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Joanna Simpson was brutally killed by her estranged husband, British Airways pilot Robert Brown, just one week before their divorce was due to be finalised. Brown pre-dug a grave and hid her body in Great Windsor Park. He finally admitted killing Joanna with a claw hammer, but he was acquitted of murder and convicted of manslaughter which meant he was eligible for release after 13 years. Following years of campaigning by Joanna's mother Diana Parkes, best friend Hetti Barkworth-Nanton, Laura Richards and thousands of Crime Analyst listeners, Brown’s automatic release was stopped in 2023.

He came up for parole in April 2026. In this episode, Laura interviews Hetti Barkworth-Nanton and they take you behind the Parole Board Hearing sharing new details about Brown's psychopathic behaviour and ongoing risk.

Laura analyses and discusses with Hetti the significance of the evidence considered by the panel, including the relevance of coercive control, the importance of judicial sentencing remarks, and why understanding behavioural patterns - not simply convictions - is imperative when assessing dangerousness and risk.



In this episode Laura and Hetti discuss:

The significance of the fact-finding process prior to the Parole Board Hearing.

What the panel learned about Robert Brown's behaviour and psychology from a 330 page dossier.

Why psychopathy and behavioural patterns matter in risk assessment.

The importance of coercive control when assessing risk and dangerousness.

The knife incident and why it remained significant despite no criminal conviction.

Why the original sentencing remarks became crucial evidence years later.

The difference between criminal convictions and behavioural evidence.

What "retained culpability" means and why it mattered at the Parole Board Hearing.

Lessons for professionals assessing high-risk perpetrators.

Why understanding coercive control saves lives.



This episode continues Crime Analyst's landmark series examining Joanna Simpson's murder, the campaign that prevented Robert Brown's release, and the lessons every professional -and every listener - can learn about coercive control, risk assessment and the importance of understanding dangerous behaviour before tragedy occurs.



If you haven't already listened to Laura's landmark Joanna Simpson series, start here: https://www.crime-analyst.com/case-004-joanna-simpson-a-miscarriage-of-justice/



#JoannaSimpson #HerNameWasJoSimpson #RobertBrown #BritishAirwaysKiller #CoerciveControl #Stalking #PreventMurderInSlowMotionä #WomenMatter #ChildrenMatter #DomesticAbuse #MaleViolence #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast #Crime #DomesticHomicide #NotAnotherJo





Clip

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1494827995475239



Sources

View the Judicial Review

Crime Analyst Episodes on Joanna Simpson’s case:

Ep 105: Joanna Simpson: A Miscarriage of Justice, Part 1

Ep 107: Joanna Simpson: A Miscarriage of Justice, Part 2

Ep 110: How to Save a Life with Hetti Nanton, Part 3

Ep 111: Reflections of Joanna Simpson, Part 4

The Case of Joanna Simpson: the British Airways killer who must stay behind bars

The Case of Joanna Simpson: killer pilot Robert Brown planned every detail of killing Jo

Ep 189: The British Airways Killer to Remain in Prison: The Judicial Review, Part 5



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In this remastered episode, Laura shares new reflections and analysis about how and why Moab police got it so wrong.

Laura outlines how and why the predominant aggressor law in Utah has been misunderstood and misapplied including one major detail which Brian disclosed to police. This important detail appears to have been overlooked or ignored.

Laura also details important guidance written by the Utah Attorney General’s Office, the Domestic Violence 101: A User-Friendly Manual on Domestic Violence for Police and Prosecutors, which points to Gabby being the victim and Brian the abuser. You won’t want to miss this.

Trigger warning: Listener discretion is advised. This episode may be upsetting and/or triggering and it will be angry making.

