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Real Crime Profile

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Join Jim Clemente (former FBI profiler), Laura Richards (criminal behavioral analyst, former New Scotland Yard) and Lisa Zambetti (Casting director for CBS' Criminal Minds) as they profile behavior from real criminal cases.

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#159: Remembering the Victims in Escape At Dannemora

In this episode, the Real Crime Profile Team (Laura Richards, Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti) focuses on Deputy Kevin Tarsia, Charles Perreault and William Rickerson, the victims who were brutally murdered by David Sweat and Richard Matt and the depictions of their crimes in Escape At Dannemora. This episode was done in partnership with and is sponsored by SHOWTIME and the new Limited Event Series Escape At Dannemora , directed by Ben Stiller and starring Benicio Del Toro, Patricia Arquette, Pau...

Dec 26, 201849 minEp. 159

#158: More Discussion Around Behavior and Dynamics Within Escape At Dannemora

In this episode, the Real Crime Profile Team (Laura Richards, Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti) continue analyzing the show, the relationships between and backgrounds of the main characters, Richard Matt, David Sweat and Joyce ‘Tilly’ Mitchell. This episode was done in partnership with and is sponsored by SHOWTIME and the new Limited Event Series Escape At Dannemora , directed by Ben Stiller and starring Benicio Del Toro, Patricia Arquette, Paul Dano & Bonnie Hunt. Based on bizarre but true ev...

Dec 19, 201840 minEp. 158

#157: Discussing the Behavior and Dynamics Within Escape At Dannemora

In this episode, the Real Crime Profile Team (Laura Richards, Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti) dig into the first three episodes of Showtime’s Escape At Dannemora to discuss the behavior and dynamics displayed, as well as additional background on those depicted in the series. This episode was done in partnership with and is sponsored by SHOWTIME and the new Limited Event Series Escape At Dannemora , directed by Ben Stiller and starring Benicio Del Toro, Patricia Arquette, Paul Dano & Bonnie H...

Dec 12, 201846 minEp. 157

#156: Discussing Escape at Dannemora with Bonnie Hunt

In this episode, Laura Richards and Lisa Zambetti speak with actress Bonnie Hunt about her process and experience portraying Inspector General Catherine Leahy Scott in Escape At Dannemora. This episode was done in partnership with and is sponsored by SHOWTIME and the new Limited Event Series Escape At Dannemora , directed by Ben Stiller and starring Benicio Del Toro, Patricia Arquette, Paul Dano & Bonnie Hunt. Based on bizarre but true events, Escape At Dannemora tells the story of two priso...

Dec 05, 201847 minEp. 156

#155: Escape at Dannemora: Further Analysis of the Inspector General’s Report

In this episode, the Real Crime Profile Team (Laura Richards, Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti) continue the conversation with real life Inspector General Catherine Leahy Scott and Deputy Inspector General Jim Davis about their work investigating the escape and developing an extensive report, with key findings including: Gene Palmer’s involvement, Richard Matt and David Sweat’s planning of the prison break and their relationship with Joyce Mitchell, Leahy’s real interview with Joyce Mitchell and t...

Nov 28, 201841 minEp. 155

#154: Escape at Dannemora: Discussing the Inspector General's Report

In this episode, the Real Crime Profile Team (Laura Richards, Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti) speak with real life Inspector General Catherine Leahy Scott and Deputy Inspector General Jim Davis about their work on the case that inspired the series, their report and their observations about the offenders This episode was done in partnership with and is sponsored by SHOWTIME and the new Limited Event Series Escape At Dannemora , directed by Ben Stiller and starring Benicio Del Toro, Patricia Arque...

Nov 21, 201839 minEp. 154

#153: Escape At Dannemora - More Discussion with Brett Johnson and Michael Tolkin

In this episode, the Real Crime Profile Team (Laura Richards, Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti) continue their conversation with Brett Johnson and Michael Tolkin, co-creators and executive producers of the upcoming SHOWTIME series Escape At Dannemora. This episode was done in partnership with and is sponsored by SHOWTIME and the new Limited Event Series Escape At Dannemora , directed by Ben Stiller and starring Benicio Del Toro, Patricia Arquette, Paul Dano & Bonnie Hunt. Based on bizarre but ...

