Real Crime Profile

On today’s show, we discuss a different kind of “missing person”, those who are missing from the lives of their families due to police misconduct, and wrongful arrests. Such was the case for Elon Wilson, Natalie’s son, a former D.C. firefighter who spent almost two years in prison after a “pretextual” traffic stop, by then Officer Jonathan A. Freitag. Elon was released after it was discovered that Freitag lied about what happened and had a history of racially motivated stops. Laura also talks about a case that came across her desk where law enforcement had many intervention opportunities. Banaz Mahmod, a 20-year-old woman in South London went to police several times.Banaz asked the police for help. She told them she was ‘going to be the victim of an “honor killing”. She even gave them the names of the men who would kill her - orchestrated by her own father and uncle. When Banaz went missing there were already so many red flags that police should have realized the danger she was in. You won’t believe

Today we analyze the cases of 21 year old Keeshae Jacobs who disappeared in 2016 from Richmond, VA and 16 year old Amaria Hall who went missing in 2019 from Trenton, MI. Neither mother of either girl was able to get law enforcement to react with urgency about their daughters. Jim talks about the terrible consequences of the "wait and see" attitude when it comes to the missing. Laura points out how important it is for law enforcement to examine baseline behavior in victims and identify red flags. #blackandmissing#neverstopsearching#soledado'brien#derricawilson#nathaliewilson#hbodocumentaries#findkeeshaejacobs#amariahallPLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSBOLL & BRANCH SHEETS -The Signature Hemmed Sheets from Boll & Branch are a best-seller for a reason. Buttery-soft lightweight organic cotton in a classic sateen weave for sheets that get softer over time. Not too hot, not too cool. The perfect year-round sheets for most sleepers. There’s nothing worse than fitted sheets that don’t fit. Boll &

We continue our interview with Soledad O’Brien about her new HBO docu-series “Black and Missing”. Jim and Soledad talk about how the word “missing” is problematic as it can downshift the urgency of the public and law enforcement to find a person who is at risk. Laura applauds the series for focusing on women and girls of color, who often do not have a voice and are disproportionately affected by sex trafficking. https://blackandmissinginc.com#blackandmissing#neverstopsearching#soledado'brien#derricawilson#nathaliewilson#hbodocumentariesPLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSBOLL & BRANCH SHEETS -The Signature Hemmed Sheets from Boll & Branch are a best-seller for a reason. Buttery-soft lightweight organic cotton in a classic sateen weave for sheets that get softer over time. Not too hot, not too cool. The perfect year-round sheets for most sleepers. There’s nothing worse than fitted sheets that don’t fit. Boll & Branch offers 17” deep fitted sheets and labeled sides to help you make your bed be

We continue our reaction to the verdict in Ghislaine Maxwell's case. Jim and Laura offer their expert analysis on the aftermath of the case. We all hope that GM will cooperate and name the many men who were also involved in the trafficking and abusing of these victims. There are more men who need to be held accountable. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Wed, Dec 29th, a jury in a New York federal court found Ghislaine Maxwell guilty on five of six counts related to her role in Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse of minor girls between 1994 and 2004. Maxwell was found guilty of five federal charges: sex trafficking of a minor, transporting a minor with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity and three related counts of conspiracy. She was acquitted on the charge of enticing a minor to travel to engage in illegal sex acts. Maxwell, who now faces up to 65 years in prison, showed no reaction when the verdicts were read, though she did have a notable quote to the Judge, which we discuss.We at RCP, and Laura in particular, followed this case closely, and now that there is a verdict, we wanted to share our thoughts and expert analysis with our listeners. There is a lot to analyze including the charges, the prosecution and defense strategy, the “false memory“ expert, the verdict as well as the potential repercussions of this landmark case, and

