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Forensic Friday

Jeannine Anderson & Natalie Halcomb

150 episodes

3 days ago

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 takes to break free. Grace opens up about: How the relationship began with charm, intensity, and “you’re my everything”The subtle red flags that escalated into full-scale controlThe trauma bond that made leaving feel impossibleThe moment she realized her life was at riskHow...

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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 takes to break free. Grace opens up about: How the relationship began with charm, intensity, and “you’re my everything”The subtle red flags that escalated into full-scale controlThe trauma bond that made leaving feel impossibleThe moment she realized her life was at riskHow...

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Forensic Friday

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 takes to break free. Grace opens up about: How the relationship began with charm, intensity, and “you’re my everything”The subtle red flags that escalated into full-scale controlThe trauma bond that made leaving feel impossibleThe moment she realized her life was at riskHow...

3 days ago

1 hour 38 minutes

Forensic Friday

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. We clearly define this pattern and compare it to other maladaptive relationship styles, including dependent and codependent attachment. Finally, we discuss what the goal should be: establishing a healthy, secure attachment and offer a brief look at what...

5 days ago

36 minutes

Forensic Friday

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, which was largely ignored by authorities. We discuss the shocking details of Dennis Bowman's history, how his arrest in an unrelated cold case ultimately led to his confession in Aundria's murder 30 years later, and the profound questions the case raise...

1 week ago

1 hour 12 minutes

Forensic Friday

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 little about our furry friends, and tell us about yours in the comments. Support the show Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on publicly sourced information. Any case information and opinions are based on records in the public domain and...

1 week ago

19 minutes

Forensic Friday

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 behind the murders or whether there's a different set of labels that make more sense. Sound off in the comments whether you agree with our final assessment or not! Support the show Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on publicly sourced in...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 10 minutes

Forensic Friday

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 local gals thankful not to be in it. And sound off in the comments if you think our takes are trashier than the show! Support the show Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on publicly sourced information. Any case information and opinions are ...

2 weeks ago

46 minutes

Forensic Friday

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 struggles of the Watts family, the betrayal that fractured the marriage, and the chilling double life Chris maintained. We cover the moment the initial missing persons report was filed and the immediate, unsettling lies Chris told to investigators and the...

3 weeks ago

50 minutes

Forensic Friday

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. Support the show Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on publicly sourced information. Any case information and opinions are based on records in the public domain and are purely speculative in nature. Their comments are not meant to diagnose or tr...

3 weeks ago

31 minutes

Forensic Friday

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 led many to question the official ruling. We pay close attention to the irregularities in the medical examiner's findings and the subsequent legal battles over her changing cause of death. Finally, we delve into the surrounding details, including the co...

1 month ago

1 hour 7 minutes

Forensic Friday

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 presumed murdered. We wanted to pass it along to our forensic friends and ask for your help. If you have any information about the case, the suspect, or anything to help this grieving family find closure, please let us or the Sumter County, SC sheriffs office...

1 month ago

21 minutes

Forensic Friday

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 are trained to tell the difference. We also talk about some example cases from her history, why strangulation victims often come across as the aggressor after the fact, and why she's the worst personal assistant for a nun. Support the show Discl...

1 month ago

1 hour 31 minutes

Forensic Friday

Shootin the Sh*t with Sandie - Part 1

We welcome our good friend Sandie Campanella to the pod to tell us about her journey from the army in a divided Berlin, to waitressing, to law enforcement, to becoming one of the best voices for positive change in Colorado law enforcement and the handling of domestic violence calls. Bring a shooter of butterscotch 99 and, pre-emptively: Sorry Tina! Support the show Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on publicly sourced information. Any case information and opinions are based o...

1 month ago

1 hour 24 minutes

Forensic Friday

Susan Powell: The Hidden Signs of a Deadly Marriage

The disappearance of Susan Powell and the subsequent deaths of her two children shocked the nation. This episode is a deep dive into the perpetrator, her husband Josh Powell, and the psychological and behavioral traits of a family annihilator. We discuss the documented history of coercive control and abuse in the Powell home and the tragic conclusion of this case. The most important part of our conversation is a frank and necessary discussion on domestic violence and safety, including resourc...

1 month ago

56 minutes

Forensic Friday

Walk This Way: The Science of Victim Selection

In a world where you're always told to 'be aware,' we're going a step further: we’re teaching you how to walk with purpose. We dive into the psychology behind the 1980 gait study, where inmates were asked to rate the vulnerability of people walking on the street. We'll reveal the key differences in how victims and non-victims carry themselves and discuss how our personal histories—what we call embodied trauma—can affect our body language. Finally, we give you the most memorable takeaway: why ...

1 month ago

51 minutes

Forensic Friday

A Heavy Week: Current Events

Hey y'all. This week has felt really heavy on our hearts. We know it has for you too. We discuss the death of Charlie Kirk, the train murder, and the shooting right here in Colorado. Lets take some time to talk through our grief together and see if we can't find some community and some hope. Support the show Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on publicly sourced information. Any case information and opinions are based on records in the public domain and are purely speculative ...

1 month ago

1 hour 6 minutes

Forensic Friday

Hi Forensic Friends! Our CrimeCon 2025 Debrief

We are so, so grateful to all of our forensic friends old and new who came out to see us atCrimeCon. We're doing our best to rest and recuperate, but wanted to give a quick recap and shout out some highlights from the awesome sessions we attended and the amazing people we met. Thanks y'all, and see you at the next one! Support the show Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on publicly sourced information. Any case information and opinions are based on records in the public domain...

1 month ago

31 minutes

Forensic Friday

Bonus Episode - BLOOPERS

A special thank you to all our crimecon listeners from producer G. Some of the unhinged nonsense normally left on the cutting room floor. Enjoy! Support the show Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on publicly sourced information. Any case information and opinions are based on records in the public domain and are purely speculative in nature. Their comments are not meant to diagnose or treat any condition for listeners, and they are not functioning as licensed therapists provid...

1 month ago

3 minutes

Forensic Friday

Mr. and Mrs. Murder-Double Dating to Death

People will really sleep with their best friends spouse and then kill the friend and marry the spouse instead of going to therapy. In this special CrimeCon 2025 episode we talk about the documentary Mr and Mrs Murder and ask the big questions: What would these wild couples have looked like in couples counseling? Would it have prevented the tragic ending they came to? And what was Blythe's deal? Join us for thought experiments, couples counseling tools, and psychological profiling (allegedly) ...

1 month ago

1 hour 20 minutes

Forensic Friday

The Unknown Number: Harassment, Catfishing, and Digital Munchausen By Proxy

In this episode we talk through (spoilers ahead) the Netflix show Unknown Number and ask the big questions. Namely: WTF? WTAF?! and What the hell is wrong with you, Kendra?! We discuss histrionic behavior, munchausen-by-proxy in the digital age, and if and how it's possible to come back from a big, big screw-up. Some people will ruin their kids lives instead of going to therapy. Don't be one of them! Support the show Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on publicly sourced infor...

2 months ago

44 minutes

Forensic Friday

A Deep and Disturbing Obsession: The Stalking of Samantha Stites

Inspired by the Netflix documentary Stalking Samantha, this episode is a deep dive into the real-world implications of stalking. We'll discuss the immense courage required by the victim to come forward and face her abuser, and the infuriating roadblocks she encountered in the legal system. Our conversation also focuses on the psychological traits that drive stalkers, and why their behavior can be so difficult for law enforcement and the courts to properly address. This episode highlights the ...

2 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes