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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.

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Fentanyl and Fiction: Kouri Richins

March 20, 2026 • Jeannine Anderson & Natalie Halcomb

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Kouri Richins spent a year on a press tour talking about grief, but a Utah jury just called it murder. This episode goes inside the trial to look at the 'calculated' nature of the crime. Friend of the show and DV trainer Jeanette Barich joins us to discuss the profile of the female primary aggressor, looking at how financial desperation, gaslighting, and digital manipulation served as the precursors to Eric Richins’ death. We analyze the March 2026 verdict and Jeanette shares her professional perspective on how we can better identify and support male victims in high-conflict, female-led domestic abuse situations.

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