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
123 episodes
The Girl on the Balcony: The Amy Bradley Case
Join us as we recount the baffling case of Amy Bradley, a college student on a family vacation who disappeared from a cruise ship more than 25 years ago. We'll walk through the timeline of the events on the Rhapsody of the Seas, ...
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Got His A--! The Kohberger Sentencing
In this episode, we give our takes on the sentencing of Bryan Kohberger. We read through our favorite portions of the families' victim statements and the harsh words from the judge. We also talk about what we know more about the unsealed eviden...
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The ColdPlay Couple and Why We Cheat: Understanding Infidelity and Intimacy with Esther Perel’s Wisdom
Who among us hasn't been caught snuggling an affair partner in the kiss cam at a rock concert and gone mega-viral? Oh...none of us, that's right. But why do people cheat? And can a relationship recover? Moving beyond simplistic expl...
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Axing the important questions: Two local mini cases
In this episode, Nat and Jeannine give a quick look at two developing cases a little too close to home: a man who tried to commit a legit axe murder in a parking lot near the office, and a body that was found on the side of the highway. We talk...
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Active Shooter Alert at the Conference: the Breckenridge Shooting of Jordan Labarre
Shortly before and less than 5 miles away from the largest annual gathering of domestic violence providers in Colorado, an offender was arrested and charged with multiple violent offenses and then released on bail. Then, while the conference wa...
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26:41
Midweek Mini: DVOMB Conference Special
Y'all...we are so tired! We're back from our annual conference with brains full and voices shot. We just want to shout out some of our wonderful friends and fans we met in the mountains and let you know we appreciate all our listeners. We're ke...
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The Mind of a Mass Shooter: James Holmes and the Aurora Theater Shooting
In this episode, we discuss the July 20th, 2012 mass shooting at the midnight premier of the Dark Knight Rises in Aurora, Colorado. We talk about the events that took place and the heroic actions of law enforcement in the immediate aftermath. W...
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Run Run Run: Even More Dating Red Flags
Back by request, we bring you more of our hand-picked, ripest, reddest flags. Who is paying for dates? Who's criticizing whom? And bro, why is your ex calling me rn? Listen in and sound off in the comments and DMs about your own list of dating ...
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From Falling Rocks to First Degree Murder: the Arvada Rock-Throwing Case
How does a seemingly reckless act by teenagers escalate to murder? We dive into the Joseph Koenig case, where a night of throwing rocks tragically ended a life. This episode unpacks the psychological factors behind such actions, including the u...
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The Kids are NOT Alright: the Effects of High-Conflict Households on Children
In this episode we talk about the effects of DV and high-conflict relationships on kids in the house. Yes, they hear it. Yes they notice. Yes it affects them. No, being on the ipad doesn't protect their brain from the stress. Listen in for a br...
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Court Orders & Consequences: The Lindsey Shiver Case
This episode we turn our focus to the ongoing Lindsey Shiver case, using it as a lens to explore the critical issues surrounding high-conflict divorce, the welfare of children, and adherence to legal mandates. We investigate the dynamics of the...
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BRAVING Trust: How to Build & Evaluate Connections
Ever wished you had a roadmap for trust? This mini-episode introduces you to just that: Brené Brown's transformative BRAVING framework for the Anatomy of Trust. Discover how setting Boundaries, demonstrating Reliability, practicing Accountabili...
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The Ex-Files: Michelle Hadley and the Craigslist Plot
Catch a quick update on the Karen Read verdict before we plunge into a true crime story almost too wild to believe: the case of Michelle Hadley. Imagine being falsely accused, jailed, and facing life in prison for horrific crimes you didn't com...
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“Ginny and Georgia”: Antisocial Females and Intergenerational Patterns
Caution: spoilers ahead! In this episode, we talk about the Netflix series Ginny and Georgia and discuss what the writers absolutely nailed about the characters' personalities (and personality disorders, maybe?) and the real world c...
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The Cleveland House of Horror: Surviving Ariel Castro
Join us as we recount the chilling story of Ariel Castro, the Cleveland man who abducted and held three young women captive for years. This episode walks through the disturbing timeline of how Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry, and Gina DeJesus dis...
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Sneaky Dating Red Flags: Domestic Violence Counselors' Signs to RUN AWAY
When it comes to a relationship, there's a fine line between quirk Rom-Com persistence and being on the wrong end of a Lifetime thriller. In this episode, Nat and Jeannine share their list of the top red flags you might miss in that pink relati...
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The Gone Girl who Won't Stay Gone: the Return of Sherri Papini
In this follow up episode, we talk about Sherri Papini's not-so-glorious return to the spotlight. We dissect the latest documentary and try to suss out what part of her latest story is truth or fiction (or somewhere in between).We also ...
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Who is in the Driver's Seat? Internal and External Locus of Control
Do you believe you're the architect of your own success, or a pawn in a game of chance? This quick dive into locus of control will help you figure it out! We explain the core tenets of internal locus of control – where your efforts drive outcom...
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Hateful Loner to Patron Saint of Incels: The Elliot Rodger Spree Killings
How did one individual's hatred and sense of entitlement spark a dangerous movement? In this episode, we explore Elliot Rodger's profound influence on violent incel culture. We break down the elements of his worldview, including his distorted l...
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Entitled to Sex: Incel Culture and Extreme Violence
Ahead of this Friday's episode, here's an introductory episode designed to clarify the often-mystifying world of incels and the redpill movement. We define essential terms, from the symbolic 'red pill' to the archetypes of 'Chad' and 'Stacy,' e...
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"Cool Mom" Silvia Ann Johnson: Sex, Drugs, and Double Standards
In this episode, we talk about the case of the so-called "cool mom", Silvia Ann Johnson, who engaged in drug fueled sex with her high- school- aged kids' friends, ultimately ending some lives and destroying others. We talk about the underlying ...
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The Real Red Ranger and the Roommate Run-In: Ricardo Medina Jr and the Samurai Sword
Now it's Jeannine's turn to tell us about a Power Ranger murder, this time with 100% more actual ranger. A story of power and control, ambiguous self defense stories, and the dangers of getting in the middle of a bad relationship. Nat and Jeann...
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Midweek Mini: What is Your Therapist REALLY Thinking?
Have you ever wondered what your therapist thinks of you? Or what's going through their mind when they're sitting with you? And how do they sit with all these people with all these different emotions all day? In this episode, Nat an...
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26:05
The Hawks, the Yacht, and the Powerless Non-Ranger: the Life and Crimes of Skylar Deleon
In this episode, we talk about a murder perpetrated by a former power rangers actor... but not that one! Skylar Deleon is a former child actor turned career criminal who built a cadre of inmates, guards, and a baby mama to try to scam and murde...
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1:17:21
Hawaiian Husband Horror: What We Know About the Gerhardt Konig Case
Another (Allegedly) Awful Husband, a much nicer cliff! In this midweek mini, we discuss what we know so far about the Gerhardt Konig case. We talk about the facts of what likely happened, detail the allegations of power and control and abuse, a...
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