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This is an invaluable podcast for so many. As a female, and a mum I will admit I was ridiculously naive but now Laura has changed that, and I feel armed with knowledge. Red flag behaviour, I'm watching for you. I have cried and sobbed my way through some episodes. It's heartbreaking. Laura is a warrior, a kind warrior, who listens, supports and walks the walk. An amazing woman, who through immense effort, is educating and saving women and children's lives. Where is the 100 star rating option, because that's what's needed here. Thank you Laura.
Brilliant!
I’m totally obsessed with this podcast. What a powerful feminist voice you are Laura! So grateful for your work.
Facinating, well researched
This podcast is excellent. Topical, well researched and not sensationalist.
Excellent
This is an extremely important podcast - Laura you speak my language! As a Social Worker of 35 years (now retired) I worked with so many women who were victims of domestic violence and coercive control, in its myriad forms. Very few people, let alone Social Workers, Psychologists, Child Protection workers, Police, Doctors, understood domestic violence: both what is behind it and the impacts it has. Nor has there been the true understanding of trauma informed practice and my concern is that it remains a 'buzz word' and not underpinning good practice.
I am beyond appalled and horrified by what Tina has been through, as well as the impact on her sons and other family members and all who love and care about her.
Brilliant Podcast
Laura is brilliant! The podcast is insightful and gives ways to actually help the cause!
Life changing
I started listenening to Crime Analyst after watching a Lad Bible video with Laura and wow, I must say, its been life changing. Ive learnt so much about coercive control, narcissist abuse and so much more that it helped me escape a dark relationship which I will forver be grateful to Laura for. I would recommend everyone listens but especially women and teenage girls as it could help and educate you. Keep going Laura. Your advicacy for women and girls all around the world is admiral and I thank you for you it.
Bravo
I listen to lots of True Crime content and you have become a favourite particularly for the psychological evaluation and emphasis on the female perspective. Big thanks!
Powerful podcast
Laura always centres victims and says the things that need saying - that lots of these cases happen because of misogyny and the patriarchy.
This is by far the best podcast I listen to and I wait for each episode to drop.
Laura delves deep into these conversations respectfully, and isn't scared to call out police public services and courts for repeatedly failing women victims and survivors.
Whenever I hear about a case now i think, what would Laura think about this?
Love Laura, love Crime Analyst
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Excellent
Absolutely love this podcast, Laura is such a great advocate for women and girls, not only helping us to understand domestic abuse but the laws in place and laws that need to be in place which she passionately fights for. If you think you know about DA ( like I did ) trust me there's still so much to learn from Laura
Essential Listening
Ms. Richards’ podcast and other materials are provide important information for all us and serve as example of what is possible.
Vital work
An absolute essential listen for ALL women.
Through Laura’s expert guidance, I now understand the start of coercive control and the link to femicide.
I have sent this vital information to my daughters.
I urge all women to listen to The Crime Analyst and educate themselves.
Laura is a powerful and knowledgeable advocate.
Brilliant
For anyone interested in crime behaviour analysis this is the place to be. Laura digs deep and explains her process and I’m hooked!
Important topics
Laura Richards delivers interesting and informative insights into crimes and perpetrator behaviour. Her content covering coercive control and its role in domestic and family violence is eye-opening and enlightening.
Important topics
Laura Richards delivers interesting and informative insights into crimes and perpetrator behaviour. Her content covering coercive control and its role in domestic and family violence is eye-opening and enlightening.
Answer to Why a Ghost Story Unsettled Me
Brilliant analysis in all respects. Listened to Ghost Story without any preview and while it was engrossing listening, by the conclusive episode, I had grown increasingly queasy and it felt like time wasted on a vacuous exercise in forcing a narrative towards a feel good conclusion.
The analysis presented in the Crime Analyst series and the intellectual, professional, counter narrative it presented both explained my unease but it made the story complete. Oddly, it redeemed the Ghost Story podcast by making it the entry foundation to the discussion of compelling issues worth the listening time.
This podcast is saving women’s lives
An incredible podcast with so much useful information for not only women, but also the police. Laura has an incredible way of breaking things down and has helped me learn a lot more about manipulations, red flags in relationships, coercive control and domestic violence, and more. Although I was familiar with the subject of control and emotional and mental abuse, I have learned so much from this podcast beyond that. I’ve also had a few insights while listening, looking back and realizing how fortunate I was to escape a few potentially dangerous situations that I was in. Grateful am I, and now understand the seriousness of these situations beyond the emotional scars. I’m sharing this podcast and resources with all women I know (and also men) because once we know how domestic violence and coercive Conan lead to murder, and how dangerous it is. we can protect ourselves better, help others more, and get out early or before it’s too late. Thank you for an incredible podcast and the work you do Laura! I’m so happy I found it.
