The Murder of Emma Compton: Crime, Control, and the Hidden Struggles of Strong Women feat. Heather Ashley x Kyle Ashley
MAY 21, 2025131 MIN
The Murder of Emma Compton: Crime, Control, and the Hidden Struggles of Strong Women feat. Heather Ashley x Kyle Ashley
MAY 21, 2025131 MIN
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<div>In this episode of <em>lovelustfridays</em>, hosts Jake Deptula and Michele Locke, alongside producer Haley Gray, are joined by Heather Ashley of <em>Big Mad True Crime </em>and Kyle Ashley from <em>Critical Incidents</em> to discuss the tragic story of Emma Compton. They explore the harsh realities of domestic violence, delving into the emotional and legal hurdles survivors face as well as the systemic obstacles that often block justice. The discussion highlights investigative issues in Emma’s case and emphasizes the need for improved communication between law enforcement and victims’ families. Heather shares her expertise in criminal intelligence and violent crime reduction, while Kyle brings insights from his military and law enforcement background. Together, they reflect on the importance of advocacy, mental health awareness, and sharing survivor stories. The conversation also touches on the personal challenges of working in true crime media, including managing criticism and maintaining balance.<br>
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<strong>Heather Ashley / “Big Mad True Crime” – Links</strong><br>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/theheatherashley/">https://www.instagram.com/theheatherashley/</a><br>
<a href="https://www.threads.com/@theheatherashley">https://www.threads.com/@theheatherashley</a><br>
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-mad-true-crime/id1477773466">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-mad-true-crime/id1477773466</a><br>
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1EKq0vbB08ke1QdCsWwIwh">https://open.spotify.com/show/1EKq0vbB08ke1QdCsWwIwh</a><br>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/bigmadtruecrime/">https://www.instagram.com/bigmadtruecrime/</a><br>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/BigMadTrueCrime/">https://www.facebook.com/BigMadTrueCrime/</a><br>
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<strong>Kyle Ashley / “Critical Incidents” – Links</strong><br>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/criticalincidentspod/">https://www.instagram.com/criticalincidentspod/</a><br>
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/critical-incidents/id1793167009">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/critical-incidents/id1793167009</a><br>
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1XheQUBCO4U9gAekwkgdYQ">https://open.spotify.com/show/1XheQUBCO4U9gAekwkgdYQ</a><br>
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<strong>Discussion Links </strong>
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<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.thehotline.org/">https://www.thehotline.org/</a></li>
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<a href="https://www.thehotline.org/stakeholders/domestic-violence-statistics/">https://www.thehotline.org/stakeholders/domestic-violence-statistics/</a> </li>
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<a href="https://www.strangulationtraininginstitute.com/impact-of-strangulation-crimes/important-facts/">https://www.strangulationtraininginstitute.com/impact-of-strangulation-crimes/important-facts/</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.timesvirginian.com/news/article_1686a486-580b-11e7-822b-0f6070bab2df.html">https://www.timesvirginian.com/news/article_1686a486-580b-11e7-822b-0f6070bab2df.