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
163 episodes
“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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Parasocial Behavior: The Stalking of Kylie Bearse
This week, we explore the disturbing case of Kylie Bearse, a well-known Denver meteorologist who was relentlessly stalked. We examine the evolution of the stalking, the impact it had on her life, and the behavioral profile of her pursuer. The c...
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Furlough Fears and Community Resources
It's a hard time for a lot of folks right now, and we want to give you some tips to help get through these stressful times, as well as some resources you may not have thought of that can help with your metal, financial, and physical wellbeing. ...
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Surviving Coercive Control — Grace’s Story
In this gripping episode of Forensic Friday, we sit down with survivor and advocate @gracee_elizabethh host of @whyshestayedpodcast to shed light on the hidden tactics of domestic abusers — and the extraordinary courage it ...
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Toxic Ties: What is Trauma Bonding?
Why do people stay in relationships that hurt them? This mini-episode explains the powerful psychological concept of Trauma Bonding—a dynamic often mistaken for love, where cycles of abuse and affection create an intense, addictive attachment. ...
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Into the Fire: A Mother's Fight to Find the Truth
We examine the horrific true story at the heart of the documentary Into the Fire: The Lost Daughter. The series reveals the tragedy of Aundria Bowman, who disappeared after enduring years of alleged abuse by her adoptive father, Dennis Bowman, ...
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Roam the K9 Hero and Fur Babies
On Wednesday August 15th, Roam the police k9 was stabbed during the police response to a domestic violence call. He was treated and is expected to make a full recovery, but it got us thinking about our animal companions. Listen in as we talk a ...
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Psychopath?: Chris Watts Part 2
Welcome back to part 2 of our discussion on the Chris Watts case. We discuss the follow up interviews by the incredible investigative team working the case, and try to unravel the big question of whether the psychopathy diagnosis fits the man b...
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1:10:21
Love is Blind: Cast Breakdown and Hot Takes
Ali and Anton? Madison and Joe? Nat and Jeannine! We take a lighter moment this week to talk about our latest trash reality obsession, Love is Blind. All the hot takes on the top couples and the lowdown on the Denver dating scene from some loca...
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Unthinkable: Chris Watts' Double Life (Part 1)
Before the world learned the horrific truth, Chris Watts appeared on television pleading for the return of his family. This is Part 1 of our two-part examination of the devastating Chris Watts case. We delve into the early life and financial st...
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Ask a Nerd: G on Algorithm Anxiety
In this episode we bring back special guest Producer G! Jeannine peppers him woth all her favorite doom scrolling questions and we talk about 'The Algorithm', the secret fact that AI is so very stupid, and why TikTok is so bad for you.
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20 Stab Wounds, Zero Answers: The Death of Ellen Greenberg
How can a death be ruled a suicide when the evidence points to a crime? This week, we investigate the perplexing case of Ellen Greenberg. We detail the bizarre elements of the scene—the locked apartment and the nature of her injuries—that have ...
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Carolina Cold Case:What Happened to Shelton Sanders
Welcome back Forensic Friends. In this episode, we share a story from one of the amazing people we met at CrimeCon, Wilveria Sanders. She shared the story of her brother, Shelton Sanders, who went missing in 2001 in South Carolina and is presum...
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Strangulation Isn't Sexy: Shooting the Sh*t with Sandie, Part 2
In this special episode we welcome back our forensic friend Sandie Campinella to help give us a peek behind the curtain from law enforcement dealing with domestic violence calls. She tells us about primary vs predominant aggressors and how LEOs...
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