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Laura and Jim interview Andrea Dunlop host of "Nobody Should Believe Me" a podcast about Munchausen by Proxy (also now referred to as Factitious Disorder.) In the UK this is known as Fabricated or Induced illness (FII). Andrea is a member of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children’s Munchausen by Proxy committee and the co-founder of Munchausen Support, a resource site for victims. Andrea has been outspoken in her criticism of Beate Kowalski, the mom at the heart of the documentary "Take Care of Maya" who fought so hard to find a treatment for her 9 year old daughter Maya’s rare condition of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Laura and Jim discuss the evidence Andrea claims to support her position that Beate abused Maya. Many experts in CRPS treated Maya and confirmed her diagnosis time and time again, as did her own pediatrician Dr. John Wassenaar who submitted a detailed affidavit and who observed Maya before, during and after her release from Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hosp

When Mike Williams vanishes on a hunting trip, the authorities suspect he was eaten by alligators but the true predators who took Mike may lurk much closer to home. The mystery of Mike’s disappearance might have faded from memory, if it wasn’t for one woman’s tireless crusade. From Wondery, comes a new season of Over My Dead Body; a story about an obsessive love affair, a scandalous secret and a mother’s battle for the truth.Follow Over My Dead Body: Gone Hunting on Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app. Listen to Over My Dead Body: www.wondery.com/plus.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There is so much more to discuss about the Long Island Serial Killings and the evidence against the suspect who is in custody for the murders of Amber Costello, Megan Waterman and Melissa Barthelemy. In addition to the victims who were brutally murdered, there are other victims in the orbit of this case, if indeed Rex Heuermann is the killer. Asa Ellerup was married to Heuermann for 27 years. She has since filed for divorce but she and their two children are also caught up in his crime and their world has changed forever. Lisa asks Jim and Laura their expert opinions on where they think these victims were actually murdered, if they think the killer used an alternate private location before disposing of their bodies on and around Gilgo Beach Long Island. Laura probes the timelines and wonders if there are other victims far earlier than anyone knows, drawing from learning from other cases including serial killer Dennis Rader.Listen to Laura's Crime Analyst interview with Kerri Rawson, Dennis Rader's daught

LONG ISLAND SERIAL KILLINGS PART 2We continue delving into the Long Island Serial Killings cases recently in the news, as the investigations into the murders of many young women, a young man and a toddler have accelerated. There is one main suspect in custody and Jim and Laura weigh in on the significance of the pieces of evidence against him for at least 3 of these killings - that of Amber Costello, Megan Waterman and Melissa Barthelemy. We also discuss the conflicts of interest that certain members of law enforcement may have had involving sex workers in this local area — who may have been connected to some of these victims. #LISK #GilgoBeachMurders #SerialKiller #HerNameWasAmberCostello #HerNameWasMeganWaterman #HerNameWasMelissa Barthelemy #BreakingNews #TrueCrime #Podcast #FollowTheEvidence #Victimology #ExpertAnalysis #RealCrimeProfile #CriminalBehavior #SuffolkCounty Follow us and continue the conversationOn Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/realcrimeprofile/?hl=enOn Twitterhttps://twit

Today we give an update on the newly identified remains of a woman found near the Fire Island Beach area of Long Island, New York. News broke on Friday August 4th when DA Raymond Tierney called a press conference at very short notice to report that this woman, previously known to police as "Fire Island Jane Doe" had been positively identified as Karen Vergata. She is one of at least eighteen other victims murdered in the Gilgo Beach/Jones Beach/Fire Island vicinity. Karen went missing on Valentine’s Day in 1996, last seen in Manhattan which is at least sixty miles away from where some of her remains were discovered. Is she connected to Rex Heuermann, the suspect arrested on July 13th charged with the murders of Amber Costello, Megan Waterman and Melissa Barthelemy, three women who all went missing in 2009 and 2010 before their bodies were found along Gilgo Beach? Join us as we talk it out. Our thoughts go out to Karen's family and friends as they process this new information about their loved one.#HerNam

