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Real Crime Profile

Real Crime Profile / Wonderywondery.com

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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Episodes

Deconstructing Farid Fata of Dr. Death Season 2

The RCP team analyzes the shocking story of Dr. Farid Fata, a renowned oncologist who falsely diagnosed thousands of patients with cancer in order to receive millions of dollars in profit — administering treatments that they didn’t need, treatments that made them very sick and in some cases killed them. Jim and Laura forensically deconstruct Fata’s behavior and the real motives behind his despicable actions. You can hear this incredible story by downloading “Dr. Death Season 2” only on Wondery. ...

Nov 10, 202055 min

#282: American Murder: The Family Next Door, Part 5

Laura, Jim and Lisa continue their conversation with special guest Jenny Popplewell, the Director of the #1 Netflix show American Murder: The Family Next Door. Warning: This is an extremely upsetting watch and case and this series is a tough listen. Our thoughts are with Shanann's, Bella and Celeste's family and friends. #HerNameWasShanannWatts #HerNameWas BellaWatts #HerNameWasCelesteWatts #HisNameWasNicoWatts #CoerciveControl #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #netflix, #americanmurder #familynex...

Nov 04, 202030 minEp. 282

Bonus Episode - Killer Casting

Welcome to the premiere episode of Killer Casting. Love deep diving into the best shows and movies out there? Does no one understand your fascination with analyzing acting, dissecting dialogue, scrutinizing structure, wondering about wardrobe and yes...wittering about wallpaper? Then you are in the right place! Join Real Crime Profile's Lisa Zambetti (casting director for Criminal Minds), Brian Alan Hill (casting associate The Purge, Sneaky Pete, 12 Monkeys) and Dean Laffan (tv buff extraordinai...

Oct 30, 202043 min

#281: American Murder: The Family Next Door, Part 4

Laura, Jim and Lisa are joined by special guest Jenny Popplewell, the Director of the #1 Netflix show American Murder: The Family Next Door. Jenny takes us behind the scenes and explains why this case spoke to her as well as the gender bias in the media on reporting on domestic violence murders and familicides. Laura asks Jenny about the time Shanann spent with her family in North Carolina and Jenny reveals what it was like when Chris eventually joined her for the week. You won't want to miss th...

Oct 29, 202036 minEp. 281

#280: American Murder: The Family Next Door, Part 3

Laura, Jim and Lisa continue to discuss the #1 Netflix show about the murders of Shanann, Bella, Celeste and Nico Watts. Jim and Laura continue to deconstruct Chris Watt's behaviour and events leading up to the horrific events of August 13 2018. Warning: This is an extremely upsetting watch and case and this series is a tough listen. Our thoughts are with Shanann's, Bella and Celeste's family and friends. #HerNameWasShanannWatts #HerNameWas BellaWatts #HerNameWasCelesteWatts #HisNameWasNicoWatts...

Oct 21, 202031 minEp. 280

#279: American Murder: The Family Next Door, Part 2

Laura, Jim and Lisa continue to discuss the #1 Netflix show about ther murders of Shanann, Bella, Celeste and Nico Watts. Jim and Laura continue to deconstruct Chris Watt's behaviour and break down the police interview and strategy and Watt's confession. Warning: This is an extremely upsetting watch and case and this series is a tough listen. Our thoughts are with Shanann's, Bella and Celeste's family and friends. #HerNameWasShanannWatts #HerNameWas BellaWatts #HerNameWasCelesteWatts #HisNameWas...

Oct 15, 202052 minEp. 279

#278: American Murder: The Family Next Door

Laura, Jim and Lisa deconstruct the number one Netflix show 'American Murder: The Family Next Door' about the murders of Shanann, Bella, Celeste and Nico Watts committed by husband and father, Chris Watts. Warning: this is an extremely distressing watch and our breakdown is a tough listen. Unfortunately that's the utterly horrific reality of familicide - or family wipeouts - and there are many myths and misconceptions about family annihilators, which we will unpick across this series. In this ep...

Oct 07, 202054 minEp. 278

#277: Don't F**k With Cats with Deanna Thompson and John Green Part 2

We continue our fascinating behind the scenes interview about the Emmy award winning Netflix documentary 'Don't F**k With Cats' with online sleuthers Deanna Thompson (Baudi Moovan) and John Green. We discuss the investigation including their proactive and planned disinformation strategy to track the killer along with crush videos and the link between animal abuse, domestic violence, coercive control, human trafficking, abuse and homicide. Animal Justice Organization www.animalbetaproject.com #Hi...

Sep 30, 202051 minEp. 277

#276: Don't F**ck With Cats with Deanna Thompson and John Green

We go behind the scenes of the Emmy award winning Netflix documentary "Don't F**k With Cats" with online sleuthers Deanna Thompson (Baudi Moovan) and John Green. We talk about their detailed and exhaustive investigation, the highs and the lows and the evolution of serial killers including how to spot the warning signs for early intervention and prevention opportunities in both the virtual and real world. You won't want to miss this. #HisNameWasJunLin THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS POWER XL AIR FRYER ...

Sep 28, 202042 minEp. 276

#275: Discussing Love Fraud Episode 4: Catch and Release

Jim Clemente, Laura Richards and Lisa Zambetti interview Academy Award nominated Love Fraud filmmakers Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady about how they got involved in the case and what it was like in real time to piece together the investigative series as the case was still unfolding. We discuss the show stopping interview when Heidi and Rachel come face-to-face with the man that they and all the courageous women have been pursuing. You will not want to miss this episode as Jim and Laura forensicall...

Sep 23, 20201 hr 4 minEp. 275

#274: Discussing Love Fraud Episode 3: Love Bombing and Lee

Laura, Jim and Lisa discuss Richard Scott Smith's ability to manipulate and ingratiate himself into other people's lives, as well as the people he is using to help him hide in plain sight. One of the women we discuss is Lee who firmly believes that Smith is the victim of a "witch hunt." We break down Lee's version of Smith, the mirror it holds up to Smith's behavior and what it reveals. Later in the episode, Jim and Lisa interview the two private investigators who helped track down Smith. This e...

Sep 16, 202050 minEp. 274

#273: Discussing Love Fraud Episode 2: Karla and the Krab Kingz

Jim, Laura and Lisa breakdown Richard Scott Smith's behavior in the SHOWTIME® Documentary Series "Love Fraud" as we see him target a new victim, Karla. He persuades Karla to leave her partner of many years, Jim, and skip town. Laura and Jim analyze Smith's behavioral traits and whether he has changed his modus operandi by targeting a married woman and also discuss the incredible women who are determined to stop Smith in his tracks, including female bounty hunter Carla who takes the case on pro b...

Sep 09, 20201 hr 7 minEp. 273

#272: Discussing Love Fraud Episode 1: Husband and Wives

Laura, Jim and Lisa deconstruct SHOWTIME® Documentary Series “Love Fraud” by first introducing you to Tracy, Ellen and Sabrina, just some of the women who were targeted by Richard Scott Smith, a man who has dedicated his life to lovebombing, grooming and marrying women whilst simultaneously enabling and stealing their dreams, frequently, they say, leaving them with massive debt. Jim and Laura discuss Smith's behavior, and more importantly, we discuss how and why Smith keeps getting away with it ...

Sep 02, 202040 minEp. 272

#271: My Son Luke with Rosie Batty, Part 2

Laura, Jim and Lisa continue their interview with Rosie Batty, whose 11 year old son Luke was brutally murdered by his father, Gregg Anderson on February 12 2014. Rosie shares her insight about Anderson's choice to murder Luke in a public place, her journey which she has not shared before and we discuss what needs to see change to better protect women and children. #HisNameWasLukeBatty #CoerciveControl #ChildAbuse #DomesticAbuse Coercive control significantly correlates with femicide and familic...

Aug 28, 202044 minEp. 271

#270: My Son Luke with Rosie Batty

Laura, Jim and Lisa interview Rosie Batty, who became an advocate and campaigner in the wake of her 11 year old son Luke's brutal murder by his father on a cricket pitch on February 12 2014 in Australia. Rosie had suffered years of family violence, and had had intervention and custody orders in place in an effort to protect herself and her son. #HIsNameWasLukeBatty #DomesticAbuse #ChildAbuse #CoerciveControl Coercive control significantly correlates with femicide and familicide. We must make the...

