lovelustfridays x The Consult | FBI Profiling and Domestic Violence: The Deadly Case of Vashti Forrest
In this episode of lovelustfridays, hosts Jake Deptula and Michelle Locke sit down with retired FBI agent and profiler Julia Cowley, who reflects on her 22-year career investigating serial killings, sex offenses, and other violent crimes. Julia discusses the realities of working as an FBI profiler, sharing her insights into high-profile cases, including those involving intimate partner violence. They cover the heartbreaking case of Vashti Forrest, a mother of two killed in 2011 after filing for divorce from her abusive husband, Brett Seacat, a police officer. Julia sheds light on the warning signs of domestic violence, the psychology of offenders, and the emotional toll of such investigations. As the host of highly rated The Consult: Real FBI Profilers podcast, Julia offers an honest, in-depth look at the complexities of FBI profiling, debunking myths often portrayed in TV and film, and providing a deeper understanding of criminal investigations. guest links | Julia Cowley https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-consult-real-fbi-profilers/id1586909557 https://open.spotify.com/show/4BRyHb1KZjdGYrMfu2zMeM https://www.truecrimeconsult.com/Ā https://facebook.com/theconsultpod https://www.instagram.com/theconsultpod/ https://www.twitter.com/theconsultpodĀ links lovelustfear https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/ lovelustfridays https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfridays Jake Deptula www.instagram.com/jaked3000 Michele Locke https://www.michelelocke.com/ https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/ Haley Gray | Producer & Researcher https://www.instagram.com/HaleyGrayResearch www.HaleyGrayResearch.comĀ Additional Links Strictly Stalking Podcast - Featuring Julia Cowley āReal FBI Profilerā https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/207-real-fbi-profiler-julia-cowley/id1494237083?i=1000640310287 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2rHGTzMSo5J6FjEx0jvqvP FBI Retired Case File Review Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fbi-retired-case-file-review/id1082012464 https://open.spotify.com/show/5gtvYJG343U7NBxcOfI2P4?si=eZD1ISmESmKoSIaJZYTKaw&nd=1&dlsi=e1969a41e5f54afa https://jerriwilliams.com/Ā National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365) Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) Text: START to 88788Ā https://www.thehotline.org/ https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline https://www.instagr
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In this episode of lovelustfridays, hosts Jake Deptula and Michelle Locke sit down with retired FBI agent and profiler Julia Cowley, who reflects on her 22-year career investigating serial killings, sex offenses, and other violent crimes. Julia discusses the realities of working as an FBI profiler, sharing her insights into high-profile cases, including those involving intimate partner violence. They cover the heartbreaking case of Vashti Forrest, a mother of two killed in 2011 after filing for ...