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Fierce warrior.
Love this show. Really in-depth examination of crimes against women from the perspective of someone who is not afraid to call out everything.
- emmy5230
- April 4, 2023
Laura is The Best. Expert at the top of the game.
My favorite thing Laura has ever said was that crime analyzing has a lot to do with what isn’t there. What isn’t said. What isn’t seen. This is the crème de la creme of true crime podcast.
- TaraFace215
- April 1, 2023
Learned so much about spotting warning signs
I’ve been following Laura for almost 2 years now from real crime profile. Her assessments of situations and personal dynamics are always comprehensive, spot on and digestible. I’ve learned so much about coercive control, psychopaths and spotting warning signs of domestic abuse. As Laura says “always trust your instincts!”
- Cbear414
- March 23, 2023
Passionate Advocacy and Expert Analysis
I came across Laura Richards unexpectedly after listening to an interview she did as part of some bonus content to an audiobook to which I’d been listening. Her interview was quite timely as I’d just taken an assignment as a Victim Advocate and I started searching out the research on the DASH. When I found out she had a podcast, I immediately started listening. I wasn’t sure at first, because it was a bit rough in the beginning (presentation wise, not content). But to be fair, I can’t think of a single podcast that starts off immediately without some glitches. Laura is at her best when she’s interviewing or speaking freely. Her passion for the topics are immediately evident. Her level of knowledge and professionalism is extensive. This isn’t a show designed for entertainment, but education, which is why it’s one of my absolute favorites.
- سارا ۱۴۳۵
- March 22, 2023
Gabby Petito Case
The most comprehensive breakdown of corrosive control prevalent and evident in the police body cam footage. I am very thankful for the amazing piece of work done in this series about Gabby.
I would LOVE to see Laura as the expert witness in the Petito case against the Moab police department allowing the jury to eat at the table of her labors on this case… her experience in the field as one who has served.
They get it backwards. It’s critical people begin to understand the how and why they so often get it wrong despite believing they are right and are doing a good thing. Officer Pratt reveals he knew he got it wrong, yet he desires for the public the citizens to believe him a good man. I don’t. He is a controlling man controlling he narrative and the scene in partiality and favor for the aggressor. Such a shame he has been promoted, he is not worthy to serve the people due to his own “man issues” rendering him incapable of making right judgement and action.
This case was and remains maddening and yes, if you do not get angry at what was done to Gabby then check your humanity card something is missing. Dreadfully missing.
- Cassandra Canary
- March 18, 2023
- myszka & mouse
- March 11, 2023
Thank You!
I am floored to learn about the Colonial Parkway murders (I know Laura doesn’t like this phrase but I wasn’t sure what else to call it) and Route 29 stalker. I live in Virginia and have frequented many of the locations Laura discusses, travelled 29 almost every weekend as a university student and I had no idea that many of these crimes occurred. The work that Laura is doing to educate the world is just unparalleled. Thank you!!!
- StopBeingGullible
- March 7, 2023
Eye-opening
Great podcast. Laura takes you through thoughtful, victim-centric deep dives into specific cases, all while shining a light on systemic biases that shape how these and other cases are investigated and talked about in the media. I love her expert insights on predatory stalking, coercive control, domestic violence and other gender-based violence. She also has terrific guests. Her segment on Stockholm Syndrome with the brilliant Jess Hill absolutely blew my mind – I’ve been sending it to everyone.
- Rawknroll
- Feb. 25, 2023
Enlightening
A very enlightening podcast on coercive control at many levels of human interactions and victim centered analysis of criminal cases by a very experienced and knowledgeable professional. Thank you Laura Richards. Especially for respectfully listening to everyone who is part of the episodes.
- DeMarchi Bortolini
- Feb. 24, 2023
Brilliant
Thoughtful, informative, and educational, The Crime Analyst is a fantastic podcast run by one of the top experts in coercive control
- chrispinesbitch
- Feb. 21, 2023
Come for the true crime, stay for the education about coercive control
I’m grateful that I’ve never ended up as a subject on this podcast. I was coercively controlled by a man in my early 20s, and I’m thankful I had the means and support to leave him. Laura Richard’s research and insight about abusive men and the women they hurt is extremely valuable, and if this podcast existed back then I would have left him earlier. Thank you for giving me insight into that previous relationship, Laura! I greatly admire the work you’ve done in both the media and legislation.
- elthescientist
- Feb. 20, 2023
Compassionate, Professional, Knowledgeable Insights
I would highly recommend this podcast. It’s so refreshing to hear calm, professional insights with no dramatic music swelling in the background, and overly dramatic vitriolic nonsense - just the facts & insights based on years of experience. Wonderful interviews & so much time spent on cases deserving attention.
Love the insights into coercive control as I lived through an abusive relationship & only woke up to the situation after 20 years.
A psychologist once said to me, as I struggled to understand why it took so long for me to see what was happening, “you don’t know what you don’t know until you know it. Then you can never go back and unknow it.” Ms Richards does such a wonderful job of explaining & underlining this & every time I doubt my decision this show helps to remind me I made the right decision & did what I had to do to get out.
I found out about this podcast & the Youtube channel through Grizzly True Crime & I haven’t stopped listening & catching up on older episodes since.
