The Megyn Kelly Show

Family Annihilators: Alex Murdaugh, Chris Watts, and More Men Who Murdered Their Families, with Laura Richards | Ep. 519

Mar 30, 2023

Laura Richards, an award-winning criminal behavioral analyst and domestic abuse expert, delves into the chilling world of family annihilators like Alex Murdaugh and Chris Watts. The discussion highlights the signs of coercive control and the psychological motivations behind such tragic actions. Richards shares insights on recognizing red flags in relationships and the importance of early intervention. She challenges myths surrounding domestic violence, emphasizing the need for awareness and support to combat these disturbing patterns in society.

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Intro

2min

Understanding Family Annihilators

26min

Recognizing Red Flags in Interpersonal Relationships

2min

Unmasking Domestic Abuse: Myths and Realities

2min

Exploring Coercive Control in Family Annihilators

6min

The Dark Dynamics of the Murdaugh Family

11min

Understanding Juvenile Delinquency and Parental Protection

2min

Unmasking Domestic Violence: The Psychology of Family Annihilators

22min

Unraveling Family Annihilators

28min

Megyn Kelly is joined by Laura Richards, criminal behavioral analyst and host of "Crime Analyst," to talk about the horrific topic of "family annihilators" who are men who murder their families, the prevalence of "coercive control," the signs that Alex Murdaugh was a family annihilator, the way the Murdaugh family was above the law for so long, the way Murdaugh seemed to have it all together to the average person, the disturbing Chris Watts story, the way the Watts family dynamic shifted, major mistakes in Gabby Petito police stop, the shocking details of the Jeff MacDonald case, stalking and other signs of a potential psychopathic man, victim-blaming over domestic violence, red flags and warning signs about men who may be potentially dangerous, tips for women,and more.

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