Laura interviews survivor, activist, campaigner and all-round warrior Zoe Dronfield.
On February 14 2014, Zoe was meant to be dead – murdered by Jason Smith. Smith held Zoe hostage for eight hours and tortured her. Fortunately, Zoe survived due to her own determination and quick thinking.
Laura and Zoe have been campaigning for serial domestic abusers and ... Show More
Dec 2021
Ep 52: Preventing Murder in Slow Motion™: Escalating Risk with Zoe Dronfield, Part 2
Laura continues her conversation with survivor, activist, campaigner and all-round warrior Zoe Dronfield. In this episode, Zoe describes the night Smith almost killed her and Laura contextualizes the escalating risks leading up to the attack.
Zoe initially thought that fighting ... Show More
58m 5s
Dec 2021
Ep 53: Preventing Murder in Slow Motion™: The Aftermath with Zoe Dronfield, Part 3
Laura continues her conversation with survivor, activist, campaigner and all-round warrior Zoe Dronfield. Zoe describes her fight for custody of her daughter, Sofia, in the Family Court whilst simultaneously fighting for justice in the Criminal Court at Smith’s trial.
We discuss ... Show More
51m 55s
Dec 2021
Ep 54: Preventing Murder in Slow Motion™: Red Flags with Rachel Williams, Part 1
Laura interviews survivor, advocate and all-round inspiration Rachel Williams.
After 18 years of being in a relationship, Rachel was shot and severely injured by her violent partner, Darren Williams in 2011. Fortunately, Rachel survived due to her own determination and quick thi ... Show More
55m 14s
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
May 2022
True Crime Revolution: Sarah Turney Part 2
We continue our fascinating discussion on ethics in true crime with Sarah Turney, on topics ranging from leaks in the Delphi case, parasocial relationships in true crime, web sleuthing, family-member creator content, and the future she envisions for true-crime media. Sarah Turney ... Show More
37m 49s