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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

Laura updates us on the latest developments in the case of the four Idaho college students who were murdered back in November 2022: Ethan Chapin, 20; and roommates Madison Mogen, 21; Xana Kernodle, 20, and Kaylee Goncalves, 21. The prime suspect in their brutal killings has just been arraigned and his behavior during the court proceeding deserves to be discussed. Is there a strategy at play here? Should the gag order be lifted from the case? Should cameras be allowed during the trial? We get into it. #HisNameWasEthanChapin#HerNameWasMadisonMogen#HerNameWasXanaKernodle#HerNameWasKayleeGoncalves#Moscow#Idaho#murder#stalking#Investigation #realcrimeprofile #realcrimeexperts#realcriminalminds#experiencematters#BehaviorMatters >>>>>>>>> SUPPORT OUR OTHER SHOWS <<<<<<<<<<<<<<CRIME ANALYST PODCAST - You’re interested in real crime? Tick You’re interested in good storytelling? TickYou want content that’s respectful to t

Joining us today we are honored to have Hazel Thornton who served as a juror on Erik Menendez’ first trial in 1993. We have so many questions for her about what it was like to see all of the testimony and what conclusions she came to. To clarify both brothers, Erik and Lyle were tried, at the same time, for murdering their parents Kitty and Jose Menendez.  But each brother had their own separate jury, who all sat in the courtroom together (sometimes one jury would sit in the jury box while the other would sit in the gallery — and then they would switch). Sometimes one jury would be excused when the evidence did not pertain to their defendant. Each jury deliberated separately…and each jury resulted in a deadlock. Hazel takes us through her experience sitting for six months through the trial and the month long deliberation. You can read her book “Hung Jury” , an incredible chronicle of that time. You can get Hazel's book "Hung Jury" here:https://amzn.to/455sgH5#Peacock #docuseries #Menendez #Menu

We continue breaking down the case of Lyle and Erik Menendez, the 1989 murder of their parents Kitty and Jose Menendez and the connection to the alleged child sex abuse in the boyband Menudo using the framework of the recent Peacock three part docuseries “Menendez + Menudo: Boys Betrayed” as well as the additional evidence televised in the 1993 first trial (streaming now on Court TV in its entirety). Laura is back and weighs in on what she sees as a massive injustice, on so many fronts. What do you think? If you heard about the case in the early 90s, what did you think then….and more importantly, what do you think now?You can watch the entire 1993 trial on Court TV archiveshttps://www.courttv.com/trials/ca-v-menendez-1993/#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 Tw

Lisa and Jim pick up where their conversation left off, breaking down the details of the Menendez case and posing questions about the events. There are so many things that have been buried in the past three decades, there is a lot to discuss. You can watch the entire first 1993 trial on Court TV archives for yourself. https://www.courttv.com/trials/ca-v-menendez-1993/#Peacock #docuseries #Menendez #Menudo #BoysBetrayed #parricide #childsexabuse #RoyRosello #grooming #VictimsMatter #Silencebreaker #ExpertAnalysis #Podcast #FBI #NewScotlandYard Follow us and continue the conversationOn Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/realcrimeprofile/?hl=enOn Twitterhttps://twitter.com/realcrimeprofilOn Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/realcrimeprofile/MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTHIf you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States.988 is now active across the United States.

There are high profile cases you think you know, but the truth is far more nuance, complicated and terrible than anything the media could ever cover during a headline making trial. On the evening of June 20th 1989, Lyle Menendez (21) and his brother Erik Menendez (18) shot their parents Kitty and Jose Menendez to death in their Beverly Hills home. Of that there is no dispute. In 1996, the brothers were each finally convicted (after a first trial ended in deadlock) of two counts of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole.At the time, their defense contended that years of horrific emotional, physical and sexual abuse at the hands of their father Jose, and the complicity of their mother Kitty, made the sons fear for their lives and kill their parents in self defense. However few in the media, the public and certainly on that jury, believed them. Until now. In the new explosive Peacock documentary "Menendez + Menudo: Boys Betrayed" there is a new corro

We welcome back Amara Cofer, host of the podcast Black Girl Gone https://www.blackgirlgonepodcast.com/ to help us discuss the terrible murders of three young sisters in Atlanta, Texas: Zi’Ariel Robinson-Oliver, 9, A’Miyah Hughes, 8, and Te’Mari Robinson-Oliver, 5, who were reported missing by their babysitter last July and later found dead in a nearby pond.  Amara raises a lot of good questions that law enforcement have yet to answer. We share some revelations about the case that no one seems to be talking about. There is a shocking lack of urgency to find this triple child killer who is still at large in this community! We urge the media both there on the ground in Texas and also nationally to dig for more answers. Please share our episode and get this story out there. These little girls and their devastated mother Shommaonique deserve justice.If you have information on this case please call the Texas Rangers at903-255-5727 #BlackGirlsMatter #WhoKilledThem #Investigate #DoYourDamnJob