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/missing-in-america/emma-compton-layne-still-missing-four-months-after-disappearing-n815781">https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/missing-in-america/emma-compton-layne-still-missing-four-months-after-disappearing-n815781</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/missing-in-america/four-years-dateline-s-missing-america-90-still-missing-n826516">https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/missing-in-america/four-years-dateline-s-missing-america-90-still-missing-n826516</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TomRodgers197/posts/missing-woman-in-halifax-county-vaemma-layne-age-52-was-last-seen-on-saturday-ev/260060507734080/">https://www.facebook.com/TomRodgers197/posts/missing-woman-in-halifax-county-vaemma-layne-age-52-was-last-seen-on-saturday-ev/260060507734080/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/missing-in-america/remains-found-very-shallow-grave-identified-missing-virginia-woman-emma-n837286">https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/missing-in-america/remains-found-very-shallow-grave-identified-missing-virginia-woman-emma-n837286</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.chathamstartribune.com/news/article_f342c0f2-d52f-11e7-b4bc-cb5cabdfc22a.html">https://www.chathamstartribune.com/news/article_f342c0f2-d52f-11e7-b4bc-cb5cabdfc22a.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.yourgv.com/news/local_news/medical-examiner-neck-injury-caused-death-in-2017-homicide/article_2b07667a-9396-11e9-b9b5-37dda535c91f.html">https://www.yourgv.com/news/local_news/medical-examiner-neck-injury-caused-death-in-2017-homicide/article_2b07667a-9396-11e9-b9b5-37dda535c91f.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.wdbj7.com/content/news/New-billboard-in-Halifax-Co-to-help-solve-Emma-Compton-Layne-murder-561157591.html">https://www.wdbj7.com/content/news/New-billboard-in-Halifax-Co-to-help-solve-Emma-Compton-Layne-murder-561157591.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgqWAZ1cQdY&ab_channel=WSLS10">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgqWAZ1cQdY&ab_channel=WSLS10</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.wdbj7.com/content/news/Vigil-to-be-held-for-Halifax-County-murder-victim-Emma-Compton-Layne-568552601.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0RPQ3cLtTwBFHE3aAISaGC2hhFOku8wH6jBQTdgJRygpxfes7UJDocxJo_aem_dDfHz6nR1coB6kCl-KWbOg">https://www.wdbj7.com/content/news/Vigil-to-be-held-for-Halifax-County-murder-victim-Emma-Compton-Layne-568552601.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0RPQ3cLtTwBFHE3aAISaGC2hhFOku8wH6jBQTdgJRygpxfes7UJDocxJo_aem_dDfHz6nR1coB6kCl-KWbOg</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.wdbj7.com/content/news/Three-years-later-Who-murdered-Emma-Compton-Layne-571298181.html">https://www.wdbj7.com/content/news/Three-years-later-Who-murdered-Emma-Compton-Layne-571298181.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/11/22/emma-compton-layne-murder-still-unsolved-six-years-after-her-body-was-found/">https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/11/22/emma-compton-layne-murder-still-unsolved-six-years-after-her-body-was-found/</a></li>
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<a href="https://www.wdbj7.com/2023/11/24/family-emma-compton-layne-still-seeking-justice-six-years-after-her-murder/">https://www.wdbj7.com/2023/11/24/family-emma-compton-layne-still-seeking-justice-six-years-after-her-murder/</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.yourgv.com/news/local_news/justice-for-emma-rally-hosted-in-unsolved-death-of-nathalie-woman/article_f7b56cd2-2c0a-11ef-a6d6-bbbd81dc549b.html">https://www.yourgv.com/news/local_news/justice-for-emma-rally-hosted-in-unsolved-death-of-nathalie-woman/article_f7b56cd2-2c0a-11ef-a6d6-bbbd81dc549b.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.change.org/p/5-years-no-justice-for-emma-compton-layne">https://www.change.org/p/5-years-no-justice-for-emma-compton-layne</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.wdbj7.com/content/news/Emma-Laynes-family-wants-justice-for-her-murder-469039723.html">https://www.wdbj7.com/content/news/Emma-Laynes-family-wants-justice-for-her-murder-469039723.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wset.com/news/local/one-year-later-emma-laynes-sister-still-seeking-justice">https://wset.com/news/local/one-year-later-emma-laynes-sister-still-seeking-justice</a></li>
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<a href="https://www.yourgv.com/news/local_news/reward-offered-in-search-of-missing--year-old-cody/article_31787f4a-59e0-11e7-a45e-7f5dc8ffffb9.html">https://www.yourgv.com/news/local_news/reward-offered-in-search-of-missing--year-old-cody/article_31787f4a-59e0-11e7-a45e-7f5dc8ffffb9.html</a> </li>