Aug 26, 202049 minEp. 270

#269: See What You Made Me Do with Jess Hill, Part 4

Laura, Jim and Lisa are joined once more by investigative journalist Jess HIll, author of the award winning book See What You Made Me Do. We discuss the harrowing murder of Charlie Mullaley, the attack on his mother, Tamica, and the racial bias and prejudice that exists in Australia against aboriginals and indigenous communities. We also talk about all female police stations and the importance of problem solving the perpetrator's behaviour and holding them to account. #HisNameWasCharlieMullaley ...

Aug 19, 202049 minEp. 269

#268: See What You Made Me Do with Jess Hill, Part 3

Jess Hill, Australian investigative journalist and award winning authorof the book 'See What You Made Me Do,' is back for one more episode with Laura Richards, Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti. They talk about several aspects of abuse and debunk the commonly accepted concept of Stockholm Syndrome Jess has been writing and researching about domestic abuse since 2014. Before that she was a producer for ABC Radio, a Middle East correspondent for The Global Mail, and an investigative journalist for Ba...

Aug 12, 202037 minEp. 268

#267: See What You Made Me Do with Jess Hill, Part 2

Jess Hill, Australian investigative journalist and award winning authorof the book 'See What You Made Me Do,' returns to the podcast to continue her discussion with Laura Richards, Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti on domestic abuse, both in terms of the victims and abusers. Jess has been writing and researching about domestic abuse since 2014. Before that she was a producer for ABC Radio, a Middle East correspondent for The Global Mail, and an investigative journalist for Background Briefing. Jess...

Aug 05, 202038 minEp. 267

#266: See What You Made Me Do with Jess Hill, Part 1

Laura, Jim and Lisa interview Australian investigative journalist and award winning author Jess Hill about her book 'See What You Made Me Do.' In this episode, we discuss Luke Batty's case which was the starting point for Jess to write the book and the coercive control law Laura successfully campaigned for in England and Wales. Jess deconstructs Albert Biderman's model of coercion used on prisoners of war in North Korea and we talk about how these are the same tactics that are used by what Laura...

Jul 29, 202049 minEp. 266

#265: Inside the So-called Sweat Lodge with Laura Tucker - Profiling The "Guru", Part 5

Laura Richards, Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti interview Laura Tucker who attended the New Age "Spiritual Warrior" Retreat led by JAR in Sedona Arizona. Laura entered the so-called sweat lodge with her friend Liz Neuman and they sat together. Liz Neuman was taken to hospital and was in intensive care for a week before she died. Laura takes us behind the scenes of that catastrophic "retreat". Listen to Laura's podcast "Free Your Inner Guru" https://lauratucker.com/ #HerNameWasKirbyBrown #HerNameW...

Jul 22, 20201 hr 5 minEp. 265

#264: My Daughter Kirby Brown - Profiling The "Guru", Part 4

Laura, Jim and Lisa continue their discussion with Ginny Brown whose daughter Kirby Brown died at a New Age "Spiritual Warrior" retreat led by JAR in Sedona Arizona. Ginny shares how she and her family were treated by the documentary makers of "Enlighten Us - The Rise and Fall of JAR" and takes us behind the scenes of what Ginny describes as the 'David and Goliath' trial. It is not easy listening. Please read the book The Sweet Life: How We Lived After Kirby Died by Ginny Brown and Jean Brown. h...

Jul 15, 202042 minEp. 264

#263: My Daughter Kirby Brown - Profiling The "Guru", Part 3

Laura Richards, Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti talk with Ginny Brown whose daughter, Kirby Brown, died at a New Age "Spiritual Warrior" retreat led by JAR in Sedona Arizona. James Shore and Liz Neuman also died at the same event. Ginny talks about her daughter Kirby's zest for life, the day her life changed forever, the impact on family and friends, the ongoing battle she is fighting to ensure accountability and safety. Laura and Jim discuss whether this was a cult. Please read the book The Swee...

Jul 08, 202034 minEp. 263

#262: Profiling The “Guru” and the Spiritual Warrior Deaths , Part 2

Laura Richards, Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti continue their discussion about the Wondery podcast "Guru" and discuss the deaths of Kirby Brown, Liz Neuman and James Shore on October 8, 2009 at a New Age "Spiritual Warrior" retreat conceived and hosted by JAR at the Angel Valley Retreat Center in Yavapai County near Sedona, Arizona. Eighteen others were hospitalized after suffering burns, dehydration, breathing problems, kidney failure, or elevated body temperature. The Death Dealer - An Article...