We were excited to interview award-winning journalist/producer Soledad O’Brien about her new project, "Black and Missing", a four part docuseries streaming on HBO.We recommend you watch it first and then listen to our fascinating conversation about the “Black and Missing Foundation” — a Maryland-based non-profit that works tirelessly with the families of missing people of color and the incredible founders, a sister-in-law team Derrica and Natalie Wilson.Soledad explains how these incredible women use their backgrounds, Derrica as former law enforcement and Nathalie who is in public relations, to pursue leads and advocate for families of the missing while at the same time working full-time jobs and raising their own families. Soledad gives some examples on why access to mainstream media for families of missing people of color can be lifesaving and life changing. ************************************************************************Please support our wonderful sponsors!BOLL & BRANCH SHEETS&

Laura, Jim and Lisa recorded a FB Live holiday gathering! The team got to interact with their listeners, answer questions and generally chat about anything and everything! It was was great to see everyone's comments and thoughts in the moment and discuss the cases that are important to our supporters. If you weren't able to log in that day, we hope you enjoy this Real Crime Profile FB Live recording. You can see video of the recording by heading over to our FB page (where you may see a special guest appearance from a new "profiler"). Happy Holidays!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We continue our interview with the Building Bridges Project team leaders Richard Washington and Marianna Wells — a program of the National Center for Victims of Crime. Richard points out that while there is a legacy of communities and families feeling uncomfortable reporting crimes to law enforcement — all it can take is ONE law enforcement officer who is trained and trauma informed to help make someone come forward with information about a crime. Support of victims and witnesses is critical. Laura talks about how accountability is important and that is what leads to trust. Jim explains how language and communication are critical skills in rapport building. Lisa wonders if communities don’t only mistrust police, but also fear retaliation for reporting crime. To find out more about Building Bridges:https://victimsofcrime.org/building-bridges-project/If you are a victim of crime, please look at all the resources available from the National Center for Victims of Crime https://victimsofcrime.o

Did you know that despite high rates of victimization, only 10.1% of Black serious violence victims received assistance from victim service agencies from 2010-2015?Alarmingly, nearly 90 percent of victims of a serious crime did NOT receive assistance in the aftermath of their trauma. Jim, Laura and Lisa have a very real conversation about what’s going on and wrong with Richard Washington and Marianna Wells of the Building Bridges project (BBP) - a program of the National Center for Victims of Crime.Richard and Marianna explain that BBP seeks to address underreporting, improve service provision and rectify disparities in treatment and services for crime victims from communities of color. This project promotes reconciliation through a productive and healing dialogue about what law enforcement should know in order to achieve effective encounters with victims of crime from marginalized communities. Laura asks about black women experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence and/or stalking a

We continue our analysis of a serial killer who raped and murdered at least 33 young men and boys. Jim points out how in this case and others, law enforcement assumed that all sex between gay men is consensual, and as a result they often did not take seriously reports of rape.  If they had, they might have stopped JG sooner when victims came forward accusing him of rape. Laura explains why it is so important not to give sensationalistic monikers to these offenders and why at Real Crime Profile we do our best to not name them. Lisa asks about the post execution conspiracy theory posited by some, that JG was part of a large child sex trafficking ring. #DevilinDiguise#Peacock#VictimsMatter #SerialKiller #Profiling #BehavioralAnalysis++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Our sponsor offers can make your gift giving so much easier…and you help out our podcast at the same time.ATHENA CLUB RAZOR - This makes a great stocking stuffer. Athena Club’s&nbs

We continue our coverage of a serial killer we will only refer to as JG who murdered at least 33 boys in the Des Plaines, Illinois area -- some of whom have never been identified. Jim talks about the brazen arrogance of some psychopaths like JG who believe they can mingle and be buddy-buddy with law enforcement yet not be discovered for their crimes. Laura wonders why law enforcement at this time was not being more proactive when boys and young men were going missing in the same area.You can watch the Peacock docu-series about this offender called "Devil in Disguise".++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Please support our sponsors. The season of gift giving is upon us, and there are many great offers here from our sponsors. Take a moment to check them out.BOLL AND BRANCH SHEETS - Boll & Branch is dedicated to quality at every step. Sheets designed and manufactured for maximum comfort and durability. No cutting corners. There are no middlemen between you and Boll & Branch, so you get l

