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Mica Francis did everything right: she documented what was happening, reported to police and repeatedly asked for help. But what happens when the behaviours creating fear, entrapment and risk are not adequately recognised by the law? In Laura’s interview with Mica’s attorney, Regina Ward, the focus turns to the systemic failures that left Mica without the protection she needed - and the fight to change law in South Carolina in Mica’s name. Laura and Regina examine why repeated attempts to introduce coercive control legislation in South Carolina have failed, the gaps that remain for victims experiencing patterns of stalking and coercive control, and next steps. Laura and Regina discuss: Why Mica’s repeated reports and documentation matter The fight to introduce effective coercive control legislation in South Carolina Why understanding individual incidents without recognising the pattern leaves victims unprotected Mica’s List and what it reveals about the cumulative impact of coercive control The importance of preserving evidence when an abuser attempts to destroy or control it How religion, submission, sexual entitlement and stalking are weaponised as tools of control What listeners can do to support Mica’s Law and help create change TAKE ACTION: Mica’s Law -Coercive Control and Stalking Laws in South Carolina You can contact South Carolina lawmakers and ask them to support stronger legal recognition and protection for victims experiencing coercive control, stalking and post-separation abuse. Full action links, letter template and resources are available in the Crime Analyst Squad. Watch The Death of the Pastor’s Wife More from Attorney Regina Ward Website YouTube TikTok Crime Analyst Coverage Crime Analyst: Mica Francis Series Mica Francis: Breaking Down the Federal Charges Against JP Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell Huge News in Mica Francis’ Case. John Paul Miller Has Been Indicted Finally… #MicaFrancis #MicaMiller #JusticeForMica #CrimeAnalyst #CoerciveControl #Stalking #DomesticAbuse #PostSeparationAbuse #SexualCoercion #EconomicAbuse #MicasList #ThePreachersWife #ReginaWard #Femicide #DomesticViolence #PowerAndControl #AbuseIsAPattern #LauraRichards #BehaviouralAnalysis #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #ExpertAnalysis Join the conversation on social media and in the Crime Analyst Squad www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #MicaFrancis #MicaMiller #JusticeForMica #CrimeAnalyst #CoerciveControl #Stalking #DomesticAbuse #PostSeparationAbuse #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #ExpertAnalysis Clips https://www.facebook.com/NewsNationNow/videos/1585198026735228/ Sources Watch The Death of the Pastor’s Wife https://www.abcnews4.com/newsletter-daily/mica-millers-family-press-conference-suicide-lumber-river-state-park-robeson-county-death-investigation-fbi-john-paul-pastor-solid-rock-church-estate-documents-abuse-hide-assets-sierra-nathaniel-francis-911-call-security-footage-timeline https://www.facebook.com/therobbieharvey/posts/heres-the-full-text-exchange-between-charlotte-mica-miller-and-john-paul-miller-/484282057505382/ Link to Cross Over episode with Mandy and Laura on Cup of Justice Ep #86: Apple Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coj-86-crime-analyst-expert-laura-richards-joins-mandy/id1668668400?i=1000659373717 Spotify Link https://open.spotify.com/episode/10P6t5LmMxF3YHUdgxPcm9?si=e3832e105dc1430d Links to Episodes about Mica Francis Mica Francis separated from John Paul Miller. She was desperate for help.. Mica Francis: Have you heard the term coercive control? Ep 303: Mica Francis: Analyzing the Federal Charges Against John Paul Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell Thank You to Crime Analyst Sponsors Who Make the Show Possible. Support The Show Through the Sponsors: Visit TAKELEAN.com and enter CRIMEANALYST for your discount. CRIME ANALYST Socials www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com Subscribe to Crime Analyst YouTube: @crimeanalyst Facebook: Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram: @crimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 Threads: @crimeanalyst X (Twitter): @thecrimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 TikTok: @crimeanalystpod Website: www.crime-analyst.com If you found this episode valuable, please consider leaving a five star review wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mica Francis’ case is now receiving widespread attention following the Netflix documentary The Death of the Pastor’s Wife. Laura analysed Mica’s case as it unfolded, documenting the pattern of coercive control, stalking and post-separation abuse Mica reported experiencing before her death. 30-year-old Mica Francis (Miller) was found dead from a gunshot wound at Lumber River State Park in Robeson County, North Carolina, on April 27, 2024, two days after serving her husband, John Paul Miller, with divorce papers. John Paul Miller has since been federally indicted on charges of cyberstalking and making false statements to federal investigators. In this remastered episode, Laura is joined by award-winning investigative journalist Mandy Matney and award-winning author Liz Farrell, co-hosts of True Sunlight, to analyse the federal indictment and break down the charges, timelines and alleged behaviours detailed within it. Together, they examine the alleged pattern of behaviour through the lens of coercive control and stalking, including how cyberstalking can be used as a tactic of control and why the post-separation period can be particularly dangerous. They also discuss an important question: why was Mica not better protected while she was alive? Understanding escalation and coercive control is lifesaving and life changing. Listen and share, you may save a life. You can also take action for change with our Mica Action Toolkit. Join the conversation on social media and in the Crime Analyst Squad www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #MicaFrancis #MicaMiller #JusticeForMica #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #TrueCrime #Podcast #Crime #CoerciveControl #Stalking #Expert #Cyberstalking #FBI #Investigation Clips https://youtu.be/3y7f9dciL0I?si=YUd8gS8OxTUTuSuG Sources https://www.abcnews4.com/newsletter-daily/mica-millers-family-press-conference-suicide-lumber-river-state-park-robeson-county-death-investigation-fbi-john-paul-pastor-solid-rock-church-estate-documents-abuse-hide-assets-sierra-nathaniel-francis-911-call-security-footage-timeline https://www.facebook.com/therobbieharvey/posts/heres-the-full-text-exchange-between-charlotte-mica-miller-and-john-paul-miller-/484282057505382/ Link to Cross Over episode with Mandy and Laura on Cup of Justice Ep #86: Apple Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coj-86-crime-analyst-expert-laura-richards-joins-mandy/id1668668400?i=1000659373717 Spotify Link https://open.spotify.com/episode/10P6t5LmMxF3YHUdgxPcm9?si=e3832e105dc1430d Links to Episodes about Mica Francis Mica Francis separated from John Paul Miller. She was desperate for help.. Mica Francis: Have you heard the term coercive control? Ep 303: Mica Francis: Analyzing the Federal Charges Against John Paul Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell Mica Francis: Breaking Down the Federal Charges Against JP Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell Huge News in Mica Francis’ Case. John Paul Miller Has Been Indicted Finally… Mandy and Liz: Mandy IG Mandy Website Murdaugh Murders Podcast Liz on Instagram Liz Website Liz on Cup of Justice 2026 Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community For more insight and knowledge, advocacy and professional development join The Crime Analyst Squad. It’s a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events: www.Patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com Subscribe to Crime Analyst YouTube: @crimeanalyst Facebook: Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram: @crimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 Threads: @crimeanalyst X (Twitter): @thecrimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 TikTok: @crimeanalystpod Website: www.crime-analyst.com If you found this episode valuable, please consider leaving a five star review wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mica Francis was taking steps to reclaim her life and freedom. Then, on April 27 2024, she was found dead at Lumber River State Park in North Carolina. Since Mica’s death, Laura has extensively analysed the pattern of coercive control, stalking and post-separation abuse Mica reported experiencing, as well as the circumstances leading up to her death. Mica’s story is the focus of the Netflix documentary The Death of The Pastor’s Wife. Attorney Regina Ward was Mica’s divorce lawyer, and she appears in the documentary. John Paul Miller called her repeatedly following Mica’s death. Regina shares unique insight into John-Paul’s behaviour around the time of Mica’s death, the manipulation Mica was navigating and some of what did not make it into the Netflix documentary. Together, Laura and Regina unpack what was happening behind the scenes as Mica took steps to divorce from John-Paul Miller, the strategies used to manage his behaviour, Mica’s mindset during those final months and what Regina witnessed as Mica worked to regain control of her life. Learn how women are further entrapped