Nov 14, 201834 minEp. 153

#152: Discussing Escape at Dannemora with writers Brett Johnson and Michael Tolkin

The RCP Team (Laura Richards, Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti) discuss the upcoming SHOWTIME series Escape At Dannemora with show co-creators and executive producers Brett Johnson and Michael Tolkin. This episode is sponsored by SHOWTIME and the new Limited Event Series Escape at Dannemora , directed by Ben Stiller and starring Benicio Del Toro, Patricia Arquette, Paul Dano & Bonnie Hunt. Based on bizarre but true events, Escape At Dannemora tells the story of two prisoners who broke out of a...

Nov 07, 201835 minEp. 152

#151: Controlling the Edit and the Narrative of The Staircase

The Real Crime Profile team (Laura Richards, Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti) continue their discussion about Kathleen Peterson, Liz Ratliffe and Michael Peterson’s revealing behaviour in the Netflix series "The Staircase." Listen to this episode and find out the bombshell that gets Lisa Z in a complete spin that The Staircase failed to mention and our analysis of the so-called owl theory. In this episode, we conclude our analysis of The Staircase and the murders of Kathleen Peterson and Liz Ratl...

Nov 05, 201845 minEp. 151

#150: Comparative Case Analysis in Germany - The Staircase

The Real Crime Profile Team (Laura Richards, Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti), discuss Liz Ratcliffe's death in Germany and Michael Peterson's behavior. Laura and Jim draw on the behavioral analysis and case experience from other criminal cases and share their insight. #HerNameWasLizRatliffe #TheStairCase THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY EXPRESS VPN Get 3 Months FREE at ExpressVPN.com/RealCrime See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

Oct 31, 201847 minEp. 150

#149: Her Name Was Liz Ratliffe - The Staircase

The RCP team of Laura Richards, Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti analyze and discuss Liz Ratliffe’s death in Germany. Liz was found dead at the bottom of the staircase 17 years earlier. We discuss phone calls she was receiving beforehand and Michael Peterson’s behaviour. #HerNameWasLizRatliffe #TheStaircase This week's episode is sponsored by QUIP Go to GetQuip.com/RealCrime to get your first refill pack for free with a Quip Electric Toothbrush ZULILY Get an extra 20% off your first order at ZULIL...

Oct 24, 201836 minEp. 149

#148: The Staircase: Todd and Michael Peterson, the Bloody Footprint and Murder Weapon

Jim, Laura and Lisa continue discussions about the 13 episodes of the Netflix miniseries “The Staircase” where Michael Peterson’s life is put under the microscope after Kathleen Peterson was found dead at the bottom of the staircase. Todd, Michael’s son, was at the house the night Michael Peterson called 911 and before the paramedics arrived. Jim and Laura deconstruct Todd’s behaviour and statements along with his father’s, Michael Peterson. Jim and Laura discuss the bloody footprint that was fo...

Oct 17, 201843 minEp. 148

#147: Profiling Weather and Crime with Dr. Elizabeth Austin

The Real Crime Profile team (Laura Richards, Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti) continue their fascinating conversation with forensic meteorologist Dr Elizabeth Austin. We talk storms, mountain waves, hurricanes, airflow, jet streams, energy, tides and crime including missing person, rape and murder cases as well as Dr Austin’s new Weather Channel series, Storm of Suspicion. @weatherchannel @draustinccm #StormOfSuspicion SPONSORED BY DAILY HARVEST Go to Daily-Harvest.com and enter promo code "Real ...

Oct 11, 201830 minEp. 147

#146: Profiling the Weather and Crime with Dr. Elizabeth Austin

The RCP team interview Dr Elizabeth Austin, the forensic meteorologist at the top of her profession ahead of her new true crime show ‘Storm of Suspicion’. Storm of Suspicion premieres October 7 on the Weather Channel. https://youtu.be/XFcbH_A9rSs Buy Dr. Austin’s book Treading on Thin Air https://www.amazon.com/Treading-Thin-Air-Atmospheric-Meteorology/dp/1681774038 This Episode of Real Crime Profile is Sponsored By EXPRESS VPN Go to ExpressVPN.com/RealCrime for a three month free trial KOPARI S...

