Forensic Friday
Welcome to Forensic Friday where we examine the intersection of true crime, psychology and the heart of being human in the middle of it all. Jeannine Anderson, MA, LPC, LAC, DVCS and Natalie Halcomb, MA, LPC, DVCS Apprentice are a dynamic duo providing forensic services to clients all along the front range in Colorado. Both specialize in risk assessment, psychopathy, trauma, relationships, and motivational interviewing. In addition to their work in the criminal justice system, Nat and Jeannine support survivors in the community through direct clinical care and advocacy.
Episodes
177 episodes
Catfished to Death: The Murders of Billy and Billie Jean
When police entered the home of Billie Payne and Billy Jean Hayworth, they found a scene of horror: both parents had been shot, but their infant son was found alive and unharmed in his mother's arms. This episode dives into the proxy violence u...
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53:35
Therapy Indicator Lights
Have you considered counseling in the past but weren't sure? Are you confused about when might be a good time to see someone? Are you interested in 'preventative maintenance' in your relationship but just aren't decided? Check this episode for ...
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48:30
Justice for Megan: The Fight for a Second Look
We investigate the ongoing developments in the death of Megan Trussell. Three years after she was found dead in Grand County, the CBI has taken the lead in a comprehensive statutory case review. This episode examines the evidence that prompted ...
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52:12
When a Client Attacks: Rebecca White’s Legacy
On Monday, January 19th, a therapist in Florida, Rebecca White, was killed by a former client during an evening counseling session with another client. This tragedy hits close to our hearts as clinicians. We talk a little about the case and sha...
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38:15
A Decade of Fear: The Stalking of Eva LaRue
For twelve agonizing years, actress Eva LaRue lived in a state of constant fear. Today, we break down the relentless campaign of terror orchestrated by James David Rogers, who sent over 50 letters filled with graphic threats of sexual assault a...
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1:07:33
Inside the Brain of a Stalker
Join us as we revisit the concept of stalking, this time with a guided tour through the brain activity and research behind how stalking hijacks the brain's natural reward systems to create the twisted fixation that can so often lead to horrible...
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Pastor Predator: JP Miller
This week we talk about an update to the 2022 case of John-Paul Miller, an (allegedly) sketchy pastor whose wife was found to have committed suicide. However, new evidence and a new indictment indicate that there was much more going on behind t...
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47:13
Predominant Aggressors
In this quick informational mini, we discuss the laws in Colorado (and other states) requiring law enforcement to make an arrest in any domestic violence call, as well as the criteria they must use to determine who should be taken in. We talk a...
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25:35
The Puppet Master: Holly Ann Elkins and Her Proxy (with special guest!)
What do you do with a killer in your family? Our special guest gives us the inside scoop! In 2020, the murder of 24-year-old Alyssa Burkett shocked Carrollton, Texas. While her ex-boyfriend, Andrew Beard, pulled the trigger, he wasn't acting al...
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Prep for Friday: Gendered Lethality Differences and Proxy Violence
Why do women tend to commit less violent crimes, against others or themselves? Why do they use guns less, and use proxies more? Tune in a for a slightly unhinged and meandering discussion ahead of a special episode this Friday
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Moms on a Mission: The Carpool Detectives
In this case, we talk about the Carpool Detectives, a group of moms with a special set of skills who decided to take on a cold case and prove that the deaths of two members of the community were not accidental. Their unique knowledge was enough...
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52:10
2025 Wrap-up and 2026 Teaser
It's time for a year-end wrap up episode! We share some of our stats for the year and talk about our favorite episodes and moments of 2025. Listen in to reminisce with us about the year gone by and hear a little about the exciting things we hav...
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The Reiner Tragedy: What We Know and Suspect
We talk about the recent deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner and the subsequent arrest of their son, Nick, in connection with the deaths. We talk about the difficulty in identifying the root cause of aggressive or antisocial behavior when both men...
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54:50
Love with Limits: The Difference Between Helping and Enabling
In this episode, we break down the vital distinction between helping (doing something for someone that they cannot do for themselves) and enabling (doing something for someone that they can and should do for themselves). We discuss how enabling...
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14:33
“Michigan Men”: Sherrone Moore and the Michigan Football Scandal
Y'all, this case is close to Jeannine's heart. We discuss the latest case to rock the college football world, the stalking and dangerous behavior perpetrated (allegedly?) by Sherrone Moore, the now former head football coach at the University o...
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58:58
Accountability Life Hack
Let’s talk about responsibility, accountability, and the link between the two. What does accountability mean, and what does it actually look like?
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15:46
Definitely Don’t Date Brandon: Brandon Johnson and the survivor posse that took him down
In this episode we talk about the case of Brandon Johnson, a serial liar, manipulator, and abuser of women. He spent decades victimizing intimate partners in increasingly awful ways, until two brave exes worked to bring him down.
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1:32:32
An Owl and a Staircase:The Unusual Death of Kathleen Peterson
It’s the case that launched a thousand theories. Today, we revisit the tragic death of Kathleen Peterson and the murder conviction of her husband, Michael Peterson, as explored in The Staircase. We analyze the ambiguities that permeate every as...
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56:59
Boundaries vs. Expectations: Your Holiday Sanity Check
The holidays are often filled with joy, and sometimes, stress. In this mini-episode, we cut through the confusion and clearly define the difference between boundaries and expectations. We’ll explain why boundaries are about self-care and what y...
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21:40
A Messy Montana Murder Mystery: The Danni Houchins Cold Case
On September 21, 1996, 15-year-old Danielle 'Danni' Houchins disappeared from a fishing access site in Montana. This episode details the initial investigation's failures, which initially ruled her death 'undetermined' despite evidence of violen...
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1:24:30
Maladaptive: When Self Care Goes Too Far
Self care is important. But what happens when it becomes a crutch? In this episode, we talk about lighter fare including some popular self care activities and what it looks like when our coping skills become maladaptive, causing more harm than ...
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45:11
Guilty Until Proven Innocent: The Duke Lacrosse Hoax and the Dangers of False Reporting
In 2006, the Duke University men's lacrosse team was at the center of a scandal after a dancer falsely accused three players of sexual assault. This episode walks through the chronology of the Duke Hoax: from the initial, explosive accusation t...
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50:26
Jeannine's Story of the Hunting Grounds: Collegiate Culture and Repeat Offenders
In this episode, Jeannine shares a deeply personal story of being assaulted on campus when she was a college student, and the shocking recent discovery that her attacker attempted a similar offense against someone close to her years later. We d...
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The Call is Coming from Inside the House: Kristil and Daniel Krug
Daniel Krug wasn't just Kristil Krug's husband, he was her stalker and killer. In this episode, we unpack the elaborate and cruel pre-meditation that led to Kristil’s death, focusing on how her husband acted as a 'puppet master,' attempting to ...
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49:57
What would you do? The Green Dot Intervention Method
Do you know how to safely intervene when you see harassment, abuse, or potential violence? This mini-episode is a quick guide to the highly effective Green Dot Bystander Intervention Training. Green Dot operates on the principle that violence i...
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