About this episode
The episode discusses the case of Sherri Lynn Lamarche, a bookkeeper who stole millions from a family real estate business, through the lens of criminal psychology's fraud triangle.
Sherri Lynn Lamarche was the unassuming bookkeeper in a family real estate business in Nova Scotia. She was trusted so much that she managed to steal millions before anyone noticed. Hosts Amber Haque and Dr Julia Shaw discuss how criminal psychology's model of the "fraud triangle" perfectly fits this ultimate office drama. It's a classic fraud story of opportunity, incentive and rationalisation. Producers: Ciaran Tracey with help from Lorna Reader, Rhiannon Cobb and Shabnam Grewal Executive Producer: Innes Bowen Production Coordinator: Juliette Harvey Mix Engineer: John Scott Commissioning Editor: Dylan Haskins Assistant Commissioners: Izzy Lee-Poulton and Sarah Green
People in this episode
Hosts: Amber Haque, Dr Julia Shaw
Topics covered
- fraud
- criminal psychology
- office drama
- real estate
- theft
- fraud triangle
Keywords
- fraud
- theft
- real estate
- criminal psychology
- office drama
- fraud triangle
- Sherri Lynn Lamarche
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BBC Radio 5 Live, Ciaran Tracey, Lorna Reader, Rhiannon Cobb, Shabnam Grewal
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