Real Crime Profile

RCP continues analyzing the murder of Shanann Watts and her children at the hands of Chris Watts. In today’s episode, Jim and Laura review Chris Watts’ behavior by using the psychopathy checklist.  #HernamewasShanann #HernamewasBella #hernamewasCeleste #hisnamewasniko #victimsmatter #netflix #amercianmurder #thefamilynextdoor #watts #psychopath We are so grateful to our sponsors who make our...

The RCP team analyzes the horrific story of Christopher Duntsch, a neurosurgeon whose arrogance and recklessness in the operating room left a trail of victims — patients who first came to him to alleviate their pain, ended up maimed and in some cases, dead. Jim and Laura forensically deconstruct Duntsch’s behavior and the real motives behind his actions. Lisa wonders why Duntsch was able to get aw...

RCP continues their dive into the Netflix documentary "American Murder - The Family Nextdoor". Jim and Laura put to rest questions about Nichol Kessinger's involvement in the murders. Lisa asks about the significance of the different disposal sites for poor Shanann, Bella and Cece.  Real Crime Profile is so grateful to our sponsor’s this week: Total Gym: ● Right now, Total Gym...

The RCP team analyzes the shocking story of Dr. Farid Fata, a renowned oncologist who falsely diagnosed thousands of patients with cancer in order to receive millions of dollars in profit — administering treatments that they didn’t need, treatments that made them very sick and in some cases killed them. Jim and Laura forensically deconstruct Fata’s behavior...

Laura, Jim and Lisa continue their conversation with special guest Jenny Popplewell, the Director of the #1 Netflix show American Murder: The Family Next Door. Warning: This is an extremely upsetting watch and case and this series is a tough listen. Our thoughts are with Shanann's, Bella and Celeste's family and friends. #HerNameWasShanannWatts #HerNameWas BellaWatts #HerNameWasCelesteWatts #...

Welcome to the premiere episode of Killer Casting. Love deep diving into the best shows and movies out there? Does no one understand your fascination with analyzing acting, dissecting dialogue, scrutinizing structure, wondering about wardrobe and yes...wittering about wallpaper? Then you are in the right place! Join Real Crime Profile's Lisa Zambetti (casting director for Criminal Minds)...

Laura, Jim and Lisa are joined by special guest Jenny Popplewell, the Director of the #1 Netflix show American Murder: The Family Next Door. Jenny takes us behind the scenes and explains why this case spoke to her as well as the gender bias in the media on reporting on domestic violence murders and familicides. Laura asks Jenny about the time Shanann spent with her family in North Caroli...

Laura, Jim and Lisa continue to discuss the #1 Netflix show about the murders of Shanann, Bella, Celeste and Nico Watts. Jim and Laura continue to deconstruct Chris Watt's behaviour and events leading up to the horrific events of August 13 2018. Warning: This is an extremely upsetting watch and case and this series is a tough listen. Our thoughts are with Shanann's, Bella and Celeste's family and...

Laura, Jim and Lisa continue to discuss the #1 Netflix show about ther murders of Shanann, Bella, Celeste and Nico Watts. Jim and Laura continue to deconstruct Chris Watt's behaviour and break down the police interview and strategy and Watt's confession. Warning: This is an extremely upsetting watch and case and this series is a tough listen. Our thoughts are with Shanann's, Bella and Celeste...

Laura, Jim and Lisa deconstruct the number one Netflix show 'American Murder: The Family Next Door' about the murders of Shanann, Bella, Celeste and Nico Watts committed by husband and father, Chris Watts. Warning: this is an extremely distressing watch and our breakdown is a tough listen. Unfortunately that's the utterly horrific reality of familicide - or family wipeouts - and there are man...

We continue our fascinating behind the scenes interview about the Emmy award winning Netflix documentary 'Don't F**k With Cats' with online sleuthers Deanna Thompson (Baudi Moovan) and John Green. We discuss the investigation including their proactive and planned disinformation strategy to track the killer along with crush videos and the link between animal abuse, domestic violence,...

We go behind the scenes of the Emmy award winning Netflix documentary "Don't F**k With Cats" with online sleuthers Deanna Thompson (Baudi Moovan) and John Green.  We talk about their detailed and exhaustive investigation, the highs and the lows and the evolution of serial killers including how to spot the warning signs for early intervention and prevention opportunities in both the virtu...

