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Exceptional
Laura's podcast is quite simply exceptional and so important to changing not only women's lives, but for all.
- Heart n soul
- Oct. 23, 2023
Brilliant podcast
Laura ensures that she sets the victim or survivor first and central to their stories and refocuses the narrative often given by media or police. She provides an extensive and thorough analysis of well known and less well known crimes, bringing it to the public attention.
Laura was a key driver in the bringing forward legislation for coercive control to be a crime in the UK and is working towards this in other parts of the world, including the US. Laura is a powerful advocate for women and demonstrates through her analysis , that the police and wider court and criminal justice system do not work for women & remains largely seeped in the patriarchy.
- Jojo Willcox
- Oct. 22, 2023
Marion Barter
I urge everyone to follow this topic, get behind Sally, Marion’s daughter to help find what happened to her mother. Strength in numbers and Laura’s interviews with Sally are brilliant.
- Phooeys
- Oct. 22, 2023
Loving what I’m learning
I love this podcast. It’s approach is totally different. Don’t forget the victims, don’t legitimise the offender. See the behaviour for what it actually is. Keep up the great podcast show.
- Lethal42
- Oct. 20, 2023
Saving lives!
Thank you for dissecting male anger& abuse.How keeping ourselves safe is always on our mind..calming angry men down so we don’t get killed.So educational & Riveting !! Can’t wait for the next episode!!
- Qwertycrup
- Oct. 17, 2023
Not just any true crime show
Laura Richards isn’t just any true crime podcast host. She is a leading expert on forensic psychology, domestic violence and is at the forefront of advocacy for changing the laws on coercive control in many countries including my own, Australia. She has worked for New Scotland Yard. In short, she is the best host we could ask for. She goes deep into analysis of the crimes she examines and sheds new light on the criminal behaviour while always keeping focus on the victims at the heart of the crime. I first heard Laura on Real Crime Profile with the legendary Jim Clemente, former FBI Behavioural Analyst. Now I’m delighted to hear her on Crime Analyst and I feel privileged that she has examined some key cases in Australia. Thank you Laura for this fantastic podcast and for all that you do on behalf of us. The world is a better, safer place because of you.
- Redpopppy58
- Oct. 14, 2023
Excellent
Just started listening to Crime Analyst due to The Lady Vanishes recommendation (my all time favourite listen)
Excellent podcast, interested to listen next to your take on Alex Murdaugh. I have followed Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell since they started the Murdaugh Murders Podcast (now True Sunlight) I think this one has the same compassionate qualities and focus on truth telling.
- Tina55a
- Oct. 13, 2023
Fantastic! Informative! Laura is a Shero
This is incredibly informative and covers very important topics. Laura takes her work very seriously and is amazing at getting the message out about coercive control and make on female violence. I feel lucky to have access to so much information from such a respected expert.
- AnneLynn
- Oct. 12, 2023
Lulapagoola
Laura is doing amazing work with this podcast centering victims and survivors and helping to change the narrative in the true crime space. Incredible stuff, thank you so much for doing this work xxxxxx
- Ellie, UK
- Oct. 11, 2023
Sort the feed
I enjoy Laura’s insight an in-depth analysis however the experience of listening can be difficult with so much jumping about from one case to the other and then back to the previous one. Also hard to find the latest episode, this is the only podcast I know where the episodes are sorted from oldest to newest meaning you have to scroll for hours just to find the latest one, it’s painful. Content-wise it is very interesting.
- Vanessa-Latraviesa
- Oct. 11, 2023
Fantastic
I love listening to Laura, she is intelligent and engaging. I feel I have learnt a lot from her postcard including Real Crime Profile. Laura is a strong advocate for women. You can trust that she will give a valuable and insightful analysis of the cases she covers. Many people could learn a lot from listening.