In our new series, we deconstruct prolific serial killer John Gacy (JG) who raped and murdered at least 33 teenage boys in the Chicago area in the late 70s. Throughout this series we refer to him as JG as unfortunately this killer has received so much notoriety in life behind bars that it has obscured the names of the victims he killed and we do not want to contribute to that. We want to reframe this case and honour the victims. Jim and Laura analyze JG's behavior and explain how he was able to target his victims and avoid discovery. We discuss the many mis-steps of law enforcement and the criminal justice system that allowed JG to offend for as long as he did. Across our series we use the Peacock documentary called “Devil in Disguise” as a framework for our discussion and analysis, so check it out and listen to our series or you can just dive into our episodes. You won't want to miss this.Their names were:John Butkovich - 18John Szyć - 19Gregory Godzik - 17James Mazzara - 20Rick

Just over a month ago, a scathing report was released confirming that top health officials knew for years about a pedophile pediatrician sexually abusing Native American boys at at least two Indian Heath Service hospitals. Though many of his co workers reported their fears about him to their superiors, Stanley Patrick Weber was allowed to practice for almost 20 years, abusing untold numbers of young indigenous boys — some as young as eight years old — before his conviction in 2020. One witness who was finally called to testify in the trial, Nurse David Marsh, is our guest today. David talks to us about what it was like at the dysfunctional Pine Ridge Hospital in South Dakota with Weber. This IHS hospital which is supposed to serve the tribal community, may still be harboring other predators who are still practicing today. You can view the clips used in today's episodes in their entirety here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qQmzsnMmrsIf you or someone you know has been victimized, PLEASE R

We interview real 911 Dispatchers Katie Gregory-Tims from Texas and Susan Nofplotes from Florida about and get their take on the hit Netflix thriller “The Guilty” starring Jake Gyllenhaal who plays a tightly wound cop doing 911 desk duty until he can be reinstated as a detective.We go in depth to see just how accurate the portrayal of 911 calls and emergency situations are depicted. (You may be surprised!) Lisa talks about the spectacular voice casting in the film (Ethan Hawke, Riley Keough, Peter Sarsgaard), as Gyllenhaal’s character gets call after call and is drawn into a particularly desperate situation. Jim gets the chance to ask Katie and Susan, as seasoned professionals, what they thought of the 911 calls relevant in the tragic death of Gabby Petito.TRIGGER WARNING: In today’s episode Katie and Susan share their real experiences on calls with people who are suicidal. This conversation may be upsetting to some, so please be aware.++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++PLEASE SUPPORT THE SPONSORS WHO SUPPORT

We continue our conversation with Emily Grant, Senior Research Scientist at the University of Wyoming and the Lead Researcher on the Wyoming Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Report. Also joining us is Cara Chambers, Director of the Wyoming Attorney General’s Division of Victim Services and Chair of the State’s Human Trafficking Task Force and the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Task Force.Our guests talk with Jim and Lisa about how missing Indigenous People are currently being reported and to whom. They discuss “Missing White Woman Syndrome” as well as negative character framing.You can read Emily’s report here https://wysac.uwyo.edu/wysac/projects/mmip-report/#MMIW #nomorestolensisters#mmiawareness #indigenouslivesmatter SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!! WE CANNOT DO THIS SHOW WITHOUT YOU….and WE CAN’T DO IT WITHOUT OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS! Please click on their offers for our listeners.BOLL AND BRANCH SHEETS - Boll & Branch is dedicated to quality at every step. Sheets design