We continue our coverage of the case of Maya Kowalski, a 10 year old girl who was held against her family’s will at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in Florida for nearly three months while the doctors and staff wrongfully accused her mother Beate of medical child abuse and denied Maya the care she needed for CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome). The Kowalski’s were not the only family traumatized by a pattern of coercive controlling behavior and abuse of power by certain members of this staff. For Beate Kowalski, their actions proved catastrophic and nearly destroyed this innocent family. #MayaKowalski #BeateKowalski #JackKowalski #KyleKowalski #netflix #documentary #ChildAbusePediatrician #AbuseofPower #CoerciveControl #ComplexRegionalPainSyndrome #ChildhoodIllness Follow us and continue the conversationOn Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/realcrimeprofile/?hl=enOn Twitterhttps://twitter.com/realcrimeprofilOn Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/realcrimeprofile/SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE

What would you do if you rushed your young seriously ill child to the emergency room only to have the hospital not believe that she was in tremendous pain and actually accuse you of medial child abuse? What if that was only the beginning of a nightmare for your family, as the hospital took custody of your child and held her there against your will for three months, denying you contact? That is what happened to Beate and Jack Kowalski when they took their 10 year old daughter Maya to Johns Hopkins All Children’s hospital. Maya had been recovering from an illness called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, when she suddenly relapsed and was forced to seek care from doctors not familiar with her condition, nor its unconventional treatment. Join us as we discuss this important case within the framework of the Netflix documentary “Take Care of Maya” which chronicles the horrific story of a medical system gone out of control and the trauma it inflicted on one family.  #MayaKowalski #BeateKowalski #JackKowalski

We continue our interview with Stephen Pandos and filmmaker Cynthia Hill about their new documentary on MAX “Burden of Proof” about the disappearance of Stephen’s 15 year old sister Jennifer in February 1987. Stephen talks about his fraught relationship with his parents over the years as he struggled to understand their behavior after Jennifer went missing. Stephen’s tireless determination to get to the truth led James City County police to re-open the case and revealed other potential suspects. However, for filmmaker Cynthia Hill, this put her in a tenuous situation as she tried to keep following the unfolding story without interfering with the investigation. Join us to hear Stephen and Cynthia’s journey for justice. #JenniferPandos #Missing #StephenPandos #BurdenofProof #HBOMax #CynthiaHill #Documentary #RealCrimeProfile #TrueCrime #Podcast #ExpertAnalysis #CriminalProfiling #FBI #NewScotlandYardFollow us and continue the conversationOn Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/realcrimeprofile/?hl=enOn

Breaking news and RCP jumps on a Bonus Ep to weigh in. For over a decade Long Island Police have been trying to solve what appeared to be the serial murders of several young women whose remains were found at Gilgo Beach. Finally just this past week, Architect Rex Heuermann, 59, was arrested at his Manhattan office and arraigned in the deaths of three women: Melissa Barthelemy, 24; Megan Waterman, 22; and Amber Lynn Costello 27. Police are still investigating the death of a fourth woman, Maureen Brainard-Barnes, 25, as well as other victims who may also be connected to Heuermann. Back in 2011 Jim was asked to profile this case for a New York Times article, and you won't believe how closely he nailed the description of the actual suspect - Bright, Careful and Sadistic: Profiling Long Island’s Mystery Serial Killer https://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/22/nyregion/long-island-serial-killer-gets-a-personality-profile.html (https://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/22/nyregion/long-island-serial-killer-gets-a-perso

What would you do if your 15 year old sister went missing and years later you realize that your parents may have been involved in her possible murder? That is what happened to Stephen Pandos, who's sister Jennifer disappeared from her bedroom the night of February 9th 1987 without a trace, leaving nothing but a bizarre note behind claiming to be written by a stranger. His parents Margie and Ron have always maintained they have no idea why or how she vanished nor where she is now. But their stories and behavior in the days and months after that night raised a lot of suspicions in the minds of police and even their extended family. The new MAX docuseries "Burden of Proof" traces Stephen's exhausting and frustrating search for the truth. We interview both Stephen and filmmaker Cynthia Hill about this long heartbreaking journey. #JenniferPandos #Missing #StephenPandos #BurdenofProof #HBOMax #CynthiaHill #Documentary #RealCrimeProfile #TrueCrime #Podcast #ExpertAnalysis #CriminalProfiling #FBI #NewS

