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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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The Hamden Horror: Isolation, Neglect, and the Siders Arrests

July 10, 2026 • Jeannine Anderson & Natalie Halcomb

0:00 | 44:30

It started with an unrelated warrant in a quiet southern Ohio village, but what law enforcement uncovered inside a small Hamden home has shocked the nation. This week, we break down the horrifying discovery in Vinton County, where 16 children—ranging from toddlers to teenagers—were found living in unimaginable squalor and isolation. We analyze what we know abou four members of the Siders family, and the chilling details released by state authorities

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