In this final episode, Laura analyses the letter writer and tape maker as well as the behavioural profile of someone who would act in this way.
Laura discusses the apology issued by West Yorkshire Police in November 2020 as well as the learning opportunities from this case in terms of future early identification, intervention and prevention of serial offend ... Show More
Aug 2021
Ep 34: Kerri Kasem, My Dad Casey Kasem
Laura interviews Kerri Kasem, Casey’s eldest daughter, advocate, TV and radio producer, writer and host as well as co-founder of KasemCares.org, which she set up to help others experiencing elder abuse and/or coercive control.
Kerri’s father, Casey, was best known as the voice o ... Show More
1h 5m
Aug 2021
Ep 35: Correcting the Narrative with Amanda Knox
Laura interviews Amanda Knox. We discuss Meredith Kercher, the crime scene, the police investigation, Rudy Guede, the prosecution led by Giuliano Mignini, the role of the media and Nick Pisa, the trial and Amanda’s time in prison.
Amanda shares a key hope for the future, and we ... Show More
1h 5m
Aug 2021
Ep 36: Deconstructing Coercive Control with Jess Hill, Part 1
Laura interviews award winning Australian author and investigative journalist Jess Hill.
Jess wrote the book ‘See What You Made Me Do’ which has been made into a three-part docuseries of the same title.
We deconstruct coercive control, Stockholm Syndrome, the case of Sally Chall ... Show More
56m 28s
Feb 2025
242: Insane Facebook Woman Cuts Baby from Pregnant Mother’s Womb?! |The Murder of Jamie Stice
In 2011, 21-year-old mom-to-be Jamie Stice, was preparing to welcome her baby boy into the world. She had no idea she would cross paths with someone so desperate to cover their own lies and keep up appearances, that they were willing to go to unthinkable lengths to cover their tr ... Show More
56m 8s
Jun 2025
314. The Murder of Emma Compton: Crime, Control, and the Hidden Struggles of Strong Women | lovelustfridays x Big Mad True Crime x Critical Incidents
In this episode of lovelustfridays, hosts Jake Deptula and Michele Locke, alongside producer Haley Gray, are joined by Heather Ashley of Big Mad True Crime and Kyle Ashley from Critical Incidents to discuss the tragic story of Emma Compton. They explore the harsh realities of dom ... Show More
1h 37m
Dec 2024
MURDERED: Lizzbeth Aleman-Popoca
<p>When Lizzbeth Aleman-Popoca, a young mother on the brink of a new beginning, is found murdered just weeks after she vanished, the search for answers unravels a web of her boyfriend’s lies and manipulation.</p><p><i>If you or a loved one is experiencing domestic abuse of any ki ... Show More
47m 33s
Aug 2023
Teenage Nightmare: The Murder of Jeanne Dominico
<p>When a hard-working and dedicated single mother is brutally murdered in her own home, no one could possibly imagine who would want her dead. Soon the police realize that some people close to her had motive, and when the eventual murder (or murderers) are revealed, it's a shock ... Show More
1h 40m