Real Crime Profile

Jim, Laura and Lisa breakdown Richard Scott Smith's behavior in the SHOWTIME® Documentary Series "Love Fraud" as we see him target a new victim, Karla. He persuades Karla to leave her partner of many years, Jim, and skip town. Laura and Jim analyze Smith's behavioral traits and whether he has changed his modus operandi by targeting a married woman and also discuss the incredible women who are determined to stop Smith in his tracks, including female bounty hunter Carla who takes the case on pro bono to ensure Smith is prevented from harming other women.This episode was done in partnership with and is sponsored by SHOWTIME and the new four-part SHOWTIME® Documentary Series Love Fraud, directed by Academy Award nominated filmmakers Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady.Watch Love Fraud, now streaming, only on SHOWTIME®.Use promo code REALCRIME at SHOWTIME.COM to get 50% off your first month of SHOWTIME®  after a 30-Day Free Trial. This offer is for new customers only and expires 9/30/20

Laura, Jim and Lisa deconstruct SHOWTIME® Documentary Series “Love Fraud” by first introducing you to Tracy, Ellen and Sabrina, just some of the women who were targeted by Richard Scott Smith, a man who has dedicated his life to lovebombing, grooming and marrying women whilst simultaneously enabling and stealing their dreams, frequently, they say, leaving them with massive debt.  Jim and Laura discuss Smith's behavior, and more importantly, we discuss how and why Smith keeps getting away with it and whether a group of women - who refuse to be "victims" - can stop him? This episode was done in partnership with and is sponsored by SHOWTIME® and the new four-part SHOWTIME® Documentary Series Love Fraud, directed by Academy Award nominated filmmakers Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady.Watch Love Fraud, now streaming, only on SHOWTIME®Use promo code REALCRIME at SHOWTIME.COM to get 50% off your first month of SHOWTIME® after a 30-Day Free Trial. This offer is for new customers only and expi

Laura, Jim and Lisa continue their interview with Rosie Batty, whose 11 year old son Luke was brutally murdered by his father, Gregg Anderson on February 12 2014.Rosie shares her insight about Anderson's choice to murder Luke in a public place, her journey which she has not shared before and we discuss what needs to see change to better protect women and children.#HisNameWasLukeBatty#CoerciveControl#ChildAbuse#DomesticAbuseCoercive control significantly correlates with femicide and familicide. We must make the non-physical abuse - coercive control - and the abuser visible. We must ensure the perpetrator is held accountable for their behaviour. Please sign and share the petition and help us create pressure and momentum so that the government acts now and criminalises coercive control. This will save lives.#HerNameWasHannah #HerNameWasAaliyah#HerNameWasLaianah #HisNameWasTreyhttps://www.change.org/p/premier-annastacia-palaszczuk-criminalise-coercive-control-in-australia?recruiter=154725120&ut

Laura, Jim and Lisa interview Rosie Batty, who became an advocate and campaigner in the wake of her 11 year old son Luke's brutal murder by his father on a cricket pitch on February 12 2014 in Australia.Rosie had suffered years of family violence, and had had intervention and custody orders in place in an effort to protect herself and her son. #HIsNameWasLukeBatty#DomesticAbuse#ChildAbuse#CoerciveControlCoercive control significantly correlates with femicide and familicide. We must make the non-physical abuse - coercive control - and the abuser visible. We must ensure the perpetrator is held accountable for their behaviour. Please sign and share the petition and help us create pressure and momentum so that the government acts now and criminalises coercive control. This will save lives.#HerNameWasHannah #HerNameWasAaliyah#HerNameWasLaianah #HisNameWasTreyhttps://www.change.org/p/premier-annastacia-palaszczuk-criminalise-coercive-control-in-australia?recruiter=154725120&utm_source=share_petition&a