Jim Clemente, Laura Richards and Lisa Zambetti interview Academy Award nominated Love Fraud filmmakers Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady about how they got involved in the case and what it was like in real time to piece together the investigative series as the case was still unfolding. We discuss the show stopping interview when Heidi and Rachel come face-to-face...

Laura, Jim and Lisa discuss Richard Scott Smith's ability to manipulate and ingratiate himself into other people's lives, as well as the people he is using to help him hide in plain sight. One of the women we discuss is Lee who firmly believes that Smith is the victim of a "witch hunt." We break down Lee's version of Smith, the mirror it holds up to Smith's behavior and what it reve...

Jim, Laura and Lisa breakdown Richard Scott Smith's behavior in the SHOWTIME® Documentary Series "Love Fraud" as we see him target a new victim, Karla. He persuades Karla to leave her partner of many years, Jim, and skip town. Laura and Jim analyze Smith's behavioral traits and whether he has changed his modus operandi by targeting a married woman and also discuss the incredible women wh...

Laura, Jim and Lisa deconstruct SHOWTIME® Documentary Series “Love Fraud” by first introducing you to Tracy, Ellen and Sabrina, just some of the women who were targeted by Richard Scott Smith, a man who has dedicated his life to lovebombing, grooming and marrying women whilst simultaneously enabling and stealing their dreams, frequently, they say, leaving them with massive debt.  Jim and...

Laura, Jim and Lisa continue their interview with Rosie Batty, whose 11 year old son Luke was brutally murdered by his father, Gregg Anderson on February 12 2014. Rosie shares her insight about Anderson's choice to murder Luke in a public place, her journey which she has not shared before and we discuss what needs to see change to better protect women and children. #HisNameWasLukeBatty #...

Laura, Jim and Lisa interview Rosie Batty, who became an advocate and campaigner in the wake of her 11 year old son Luke's brutal murder by his father on a cricket pitch on February 12 2014 in Australia. Rosie had suffered years of family violence, and had had intervention and custody orders in place in an effort to protect herself and her son.  #HIsNameWasLukeBatty #DomesticAbuse #ChildAbuse...

Laura, Jim and Lisa are joined once more by investigative journalist Jess HIll, author of the award winning book See What You Made Me Do. We discuss the harrowing murder of Charlie Mullaley, the attack on his mother, Tamica, and the racial bias and prejudice that exists in Australia against aboriginals and indigenous communities. We also talk about all female police stations and the importance of...

Jess Hill, Australian investigative journalist and award winning authorof the book 'See What You Made Me Do,' is back for one more episode with Laura Richards, Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti. They talk about several aspects of abuse and debunk the commonly accepted concept of Stockholm Syndrome Jess has been writing and researching about domestic abuse since 2014. Before that she was a producer fo...

Jess Hill, Australian investigative journalist and award winning authorof the book 'See What You Made Me Do,' returns to the podcast to continue her discussion with Laura Richards, Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti on domestic abuse, both in terms of the victims and abusers. Jess has been writing and researching about domestic abuse since 2014. Before that she was a producer for ABC Radio, a Middle E...

Laura, Jim and Lisa interview Australian investigative journalist and award winning author Jess Hill about her book 'See What You Made Me Do.' In this episode, we discuss Luke Batty's case which was the starting point for Jess to write the book and the coercive control law Laura successfully campaigned for in England and Wales. Jess deconstructs Albert Biderman's model of coercion used on prisoner...

Laura Richards, Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti interview Laura Tucker who attended the New Age "Spiritual Warrior" Retreat led by JAR in Sedona Arizona. Laura entered the so-called sweat lodge with her friend Liz Neuman and they sat together. Liz Neuman was taken to hospital and was in intensive care for a week before she died. Laura takes us behind the scenes of that catastrophic "retreat". Liste...

Laura, Jim and Lisa continue their discussion with Ginny Brown whose daughter Kirby Brown died at a New Age "Spiritual Warrior" retreat led by JAR in Sedona Arizona. Ginny shares how she and her family were treated by the documentary makers of "Enlighten Us - The Rise and Fall of JAR" and takes us behind the scenes of what Ginny describes as the 'David and Goliath' trial. It is not easy...

Laura Richards, Jim Clemente and Lisa Zambetti talk with Ginny Brown whose daughter, Kirby Brown, died at a New Age "Spiritual Warrior" retreat led by JAR in Sedona Arizona. James Shore and Liz Neuman also died at the same event. Ginny talks about her daughter Kirby's zest for life, the day her life changed forever, the impact on family and friends, the ongoing battle she is fighting to ensure acc...