in South Carolina owing to archaic and dangerous patriarchal legal processes that intentionally prevent women from leaving men who abuse them, leaving them at high risk of suicide and femicide. It’s by design and they are not even trying to change it. Laura and Regina share unique insights about: Mica’s mindset leading up to her death John-Paul Miller’s behaviour around the time of Mica’s death How best to manage a coercive controller Post-separation abuse, sexual coercion, coercive control, stalking and economic abuse Archaic laws in South Carolina leading to it being one of the top 10 dangerous states in the US for women Problematic restraining orders and ‘orders of protection’ in South Carolina Mica’s List and the behaviours Mica documented Details and context that did not make it into The Death of the Pastor’s Wife Why coercive control must be understood as a pattern of behaviour. Coercive control correlates significantly with femicide, homicide and suicide. Mica’s List matters... Look at the pattern. Watch The Death of the Pastor’s Wife More from Attorney Regina Ward Website YouTube TikTok Crime Analyst Coverage Crime Analyst: Mica Francis Series Mica Francis: Breaking Down the Federal Charges Against JP Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell Huge News in Mica Francis’ Case. John Paul Miller Has Been Indicted Finally… TAKE ACTION: Mica’s Law: Coercive Control and Stalking Laws in South Carolina You can contact South Carolina state Senators and Representatives and ask them to support stronger legal recognition and protection for victims experiencing coercive control, stalking and post-separation abuse. WRITE to South Carolina lawmakers and make your voice heard just below. There is a letter template and all links and addresses available in the Squad here. Find and contact South Carolina legislators: Official Legislature note Senator Luke A Rankin P.O. Box 142, Columbia, SC 29202 Official Sponsors: Senators Goldfinch and Grooms Senator Stephen Goldfinch P.O. Box 823 Murrells Inlet 29576 Senator Goldfinch Email form link Senator Larry Grooms 131 Indian Field Drive Bonneau 29431 Senator Larry Grooms email form link Additionally you can sign the petition. Enforce South Caroline Law #MicaFrancis #MicaMiller #JusticeForMica #CrimeAnalyst #CoerciveControl #Stalking #DomesticAbuse #PostSeparationAbuse #SexualCoercion #EconomicAbuse #MicasList #ThePreachersWife #ReginaWard #Femicide #DomesticViolence #PowerAndControl #AbuseIsAPattern #LauraRichards #BehaviouralAnalysis #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #ExpertAnalysis Join the conversation on social media and in the Crime Analyst Squad www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #MicaFrancis #MicaMiller #JusticeForMica #CrimeAnalyst #CoerciveControl #Stalking #DomesticAbuse #PostSeparationAbuse #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #ExpertAnalysis Clips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wgC1XVGolE Sources Watch The Death of the Pastor’s Wife https://www.abcnews4.com/newsletter-daily/mica-millers-family-press-conference-suicide-lumber-river-state-park-robeson-county-death-investigation-fbi-john-paul-pastor-solid-rock-church-estate-documents-abuse-hide-assets-sierra-nathaniel-francis-911-call-security-footage-timeline https://www.facebook.com/therobbieharvey/posts/heres-the-full-text-exchange-between-charlotte-mica-miller-and-john-paul-miller-/484282057505382/ Link to Cross Over episode with Mandy and Laura on Cup of Justice Ep #86: Apple Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/
Mica Francis’ case is now being widely talked about due to the Netflix documentary, The Death of The Pastors Wife. Laura analysed Mica’s case as it unfolded. In this episode Laura takes a more in-depth look at the available evidence of what life was like for Mica prior to her death using the lens and framework of coercive control and stalking. Importantly, Mica died trying to leave John Paul Miller. That is significant because leaving with finality the relationship is over is the most dangerous time for a woman. In this remastered series you will learn much more about what he did to Mica as well as what was left out of the documentary. All the evidence shows how Mica was failed when she was alive. Listen to this episode if you want to understand how and why and you want justice for Mica. Join the conversation on social media and in the Crime Analyst Squad www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #MicaFrancis #MicaMiller #JusticeForMica #CrimeAnalyst #CoerciveControl #Stalking #DomesticAbuse #PostSeparationAbuse #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #ExpertAnalysis Clips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsuI0VyRFPY