- FLP23*
- Oct. 9, 2023
Laura focusses on the most important things. She points out the crucial parts and her timelines are so good but she says listen to this so we, the listeners can hear it for ourselves and make our own minds up. She helps us be aware of things that are unjust and simply outrageous and unbelievable to have occurred in the justice system. She finds and points out the flaws in the investigations and she corrects the way victims can be or have been perceived. She makes a difference for the families affected by the crimes. She refuses to perpetuate the sensationalism the media affords disgusting criminals who should be forgotten. She teaches the world how things should be done to honour victims and dishonour perpetrators. I understand coercive control more through listening to Laura and her guests. I value every episode I hear.
- Donna
- Oct. 7, 2023
Excellent!
Excellent. If you have an interest in anything true crime related, this is one of the best around. Having binged on Real Crime Profile, I started on Crime Analyst and I’m hooked. Laura Richards is a highly respected expert wearing many hats including Criminal Behaviour Analyst, Advocate and Campaigner who has worked at New Scotland Yard and the FBI. She is internationally renowned as an expert on domestic violence.
Her approach is informative yet accessible and her interviews are honest and natural. Episode 35 is one of my favourites so far where she talks to
Amanda Knox. Very enlightening and showing a side that I haven’t seen in the many programmes and articles that have been written over the years.
Her presentation style is easy on the ear without being over dramatic. You feel like she is chatting to you rather than lecturing.
I am glad to find this podcast and I would recommend giving it a listen. You won’t be disappointed.
- vfor
- Oct. 6, 2023
- Joshlenon17
- Oct. 4, 2023
Excellent podcast
I have learned so much and as a parent of teens I am telling all my friends how vulnerable our girls are at this age. I didn’t think I had to worry about punks until Gabby’s story. You think you would know a murder if u saw one. Oh how my eyes are wide open.
- Trust my instincts
- Oct. 3, 2023
Coercive and other physical rewards
Listen to help yourself and others I have heard a lot from others that they thought it was normal between family while growing up. Relearn here so you can know the truth.
- kimble59
- Oct. 1, 2023
Fundamentally educational
I’ve gained so much more insight to what can lie behind the story that is often presented. Thank you.
- Louise afhk
- Oct. 1, 2023
- JenVo62
- Oct. 1, 2023
5 STARS FOR LAURA
Overall, Laura Richards' podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in the true crime genre. Her ability to bring a unique perspective to criminal analysis, her dedication to raising awareness about victim advocacy, and her commitment to dismantling societal myths make her a standout figure in the field.Whether you are a seasoned true crime fan or simply intrigued by the human psyche, Laura Richards' podcast will undoubtedly leave you informed, inspired, and eager for more.
- Zumbagirl73
- Sept. 30, 2023
Laura really gets it
I can’t tell you how refreshing it is, after 30 years, to finally hear factual, nuanced, expert discussions about the Menendez Murders case, as opposed to let’s-quickly-Google-this, myth-laden, prosecution-biased episodes that serve only to perpetuate the old 1990’s greedy-rich-kids narrative. I am saying this as a first trial juror who voted for manslaughter, not murder (and wrote a book about it), not just because I was Laura’s guest on episodes 146 &147. #justiceforerikandlyle #hungjury
- Org4life
- Sept. 30, 2023
Content great; presentation needs work
I have now listened to 22 episodes of the Peter Sutcliffe series and have greatly appreciated the emphasis on the victims, both for the purpose of understanding the crimes and criticising the investigation, and also out of simple compassion for the victims and their families. The investigation was so riddled by misogyny and so much in the power of those at the top of the police hierarchy that it is no surprise that later reviews of it were buried. LR has done a wonderful job of disintering it and dismembering it. I do find her presentation irritating at times, though. She blows her own trumpet too much and reminds us too often that she was an outstanding detective. She mispronounces words (including the word ‘pronunciation’ itself lol), uses ‘literally’ to mean “thoroughly, maximally, deeply” and ‘deconstruct’ to mean “analyse, dissect”, misuses ‘in vitro’ and ‘in vivo’, mistranslates ‘habeas corpus’, and never uses one word when three will do. Her interviews are too often Laura herself talking and talking and repeating herself while the person being interviewed barely gets a word in edgeways. I have no doubts about her expertise and experience but she really, really needs an editor who is not herself. The worst thing, however, is the way the ads for sponsors appear without any warning and usually in the middle of a complex bit of narrative and often when the topic is disturbing, the result being that they are hopelessly jarring.
