Forensic Friday

We talk about the recent deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner and the subsequent arrest of their son, Nick, in connection with the deaths. We talk about the difficulty in identifying the root cause of aggressive or...

In this episode, we break down the vital distinction between helping (doing something for someone that they cannot do for themselves) and enabling (doing something for someone that they can and should do for...

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...

Let’s talk about responsibility, accountability, and the link between the two. What does accountability mean, and what does it actually look like? Support the show Disclaimer: Jeannine and Natalie are commentators on...

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...

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...

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...

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'...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...