Laura, Jim and Lisa are joined once more by investigative journalist Jess HIll, author of the award winning book See What You Made Me Do. We discuss the harrowing murder of Charlie Mullaley, the attack on his mother, Tamica, and the racial bias and prejudice that exists in Australia against aboriginals and indigenous communities.We also talk about all female police stations and the importance of problem solving the perpetrator's behaviour and holding them to account.#HisNameWasCharlieMullaley#DomesticAbuse#ChildAbuse#CoerciveControlTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORPURPLEGo to Purple.com/REALCRIME10 and use Promo Code REALCRIME10 for 10% off any order of $200 or more

Jess Hill, Australian investigative journalist and award winning authorof the book 'See What You Made Me Do,' is back for one more episode with Laura Richards, Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti. They talk about several aspects of abuse and debunk the commonly accepted concept of Stockholm SyndromeJess has been writing and researching about domestic abuse since 2014. Before that she was a producer for ABC Radio, a Middle East correspondent for The Global Mail, and an investigative journalist for Background Briefing. Jess was listed in Foreign Policy's top 100 women to follow on Twitter, and also as one of 30 most influential people under 30 by Cosmopolitan magazine.Jess's reporting has won two Walkley awards, an Amnesty International award and three Our Watch awards. The Australian version of SEE WHAT YOU MADE ME DO is currently available in stores, Audible and Amazon. It will be available in the UK on August 27 and USA on September 1 2020. You can follow Jess on Twitter @jessradio #HisNa

Jess Hill, Australian investigative journalist and award winning authorof the book 'See What You Made Me Do,' returns to the podcast to continue her discussion with Laura Richards, Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti on domestic abuse, both in terms of the victims and abusers.Jess has been writing and researching about domestic abuse since 2014. Before that she was a producer for ABC Radio, a Middle East correspondent for The Global Mail, and an investigative journalist for Background Briefing. Jess was listed in Foreign Policy's top 100 women to follow on Twitter, and also as one of 30 most influential people under 30 by Cosmopolitan magazine.Jess's reporting has won two Walkley awards, an Amnesty International award and three Our Watch awards. The Australian version of SEE WHAT YOU MADE ME DO is currently available in stores, Audible and Amazon. It will be available in the UK on August 27 and USA on September 1 2020. You can follow Jess on Twitter @jessradio #HisNameWasLukeBattyTHANK YOU

Laura, Jim and Lisa interview Australian investigative journalist and award winning author Jess Hill about her book 'See What You Made Me Do.'In this episode, we discuss Luke Batty's case which was the starting point for Jess to write the book and the coercive control law Laura successfully campaigned for in England and Wales. Jess deconstructs Albert Biderman's model of coercion used on prisoners of war in North Korea and we talk about how these are the same tactics that are used by what Laura calls 'domestic terrorists' all across the world, as well as unpick how women feel compelled the 'fix' the relationship and the perpetrator.Jess has been writing and researching about domestic abuse since 2014. Before that she was a producer for ABC Radio, a Middle East correspondent for The Global Mail, and an investigative journalist for Background Briefing. Jess was listed in Foreign Policy's top 100 women to follow on Twitter, and also as one of 30 most influential people under 30 by Cosmopolitan magazine.Jess's re

Laura Richards, Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti interview Laura Tucker who attended the New Age "Spiritual Warrior" Retreat led by JAR in Sedona Arizona.Laura entered the so-called sweat lodge with her friend Liz Neuman and they sat together. Liz Neuman was taken to hospital and was in intensive care for a week before she died.Laura takes us behind the scenes of that catastrophic "retreat". Listen to Laura's podcast "Free Your Inner Guru" https://lauratucker.com/ #HerNameWasKirbyBrown#HerNameWasLizNeuman#HisNameWasJamesShoreTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORSINTELLIWHITEGet $50 off the new INDIGLOW Teeth Whitening System by going to TryIndiglow.com and use the promo code REALCRIME

Laura, Jim and Lisa continue their discussion with Ginny Brown whose daughter Kirby Brown died at a New Age "Spiritual Warrior" retreat led by JAR in Sedona Arizona.Ginny shares how she and her family were treated by the documentary makers of "Enlighten Us - The Rise and Fall of JAR" and takes us behind the scenes of what Ginny describes as the 'David and Goliath' trial. It is not easy listening. Please read the book The Sweet Life: How We Lived After Kirby Died by Ginny Brown and Jean Brown. https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578708795/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_Bsm.Eb8H07NED via @amazon #HerNameWasKirbyBrown#HerNameWasLizNeuman#HisNameWasJamesShoreTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORSATHLETIC GREENSVisit AthleticGreens.com/REALCRIME to receive 20 free travel packs with your first purchase.FEALSGet 50% off your first order and free shipping by visiting FEALS.com/REALCRIMEPURPLEGo to Purple.com/REALCRIME for $150 off of any order of $1500 or more

Laura Richards, Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti talk with Ginny Brown whose daughter, Kirby Brown, died at a New Age "Spiritual Warrior" retreat led by JAR in Sedona Arizona.James Shore and Liz Neuman also died at the same event. Ginny talks about her daughter Kirby's zest for life, the day her life changed forever, the impact on family and friends, the ongoing battle she is fighting to ensure accountability and safety. Laura and Jim discuss whether this was a cult. Please read the book The Sweet Life: How We Lived After Kirby Died by Ginny Brown and Jean Brown. https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578708795/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_Bsm.Eb8H07NED via @amazon #HerNameWasKirbyBrown#HerNameWasLizNeuman#HisNameWasJamesShoreTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORSNATIVEMake the switch to Native today by going to NativeDeo.com/RealCrime or use Promo Code RealCrime at check out for 20% off of your first orderLUMINESSGo to TrySilk.com/REALCRIME to get 60% off your Luminess Silk 4-in-1 Airbrush system.FUNCTION OF BEAUTYVisi

Laura Richards, Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti continue their discussion about the Wondery podcast "Guru" and discuss the deaths of Kirby Brown, Liz Neuman and James Shore on October 8, 2009 at a New Age "Spiritual Warrior" retreat conceived and hosted by JAR at the Angel Valley Retreat Center in Yavapai County near Sedona, Arizona.Eighteen others were hospitalized after suffering burns, dehydration, breathing problems, kidney failure, or elevated body temperature.The Death Dealer - An Article by Matt Stroud for The Verge.comhttps://www.theverge.com/2013/12/4/5038930/the-death-dealer-james-arthur-sweat-lodge-deaths-in-sedona#HerNameWasKirbyBrown#HerNameWasLizNeuman#HisNameWasJamesShoreTHANKS TO OUR SPONSORSBEST FIENDSDownload for Free at the Apple App Store or Google PlayINTELLIWHITEGet $50 off the new INDIGLOW Teeth Whitening System. Go to TryIndiglow.com and use promo code REALCRIME

Ghislaine Maxwell was arrested Thursday and charged with playing a key role in Jeffrey Epstein's alleged sex-trafficking operation. Laura, Jim and Lisa recorded a special Facebook Live to discuss the arrest.#GhislaineMaxwell#Epstein#EpsteinCoverUp#ChildSexTrafficking#VicitmsMatterTHANKS TO OUR SPONSORSBEST FIENDSDownload for Free at the Apple App Store or Google PlayINTELLIWHITEGet $50 off the new INDIGLOW Teeth Whitening System. Go to TryIndiglow.com and use promo code REALCRIME

Laura Richards, Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti discuss the Wondery podcast "Guru" and break down the dark side of enlightenment. We discuss how someone with no qualifications or credentials can influence and manipulate so many as well as the enablers.#HerNameWasKirbyBrown#HerNameWasLizNeuman#HisNameWasJamesShoreTHANKS TO OUR SPONSORSBEST FIENDSDownload for Free at the Apple App Store or Google PlayINTELLIWHITEGet $50 off the new INDIGLOW Teeth Whitening System. Go to TryIndiglow.com and use promo code REALCRIME

Washington University professor and author Douglas Flowe completes his discussion with Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti. They talk about the issues of systematic racism in the police force and offers some hope for the future.#HisNameWasGeorgeFloyd#BlackLivesMatterPurchase the books written by Douglas Flowehttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=douglas+flowe&crid=3DOKO0J5BRYNZ&sprefix=douglas+flo%2Caps%2C317&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_11 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORSEMBARKGo to EmbarkVet.com and use promo code REALCRIME to get $50 off your dog breed and health kit.SHIP STATIONGo to ShipStation.com and use offer code REALCRIME to try ShipStation free for 60 daysFEALSVisit Feals.com/REALCRIME for 50% off your first order.

