Kris Illingsworth Revised

Summary In this episode of Cold Red, hosts Ray Carr and Fitz welcome Kris Illingsworth, a retired police officer from New South Wales, Australia. Kris shares her journey from growing up on the northern beaches of Sydney to joining the police force and her experiences in the academy. She discusses her transition to detective work, including her involvement in high-profile cases such as the North Shore Murders and the Backpacker Murders. Kris also reflects on the challenges faced by women in law enforcement and the impact of bushfires in Australia. The conversation highlights the importance of behavioral analysis in criminal investigations and Kris's current work in consulting. Keywords law enforcement, profiling, Australia, police academy, bushfires, criminal investigation, women's rights, serial murder, detective work, behavioral analysis