June 29, 2025

Ep 261: The Unthinkable: A Story of Control, Violence and My Mother with David Challen

1 hour

Laura interviews David Challen, son of Sall Challen and author of ‘The Unthinkable’ in this live taping at CrimeCon on June 7 2025.

Sally killed her husband, Richard, in 2010 after being abused and coercively controlled by him between the ages of 15-56. Sally struck Richard more than twenty times and fled to Beachy Head.

Laura supported David and the Free Sally Challen campaign. Join Laura as she skillfully excavates with David his experience of coercive control as a child, the warning signs and the manipulations abuser’s use to groom their victims.

Understanding coercive control isn’t just knowledge- it’s protection for you and those you know so you don’t get caught in the trap. Listen now and share widely.

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https://youtu.be/whyPMfPVI_4?si=4WfSsD_ZXnDJteda

Sources  

Buy David’s Book The Unthinkable: https://www.amazon.com/Unthinkable-Story-Control-Violence-Mother/dp/1914240278

www.dashriskchecklist.com  

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

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

https://www.thelaurarichards.com/my-two-cents/serial-and-high-risk-stalkers-and-domestic-abusers

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