #DomesticAbuse #DomesticViolence #NonFatalStrangulation #BehaviouralAnalysis #Victimology #CrimeAnalyst #LauraRichards #ViolenceAgainstWomen #MaleViolence #HomicidePrevention #TrueCrime #Podcast 

 
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In this remastered episode, In this special episode, which was originally released on what would have been Gabby’s 24th Birthday,  Laura highlights 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 parents against the Laundries; the selfie that Gabby took on her mobile phone just minutes before the 911 call to police, and; Roberta Laundrie’s ‘Burn After Reading Letter’ to Brian and her attempt to stop this letter being entered into court evidence. If you have followed the series and case, you will not want to miss this. Trigger warning: Listener discretion is advised. 

As a mark of respect to Gabby, please honour Gabby by taking a stand against domestic violence and spread awareness and education about coercive control and domestic abuse. 

Wyoming Crime Scene Visit:  
Laura recently 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 #HerNameWasGabbyPetito #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast #BrianLaundrie #MaleViolence #Femicide #CoerciveControl #DomesticAbuse #TogetherWeCan #SteveBertolino #RobertaLaundrie #ChristopherLaundrie 

Clips    

https://www.newsnationnow.com/banfield/gabby-petito-photos-domestic-call-released/ 

Sources  

Beyond the Headlines: Gabby Petito Lifetime Documentary 

https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/gabby-petito-missing-case/laundrie-lawyer-steven-bertolino-gabby-petito-lawsuit/ 

https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-sarasota-manatee/judge-ruled-brian-laundries-family-lawyer-can-be-named-in-civil-lawsuit 

https://www.parkerandmcconkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Gabby-Petito-Injuries.pdf 

https://www.wfla.com/news/sarasota-county/brian-laundries-mother-explains-why-she-wrote-burn-after-reading-on-letter-sought-in-gabby-petito-lawsuit/ 

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

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In April 2024 25-year-old Kennedi Westcarr-Sabaroche was a social media marketer and mother from East London who was found murdered in her car. She had been strangled and stabbed.

Days before her death, Kennedi told a friend she was “on a break” from her relationship with Gogoa Lois Tape. But Tape lured her to meet him under false pretences and strangled her in the driver’s seat of her own car—for eight minutes.  

Tape was charged with murder, but prosecutors ultimately accepted a guilty plea to the lesser offence of manslaughter by diminished responsibility. He was sentenced to a hospital order under Section 37 of the Mental Health Act with a restriction order under Section 41. This means he will not serve a day in prison.  

In this episode, Laura applies her expertise in behavioural analysis to determine whether there were coercive and controlling behaviours prior to Kennedi’s death and examines Tepe’s post offence behaviour where he confesses to murder.  Did he have clarity of mind and a consciousness of guilt? Did the court get it right? Just five months after sentencing, there was a move to apply for escorted leave for Tape. Linda is aggrieved and shares and why this is not justice. 

In this episode Laura and Linda discuss: 

 
#KennediWestcarrSabaroche #CrimeAnalyst #LauraRichards #DomesticAbuse #CoerciveControl #MaleViolence #Femicide #Expert #Analysis #Victimology #HomicidePrevention #TrueCrime #Podcast 

 
Clip  

https://www.tiktok.com/@yeamasaphar3/video/7607190671186726166?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc  

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In this remastered episode, 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 miss this. 

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

Wyoming Crime Scene Visit:  
Laura recently 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 #HerNameWasGabbyPetito #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast #BrianLaundrie #MaleViolence #Femicide #CoerciveControl #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #DomesticAbuse 

Clips    

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4MzXIPCOR4 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ixu4OpYBpJQ 

https://www.cbsnews.com/video/gabby-petito-the-untold-story/#x 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eozcPt4i9Bc 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uElNO4EXx7Y 

Sources  

Beyond the Headlines: Gabby Petito Lifetime Documentary 

https://www.wfla.com/news/sarasota-county/when-was-brian-laundrie-reported-missing/ 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xY_M0Sa2j50 

https://www.wfla.com/news/sarasota-county/laundries-file-to-limit-depositions-in-gabby-petito-lawsuit-protect-themselves-against-annoyance-embarrassment/ 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9993619/Last-text-message-missing-van-life-woman-Gabby-Petitio-sent-mother-revealed.html 

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Investigative journalist Mandy Matney is best known for doggedly pursuing and unraveling Alex Murdaugh's financial crimes against his 100-year-old family law firm and its clients in the low country of South Carolina. Mandy’s coverage of and in-depth investigation into Murdaugh’s legal dynasty family began in 2019, when a boat crash involving 19-year-old Paul Murdaugh resulted in the death of 19 -year-old Mallory Beach. Mandy's relentless reporting continued through 2021 with the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh and extensive trial of former attorney Alex Murdaugh, who was eventually found guilty of their murders. However, in 2026 he was granted a new trial. 

Mandy told the story via the hugely successful "Murdaugh Murders Podcast" which led to the Hulu miniseries "Murdaugh: Death in the Family", on which Mandy served as executive producer.  

On 7/13/26, Judge R. Keith Kelly, Hampton County, SC, issued a contempt order against Mandy and ordered her to pay $176,500 in attorneys' fees and a fine for "wilfully" failing to appear for a deposition on March 27 2026 in the case of Beach v Parker, et al, in which she is a non-party. Of note is that the deposition did go ahead 11 days later. 

In this episode, Laura and Mandy carefully examine the timeline of events, the courtroom proceedings and the wider implications-not only for Mandy, but for investigative reporting more broadly. Laura also shares her analysis of patterns of  behaviour of those who stalk and harass and how common it is for courts not to understand motivation, threats and the ‘dripping tap’ power and control related intimidation tactics used by men against women. 

#MandyMatney #Murdaugh #PressFreedom #InvestigativeJournalism #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Stalking #Fixation #Obsession #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast #Crime   

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 https://www.youtube.com/live/0wmHESgSHSA?si=ASJBdEm_VAvkqGKI  

 
 
Sources 

https://www.fitsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Matney-Contempt-Order-13July2026.pdf 

 S.C. Judge Finds Murdaugh Podcaster in Contempt of Court - FITSNews 

https://www.foxnews.com/us/judge-unloads-176k-penalty-murdaugh-podcaster-mandy-matney-finding-subpoena-defiance 

https://www.youtube.com/live/0wmHESgSHSA?si=slGeBV12-u6ZeV8M 

www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article277634293.html 

https://qcnerve.com/james-seidel-carolina-fish-market/ 

TSP #156 [Part One] - A Dark Day At The House Of True Sunlight After $176,500 Contempt Sanction 
TSP #156 [Part Two] - Reasonable Fear of an Unreasonable Justice System: More on Mandy's $176,500 Punishment Without Process 

TSP #155 [Part One] - Judge McCaslin Takes the Wheel: Murdaugh Retrial Hearing Recap 

TSP #155 [Part Two] - Pink in the Courtroom: Why Greg Parker Apparently Fears Free Speech 

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In this remastered episode, 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. 

Wyoming Crime Scene Visit:  
Laura recently 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 #HerNameWasGabbyPetito #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast #BrianLaundrie #MaleViolence #Femicide #CoerciveControl #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #DomesticAbuse 

Clips    

https://www.cbsnews.com/video/gabby-petito-the-untold-story/#x 

Sources  

https://nypost.com/2022/08/27/new-witness-to-gabby-petito-and-brian-laundrie-fight-says-she-was-hit-with-closed-fist/ 

https://www.the-sun.com/news/6077506/gabhttps://www.the-sun.com/news/6077506/gabby-petito-fight-witness-brian-laundrie-hit/by-petito-fight-witness-brian-laundrie-hit/ 

https://www.utcourts.gov/courts/just/docs/DomesticViolence101.pdf 

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

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

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

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7GEVr7wmIqTUY_s52LKgs5bfUD9rK-F&si=DUnjCxaK9tEzzM9p 

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP1gvj3JzHLE&si=EGFZMZVU1bi4TZrh 

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In this episode, Laura interviews pioneering human rights lawyer and CEO of the Centre for Women's Justice, Harriet Wistrich, whose groundbreaking work has helped transform the way the justice system responds to male violence against women and girls. 

Together, Laura and Harriet analyse landmark cases including John Worboys and Sally Challen, the campaign to criminalise coercive control, and the legal mechanisms used to keep dangerous offenders behind bars.  

Harriet also shares the realities of fighting for systemic change through strategic litigation, the legacy of the botched investigation into serial killer Peter Sutcliffe, the role feminism has played in exposing institutional misogyny, and why behavioural patterns-not isolated incidents -must remain central to understanding male violence against women. 

This is a fascinating conversation about justice, accountability, law reform, and the power of persistence in changing systems that have historically failed women. 
 
For a deeper dive in to the John Worboys case and Harriet’s successful legal challenge, listen to the Ringleader and Lifer live interview in the Crime Analyst Squad. The legal judgments and documents referenced during that discussion are also available exclusively in the episode post. 

Listen to The Forgotten Victims. Laura’s investigative series about serial killer Peter Sutcliffe and the botched investigation: https://www.crime-analyst.com/case-001-the-forgotten-victims/ 
 
Listen to the Joanna Simpson Case : This series examines the brutal killing of Joanna Simpson by her estranged husband Robert Brown, the shocking manslaughter verdict and planned automatic release, and the campaign led by her family, friends and Crime Analyst listeners that helped keep him behind bars. 
 
Listen and learn about Sally Challen and the extraordinary story behind the landmark case that changed the legal landscape for victims of coercive control. 