On a hot summer night last July in a small town in east Texas, sisters Zi’Ariel Robinson-Oliver, 9, A’Miyah Hughes, 8, and Te’Mari Robinson-Oliver, 5, were reported missing by their babysitter. Their mother Shommaonique Oliver-Wickerson rushed home from work to find the Cass County Sheriff’s office, Texas Parks and Wildlife, volunteer firefighters, neighbors and family members searching the surrounding area for her little daughters. What happened next was every mother’s worst nightmare.At 2 AM the sisters were found dead in a pond on a neighboring private property, two hundred yards from their home. Officials allowed the family and community to believe the deaths were accidental drownings. Now nearly nine months later, the Cass County DA’s office is changing their tune and has stunningly announced that the autopsy reports indicate the girls were all strangled, possibly beaten and potentially sexually assaulted. Why has it taken so long to get the truth? What is being done to find the murderer of these preciou

Trigger Warning: This episode contains descriptions of child sex abuse. Listener discretion is advised.We finish our conversation with author and advocate Stephen Mills. Stephen talks about the path of self destruction he took in his twenties as he tried to run away from the demons of his past. He tells us why after many decades he finally decided to write his memoir “Chosen”. We talk about how important it is to keep finding our voices as victims and speaking out as much as possible to lift the taboo and silence on abuse. If you or someone you know is being abused please reach out to RAINNhttps://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotlineOr Darkness to Lighthttps://www.d2l.orgYou can get Stephen’s book here:https://amzn.to/3mpjz9chttps://stephenmillsauthor.comWant to help fight Child Sex Abuse, Trafficking, and the statute of limitations, then please check out the Child USA, an organization Stephen is involved inhttps://childusa.org#ChildAbusePreventionMonth #childsexabuse #

Trigger Warning: This episode contains descriptions of child sexual abuse. Listener discretion is advised.In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, we are continuing our conversation with Stephen Mills about his experience surviving child sex abuse and his tireless fight to prevent more children from being harmed by those who are meant to care for them. Denial, delay and legal loopholes. Silence as well as cover ups. Stephen reveals how difficult it has been to hold organizations accountable for blatantly enabling perpetrators and refusing to make internal changes to protect kids. Are kids safer today than they were back when Stephen and so many of his fellow campers were abused? Please listen to this important conversation.If you or someone you know is being abused please reach out to RAINNhttps://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotlineYou can get Stephen’s book here:https://amzn.to/3mpjz9chttps://stephenmillsauthor.comWant to help fight Child Sex Abuse, Trafficking, and the statut

The current Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, the spiritual leader of Tibet Buddhism is beloved by millions around the world for his compassion and his teachings of non violence. Known as His Holiness, to the public, his gentle nature, grandfatherly affect and often childlike wonder can be captivating to the masses who come to be in his presence. But recently, the Dalai Lama is under scrutiny for his upsetting behavior toward a child who came up to give him a hug during a public appearance. Laura and Jim break down what they saw in a video of this encounter, and what far reaching effects it could have. Buddhism is beloved by millions around the world for his compassion and his teachings of non violence. Known as His Holiness, to the public, his gentle nature, grandfatherly affect and often childlike wonder can be captivating to the masses who come to be in his presence. But recently, the Dalai Lama is under scrutiny for his upsetting behavior toward a child who came up to give him a hug during a public app

Trigger Warning: This episode contains descriptions of child sexual abuse. Listener discretion advised. We continue our important conversation with Stephen Mills, author of the memoir “Chosen”, which recounts in excruciating detail the sexual abuse he endured as a child at the hands of a beloved camp director of a prestigious Jewish summer camp. Stephen describes the dissociation he experienced as he tried to cope with what was happening to him. Perhaps even more shocking than the descriptions of the abuse, is Stephen’s recounting of his enormous effort to bring this offender to justice, after realizing that this man had potentially abused hundreds of young boys across several states. Stephen’s story involves the FBI, and numerous law enforcement departments in New York, Connecticut, Illinois and Pennsylvania….you will not believe this journey for justice. If you or someone you know is being abused please reach out to RAINNhttps://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotlineYou

Trigger Warning: This episode contains descriptions of child sexual abuse. Listener discretion advised. When Stephen Mills was thirteen years old, he was sexually abused by a director of his Jewish summer camp. This abuse continued for years and Stephen carried this secret for decades. In his book, “Chosen” out now in paperback, Stephen details in raw powerful emotion how this offender was able to groom him, his parents, and the many prestigious communities where this offender worked and targeted his victims.This is a must listen for parents to understand the red flags and psychology of how abusers target and groom children as well as others related to the victim. If you or someone you know is being abused please reach out to RAINNhttps://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotlineYou can get Stephen’s book here:https://amzn.to/3mpjz9cWant to help fight Child Sex Abuse, Trafficking, and the statute of limitations, then please check out the Child USA, an organization Stephen is