Phenomenal podcast!!!
Laura and her expertise is so fascinating to listen to and learn from. She is outstanding at what she does and I always learn so much from her and her lovely guests. Keep up the excellent work Laura, you make such a difference!
Spot on as always
Laura yet again has tied up all the loose ends. Continually bringing coercion to the surface. Your support of women is exemplary. Thank you for another brilliant surfacing of the issues.
Powerful and informative podcast
Laura is an incredible host, her knowledge from hands on experience allows us to understand stalking, DV and patterns leading to homicide. I cannot recommend this podcast more highly. She gives voice to survivors but offers a way forward where men are held accountable and brave awesome survivors have a loud clear voice. Thank you Laura.
Professional Insights
Laura’s experiences and relationships that she has establish in her professional circles reveal insightful opinions.
Her empathic nature for the victims is heartfelt and genuine. She provides guidance and care in her discussions.
Thoroughly fascinating.
Thank you for shining a spotlight on coercive control
Have been listening to the episodes re: Gabby Petito. Laura, your analysis of coercive control, how the officers missed it, and your research on this issue is invaluable. Like too many other women, I could’ve met the same fate as Gabby Petito. I’m so thankful for the work that you’re doing to spread awareness of this issue, especially among law-enforcement, and there has been times where I have broken down in tears listening to these episodes knowing you see us and are working tirelessly to help us be heard.
- lib0609
- March 3, 2025
Incredible insight
This show is fantastic! The analysis is insightful and professional. Most of all, Laura is a fierce advocate for women everywhere. Thanks, Laura!
A Powerful, Intelligent, and Vital Podcast
A Powerful, Intelligent, and Vital Podcast
Laura Richards is a true warrior for women, survivors of domestic abuse, and all vulnerable people. Crime Analyst is not just a podcast—it’s a movement. Laura’s deep expertise, relentless dedication, and refusal to back down make this an essential listen for anyone who cares about justice and protection. She never forgets the victims and survivors, bringing coercive control and abuse to the forefront with intelligent, insightful conversations. This podcast is a powerhouse of advocacy, awareness, and action. A must-listen!
- Lucy Jago
- Feb. 28, 2025
The world needs more people like Laura Richards.
Such an excellent show with victim focused, knowledgeable, compassionate and reliable content. Have loved her work on Real Crime Profile. Great to have another show to follow.
- kim carlisle
- Feb. 25, 2025
Best True Crime Podcast
Lauras work is so important. I learn so much listening to her Podcast. It really is the best true crime Podcast out there.
- Sabrina_simsalabim
- Feb. 25, 2025
Essential listening
Excellent podcast clearly analysing situations within a framework of coercive control/abuse on both individual and societal levels.
Incredible impact
Laura’s passion, empathy, insights and expertise are second to none. Her work is extremely important; she is giving a voice and hope to those of us who have or are still experiencing domestic abuse and she is sounding out a warning to the rest of humanity about abusers and their likely behaviours, some of which are catastrophic. She brings new understanding to old and current cases and explains how they could have been prevented. Thank you Laura.
Excellent!
It was so good I didn’t want it to end. The narrator is very easy to listen to. Very informative and well spoken
Great expert analysis Laura on Nicola Bulley`s case on crime analyst youtube
Huge thank you Laura for analyzing and deconstructing the Nicola Bulley case (especially your analysis of the College of Policing Review) on the crime analyst youtube channel. The Nicola Bulley case had gained a lot of worldwide attention due to speculation and conspiracy theories. Similar to that, the police said right from the start of the investigation that it was their working hypothesis that Nicola fell into the water with no evidence of crime and third party involvement. The police did not cordon off the bench where Nicola`s phone and the dog`s harness were recovered. There are questions to be asked about the police`s working hypothesis and Nicola`s vulnerabilities that were shared at the 15th February Press Conference which was utterly defensive. Also, Nicola`s case was declared as a critical incident on 16th February. They should have deployed family liaison officers far earlier on. #LeadershipMatters #Leadership #TrustandConfidence #DecisionMaking #Accountability #NicolaBulley #Lancashire