Forensic Friday

Forensic Friday

By Jeannine Anderson & Natalie HalcombSociety & CultureHealth & FitnessMental HealthTrue Crime
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Forensic Friday episodes

  • Gilgo Beach Serial Killer’s Changing Plea

    In this week's mini episode, we examine the changing plea in the case of Rex Heuerman, the alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer. 

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    Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on publicly sourced information. Any case information and opinions are based on records in the public domain and are purely speculative in nature. Their comments are not meant to diagnose or treat any condition for listeners, and they are not functioning as licensed therapists providing services on the show. Any information shared based on general client experiences is coincidental and not meant to identify current or past clients. If you or someone you love is having a mental health crisis, please contact 911 or the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

    19 min
  • Roses and Punches: The Messy TFP Situation

     Taylor Frankie Paul built a career on the 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,' but her off-screen life has become a complex legal battleground. We break down the timeline of her relationship with Dakota Mortensen, from the infamous chair-throwing incident to the latest 2026 investigation by Utah authorities. We explore the 'Reactive Violence' defense—the idea that a victim may lash out physically after prolonged psychological abuse—and weigh it against the 'Primary Aggressor' markers found in the leaked videos. It’s a deep dive into the messy reality of domestic violence where the hero and villain aren't always easy to spot. 

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    Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on publicly sourced information. Any case information and opinions are based on records in the public domain and are purely speculative in nature. Their comments are not meant to diagnose or treat any condition for listeners, and they are not functioning as licensed therapists providing services on the show. Any information shared based on general client experiences is coincidental and not meant to identify current or past clients. If you or someone you love is having a mental health crisis, please contact 911 or the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

    1 hr 26 min
  • Feedback Echo Chambers: Celeb Bad Behavior

    Timberlake, Spears, Taylor Frankie Paul, and so many other celebrities get away with a lot of bad behavior. But what does accountability look like for someone so high profile? Listen as we discuss

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    Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on publicly sourced information. Any case information and opinions are based on records in the public domain and are purely speculative in nature. Their comments are not meant to diagnose or treat any condition for listeners, and they are not functioning as licensed therapists providing services on the show. Any information shared based on general client experiences is coincidental and not meant to identify current or past clients. If you or someone you love is having a mental health crisis, please contact 911 or the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

    51 min
  • Fentanyl and Fiction: Kouri Richins

     Kouri Richins spent a year on a press tour talking about grief, but a Utah jury just called it murder. This episode goes inside the trial to look at the 'calculated' nature of the crime. Friend of the show and DV trainer Jeanette Barich joins us to discuss the profile of the female primary aggressor, looking at how financial desperation, gaslighting, and digital manipulation served as the precursors to Eric Richins’ death. We analyze the March 2026 verdict and Jeanette shares her professional perspective on how we can better identify and support male victims in high-conflict, female-led domestic abuse situations. 

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    Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on publicly sourced information. Any case information and opinions are based on records in the public domain and are purely speculative in nature. Their comments are not meant to diagnose or treat any condition for listeners, and they are not functioning as licensed therapists providing services on the show. Any information shared based on general client experiences is coincidental and not meant to identify current or past clients. If you or someone you love is having a mental health crisis, please contact 911 or the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

    57 min
  • Man, I Feel Like a Woman: Women’s History Month Mini

    History isn't just about the past; it’s about the context of our present. This week, we highlight the pivotal advancements in women’s rights, including the Equal Pay Act and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). However, we also lean into the 'sobering statistics' that persist in 2026: the enduring gender pay gap, the disproportionate rates of violence against women, and the decline in reproductive healthcare access. It’s a brief but necessary reality check on the status of equality today and a call to continue the advocacy of those who came before us.

