Paul Maillardet
DIRECTOR, TRUTH UNLOCKED LIMITED
Paul Maillardet — Statement Analysis Expert & Trainer​
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Paul Maillardet is one of the leading practitioners in statement analysis and deception detection.
As Director of Truth Unlocked, he trains analysts worldwide and works on active and cold criminal cases, helping investigators uncover what the words really reveal.
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Paul trained under Peter Hyatt, one of the foremost authorities in statement analysis globally, who spent decades teaching these techniques to the FBI and law enforcement agencies across the world. When Peter stepped back from conducting training, Paul took over — and has since built a worldwide community of analysts, running monthly live analysis sessions where real cases are examined in detail, and mentoring students from beginner level through to advanced certification.
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His students include law enforcement officers, crime analysts, journalists, podcasters, therapists, and true crime enthusiasts from the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Belgium, Poland, Denmark, and beyond. Many have gone on to apply their training professionally — including one student who achieved recognition as a court expert in psycholinguistic profiling on the strength of her training with Paul.
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Paul works closely with investigative journalists and true crime podcasters, providing expert analysis of suspect statements, 911 calls, witness accounts, and public appeals. His analysis has contributed to efforts to reopen criminal cases — uncovering deception in evidence that had gone unexamined for years.
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He is also a linguistics expert for the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute (CCIRI) in the United States, contributing forensic statement analysis to long-standing unsolved cases. His broader professional background includes investigating suspected financial improprieties in corporate crime, typically involving sums of £200 million and above.
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Paul is a proud member of the International Association of Forensic Linguists (IAFFL) and the International Association of Crime Analysts (IACA).
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Podcast Appearances
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Paul Maillardet is the Director of Truth Unlocked and is an expert practitioner in forensic statement analysis. He has appeared as a guest expert on several podcasts, providing statement analysis and deception detection insights on high-profile criminal cases.
CORRUPTION: What Happened to Grant Solomon?
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Hosted by Lauren Conlin (PopCrime.TV)
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"Decoding the Truth Part 2: Breaking Down the 911 Call with the Peter Hyatt Statement Analysis Team"
6 September 2023
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Paul provided forensic statement analysis of the 911 call made by Aaron Solomon following the death of his 18-year-old son Grant Solomon in Gallatin, Tennessee.
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Listen: Acast Episode Link
Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Amazon Music.
The Outlier Podcast — The Tragic Death of Gary Coleman
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Hosted by Lauren Conlin (PopCrime.TV)
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"Part 2: The Tragic Death of Gary Coleman — 911 Call Statement Analysis"
May 2024
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Paul provided forensic statement analysis of the 911 call made by Shannon Price, Gary Coleman’s common-law wife, following the actor’s fatal fall at their home in 2010. The episode examined Price’s language and behaviour during the call, assessing indicators of deception and lack of priority for the victim. Gary Coleman was a famous child/actor most well known for his role in Diff'rent Strokes.
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Listen: Search ‘Gary Coleman Part 2’ on The Outlier Podcast via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Acast.
Also available on Amazon Music and YouTube.
The Outlier Podcast — Utah’s Ritualistic Abuse Scandal
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Hosted by Lauren Conlin (PopCrime.TV)
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"Utah’s Ritualistic Abuse Scandal: The Fallout, Part 6
25 February 2025
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Paul provided statement analysis on a high-profile denial and news article connected to the David Lee Hamblin case and former Utah County Attorney David Leavitt’s tribal adoption scandal. The episode explored alleged institutional cover-ups, mishandled criminal cases, and a shut-down Homeland Security investigation.
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Listen: Acast Episode Link
Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and YouTube.
Crime Analyst — Ellen Greenberg Case
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Hosted by Laura Richards (former New Scotland Yard)
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"Ellen Greenberg Case — Statement Analysis" (Patreon Exclusive)
Available on Crime Analyst Patreon
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Paul appeared on Laura Richards’ award-winning Crime Analyst podcast to provide forensic statement analysis on the Ellen Greenberg case. Ellen Greenberg, a 27-year-old teacher, was found dead in her Philadelphia apartment in January 2011 with 20 stab wounds. Her death was controversially ruled a suicide. This episode is exclusively available to members of the Crime Analyst Squad on Patreon.
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Listen: Crime Analyst Patreon |
Truth Unlocked Ltd — Criminal Statement Analysis
