02 November 2026
Ep 385 Profiling a Predator: He Drugged and Raped His Partner for Years with Amanda Stanhope Part 1
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Amanda Stanhope had no idea her partner had been drugging and raping her. She woke with unexplained bruises, missing clothing and disturbing signs that something was wrong. There was video evidence but police examined it and made some shocking claims.
Laura asks Amanda to describe how and when she met her ex fiancé, David Rogerson, and the start of the relationship. Amanda shares how this charming, seemingly devoted partner swept her off her feet before revealing a terrifying side. Laura unravels the warning signs dressed up as romance, the calculated manipulation and coercive control, and how a predator can exploit kindness and compassion to entrap a victim.
In this episode, Laura and Amanda examine:
The early warning signs disguised as romance, including love bombing, intense attention and a whirlwind relationship;
The frightening moment his mask slipped, exposing extreme jealousy, intimidation and controlling behaviour;
How perpetrators exploit empathy, manipulate boundaries and use DARVO to portray themselves as victims;
The devastating psychological and physical impact of coercive control, isolation and abuse;
How seemingly caring behaviour can conceal surveillance, domination and escalating control;
Amanda's courage in waiving anonymity, inspired by Gisèle Pelicot, and her determination to shift the shame onto perpetrators.
Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of domestic abuse, coercive control, psychological abuse, sexual violence, drug-facilitated rape and victim-blaming.
Be curious, ask questions and always trust your instincts.
Clip: https://youtu.be/Px49-Qe42Vg?si=04gezdrt1VKmnOFo
More from Amanda Stanhope
📸 Instagram: @amanda_stanhope_official _ 🎵 TikTok: @amandastanhope Facebook @amandastanhope
Resources: https://endeyecheck.org/ #AmandaStanhope #CrimeAnalyst #LauraRichards #DrugFacilitatedSexualAssault #DrugFacilitatedRape #SexualViolence #DomesticAbuse #DomesticViolence #IntimatePartnerViolence #CoerciveControl #LoveBombing #Grooming #DARVO #Gaslighting #PsychologicalAbuse #PredatoryBehaviour #PerpetratorStrategy #PowerAndControl #MaskOfSanity #RedFlags #AbuseIsAPattern #VictimSurvivor #SurvivorAdvocacy #GiselePelicot #ShameMustChangeSides #TrustYourInstincts #DFSA
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Laura asks Amanda to describe how and when she met her ex fiancé, David Rogerson, and the start of the relationship. Amanda shares how this charming, seemingly devoted partner swept her off her feet before revealing a terrifying side. Laura unravels the warning signs dressed up as romance, the calculated manipulation and coercive control, and how a predator can exploit kindness and compassion to entrap a victim.
In this episode, Laura and Amanda examine:
The early warning signs disguised as romance, including love bombing, intense attention and a whirlwind relationship;
The frightening moment his mask slipped, exposing extreme jealousy, intimidation and controlling behaviour;
How perpetrators exploit empathy, manipulate boundaries and use DARVO to portray themselves as victims;
The devastating psychological and physical impact of coercive control, isolation and abuse;
How seemingly caring behaviour can conceal surveillance, domination and escalating control;
Amanda's courage in waiving anonymity, inspired by Gisèle Pelicot, and her determination to shift the shame onto perpetrators.
Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of domestic abuse, coercive control, psychological abuse, sexual violence, drug-facilitated rape and victim-blaming.
Be curious, ask questions and always trust your instincts.
Clip: https://youtu.be/Px49-Qe42Vg?si=04gezdrt1VKmnOFo
More from Amanda Stanhope
📸 Instagram: @amanda_stanhope_official _ 🎵 TikTok: @amandastanhope Facebook @amandastanhope
Resources: https://endeyecheck.org/ #AmandaStanhope #CrimeAnalyst #LauraRichards #DrugFacilitatedSexualAssault #DrugFacilitatedRape #SexualViolence #DomesticAbuse #DomesticViolence #IntimatePartnerViolence #CoerciveControl #LoveBombing #Grooming #DARVO #Gaslighting #PsychologicalAbuse #PredatoryBehaviour #PerpetratorStrategy #PowerAndControl #MaskOfSanity #RedFlags #AbuseIsAPattern #VictimSurvivor #SurvivorAdvocacy #GiselePelicot #ShameMustChangeSides #TrustYourInstincts #DFSA
Thank you to the Crime Analyst Sponsors who make the show possible. Support the show through the sponsors: For a limited time only, you can shop their biggest sale of the year at PrimalQueen.com. Let them know who sent you! Ready to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com/crime to access personalized, affordable care for weight loss, hair, menopause, and more. Individual results may vary, and stopping treatment may result in weight regain. Socials
For more insight and knowledge and advocacy join The Crime Analyst Squad: www.Patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst
www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com
Subscribe to Crime Analyst YouTube: @crimeanalyst
Facebook: Crime Analyst Podcast
Instagram: @crimeanalyst, @laurarichards999
Website: www.crime-analyst.com
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