Oct 03, 201836 minEp. 146

#145: Behavioral Insight From "The Staircase'

Jim Clemente, Laura Richards and Lisa Zambetti continue to discuss Jim and Laura's analysis of Kathleen Peterson's death and Michael Peterson's behaviour in @netflix show "The Staircase." Laura highlights high risk behaviours in the relationship, testimony from those who know them the best behind closed doors and Jim and Laura discuss other similar cases. #HerNameWasKathleenPeterson #TheStaircase THIS IS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY THE WEATHER CHANNEL- Be sure to see the new series STORM OF SUSPICIO...

Sep 26, 201833 minEp. 145

#144: The Autopsy continued in “The Staircase”

The RCP Team (Jim Clemente, Laura Richards and Lisa Zambetti) continue their discussions about Kathleen Peterson’s autopsy examination and report by Dr Radisch and address some of our listeners questions. #HerNameWasKathleenPeterson #TheStaircase This Episode is Sponsored by SIMPLISAFE Please visit SimpliSafe.com/REALCRIME See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Sep 19, 201831 minEp. 144

#143: The Autopsy from "The Staircase"

The Real Crime Profile Team (Jim Clemente, Laura Richards and Lisa Zambetti) discuss the autopsy examination of Kathleen Peterson by Dr. Deborah Radisch and Dr. Natalie Depcik-Smith dated 12/09/2001. Laura and Jim add their insight and analysis. #HerNameWasKathleenPeterson #TheStaircase #TheAutopsy #Analysis #BehaviouralAnalysis This Episode is Sponsored by SIMPLISAFE Please visit SimpliSafe.com/REALCRIME See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

Sep 12, 201833 minEp. 143

#142: Crime Scene Assessment of "The Staircase"

The Real Crime Profile team of Laura Richards, Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti continue with our analysis of the Kathleen Peterson case focusing on the victimology, crime scene assessment and the autopsy. #HerNameWasKathleenPeterson #TheStaircase #BehaviouralAnalysis #Victimology #Autopsy Please sign and share this important petition for serial stalkers and domestic violence perpetrators to be included on the Violent and Sexual Offenders Register https://www.change.org/p/rt-hon-theresa-may-mp-cre...

Sep 05, 201847 minEp. 142

#141: Analyzing the 911 Calls - The Staircase

Jim, Laura and Lisa continue their discussions about the @netflix show “The Staircase”. Jim and Laura analyse the 911 calls made by Michael Peterson on the landline at 1810 Cedar Street, Durham, North Carolina on December 9 2001. The first call was made at 02.40 and the second was at 02.46. Two minutes after receiving the call paramedics Jay Rose and Ron Paige had been dispatched and were on way to the scene. The #RCP team discuss what the paramedics discovered when they arrived at the Peterson ...

Aug 29, 201845 minEp. 141

#140: Her Name Was Kathleen Peterson: Discussing The Staircase

The RCP deep dive the case of Kathleen Peterson and discuss the Netflix original documentary "The Staircase." In 2004, filmmaker Jean-Xavier de Lestrade debuted "The Staircase" as an eight-part mini-series which examined the case of Michael Peterson, a novelist who was accused of murdering his wife Kathleen after she was found dead at the bottom of a staircase in their Durham, North Carolina home. In 2012 a further two hours were shot from Peterson's and the defence teams perspective detailing t...

Aug 22, 201832 minEp. 140

#139: "False Report" RCP Book Club

Lisa Zambetti is joined by Dean Laffan to discuss the book detailing the true story of Marie, a teenager who was charged with lying about being raped and the detectives' journey to arrive at the truth in the hunt for a serial rapist who was terrorising women. In 2008 a young woman reports rape in Seattle. She is not believed and was given a citation for false reporting. She was forced to pay $500 fine and plead guilty to lying about being raped. A series of rapes then began in Colorado. The vict...

Aug 16, 201859 minEp. 139

#138: More with Evil Genius creators Trey Borzillieri and Barbara Schroeder

The full RCP team of Laura Richards, Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti welcome back filmmakers Trey Borzillieri and Barbara Schroeder to talk about their Netflix show "Evil Genius: The True Story of America's Most Diabolical Bank Heist." In this episode, they break down Marjorie Diel-Armstrong’s strange relationship with Bill Rothstein and Marjorie’s ability to manipulate others in the wake of Brian Wells’ death. #HIsNameWasBrianWells #HisNameWasJimRoden Watch EVIL GENIUS on Netflix. https://www.ne...