Sources https://www.abcnews4.com/newsletter-daily/mica-millers-family-press-conference-suicide-lumber-river-state-park-robeson-county-death-investigation-fbi-john-paul-pastor-solid-rock-church-estate-documents-abuse-hide-assets-sierra-nathaniel-francis-911-call-security-footage-timeline https://www.facebook.com/therobbieharvey/posts/heres-the-full-text-exchange-between-charlotte-mica-miller-and-john-paul-miller-/484282057505382/ Link to Cross Over episode with Mandy and Laura on Cup of Justice Ep #86: Apple Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coj-86-crime-analyst-expert-laura-richards-joins-mandy/id1668668400?i=1000659373717 Spotify Link https://open.spotify.com/episode/10P6t5LmMxF3YHUdgxPcm9?si=e3832e105dc1430d Links to Episodes about Mica Francis Mica Francis separated from John Paul Miller. She was desperate for help.. Mica Francis: Have you heard the term coercive control? Ep 303: Mica Francis: Analyzing the Federal Charges Against John Paul Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell Mica Francis: Breaking Down the Federal Charges Against JP Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell Huge News in Mica Francis’ Case. John Paul Miller Has Been Indicted Finally… 2026 Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community For more insight and knowledge, advocacy and professional development join The Crime Analyst Squad. It’s a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events: www.Patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com Subscribe to Crime Analyst YouTube: @crimeanalyst Facebook: Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram: @crimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 Threads: @crimeanalyst X (Twitter): @thecrimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 TikTok: @crimeanalystpod Website: www.crime-analyst.com If you found this episode valuable, please consider leaving a five star review wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As the violence escalated, Grace finally called 911. She describes the police officer who recognised something Grace could not yet fully see herself. She reveals why and how he identified how dangerous the abuser was. Grace describes the successful strategy she used to leave. Laura examines why victims may continue to protect, defend or return to the abuser - and why these behaviours need to be understood within the wider pattern of coercive control by EVERYONE. Grace shares how her ex-partner pressured her to become pregnant and how his sense of entitlement extended to her reproductive choices. Laura unpacks reproductive coercion and how perpetrators can use pregnancy and children to increase dependency, entrapment and control. Laura and Grace explore how an abuser can use a program and those running them as another means of manipulation and re-grooming. Laura and Grace discuss: Successful strategies for leaving Reproductive coercion and entrapment Trauma bonding and re-grooming Escalation and high-risk behaviours The weaponisation of therapeutic and recovery language Why victims may protect or defend the abuser The importance of informed police responses Why leaving is a process, not an event Accountability versus apologies Grace's journey from survivor to advocate Coercive control correlates significantly with femicide, familicide, homicide, and suicide. Never tell the abuser you are leaving. #GraceStewart #WhySheStayed #CoerciveControl #DomesticAbuse #DomesticViolence #SurvivorVoices #SurvivorStories #TraumaBond #EmotionalAbuse #PsychologicalAbuse #SexualCoercion #ReproductiveCoercion #PowerAndControl #AbuseIsAPattern #TrustYourInstincts #CrimeAnalyst #LauraRichards #BehaviouralAnalysis #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #Podcast More from Grace Stuart Why She Stayed Podcast on Spotify Why She Stayed Podcast on Apple Instagram Clip https://fb.watch/JqIfBK4k3q/?mibextid=wwXIfr Support Crime Analyst If you value these conversations, please follow, rate, and review Crime Analyst wherever you listen to podcasts. Sharing episodes helps us educate more people about coercive control, stalking, domestic abuse, and homicide prevention. For exclusive episodes, live events and behind-the-scenes content, join the Crime Analyst Squad on Patreon. Laura’s Resources and Training information: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com Crime Analyst YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Website www.crime-analyst.com Leave a 5* Review https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mica Francis’ case is now being widely talked about due to the Netflix documentary, The Death of The Pastors Wife. Laura talked about Mica and all the red flags she saw in 2024. Mica died trying to leave John