36: The Crime Analyst | Ep 36 | Deconstructing Coercive Control with Jess Hill, Part 1 

Ep 261: The Unthinkable: A Story of Control, Violence and My Mother with David Challen 
Ep 323 Coercive Control: A Child's Unthinkable Journey with David Challen 

Ep 325: Coercive Control: A Child’s Unthinkable Journey with David Challen, Part 2 

In This Episode 

#HarrietWistrich #CoerciveControl #SallyChallen #JohnWorboys #PeterSutcliffe 
#DomesticAbuse #MaleViolence #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast #Crime   

More from Harriet Wistrich 
Harriet's acclaimed book, Sister in Law: Fighting for Justice in a System Designed by Men 

Centre for Women’s Justice  

Clip  

https://youtu.be/ygyObQ7249c?si=fMZGcRHcpdtA1wQ3 

 
 
Sources 

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In this remastered episode, 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 lists regarding male and female factors as well as religious factors that contribute to domestic abuse. 

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

Wyoming Crime Scene Visit:  
Laura recently 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 #HerNameWasGabbyPetito #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast #Psychology #WomenMatter #Prevention #MaleViolence #Femicide #Intervention 

Clips    

https://www.cbsnews.com/video/gabby-petito-the-untold-story/#x 

https://kutv.com/news/local/exclusive-father-of-brenda-lafferty-talks-about-her-life-after-the-death-of-her-killer 

https://www.euronews.com/2022/10/01/solidarity-with-iran-as-worldwide-protests-staged-over-death-of-mahsa-amini 

Sources  

https://nypost.com/2022/08/27/new-witness-to-gabby-petito-and-brian-laundrie-fight-says-she-was-hit-with-closed-fist/ 

https://www.the-sun.com/news/6077506/gabhttps://www.the-sun.com/news/6077506/gabby-petito-fight-witness-brian-laundrie-hit/by-petito-fight-witness-brian-laundrie-hit/ 

https://www.utcourts.gov/courts/just/docs/DomesticViolence101.pdf 

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

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

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

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Joanna Simpson was brutally killed by her estranged husband, British Airways pilot Robert Brown, just one week before their divorce was due to be finalised. Brown pre-dug a grave and hid her body in Great Windsor Park. He finally admitted killing Joanna with a claw hammer, but he was acquitted of murder and convicted of manslaughter which meant he was eligible for release after 13 years. Following years of campaigning by Joanna's mother Diana Parkes, best friend Hetti Barkworth-Nanton, Laura Richards and thousands of Crime Analyst listeners, Brown’s automatic release was stopped in 2023. 
 

He came up for parole in April 2026. In this episode, Laura interviews Hetti Barkworth-Nanton and they take you behind the Parole Board Hearing sharing new details about Brown's psychopathic behaviour and ongoing risk. 
 

Laura analyses and discusses with Hetti the significance of the evidence considered by the panel, including the relevance of coercive control, the importance of judicial sentencing remarks, and why understanding behavioural patterns - not simply convictions - is imperative when assessing dangerousness and risk. 

In this episode Laura and Hetti discuss: 

This episode continues Crime Analyst's landmark series examining Joanna Simpson's murder, the campaign that prevented Robert Brown's release, and the lessons every professional -and every listener - can learn about coercive control, risk assessment and the importance of understanding dangerous behaviour before tragedy occurs. 

If you haven't already listened to Laura's landmark Joanna Simpson series, start here: 
https://www.crime-analyst.com/case-004-joanna-simpson-a-miscarriage-of-justice/ 

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Clip  

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1494827995475239 

Sources 

View the Judicial Review 

Crime Analyst Episodes on Joanna Simpson’s case: 

Ep 105: Joanna Simpson: A Miscarriage of Justice, Part 1 

Ep 107: Joanna Simpson: A Miscarriage of Justice, Part 2 

Ep 110: How to Save a Life with Hetti Nanton, Part 3 

Ep 111: Reflections of Joanna Simpson, Part 4 

The Case of Joanna Simpson: the British Airways killer who must stay behind bars 

The Case of Joanna Simpson: killer pilot Robert Brown planned every detail of killing Jo 

Ep 189: The British Airways Killer to Remain in Prison: The Judicial Review, Part 5 

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In this remastered episode, Laura shares new reflections and analysis about how and why Moab police got it so wrong.   

Laura outlines how and 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 Office, the Domestic Violence 101: A User-Friendly Manual on Domestic Violence for Police and Prosecutors, which points to Gabby being the victim and Brian the abuser. 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. 

Wyoming Crime Scene Visit:  
Laura recently 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 #HerNameWasGabbyPetito #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast #Psychology #WomenMatter #Prevention #MaleViolence #Femicide #Intervention 

Clips    

https://www.cbsnews.com/video/gabby-petito-the-untold-story/#x 

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

Sources  

https://www.utcourts.gov/courts/just/docs/DomesticViolence101.pdf 

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 

Marina Muñoz-Rivas, Ana Bellot, Ignacio Montorio, Rosa Ronzón-Tirado, Natalia Redondo, Int J Environ Res Public Health, (2021). Profiles of Emotion Regulation and Post-Traumatic Stress Severity among Female Victims of Intimate Partner Violence 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34206787/ 

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