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    Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on publicly sourced information. Any case information and opinions are based on records in the public domain and are purely speculative in nature. Their comments are not meant to diagnose or treat any condition for listeners, and they are not functioning as licensed therapists providing services on the show. Any information shared based on general client experiences is coincidental and not meant to identify current or past clients. If you or someone you love is having a mental health crisis, please contact 911 or the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

    59 min
  • Mean Girl Murder: The Tragic Death of Skylar Neese

     On July 6, 2012, 16-year-old Skylar Neese snuck out of her bedroom window in Star City, West Virginia, to meet her two best friends, Shelia Eddy and Rachel Shoaf. She never returned. This episode explores the devastating betrayal that followed, as Shelia and Rachel helped Skylar’s parents search for her for months, all while knowing exactly where her body was hidden. We dive into the most disturbing aspect of the case: the motive. When finally asked why they killed the girl they had called their sister, the answer was a cold, six-word sentence that continues to shock the world 

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    Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on publicly sourced information. Any case information and opinions are based on records in the public domain and are purely speculative in nature. Their comments are not meant to diagnose or treat any condition for listeners, and they are not functioning as licensed therapists providing services on the show. Any information shared based on general client experiences is coincidental and not meant to identify current or past clients. If you or someone you love is having a mental health crisis, please contact 911 or the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

    1 hr 10 min
  • Toxic? Britney's DUI

    In this min episode we talk abouit Britney Spears and her latest run-in with the authorities. She's out from under her family's thumb, but maybe out of control? What can be done in a case like this? Let's chat about it

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    Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on publicly sourced information. Any case information and opinions are based on records in the public domain and are purely speculative in nature. Their comments are not meant to diagnose or treat any condition for listeners, and they are not functioning as licensed therapists providing services on the show. Any information shared based on general client experiences is coincidental and not meant to identify current or past clients. If you or someone you love is having a mental health crisis, please contact 911 or the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

    16 min
  • Alpine Divorce: Why was Kerstin Gurtner Left Behind?

    We investigate the harrowing details of a fatal climb that left one woman stranded on a mountainside while her partner descended to safety. This episode unpacks the technical and emotional aspects of the 'Alpine Divorce' debate, and the many, many 'mistakes' made by Thomas Plamberger that left his partner dead. Narcissism? Honest errors? Or intentional killing?

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    Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on publicly sourced information. Any case information and opinions are based on records in the public domain and are purely speculative in nature. Their comments are not meant to diagnose or treat any condition for listeners, and they are not functioning as licensed therapists providing services on the show. Any information shared based on general client experiences is coincidental and not meant to identify current or past clients. If you or someone you love is having a mental health crisis, please contact 911 or the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

    1 hr 8 min
  • Don’t Be A Pick-Me: Unapologetic Vulnerability

    Why is vulnerability so hard? And why is it so important? Listen in as we talk about Love is Blind, how our partners can help give space for our vulnerabilities, and how we can help each other feel safe to share our weak points

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    Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on publicly sourced information. Any case information and opinions are based on records in the public domain and are purely speculative in nature. Their comments are not meant to diagnose or treat any condition for listeners, and they are not functioning as licensed therapists providing services on the show. Any information shared based on general client experiences is coincidental and not meant to identify current or past clients. If you or someone you love is having a mental health crisis, please contact 911 or the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

    52 min
  • The Texas 7

    On December 13, 2000, the Texas 7 bluffed their way out of prison and began a six-week crime spree that would grip the nation. From robbing a Radio Shack to the high-stakes heist at Oshman’s Sporting Goods, we detail the tactical precision and absolute ruthlessness of the gang led by George Rivas. We examine the final chapter of their run in Colorado, where they posed as 'religious travelers' in an RV park, and the dramatic police actions in Woodland Park and Colorado Springs that resulted in one suicide and six death row sentences.

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    Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on publicly sourced information. Any case information and opinions are based on records in the public domain and are purely speculative in nature. Their comments are not meant to diagnose or treat any condition for listeners, and they are not functioning as licensed therapists providing services on the show. Any information shared based on general client experiences is coincidental and not meant to identify current or past clients. If you or someone you love is having a mental health crisis, please contact 911 or the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

    54 min

About Forensic Friday

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Welcome to Forensic Friday where we examine the intersection of true crime, psychology and the heart of being human in the middle of it all. Jeannine Anderson, MA, LPC, LAC, DVCS and Natalie Halcomb,…

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