What are the common personality traits of individuals who murder their spouses? Can we identify the patterns of coercively controlling relationships before they manifest into their furthest extremity? 

In the first episode of Motive & Method, Tim & Xanthe share the stories of two women whose lives are affected by domestic violence and coercive control in their relationships: Hannah Clarke & Helen Cummings. 

To find out more about Helen Cummings’ story, read her book ‘Blood Vows’.

If you fear you or someone you know might be in a domestically violent relationship, act now. Call 1800RESPECT. 

Want to get involved in the community? Follow Motive & Method @motiveandmethod on Instagram.

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What are the common personality traits of individuals who murder their spouses? Can we identify the patterns of coercively controlling relationships before they manifest into their furthest extremity? In the first episode of Motive &amp; Method, Tim &amp; Xanthe share the stories of two women whose lives are affected by domestic violence and coercive control in their relationships: Hannah Clarke &amp; Helen Cummings. To find out more about Helen Cummings’ story, read her book <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/blog/2011/04/07/blood-vows-a-haunting-memoir-of-marriage-and-murder-by-helen-cummings/">‘Blood Vows’.</a>If you fear you or someone you know might be in a domestically violent relationship, act now. Call 1800RESPECT. Want to get involved in the community? Follow Motive &amp; Method<a href="https://www.instagram.com/motiveandmethod/"> @motiveandmethod</a> on Instagram.Motive &amp; Method is an MIK MADE Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Motive & Method is an expert-led Australian true crime podcast. Join criminologist Xanthe Mallett and criminal psychologist Tim Watson-Munro as they unpack what really makes the offenders tick behind some of history’s most notorious cases. This show will provide insights from two minds who have worked within the legal justice system for decades.  You will also hear from victim survivors of some of these crimes, investigators who were directly involved in cases, and advocates for change who share the warning signs on what to look out for.  Want to get involved in the community? Follow Motive & Method @motiveandmethod on Instagram.

Motive &amp; Method is an expert-led Australian true crime podcast. Join criminologist Xanthe Mallett and criminal psychologist Tim Watson-Munro as they unpack what really makes the offenders tick behind some of history’s most notorious cases. This show will provide insights from two minds who have worked within the legal justice system for decades.  You will also hear from victim survivors of some of these crimes, investigators who were directly involved in cases, and advocates for change who share the warning signs on what to look out for.  Want to get involved in the community? Follow Motive &amp; Method @motiveandmethod on Instagram.

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