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 #HerNameWasGabbyPetito #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast #Psychology #WomenMatter #Prevention #MaleViolence #Femicide #Intervention

Clips   

https://www.cbsnews.com/video/gabby-petito-the-untold-story/#x

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCGsW41aQEw

Sources 

https://www.utcourts.gov/courts/just/docs/DomesticViolence101.pdf

https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title77/Chapter36/77-36-S2.2.html

https://le.utah.gov/~1998/bills/hbillenr/HB0148.htm

https://www.familyjusticecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/DVR2705-SA1-Strack-et-al-PETITO-Author.pdf

https://moabcity.org/DocumentCenter/View/3432/Combined-Statement-and-Investigative-Report---Petito-Laundrie-Incident

Marina Muñoz-Rivas, Ana Bellot, Ignacio Montorio, Rosa Ronzón-Tirado, Natalia Redondo, Int J Environ Res Public Health, (2021). Profiles of Emotion Regulation and Post-Traumatic Stress Severity among Female Victims of Intimate Partner Violence

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34206787/

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In this exclusive interview Laura is joined by Jazmine’s parents following the Court of Appeal's decision to overturn the unduly lenient sentences handed to two teenage boys convicted of 10 counts of rape of two girls in Hampshire. 

 

After widespread public outrage and a legal challenge by the Attorney General, the Court of Appeal ruled that the original sentences failed to reflect the seriousness of the offences. Two boys, who had initially avoided custody, were re-sentenced to four years' detention.  

 

Whilst the decision marked an important step towards accountability, Jazmine’s parents explain in detail why it is still not enough and what needs to change– including a personal plea to Lady Chief Justice Baroness Carr.  

 

Laura shares her analysis of the 52-page Judgement from the Court of Appeal and Judge Rowland’s Sentencing Remarks in the context of the Sentencing Guidelines and increasing male violence to girls and women. 

 

In this episode, Laura, and Jazmine’s parents discuss: 

The severe psychological impact and harm to Jazmine;

How evidence of the victim’s trauma was overlooked by Judge Rowland in favour of his impression; 

How expert opinion about a sharp implement being used to cut victim C2’s clothing was overlooked in favour of Judge Rowland’s impression; 

Judge Rowland’s treatment of the boys vs the girls; 

The over focus on the boys so-called vulnerabilities whilst ignoring the girls; 

The sentencing guidelines – what needs to change; 

Lack of training and accountability for Judges and why this must change; 

The foundation established by Jazmine and her family to support victims and create lasting change. 

The courage shown by Jazmine and her family in speaking publicly helps shine a light on the realities of sexual violence and the urgent need for judicial accountability and reform.  More from Jazmine’s Family:  Stronger Than Silence Foundation  Support the Foundation 

 

If you have not already listened, Laura previously analysed the broader Hampshire serial gang rape case, the offenders’ histories, the warning signs, escalating behaviours, and the systemic failures that allowed dangerous patterns to go unchecked. Listen here: 

https://www.crime-analyst.com/convicted-serial-rapists-walk-free-with-ps26-fine/ 

https://www.crime-analyst.com/ep-347-analysing-judge-rowlands-sentencing-remarks-in-the-hampshire-gang-rape-case-part-2/ 

 

Laura also discusses the petition calling for Judge Nicholas Rowland to be investigated and for the introduction of an independent Judicial Accountability Framework. 

 

ACT NOW: 


Sign the petition 


Write to your MP 


Write to Justice Secretary David Lammy 


Write to Prime Minister Keir Starmer 


Write to Attorney General Richard Hermer 

 

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#CrimeAnalyst #Accountability #ViolenceAgainstWomenAndGirls #Misogyny #BehaviouralAnalysis #PublicSafety #Prevention #Justice #CrimeAnalystPodcast#Hampshire #Rape #JudgeRowland 

 

Clip  

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaTQPkZIOng/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== 

 

Sources  

Sentencing Remarks: https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Case-No-44SC0053025-T20257005.pdf?fbclid=PAdGRleASOtbRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaf-Kwl9hjOwlLKX0Jvv9hiX8uZ5GXBAFyxhuOsSs6be1kXpvexl_BysEBGgVw_aem_LgnLuRsgqGn4mJjxwdfKaA 

 

Sophie Wilkinson’s reporting in The Times: 

https://www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/article/police-missed-opportunities-stop-fordingbridge-teen-rapist-jqp9mnrfw 

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/may/21/boys-convicted-of-get-non-custodial-sentences-as-judge-says-they-should-not-be-criminalised-unnecessarily 

 

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In this remastered episode, Laura continues to analyze the police report filed by Officer Pratt and Officer Robbins and the 99-page Moab City Police Investigative Review of the Police Stop was published on 12th January 2022. 

Astonishingly, the report concluded that ‘several unintentional mistakes stemmed from the fact the officers failed to cite Ms Petito for domestic violence.’ Laura disagrees with this preposterous conclusion and explains why. You won’t want to miss this. 

Trigger warning: Listener discretion is advised. This episode may be upsetting and/or triggering and it will be angry making. 

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 #HerNameWasGabbyPetito #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast #Psychology #WomenMatter #Prevention #MaleViolence #Femicide #Intervention 

Clips    

https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/moab-police-made-unintentional-mistakes-in-gabby-petito-incident-review-says 

Sources  

https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title77/Chapter36/77-36-S2.2.html 

https://le.utah.gov/~1998/bills/hbillenr/HB0148.htm 

https://www.familyjusticecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/DVR2705-SA1-Strack-et-al-PETITO-Author.pdf 

https://moabcity.org/DocumentCenter/View/3432/Combined-Statement-and-Investigative-Report---Petito-Laundrie-Incident 

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      

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Mother of two, Joanna Simpson, was brutally killed by her estranged husband, British Airways pilot Robert Brown, on 31 October 2010. Brown smuggled a claw hammer in to Joanna's home and bludgeoned her to death before burying her body in a pre-dug grave. Despite this, Brown was acquitted of murder and convicted of manslaughter. He would serve just 13 years before becoming eligible for automatic release. 

 

Laura’s forensic analysis of Joanna's case, together with Joanna's extraordinary mother, Diana Parkes CBE, and best friend, Hetti Barkworth-Nanton CBE, ignited a grassroots movement that successfully prevented Brown's automatic release. 

 

But that was not the end. Brown was eligible for parole again in April 2026. Listen as Diana shares the all-important details of what happened at the Parole Board meeting – you won’t believe your ears. 

 

In this episode, Laura and Di discuss: 

The behind the scenes of the parole board process; 

The emotional impact on Joanna's family and loved ones; 

The Parole Board hearing – what the professionals recommended and the decision; 

Further insights into Robert Brown’s psychopathology; 

Lessons for professionals assessing coercive control, stalking and domestic abuse; 

The continuing work of the Joanna Simpson Foundation, and; 

Joanna's enduring legacy and why the fight for justice continues. 

If you haven't already listened to Laura's landmark Joanna Simpson series, start here: https://www.crime-analyst.com/case-004-joanna-simpson-a-miscarriage-of-justice/ 

#JoannaSimpson #HerNameWasJoSimpson #RobertBrown #BritishAirwaysKiller #CoerciveControl #Stalking #PreventMurderInSlowMotionä #WomenMatter #ChildrenMatter #DomesticAbuse #MaleViolence #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast #Crime #DomesticHomicide #NotAnotherJo 

 

Clips  

https://fb.watch/HV64mwbGDL/ 

 

Sources 

View the Judicial Review 

Crime Analyst Episodes on Joanna Simpson’s case: 

Ep 105: Joanna Simpson: A Miscarriage of Justice, Part 1 

Ep 107: Joanna Simpson: A Miscarriage of Justice, Part 2 

Ep 110: How to Save a Life with Hetti Nanton, Part 3 

Ep 111: Reflections of Joanna Simpson, Part 4 

The Case of Joanna Simpson: the British Airways killer who must stay behind bars 

The Case of Joanna Simpson: killer pilot Robert Brown planned every detail of killing Jo 

Ep 189: The British Airways Killer to Remain in Prison: The Judicial Review, Part 5 

 

SIGN the petition for serial domestic abusers and stalkers to be on the same register as sex offenders and ensure they are proactively assessed and monitored. 

 

https://www.jsfoundation.org.uk/ 

https://refuge.org.uk/ 

 

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