Laura Richards, Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti interview Celia Peachey, activist, campaigner and daughter of Maria Stubbings. Maria Stubbings was murdered by Marc Chivers at her home in Chelmsford, Essex, in 2008. Maria did not know that Chivers had killed his previous partner, Sabine Rappold, in Germany. We discuss with Celia what happened to Maria, the intervention and prevention opportunities and lessons to be learned and what you can do to help to ensure this does not happen to another family.#HerNameWasMariaStubbings#HerNameWasSabineRappold#DABill#NewClause49NotesWrite to your MP and ask that they support #NewClause49 #DABill You can adapt this template letter:https://www.laurarichards.co.uk/featured/serial-domestic-abusers-and-stalkers-must-be-proactively-identified-and-managed-write-to-your-mp/To find your MP:https://www.theyworkforyou.com/mps/Sign the petitionhttps://www.change.org/p/boris-johnson-prime-minister-create-a-stalker-s-registerTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORSEMBARKGo to EmbarkVet.com an

Washington University professor and author Douglas Flowe returns to the podcast, joining Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti. They discuss the systemic and historic issues than fan the flames between the police and African Americans in the U.S.#HisNameWasGeorgeFloyd#BlackLivesMatterPurchase the books written by Douglas Flowehttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=douglas+flowe&crid=3DOKO0J5BRYNZ&sprefix=douglas+flo%2Caps%2C317&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_11THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORSIntelliWHiTEGet $50 off the new INDIGLOW Teeth Whitening Ststem. Go to TryIndiglow.com and use promo code REALCRIMEFEALSGo to Feals.com/REALCRIME for 50% off your first order with free shipping.LUMINESSTo get 60% off your Luminess Silk 4 in 1 Airbrush System, go to TrySilk.com/REALCRIMEFUNCTION OF BEAUTYGet 20% off of your first order by going to FunctionOfBeauty.com/RealCrime

Laura talks with Jim and Lisa about her campaign to place a statutory duty on the responsible public protection authorities - police, prison and probation services - to ensure serial and serious domestic violence perpetrators and stalkers are proactively identified, assessed and managed on a national basis. As a group of senior cross party MPs and select committee chairs tabled an amendment to the Domestic Abuse Bill, Laura highlights harrowing and haunting cases across her 25 year career demonstrating how women are being spectacularly failed every single day and that we can’t afford to ignore the patterns of behaviour any longer.Please be an upstander, listen to the episode and take action. Together we can raise our voices and create real change to better protect women and their children.Show notes:Independent article https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/domestic-abuse-bill-serial-perpetrators-register-a9555126.htmlThe Telegraph article https://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/life/spent-25-ye

Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti welcome Douglas Flowe to the podcast. The Washington University professor and author of several books including Uncontrolable Blackness looks at the historical context of racism in American police departments from the 19th century through the death of George Floyd.#HisNameWasGeorgeFloyd#BlackLivesMatterPurchase the books written by Douglas Flowehttps://www.amazon.com/s?k=douglas+flowe&crid=3DOKO0J5BRYNZ&sprefix=douglas+flo%2Caps%2C317&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_11THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORSORGANIFI GOLDGet 15% off any product by visiting www.ORGANIFI.com/REALCRIMEEMBARKGot $50 off your Dog Breed and Health Kid by going to www.EmbarkVet.comBEST FIENDSVisit www.BestFiends.com

Laura Richards, Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti discuss and deconstruct the horrific killing of George Floyd in Minnesota on Monday 25 May 2020. We are joined by special guest Professor James Densley. James is a Professor of Criminal Justice at the Metropolitan State University in St Paul Minnesota and co-founder of The Violence Project in America.#HisNameWasGeorgeFloyd#BlackLivesMatter