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<a href="https://www.wdbj7.com/content/news/Halifax-County-missing-woman-search-continues-two-weeks-later-431832353.html">https://www.wdbj7.com/content/news/Halifax-County-missing-woman-search-continues-two-weeks-later-431832353.html</a> </li>
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<a href="https://www.wsls.com/news/2017/08/03/vigil-being-held-for-missing-halifax-county-woman/">https://www.wsls.com/news/2017/08/03/vigil-being-held-for-missing-halifax-county-woman/</a> </li>
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<a href="https://www.wdbj7.com/content/news/Human-remains-found-in-Halifax-Co-foul-play-expected-459605953.html">https://www.wdbj7.com/content/news/Human-remains-found-in-Halifax-Co-foul-play-expected-459605953.html</a> </li>
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<a href="https://www.wdbj7.com/content/news/Family-believes-human-remains-found-in-Halifax-County-belong-to-Emma-Layne-460626173.html">https://www.wdbj7.com/content/news/Family-believes-human-remains-found-in-Halifax-County-belong-to-Emma-Layne-460626173.html</a> </li>
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<a href="https://www.wdbj7.com/content/news/SHARE-Police-search-for-missing-woman-from-Halifax-county-429921923.html">https://www.wdbj7.com/content/news/SHARE-Police-search-for-missing-woman-from-Halifax-county-429921923.html</a> </li>
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<a href="https://www.evaporatethemissing.com/post/with-butterfly-kisses">https://www.evaporatethemissing.com/post/with-butterfly-kisses</a> </li>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HelpFindEmmaComptonLayne">https://www.facebook.com/HelpFindEmmaComptonLayne</a> </li>
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<a href="https://www.yourgv.com/news/lightmare-says-sister-of-missing-cody/article_d96de88e-6d86-11e7-a1cd-d3a4270a79ed.html">https://www.yourgv.com/news/lightmare-says-sister-of-missing-cody/article_d96de88e-6d86-11e7-a1cd-d3a4270a79ed.html</a> </li>
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<a href="https://www.yourgv.com/obituaries/sylvia-whitlow-mccurry/article_5d5effb4-b1e5-11e7-95a9-8bf90331c580.html">https://www.yourgv.com/obituaries/sylvia-whitlow-mccurry/article_5d5effb4-b1e5-11e7-95a9-8bf90331c580.html</a> </li>
<li>Interview with Shawna</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/missing-in-america/husband-arrested-murder-emma-compton-layne-rcna182219">https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/missing-in-america/husband-arrested-murder-emma-compton-layne-rcna182219</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.wdbj7.com/2024/11/29/emma-compton-laynes-sister-reacts-murder-arrest/">https://www.wdbj7.com/2024/11/29/emma-compton-laynes-sister-reacts-murder-arrest/</a></li>
<li>Moms and Mysteries podcast</li>
<li><a href="https://www.momsandmysteries.com/">https://www.momsandmysteries.com/</a></li>
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<strong>Series Links</strong><br>
lovelustfear<br>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/">https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/</a><br>
lovelustfridays<br>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfridays">https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfridays</a><br>
Jake Deptula<br>
<a href="http://www.instagram.com/jaked3000">www.instagram.com/jaked3000</a><br>
Michele Locke<br>
<a href="https://www.michelelocke.com/">https://www.michelelocke.com/</a><br>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/">https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/</a><br>
Haley Gray | Producer & Researcher<br>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/HaleyGrayResearch">https://www.instagram.com/HaleyGrayResearch</a><br>
<a href="http://www.haleygrayresearch.com">www.HaleyGrayResearch.com </a><br>
National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365)<br>
Call <a href="http://1.800.799.SAFE">1.800.799.SAFE</a> (7233)<br>
Text: START to 88788 <br>
<a href="https://www.thehotline.org/">https://www.thehotline.org/</a><br>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline">https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotline</a><br>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/">https://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/</a><br>
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