Jul 04, 202039 minEp. 262

#261: The Arrest of Ghislaine Maxwell

Ghislaine Maxwell was arrested Thursday and charged with playing a key role in Jeffrey Epstein's alleged sex-trafficking operation. Laura, Jim and Lisa recorded a special Facebook Live to discuss the arrest. #GhislaineMaxwell #Epstein #EpsteinCoverUp #ChildSexTrafficking #VicitmsMatter THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS BEST FIENDS Download for Free at the Apple App Store or Google Play INTELLIWHITE Get $50 off the new INDIGLOW Teeth Whitening System. Go to TryIndiglow.com and use promo code REALCRIME See P...

Jul 02, 202050 minEp. 261

#260: Profiling The “Guru” and the Spiritual Warrior Deaths , Part 1

Laura Richards, Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti discuss the Wondery podcast "Guru" and break down the dark side of enlightenment. We discuss how someone with no qualifications or credentials can influence and manipulate so many as well as the enablers. #HerNameWasKirbyBrown #HerNameWasLizNeuman #HisNameWasJamesShore THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS BEST FIENDS Download for Free at the Apple App Store or Google Play INTELLIWHITE Get $50 off the new INDIGLOW Teeth Whitening System. Go to TryIndiglow.com and ...

Jul 01, 202043 minEp. 260

#259: Examining Race and Police Conflicts with Douglas Flowe, Part 3

Washington University professor and author Douglas Flowe completes his discussion with Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti. They talk about the issues of systematic racism in the police force and offers some hope for the future. #HisNameWasGeorgeFloyd #BlackLivesMatter Purchase the books written by Douglas Flowe https://www.amazon.com/s?k=douglas+flowe&crid=3DOKO0J5BRYNZ&sprefix=douglas+flo%2Caps%2C317&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_11 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS EMBARK Go to EmbarkVet.com and use promo ...

Jun 24, 202033 minEp. 259

#258: My Mother Maria Stubbings

Laura Richards, Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti interview Celia Peachey, activist, campaigner and daughter of Maria Stubbings. Maria Stubbings was murdered by Marc Chivers at her home in Chelmsford, Essex, in 2008. Maria did not know that Chivers had killed his previous partner, Sabine Rappold, in Germany. We discuss with Celia what happened to Maria, the intervention and prevention opportunities and lessons to be learned and what you can do to help to ensure this does not happen to another famil...

Jun 22, 20201 hr 5 minEp. 258

#257: Examining Race and Police Conflicts with Douglas Flowe, Part 2

Washington University professor and author Douglas Flowe returns to the podcast, joining Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti. They discuss the systemic and historic issues than fan the flames between the police and African Americans in the U.S. #HisNameWasGeorgeFloyd #BlackLivesMatter Purchase the books written by Douglas Flowe https://www.amazon.com/s?k=douglas+flowe&crid=3DOKO0J5BRYNZ&sprefix=douglas+flo%2Caps%2C317&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_11 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS IntelliWHiTE Get $50 off ...

Jun 17, 202036 minEp. 257

#256: Profiling Serial and Serious Domestic Violence Perpetrators and Stalkers

Laura talks with Jim and Lisa about her campaign to place a statutory duty on the responsible public protection authorities - police, prison and probation services - to ensure serial and serious domestic violence perpetrators and stalkers are proactively identified, assessed and managed on a national basis. As a group of senior cross party MPs and select committee chairs tabled an amendment to the Domestic Abuse Bill, Laura highlights harrowing and haunting cases across her 25 year career demons...

Jun 15, 20201 hr 6 minEp. 256

#255: Examining Race and Police Conflicts with Douglas Flowe, Part 1

Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti welcome Douglas Flowe to the podcast. The Washington University professor and author of several books including Uncontrolable Blackness looks at the historical context of racism in American police departments from the 19th century through the death of George Floyd. #HisNameWasGeorgeFloyd #BlackLivesMatter Purchase the books written by Douglas Flowe https://www.amazon.com/s?k=douglas+flowe&crid=3DOKO0J5BRYNZ&sprefix=douglas+flo%2Caps%2C317&ref=nb_sb_ss_i...

Jun 10, 202042 minEp. 255
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