Episode Details

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/ 

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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 

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