Paul Miller – a man who calls himself a Pastor. In this remastered series you will learn much more about what he did to Mica as well as what was left out of the documentary. Mica was failed when she was alive. She’s been failed in death - up until now. Mica’s case raises urgent questions about justice, accountability, lessons about intervention and prevention for future women and the urgent need for coercive control laws. ***************************************************************************************** Listen as Laura and award-winning journalist and creator and host of the True Sunlight and Cup of Justice podcasts, Mandy Matney unravel in granular detail the timeline leading up to 30-year-old Mica being found dead from a gunshot wound to the head in North Carolina’s Lumber River State Park on April 27 2024. Mica’s death came days after she told a police officer she was ‘scared for her life’ after she found a GPS tracker on her car and razor blades in her tyre and just two days after John Paul Miller was served with divorce papers. Join the conversation on social media and in the Crime Analyst Squad www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #MicaFrancis #MicaMiller #JusticeForMica #CrimeAnalyst #CoerciveControl #Stalking #DomesticAbuse #PostSeparationAbuse #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #ExpertAnalysis Clips https://www.tiktok.com/@therobbieharvey/video/7364765211661798702?lang=en https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYOjVP6uS8E Sources Link to Cross Over episode with Mandy and Laura on Cup of Justice Ep #86: Apple Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coj-86-crime-analyst-expert-laura-richards-joins-mandy/id1668668400?i=1000659373717 Spotify Link https://open.spotify.com/episode/10P6t5LmMxF3YHUdgxPcm9?si=e3832e105dc1430d Links to Episodes about Mica Francis Mica Francis separated from John Paul Miller. She was desperate for help.. Mica Francis: Have you heard the term coercive control? Ep 303: Mica Francis: Analyzing the Federal Charges Against John Paul Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell Mica Francis: Breaking Down the Federal Charges Against JP Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell Huge News in Mica Francis’ Case. John Paul Miller Has Been Indicted Finally… 2026 Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community For more insight and knowledge, advocacy and professional development join The Crime Analyst Squad. It’s a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events: www.Patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com Subscribe to Crime Analyst YouTube: @crimeanalyst Facebook: Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram: @crimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 Threads: @crimeanalyst X (Twitter): @thecrimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 TikTok: @crimeanalystpod Website: www.crime-analyst.com If you found this episode valuable, please consider leaving a five star review wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why doesn't she just leave? It's a question survivors of domestic abuse hear again and again. But it places the focus in entirely the wrong place. Laura interviews Grace Stuart, survivor and host of Why She Stayed podcast, to examine how coercive control can develop gradually - and why it can be so difficult to recognise when you're living inside it. Grace was just 20 when she met her former partner, who was 14 years older. What initially felt intense and intoxicating became a complex spider's web of grooming, manipulation and control. Grace shares how apparent honesty and vulnerability built trust, while her boundaries were crossed incrementally and each violation explained away. Laura unpacks the pattern: the love bombing, age and power imbalance, gaslighting, isolation, sexual coercion and the gradual erosion of Grace's trust in her own instincts. They also explore how addiction became an explanation for behaviour that Grace did not yet have the language to identify as domestic abuse. Laura and Grace discuss: Grooming, love bombing and accelerated intimacy Age and power imbalances Boundary testing and incremental erosion Gaslighting and self-doubt Isolation and dependency Sexual coercion and violence Addiction versus abusive behaviour Why recognising the pattern matters The question isn't why did she stay? It's what did he do that made staying make sense? #GraceStewart #WhySheStayed #CoerciveControl #DomesticAbuse #DomesticViolence #SurvivorVoices #SurvivorStories #TraumaBond #EmotionalAbuse #PsychologicalAbuse #SexualCoercion #ReproductiveCoercion #PowerAndControl #AbuseIsAPattern #TrustYourInstincts #CrimeAnalyst #LauraRichards #BehaviouralAnalysis #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #Podcast More from Grace Stuart Why She Stayed Podcast on Spotify Why She Stayed Podcast on Apple Instagram Clip https://fb.watch/Jgz69E5Y1u/ Thank You to the Crime Analyst Sponsor Who Make the Show Possible. Support The Show Through the Sponsors: Find the fall pieces you’ll reach for most at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers or go to Quince.com/CRIMEANALYST. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. Amplify your fall look with Thrive Causemetics. Go to thrivecausemetics.com/ANALYSTS for an exclusive offer of 20% off your first order. Support Crime Analyst If you value these conversations, please follow, rate, and review Crime Analyst wherever you listen to podcasts. Sharing episodes helps us educate more people about coercive control, stalking, domestic abuse and homicide prevention. For exclusive episodes, live events and behind-the-scenes content, join the Crime Analyst Squad on Patreon. Laura’s Resources and Training information: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com Crime Analyst YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Website www.crime-analyst.com Leave a 5* Review https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this remastered episode which drops on the five year anniversary of Gabby's murder, Laura continues to interview Nichole Schmidt, Gabby’s mum. Laura and Nichole discuss the significance of 24 days Gabby was missing for, why men need to lead the charge stopping male violence to women, lawsuits, and why new coercive control laws and training are urgently needed. In honour of Gabby, listen to the conversation and share the episodes with family and friends. It might just save a life. If you want more in-depth conversations and to join the Ringleader Happy Hour with Nichole, join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst Wyoming Crime Scene Visit: Laura recently recorded an exclusive episode based in Wyoming where she retraces Gabby Petito's final footsteps, shares new crime scene observations and behavioural analysis, and compares Brian Laundrie's so-called confession letter with what most likely happened in Gabby's final days. Join the Crime Analyst Squad and Listen here. #GabbyPetito #DomesticAbuse #CoerciveControl #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #Prevention #Education #Awareness #SavingLives #MaleViolence #BrianLaundrie #GabbyPetitoFoundation #HerNameWasGabbyPetito Clips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCQft-lvLIE Sources https://www.gabbypetitofoundation.org/ Policing Domestic Violence Book https://www.dashriskchecklist.com/resources/books Gabby Petito Facebook Virtual Run/walk page: https://www.facebook.com/people/Virtual-RunWalk-to-Change-the-World/61563612151243/ Sign the Petition to Criminalize Coercive Control in America and Complete the Victim’s Voice Survey: https://www.laurarichards.co.uk/dv-law-reform/ Links to Episodes about Mica Francis Mica Francis separated from John Paul Miller. She was desperate for help.. Mica Francis: Have you heard the term coercive control? Ep 303: Mica Francis: Analyzing the Federal Charges Against John Paul Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell Mica Francis: Breaking Down the Federal Charges Against JP Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell Huge News in Mica Francis’ Case. John Paul Miller Has Been Indicted Finally… Thank You to the Crime Analyst Sponsor Who Make the Show Possible. Support The Show Through the Sponsors: Amplify your fall look with Thrive Causemetics. Go to thrivecausemetics.com/ANALYSTS for an exclusive offer of 20% off your first order. Find the fall pieces you’ll reach for most at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/CRIMEANALYST. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. Ready to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com/crime to get personalized, affordable care that gets you. 2026 Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community For more insight and knowledge, advocacy and professional development join The Crime Analyst Squad. It’s a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events: www.Patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com Subscribe to Crime Analyst YouTube: @crimeanalyst Facebook: Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram: @crimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 Threads: @crimeanalyst X (Twitter): @thecrimeanalyst, @laurarichards999 TikTok: @crimeanalystpod Website: www.crime-analyst.com If you found this episode valuable, please consider leaving a five star review wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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