- @perkreatorKim
- Feb. 20, 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’), uses ‘literally’ to mean “thoroughly, maximally, deeply”, etc., misuses ‘in vitro’ and ‘in vivo’, mistranslates ‘habeas corpus’, and never uses one word when three will do. The worst thing 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
- Feb. 14, 2023
Laura is my Shero
Laura is a real champion for women everywhere. I’m so grateful to have the opportunity to learn through her expertise and insightful analysis of victimology and perpetrators of male violence. Her commitment to changing the world for the better is inspiring and has pushed me to educate myself further on coercion, coercive control and acts of male violence. There have even been times where I’ve used some of the organizations she references at the end for people I know in dangerous situations, since it’s also clear that everyday law enforcement is not adequately trained to deal with this type of behavior. It’s unfortunately much more common then we realize and the danger can escalate very quickly. She’s such an advocate for change and her existence gives me hope that in my lifetime we’ll see much more accountability then we have ever seen historically. Thanks for being a champion Laura!!
- Raquel mezzo
- Feb. 10, 2023
Thank you!
I am so grateful for Laura for her work advocating for women and victims. I have walked many miles listening to Crime Analyst and learned so much.
- Grateful listener *
- Feb. 9, 2023
So well done and so important
I listened in on this podcast because the case of Gabby Petito moved me so much. I could not believe that yet another women has been destroyed. It‘s heartbreaking, but Laura does the analysis in such a wonderful way. She makes Gabby and the person she was the centre of the narrative and shows how we could easily overlook how sneaky coercive control and other forms of violence against women (esp. in relationships) can be and why its overlooked. We need to teach and be tought about these dangerous patterns. I wholeheartedly agree.
- Wolltihrmichrollen
- Feb. 7, 2023
Extraordinary insight
Grateful to have found this exceptional podcast - it is my new obsession! I am a gynaecologist and see far too much violence against women. I am gaining much needed psychological insight into these domestic abusers and how difficult it is for women to escape the abusive situation. Thank you, Laura, for the work you do! Would love to know if you are ever in New Zealand!!
- Mommiejen
- Feb. 6, 2023
- Nephthyz
- Feb. 6, 2023
Brilliant, Heavy, Necessary
Laura is a brilliant person covering a heavy but necessary topic. I am an RN going back to school for social work and listening to/learning from Laura is guiding my learning interests. I love all episodes but in particular the multi-part “deep dives.” Coercive control is now in my vocabulary and something I’ve been explaining to others along with sharing this podcast!
- monk123456789
- Feb. 5, 2023
"Trust your instincts" and listen to this podcast!
'Crime Analyst' hosted by Laura Richards serves this universe by teaching what she's learned through her experiences, education and observations. The cases & stories she presents are so important for all of us to learn from and understand. Laura dedicates her life to fighting for the victim - in many cases, the forgotten - which she does with grit, determination & validation. She teaches her listeners that in abusive relationships, the responsibility and shame lies with the perpetrator. She has changed the way many look at domestic violence & coercive control. Most importantly, she's given hope. Give a listen and you'll learn more than any book can teach you. Her perspective & narrative is responsible and spot-on. Thank you, Laura, for your service and life's work. It's made the world safer for all of us, because every life matters.
- AnnamarieMurrayTrueCrimeFan
- Feb. 2, 2023
Laura's expertise provides her listeners into many different layers of the cases. The podcast is thought- provoking for people who want to learn about and prevent crime. These cases are tough to hear about at times, but you'll become more knowledgeable about how we can do better because of it. Highly recommended. Thank you, Laura.
- jegscone
- Jan. 22, 2023
An excellent advocate for women
Laura is a fantastic advocate for women! Women can learn so much from her on this podcast on how to protect themselves.
- RoisCro
- Jan. 21, 2023
Experience trumps other podcasts
Her experience with Scotland Yard and as a founder of Paladin NSAS means you always hear a thoughtful, dedicated and experienced presentation. I value Laura’s opinions and admire her passion for victims.
It doesn’t matter the subject, she is always interesting and thought provoking.
- Kathy RP
- Jan. 18, 2023
Laura does not dumb it down!
Laura approaches this podcast as if presenting to peers - i.e., people of equal ability to analyze, understand, and form opinions. I have yet to find another podcast that approaches it in its clear, concise delivery of information. Laura doesn’t just sat “hey, look! this is an example of coercive control, take my world for it because I am the expert”. She demonstrates it - proves it. She is a remarkably effective and powerful communicator. Subscribe and share with everyone you know.
- Eolswith
- Jan. 11, 2023
I’ve learned so much from Laura Richards
I’ve been an RCP fan for awhile now and even got my sister to listen and discuss the episodes. So I was very excited to hear Laura was also going to have her own podcast! Her expertise and content and activism is so important. And I’ve learned so much about coercive control and femicide and continue to learn. Thanks Laura for all your hard work and dedication, happy new year to you and your beautiful family! My sister got me a crime analyst zip up for Xmas and I absolutely love it!
- Aboutapixie
- Jan. 8, 2023
The best crime pod
I’m floored by the intelligence, no-holds-bared, blunt and beautiful perspective of the host Laura Richards. I think those of us who have been following true crime have been seeking what is provided in these podcasts. Laura gives a perspective that is needed. She’s for the victims, survivors and every single women in a patriarchal/misogynistic world. This podcast is flipp’n brilliant
- CFreddyForner
- Dec. 31, 2022
Actual expertise with a purpose
Unlike many others in the true crime podcasting world, Laura is an *actual* expert in the field, teaching evidence-based intelligence to professionals and laypeople alike. Get ready to have your preconceived notions challenged as she gives victims their voices back and corrects countless narratives. This podcast has the potential to change the world for the better. Everyone should listen to it.
- cheentzia
- Dec. 31, 2022
- mskdldldldlsksjsjs
- Dec. 28, 2022