Diana Parkes and Hetti Barkworth-Nanton attend CrimeCon London 2024

On 21st September, Diana and Hetti attended CrimeCon in London, where they joined Laura Richards for a number of panel sessions.

Laura has supported the campaign to block Robert Brown’s early automatic release since December 2022. Laura has always amplified campaign messaging, providing her followers with regular updates on our campaign.

You can catch up on Hetti and Diana’s previous interviews on Laura’s podcast here.

Speaking in a panel session with Laura at CrimeCon, the pair spoke about Joanna, the trial and how they joined forces with Laura’s podcast, Crime Analyst, to stop this dangerous convicted killer from being released early.

What a brilliant weekend @crimecon_uk with amazing people! Diana Parkes & @hetnanton & I spoke about Joanna Simpson & our campaign to stop Robert Brown’s automatic release. Standing room only & what a privilege to speak with Di & Hetti, tell Jo’s story & be her voice.

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— Laura Richards BSc MSc MBPsS (@thecrimeanalyst) September 23, 2024

Later in the afternoon, Hetti took to the stage with Laura alongside Zoe Dronfield, survivor, author & data expert and John Clough MBE, who has spearheaded the serial perpetrator campaign with Laura and Zoe following the murder of his daughter, Jane Clough where they discussed profiling serial and dangerous perpetrators. 

Listen to ‘Crime Analyst: Profiling Serial & Dangerous Perpetrators’ here.