We continue our discussion with award winning investigative journalist Nicki Weisensee Egan on the ongoing legal battles surrounding Bill Cosby. Cosby and his lawyers continually try to gaslight and attack any victim who bravely comes forward to disclose their experience. We discuss the power imbalance and the high bar that victims have to pass to be believed. Nicki takes us through the complexities and nuances of the case and the importance of speaking out. Bill Cosby has always maintained his innocence of any wrongdoing or any charge.Trigger warning: Listener discretion is advised.#RealCrimeProfile #Experts #Truecrime #Podcast #BillCosby #Accountability #WomenMatter #Survivors #SerialSexualAssault #VictimsMatter #ExpertAnalysis #Justice #StatuteofLimitationshttps://www.nicoleweisenseeegan.com/You can get Nicki's book herehttps://amzn.to/3NDG4RxYou can watch the interview Nicki gave to Dan Abrams herehttps://www.nicoleweisenseeegan.com/single-post/the-abrams-reportFollow us and

In this episode, we interview award-winning investigative journalist turned author Nicki Weisensee Egan about the latest updates regarding Bill Cosby, including six women who have filed civil suits against Cosby in New York City, one woman filed in New Jersey, another in California and a further nine women in Nevada. Nicki wrote the book 'Chasing Cosby' and hosted the podcast of the same name.To be clear, in 2018 Bill Cosby was found guilty in a criminal court of law for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand at his home (three felony counts of aggravated indecent assault). He was sentenced to three to ten years. However, he was released after serving only two years in 2021. He was not exonerated. He was never acquitted. His release had everything to do with a bizarre pre-trial procedural interpretation that his lawyers were able to convince a Pennsylvania Supreme Court to agree with, something Jim weighs in on. Cosby’s PR team and attorneys constantly try to spin the narrative on this.&nb

We have an urgent episode today about a case listeners particularly in the U.K. need to be aware. Serial Child Murderer and rapist Colin Pitchfork — who raped and murdered two 15 year old girls, Lynda Mann in 1983 and Dawn Ashworth in 1986 in Leicestershire - is about to be released from prison into the community unless Ministers take action. In our opinion as experts, we strongly believe that it's not possible for psychopath Colin Pitchfork to be rehabilitated and we explain why in this episode.The Parole Board has shown a shocking lack of understanding of psychopaths (which Pitchfork has been diagnosed) in allowing this 63 year old man his freedom. Would you believe that he was granted parole in 2021 but had to be re-locked up because he had immediately violated the terms? Why is he getting another chance? Laura lays out the glaring red flags and her fears about what cunning strategies Pitchfork may be planning in order to offend again. Jim weighs in on the layers of psychopathy that Pitchfork appears to po

Laura and Jim interview State Senator Susan Rubio of California who is a fierce advocate for victims of domestic violence, and a champion for children and families who have been left behind by the family court system. She also talks about her own first hand personal experience as a survivor of domestic violence and coercive control. Senator Rubio is responsible for authoring “Piqui’s Law” SB 616  named after a five year little old boy, who was smothered to death by his own father, Aramazd Andressian, in 2017 to get back at his estranged ex-wife. Piqui’s mother, Ana Estevez had begged the courts to protect her and her child, saying her son “was terrified” of his father, but without any physical evidence of abuse, Aramazd was allowed access. “Piqui’s Law”, as well as several others Senator Rubio has put forth, will help change this and protect victims when they are most vulnerable. Do not miss this crucial episode about some of the horrific things going on in family court. Ple

Jim and Laura continue their conversation with investigative journalist Rae de Leon and filmmaker Nancy Schwartzman who disclose even more shocking details not shown in their new documentary “Victim/Suspect”. You will not believe the rest of the story in Dynanie Bermeo’s case regarding a suspect who police refused to investigate in her sexual assault. Nancy asks Jim and Laura for their take on reasons for the persistent obfuscation and lack of accountability by the law enforcement departments covered in the documentary. #netflix #victimsuspect #sexualassault #believevictims #centerforinvestigativereporting #EmmaMannion #DyanieBermeo #MeganRondini #NikkiYovino #RachelDeLeon #NancySchwartzman #documentary #filmmaker #crime #ExpertAnalysis #FBI #Profilers #NewScotlandYard #CriminalBehaviorAnalysts #DoYourDamnJob If you are a victim of sexual assault (in the U.S.) PLEASE call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.https://www.r

We are honored to be joined by Rae de Leon who is the investigative reporter at the heart of the incredible Netflix documentary “Victim/Suspect” which was directed by Nancy Schwartzman who we are also thrilled to be joining us. Rae walks us through her journey digging deeply into this subject of law enforcement turning victims of sexual assault into suspects of “false” reporting. She has some additional shocking details to add about her interview of a certain detective. Nancy talks about the common patterns she has discovered in her many years of chronicling sexual violence — especially the connection between sexual assault, police response and college football culture. #netflix #victimsuspect #sexualassault #believevictims #centerforinvestigativereporting #EmmaMannion #DyanieBermeo #MeganRondini #NikkiYovino #RachelDeLeon #NancySchwartzman #documentary #filmmaker #crime #ExpertAnalysis #FBI #Profilers #NewScotlandYard #CriminalBehaviorAnalysts If you are a victim of sexual assault (in the U.S.

Do you know what the “Reid” technique is or why it is so controversial? In today's episode Jim explains how this high pressure interrogation protocol can be abused by police officers when they are poorly trained and when they have no experience with traumatized sexual assault victims. But Laura wonders if there isn’t something deeper going on when law enforcement tried to turn victims into suspects. She has a theory about something even more insidious at play here. Join us as we continue breaking down the cases in the new Netflix documentary “Victim/Suspect” which follows investigative journalist Rachel de Leon’s tireless search for the truth in several “false” allegations of rape and the consequences for the victims of sexual assault who report to police. #TheTruthWillNotRevealItself#netflix #victimsuspect #sexualassault #believevictims #centerforinvestigativereporting #EmmaMannion #DyanieBermeo #MeganRondini #NikkiYovino #RachelDeLeon #NancySchwartzman #documentary #filmmaker #crime #ExpertAnalysis #FBI #Pr

In 2015, Emma Mannion, an 18 year old college student at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa was raped in a parking lot outside of a popular bar. What happened next is almost as shocking as the sexual assault. When Emma went to the police to report this crime, not only did they not believe her, but they arrested her for making a false report. According to the new Netflix documentary “Victim/Suspect” Emma’s case is not an isolated incident. Investigative journalist Rachel de Leon from the Center for Investigative Reporting takes us on a horrible journey as she uncovers case after case of victims not being believed and then prosecuted. You’ll want to hear our reaction to this stunning documentary. #netflix #victimsuspect #sexualassault #believevictims If you are a victim of sexual assault (in the U.S.) PLEASE call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotlineY

What’s next for Erik and Lyle Mendez who have so far served 33 years of their life sentences without the possibility of parole? Is there a chance for a new trial now that another person, Roy Rossello, has come forward with the accusation that their father Jose Menendez also raped him when he was an underage member of the boy band Menudo? Could this be a new piece of evidence to corroborate the brothers’ story that Jose sexually abused them, a key part of their original defense, which was excluded from their second trial? In the Peacock docu series “Menendez + Menudo: Boys Betrayed”, Roy details how he met Jose Menendez, then the president of RCA records, when Menudo came to New York City to negotiate a record deal.  Roy’s recounting of what happened next behind closed doors shocked and infuriated us. Will Roy be able to find justice for himself, and possibly help the Menendez brothers as well? Join us for this important conversation. #Peacock #docuseries #Menendez #Menudo #BoysBetrayed #pa

There is still so much to take apart in the Menendez case. In today's episode, we examine the behavior of Jose Menedez. Was he a psychopath? Was he trying to raise two sociopaths in the model of himself? Laura puts a photograph of this father and his sons under a microscope to point out something very disturbing. What about the judge who presided over both 1993 and 1996 trials? There is more to discover about his biases. And finally, what about Kitty, Erik and Lyle's mother? What made this mother, who seemed to be suffering so much herself, incapable of protecting her own children from a monster? Join us as we keep digging deeper. #Peacock #docuseries #Menendez #Menudo #BoysBetrayed #parricide #childsexabuse#RoyRosello #grooming #VictimsMatter #Silencebreaker #ExpertAnalysis #Podcast #FBI #NewScotlandYardFollow us and continue the conversationOn Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/realcrimeprofile/?hl=enOn Twitterhttps://twitter.com/realcrimeprofilOn Facebookhttps://www.facebook.c