What is wrong with the Metropolitan Police Force? 5 words: Defensiveness, Denial, Racism, Homophobia and Misogyny. Prompted by the murder of 33 year old Sarah Everard who was abducted, raped and strangled by a London Metropolitan Police officer in 2021, the failures in the Met police force were scrutinized in a recent scathing report. This review is stunning and something everyone, whether you are an average citizen, politician, academic or law enforcement professional, should read and learn from, because this is not just about the London police, it is an indictment that can be applied to all police everywhere. Many people who join the police are drawn by a strong moral purpose, they want to help, serve and protect and they put their lives on the line every day, enduring extreme trauma in the process -- but many others are drawn to the job for the power, and the opportunity to abuse that power. This report can help change that. #SarahEverard #MurderbyPolice #Abducted #Raped #Strangled #Mur

We continue to deconstruct Andrew Tate’s behavior which can be traced right back to his childhood and his response to the toxic male role model he had in his life. We discuss his family dynamics and his craving for his father’s approval. Instead of overcoming that lack of father love, instead of championing the strong women in his life who were raising him and sacrificing for him, instead of creating good in the world — he chose a different path, one of subjugating women, and exploiting vulnerable young men. We are here to call it out. #misogynist #poser #sde #toxicmasculinity #CallOutBullies #MothersAgainstMisogyny #RealCrimeProfile #Podcast #Expert #Analysis #FBI #NewScotlandYard #TrueCrime >>>>SUPPORT OUR OTHER SHOWS <<<CRIME ANALYST PODCAST - You’re interested in real crime? Tick You’re interested in good storytelling? TickYou want content that’s respectful to the victims and honours them TickAnd you want more insight and in-depth analysis about “the who”

Andrew Tate, a former kickboxer and failed reality tv contestant, is someone who has tried to ingratiated himself with, indoctrinate and monetize impressionable young men and boys by proselytizing his own brand of misogyny and toxic masculinity —  is now sitting unhappily in a Romanian prison under suspicion of rape, sex trafficking and organized crime. He and his brother Tristan have denied all charges against them. While we would love to ignore someone this thirsty who LIVES to have anyone’s attention, it is important to talk about the women he has victimized, and the young men he has manipulated. We expose the Emperor’s faux Gucci clothes, deconstruct and deglamorize the utter banality of his schtick. We call it out for what it is. Join us. #misogynist #poser #sde #toxicmasculinity #RealMenDontRape #RealMenDontSexTraffic #MothersAgainstMisogyny #RealCrimeProfile #Podcast #Expert #Analysis #FBI #NewScotlandYard #TrueCrime Follow us and continue the conversationOn Instagramhttps

March 19th would have been Gabby Petito's 24th birthday.To honor Gabby and ensure we don't forget her, Laura gives us an update on the latest developments in the two lawsuits Gabby's parents are bringing against the Moab City Police as well as against Brian Laundrie's parents. We analyse the distressing and haunting selfie Gabby took of her injuries just minutes before the 911 call was made to the police in Utah. We discuss the significance of the photo as potential evidence which was found on Gabby's phone and released by Gabby's family lawyers on February 6, 2023.Laura, Jim and Lisa also discuss Roberta Laundrie breaking her silence to explain what has become known as the 'Burn After Reading' letter she wrote to her son Brian and her attempts to stop it being entered into court evidence as well as Steve Bertolino, the former Laundrie lawyer, being named as a co-defendant in the case.You won't want to miss this important update.#GabbyPetito #CoerciveControl #newevidence #newphoto #Mo

We are thrilled that Zach Heinzerling, director of the amazing Hulu docuseries “Stolen Youth” joined us to talk about his experience capturing the incredible story of Isabella Pollok, Claudia Drury, Dan Levin, Santos, Yalitza, and Felicia Rosario, all victims of Larry Ray who coercively controlled them, abused and tortured them for years.Zach tells us why he wanted to make the docs-series, and what he learned from the survivors about how it could happen — how these bright, young, vibrant people could come under the control of this master manipulator. Zach also shares some things he was unable to include in the docuseries. Don’t miss it. #StolenYouth #TaliaRay #IsabellaPollok #ClaudiaDrury #DanLevin #SantosRosario #YalitzaRosario #FeliciaRosario #CoerciveControl #Victims #Survivors#SarahLawrenceCollege #Mastermanipulator #LarryRay #CultLeader #FBI #NewScotlandYard#CriminalProfilers #realcrimeprofile #podcast #TrueCrime #ExpertAnalysis #Hulu #Documentary #ZachHeinzerling Follow us and continue th