- Murelega
- Sept. 28, 2023
More than a Podcast…Best Training of My Career
I have been in law enforcement for over two decades, and am now in the role of detective. I specialize in crimes against women and children. For more than a year now, I have binged every episode of Laura’s, both here and on Real Crime Profile. She has filled in the gaps with what was missing in all my years of training at work by helping me better understand the perpetrators and centering the victims. I listen to her every morning during my commute, and incorporate her wisdom into my police reports. Thanks to what I learned from her, I recently charged a DV suspect with stalking, and he immediately plead guilty. This was not only the first stalking arrest of my career, but the first time it was ever charged in our municipal court. Without Laura opening my eyes to what most of us miss, this guy would’ve gotten away with it, and would’ve continued his escalating stalking tactics, or worse. Her passion is contagious, and she is the missing link that all investigators need to learn from to better help victims and prevent future crimes. Thank you doesn’t seem like enough, but I can’t say how grateful I am for the work you are doing, Laura!
- fairyslipper
- Sept. 28, 2023
- ChrisinCarefree
- Sept. 25, 2023
My weekly addiction!
Each episode cannot come out quick enough. So insightful, educational and such important topics and cases discussed. Laura is a power house an inspiration! I cannot recommend this pod enough!
- LouSpence89
- Sept. 24, 2023
Not just a podcast. Laura’s work is incredibly important
My Shero.
Lauras tireless campaigning and advocacy for victims blows me away. I love her measured,professional and detailed approach.
And more importantly. She has given me a term for what happened to me. She helped me finally put some things to rest.
Thank you Laura ❤️
- Tracyfaescotland
- Sept. 23, 2023
Crime Analyst
This Podcast is unlike any other True Crime Podcast I’ve ever heard and deep dives into the intricate root societal issues and behaviours behind the most pervasive crimes of our times. Laura Richard’s is nothing short of incredibly insightful, intuitive, engaging and brutally transparent.
- Braydonrules7
- Sept. 20, 2023
Sexual age of consent in Australia in 1984 was 16
In 1905, New South Wales established the Children's Court, which changed the way the law had previously dealt with children, who mostly committed crimes (and still do) out of desperation and poverty. In 1910 New South Wales increased the age of consent from 14 to 16 years, where it remains
There is so much more I can tell you about Australia if you want to know, it is an extremely misogynistic way of life here I hate it that’s why I had left for 46 years just came back to take care of mum
- adele57
- Sept. 18, 2023
A ‘Shero’ that we all need
I found Laura Richard’s podcast very randomly. I was reading about a comedian’s story of surviving an abusive ex-husband and someone recommended Crime Analyst in the comments! I’m so glad I found it. I have learnt so much about victim advocacy and coercive control. Laura’s in depth analysis is exactly what stories of true crime should sound like - keeping the victims front and centre and giving zero glorification to perpetrators.
- Belinda Corbett
- Sept. 18, 2023
It's a personal preference about the running episodes. IF I knew how to get the episodes to play on to the next episode, maybe then it would be better. This kind of style is more appropriate, imho, for those who never followed the trial and youtube. There are a few singles I can listen to which are long and well done.
- DonnaGG
- Sept. 13, 2023
Laura Richards is my hero!
This is hands down one of my favorite true crime pods. Laura Richards does an incredible job of keeping the victims/survivors first and foremost, while also giving a deep dive into the behavior and psychology of the offenders. I’ve truly learned so much from her!
- Golfingwifey
- Sept. 13, 2023