Aug 08, 201847 minEp. 138

#137: Getting to the Bottom of Evil Genius

The full RCP team of Laura Richards, Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti reunite to interview co-directors Trey Borzillieri and Barbara Schroeder about the genesis of the Netflix show "Evil Genius: The True Story of America's Most Diabolical Bank Heist." We go behind the scenes and ask the documentarians the tough questions that are still burning after the final twist lands at the end of the four part docuseries. We debate the answers that Trey and Barbara give and the evidence to support it includin...

Aug 01, 201845 minEp. 137

#136: FBI Training and Cases with Maureen O'Connell

RCP team member Lisa Zambetti talks with Maureen O'Connell, retired FBI agent from the Los Angeles field office. The two discuss Maureen's training and start in the bureau and several of the cases that made the biggest impact on her and in some cases still haunt her. Visit Maureen at her website. This episode of Real Crime Profile is brought to you by Quip . Visit GetQuip.com/RealCrime and get their first refill for free. And also by SimpliSafe Go to SimpliSafe.com/RealCrime Get $100 off the Sum...

Jul 26, 201848 minEp. 136

#135: Looking at the Witness Protection Program with Bobby Chacon

Lisa Zambetti and RCP Producer Paul Francis Sullivan sit down with former FBI agent Bobby Chacon to discuss the witness protection program. Bobby describes his experience putting witnesses into the program, the process of keeping people safe and his involvement on the movie GoodFellas. Sponsored by StichFix Go to StitchFix.com/RealCrime to get 25% off See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jul 18, 201855 minEp. 135

#134: A Precedential Murder

Laura Richards talks with special guest David Challen, the son of Sally Challen, who is currently in prison serving an 18 year sentence for the murder of Richard Challen in 2011. During her trial jurors were told that she attacked him with a hammer whilst he ate his lunch at the kitchen table of the former marital home. David is leading the charge to free his mother from prison and tells Laura about what it was like growing up at home and what his mother and father's relationship was really like...

Jul 11, 201854 minEp. 134

#133: On The Case of "Evil Genius' with Fitz Finale

The Real Crime Profile team (Laura Richards, Lisa Zambetti and Jim Clemente) conclude their illuminating discussion with retired FBI profiler and forensic linguist James "Fitz" Fitzgerald who worked on the original case when he was in the FBI. More profiling, detailed analysis and insight about he bank heist, the 9 page letter and the murder of Brian Wells. #HisNameWasBrianWells #HisNameWasJamesRoden This Episode of Real Crime Profile is brought to you by QUIP Go to GETQUIP.com/RealCrime to get ...

Jul 04, 201839 minEp. 133

#132: On The Case of “Evil Genius” with Jim Fitzgerald

The #RCP team are joined by special guest ret. FBI profiler and forensic linguist Jim “Fitz” Fitzgerald who continues to share his insights from his work on the case and his analysis of the 9 page letter. The team weigh in on the next twist in the case “the frozen body in the freezer” and debate Marjorie Diel-Armstrong’ relationship with Bill Rothstein, along with the catalyst for Marjorie’s “fall from grace”. Don’t miss our latest episode analysing the twists and turns of the Netflix true crime...

Jun 28, 201837 minEp. 132

#131: On the Case of “Evil Genius” with Fitz

The #RCP team are joined by retired FBI profiler and forensic linguist James “Fitz” Fitzgerald and continue their analysis of the Netflix show “Evil Genius” which focuses on the bank robbery, which resulted in the death of Brian Wells in Erie, Pennsylvania. Fitz worked on the case and profiled the 9-page letter when he was in the FBI. We discuss his analysis of the letter and what it reveals about the author and the architect of what has been called “America’s most diabolical bank heist”. Our li...

Jun 20, 201842 minEp. 131

#130: Profiling Evil Genius

The RCP team weigh in and offer their insight and analysis about the death of Brian Wells, which is the focus of the Netflix show ‘Evil Genius: The True Story Of America’s Most Diabolical Bank Heist’ co-directed by Trey Borzillieri and Barbara Schroeder. Brian Wells, a local pizza delivery man, held up a PNC Bank with a bomb collar around his neck and a cane gun. He had two pages of elaborate handwritten instructions - a detailed scavenger hunt - leading him from place to place, both to steal $2...

Jun 14, 201842 minEp. 130
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