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In this remastered episode, Laura discusses a significant update in Gabby Petito’s case. On Monday 8th August 2022, almost a year to the date of the Moab City Police stop of Gabby’s white van, Gabby’s mother, Nichole and step-father Jim Schmidt and Gabby’s father, Joe and step-mother Tara Petito filed a notice of intent to sue Moab City Police in Utah.

The lawsuit went ahead accusing the Police of “negligent failure” to first understand the law and enforce it. They also accuse Moab City Police of “wrongful death” stating that Gabby’s “death was caused by their wrongful acts or neglect.” They are seeking $50m in damages.

The lawsuit was dismissed by Judge Torgerson in 2024. However, it’s not over. The case has been referred to the Utah Supreme Court. For the latest update in the case listen to this episode.

Wyoming Crime Scene Visit:
Laura recently recorded an exclusive episode based in Wyoming where she retraces Gabby Petito's final footsteps, shares new crime scene observations and behavioural analysis, and compares Brian Laundrie's so-called confession letter with what most likely happened in Gabby's final days. Join the Crime Analyst Squad and Listen here.

#GabbyPetito #HerNameWasGabbyPetito #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast #Psychology #WomenMatter #Prevention #MaleViolence #Femicide #Intervention

Clips  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVikEaUIWvQ

Sources

https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/09/us/gabby-petito-family-lawsuit-moab-utah-police/index.html

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/08/09/petito-police-lawsuit/

https://www.deseret.com/utah/2022/8/8/23297037/gabby-petito-family-lawsuit-moab-police-should-have-done-more

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/university-utah-student-zhifan-dong-reported-fearing-safety-was-found-rcna39067

https://www.deseret.com/utah/2022/7/19/23268993/china-student-death-university-utah-report-failings-suicide-fentanyl-overdose-darknet

https://www.deseret.com/utah/2021/3/30/22359337/lauren-mccluskey-parents-student-student-murdered-dismiss-lawsuit-settlement-payment

 

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When Tonia Bales married John Meehan, she had no idea that the charming man she fell in love with would later become known to millions as "Dirty John." Psychopaths don’t stand out - in fact they do everything to blend in - but there are some tell-tale signs you need to know. 

Together, Laura and Tonia decode and share the signs whilst discussing Tonia’s new book, When You See It: How I Outsmarted and Outlasted Dirty John, and the untold story of what it was really like being married to one of America's most notorious coercive controllers and psychopaths.

 

Listen and learn:

·       Who "Dirty John" really was and how charm, deception, and manipulation were used to gain trust;

·       The long-term effects of living with a psychopath and having children with one;

·       The impact of coercive control and deception on intimate partners and children

·        What Tonia and her family discovered as John's hidden life began to unravel;

·       Why understanding behavioural patterns is critical to prevention and protection

·       Golden rules from surviving and outlasting Dirty John, and;

·       How sharing lived experience can help others recognise danger sooner.

 

 

Laura goes beyond the headlines, identifying the offender behaviours, patterns, manipulations and high-risk factors that everyone should understand.

 

🎧 Listen, learn, and share. You could help someone recognise coercive control and manipulation before it escalates.

 

#CrimeAnalyst #DirtyJohn #ToniaBales #Psychopath #Survivor #LauraRichards #CoerciveControl #DomesticAbuse #BehaviouralAnalysis #TrueCrimePodcast #Prevention

 

 

Clip 

https://youtu.be/-MmkJ0lpuy4?si=I9FDESyt5m55ugfs

 

 

Find Tonia here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonia.bales/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonia-bales-91696347/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toniabales/?igshid=YzVkODRmOTdmMw%3D%3D
Podcast: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-First-Wife-John-Meehans-Reign-of-Terror-Podcast/B099BYMH4G

And Tonia's book:https://www.amazon.com/When-You-See-Outsmarted-Outlasted/dp/B0FCDDC6FL

 

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In this remastered episode, Laura continues her fascinating interview with Brian Entin, senior National Correspondent for NewsNation and discusses how ‘strategic’ Brian Laundrie and his family may have been as well as other information that may come to light from the civil suit Gabby’s parents have filed against the Laundries.

Laura highlights the National Parks Police did not release their body worn camera footage from the police stop and Brian Entin reveals that he tracked down Park Ranger Melissa Hulls. You won’t want to miss this.

#GabbyPetito #HerNameWasGabbyPetito #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast #Psychology #WomenMatter #Prevention #MaleViolence #Femicide #Intervention

Clips  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILOm-hAFk9E

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Laura asks Miriam about Michael Egan’s abuse of her brother and mother and Miriam shares how she broke through the terror and fear to hold Egan accountable for his cruel and sadistic abuse as well as the devastating long-term impact of life-changing trauma.

 

Listen as Laura identifies the patterns of behaviour, manipulation, coercive control, and missed opportunities to safeguard and protect. Together, Laura and Miriam explore:

• Miriam’s courageous fight for accountability and justice;
• The lasting impact of coercive control and sadistic abuse;
• The early warning signs and grooming behaviours;
• The language and tactics used by coercive controllers;
• How coercive control creates fear, silence, and compliance within families;
• Why victims and survivors struggle to report abuse for years;
• The importance of understanding patterns — not isolated incidents;
• How systems can fail vulnerable children and survivors, and;
• Reclaiming power, healing, and using lived experience to help others

 

Miriam also speaks about raising awareness and why she is undertaking a skydive to raise funds for Women’s Aid to support women and children experiencing abuse. Please donate:https://www.justgiving.com/page/miriam-lake-1

 

TW: This episode is not an easy listen and includes discussions of sadistic cruelty and coercive control.

 

🎧 Listen, learn, and share. You could help someone recognize abuse and seek support safely.

 

If you or someone you know needs support:

Women’s Aid
Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline (UK): 0808 2000 247
In an emergency, always contact emergency services

 

#CrimeAnalyst #MiriamLake #CoerciveControl #DomesticAbuse #Expert #Analysis #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast

 

 

Clip 

https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2022-12-22/stepfather-who-forced-daughter-to-lick-dog-poo-off-shoes-put-behind-bars

Sources: 

Judgement from the Royal Courts of Justice: https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/EGAN-Michael-Francis-2022-EWCA-Crim-1751.pdf

 

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Instagram: https://instagram.com/miriamlake77

 

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In this remastered episode, Laura interviews Brian Entin, senior National Correspondent for NewsNation, who covered Gabby’s case from the start. Laura pivoted to this important interview with Brian as Brian Laundrie’s so-called confession letter had been found and the Judge allowed Gabby’s parents lawsuit against Christopher and Roberta Laundrie to proceed.

Brian posted up outside the Laundrie’s home in Florida for months. He also went to Spread Creek in Wyoming where Gabby’s body was found. Brian shares important information about the location in relation to Brian’s so-called confession letter.

Join Laura for this remastered investigative series which provides news updates in the case regarding the Utah Supreme Court oral argument in the wrongful death lawsuit appeal, deeper analysis and vital learning to help prevent future harm.

#GabbyPetito #HerNameWasGabbyPetito #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast #Psychology #WomenMatter #Prevention #MaleViolence #Femicide #Intervention

Clips  

https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/gabby-petito-missing-case/laundrie-lawyer-no-regrets-about-handling-of-petito-case/amp/https://twitter.com/BrianEntin/status/1540699781722345472

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For more insight and knowledge, advocacy and professional development join The Crime Analyst Squad. It’s a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events: www.Patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst    

www.dashriskchecklist.com   www.thelaurarichards.com      

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