Today we talk about the tragic accident that took the life of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins while working on the set of the movie “Rust” in New Mexico. Hutchins was accidentally shot during a scene rehearsal by actor Alec Baldwin who had been handed what he thought was a “cold” gun, which discharged as he was practicing drawing the weapon from his holster. To help us understand on-set gun safety protocol, and what should or should not have happened in this case, is Jon Barton, who is an Independent Weapons Expert and Professional Military Consultant for Film and Television. Jon has worked on projects such as J.A.G., Punisher, NCIS, and Criminal Minds. Details are still emerging, and many questions still need answering but one thing is for sure — Halyna was failed miserably by many people who’s job it was to keep her, and everyone else on the set, safe. We want to express our condolence to Halyna’s family. She left behind a husband of 16 years, and young son. By all accounts she was a brilliant up and c

Did you know that seven hundred and ten Indigenous People were reported missing over the past decade in Wyoming? You probably never heard much about them in the media. Lisa and Jim interview guests Cara Chambers, Director of the Division of Victim Services at the Office of the Attorney General of Wyoming, and Emily A. Grant, Senior Research Scientist at the University of Wyoming to discussing the plight of missing and murdered Indigenous People in Wyoming.We talk about the blind eye that gets turned on human trafficking in these vulnerable communities and the effects of mistrust in public services.You can read Emily’s report here https://wysac.uwyo.edu/wysac/projects/mmip-report/#MMIW #nomorestolensisters#mmiawareness #indigenouslivesmatter SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!!SIMPLISAFE - Imagine if every crime could be halted before it happened? Well, while you can’t stop every criminal in their tracks, what if you could deter them? That’s what SimpliSafe’s new Wireless Outdoor Security Camera does—it

Jim and Lisa discuss the coroner’s report for Gabby Petito’s autopsy. Lisa has questions about the crime scene and details on the manner of death…and what that may tell us about her offender. Jim talks about the Coroner Brent Blue’s comment about “other domestic abuse cases” that are not getting this kind of media coverage. Gabby Petito’s family has created a foundation in her honor with an important mission. Please see belowhttps://gabbypetitofoundation.orgThe mission of the foundation is to address the needs of organizations who support locating missing persons and to provide aid to organizations who assist victims of domestic violence situations, through education, awareness, and prevention strategies.We wish to turn our personal tragedy into a positive. It is our hope that Gabby’s foundation will bring these important issues into the forefront of the public eye to the benefit of all our communities.#hernamewasGabbyPetito#victimsmatter#ifyouseesomethingsaysomething#trainpolicetoseethesigns**

Laura and Jim continue their interview with the authors of the new book from The Violence Project: "How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic". Laura brings up how the smallest things can make the biggest difference in these outcomes. Jim mentions the way he could tell a mass shooter’s motive. Jill Peterson and James Densley discuss prevention techniques for suicide and how they can apply to preventing a mass shooting. They also talk about https://off-ramp.org, a hub of information in violence prevention and resource for training in crisis response. You can buy Jill and James’ important new book, The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic, by clicking on this link: https://amzn.to/3meCjnC***Jillian Peterson, PhD, is a professor of criminology and criminal justice at Hamline University. She has led large-scale research studies on mental illness and crime, school shootings, and mass violence. James Densley, PhD, is a professor of criminal justice at Metropolitan State University, which is part o

Laura and Jim interview Professors Jillian Petersen and James Densley, co-founders and co-presidents of The Violence Project, a nonprofit, non-partisan research center best known for its mass shooter database, funded by the National Institute of Justice.Together they have written a book called 'The Violence Project: how to stop a mass shooting epidemic.' They have interviewed perpetrators and victims and their families with the aim of preventing future mass shootings. Building on their coverage and analysis of Columbine and other mass shootings, Laura and Jim discuss their findings including making the links across violent offending behaviour, the red flags, the pathway to murder and early identification, intervention and prevention opportunities. You will not want to miss this.#HomicidePrevention #MassShootings #Columbine #Intervention #Prevention #Violence #Analysis #ProfilingYou can buy Jill and James’ important new book by clicking on this link!The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic by