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Appreciate you!
Laura’s wisdom is so appreciated! I learn so much every week. Listening to Crime Analyst is the first thing I do every Tuesday while walking my dog. I’ve learned so much about coercive control and now realize how thankful I am I got out of a bad relationship where that was happening and I didn’t even know it. With Laura’s wisdom and my experience I can help others see what’s not easy to see. Thank you for your voice, Laura!
- RebeccaDutchess
- Oct. 25, 2022
Coercive Control starts with Communication
This is one of my most favorite podcasts. As a communication coach and trainer I help people identify manipulative communication. Dr. Laura Richards is incredibly adept at pointing out the nuances of behavior and communication. I learn some thing with every episode!
Prevention is better than dealing with the aftermath of coercive control. I hope together we can all end this.Women have always had all the power as the creators of life - it’s time we realize it and stop allowing coercive control, more importantly stop rewarding it.
- RVM65
- Oct. 18, 2022
This is my favourite podcast because I don't want to just keep consuming interesting yet horrible crime stories. I want to know how we can change society for the better, when the problems of misogyny/patriarchy/ violence seem to be so entrenched. Laura dives deep into the detailed evidence and comes up with brilliant insights.
- osherwood2
- Oct. 17, 2022
If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! It is so refreshing to finally listen to a true crime podcast which focuses on victims and how we can learn from these tragedies to better understand how to prevent such horrors from happening again. I've been a fan of Laura for many years and her dedication and vast knowledge has been instrumental in making changes to laws when it comes to better protecting women from violence from men in particular. Thank you Laura for being a loud voice for women everywhere. Give this a listen, you will not be disappointed!
- Keely Lambert
- Oct. 16, 2022
Police spinning of the facts.
Love your show, never miss it.
I’m not sure ,what is an “ unintended mistake “?
Mistakes by their nature are unintentional.
And no one is responsible but the killer???
Do they not know how ridiculous they sound.
I guess it doesn’t matter as their investigation is just filling out form for their “friends “ to read.
😳 yikes
- kittycode
- Oct. 16, 2022
A Plus
I have never written a podcast review, but have been been listening to Dr. Richards for years on Real Crime Profile (which is dear to me). There is nuance, sensitivity, and truth here. Be prepared to use your heart and with good reason as she gives us an opportunity to be our best selves and advocate for victims.
Update: Having continued to listen over this year; this information she is giving is invaluable. Women desperately need those who can help to listen and take note. The crazy woman diatribe is tired and women need actual assistance. Thank you DLR!
- b_mrs
- Oct. 12, 2022
Warrior!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your efforts on behalf of women!
I to one day see your work on domestic violence be the gold standard of law enforcement world wide!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
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- D_R2022
- Oct. 11, 2022
The best true crime podcast, hands-down
Laura Richards has changed the way I view the true crime genre. She shines a bright light on how victims of crime are exploited by the media for entertainment. Her analyses of cases are artful. She is a true expert and a powerful advocate for women and children and everyone who experiences coercive control, violence, and abuse of any other kind. I want to be like her when I grow up!
- ReformedTrueCrimer
- Oct. 11, 2022
Keep going Laura!
Your work is so important and this podcast helps us all see and analyze more deeply. Thank you for your in depth coverage.
- Barb McMurderino
- Oct. 10, 2022
I am now a feminist
Thank you Laura for opening my eyes to the misogyny that so many people, women included, have come to accept. Can’t get enough of this interesting and informative podcast!
I would also love to hear more information on the recent ruling against upholding Roe vs Wade. Personally I am disgusted by the direction this so called developed country is taking into the dark ages where dirty old white men tell women how we may live our lives. Enough with the Prolife-until-it-come-to-guns point of view.
- acaro21...
- Oct. 10, 2022
Women telling womens’ stories
Long time listener ( also love RCP).
This is an amazing podcast, led by an expert and advocate who can break situations down in a way that all can understand.
Laura, I appreciate how you speak your truth, don’t beat around the bush and keep the focus on survivors. Thank you for your advocacy.
-Jess
- JIrons19
- Oct. 5, 2022
One of the most important podcasts out there
I have learned so much from this podcast, and I think it is one of the most important podcasts out there, with spot-on insights relating to violence and discrimination against women. Thanks for the recent episode indicating what really should have been in the police report of the police stop involving Gabby Petito.
- Cicely Ingleside
- Oct. 4, 2022
This is by far the best crime podcast to listen to if you are a true crime buff. Even though the cases can hard to listen too, Laura's professionalism and extensive knowledge gives you a better understanding of the many terrible crimes that have been committed over the years. Laura also shines a light on coercive control and stalking. I'm always impressed how Laura never forgets the victims and their families as most of the time the perpetrator is glorified in other podcasts/documentries/films etc. Thank you Laura for your continued work which I'm sure has saved and changed many lives and also for your fantastic podcast 👍
- hyeads
- Oct. 1, 2022
Love this podcast its different from what i have listened to from other crime shows as it goes more in depth and i love how the show is about the victims its about them the way it should be not the remebering the person who did it as they deserve no recognition so thankyou for that people seem to forget the victims it should not be that way they deserve to be remembered
- Ashton
- Oct. 1, 2022
True Crime for social change, and I'm here for it!
This pod is the best analysis of our culture of violence towards women, with an eye fixed on righting systemic wrongs in actionable ways.
If you are drawn to true crime but discomfited by the seeming hopelessness of it all, this is a pod for you.
Thank you Laura Richards and your team, for giving laypeople and professionals a language and means to identify all those behaviours that lead to "murder in slow motion". Because *someone* saw it coming.
- Uberlesque
- Sept. 27, 2022
Five stars is not enough!
I love what you do Laura. You have such an important voice in speaking up for women the world over. I have shared episodes with my 15 year old daughter who needs to hear what you’re saying. You have given women and girls the language to be able to speak and articulate what they are experiencing and seeing.
- Clare Knapton
- Sept. 21, 2022
Long time listener and enjoy learning new things every week!!
I’m a long time listener of Laura’s and really enjoy the insider knowledge that she brings from all her years of experience! I look forward to the podcast every week! This podcast has educated me so much on DV, especially on coercive control. I wanted to write this review to tell Laura and other listeners that because of this podcast, I’ve been using Laura’s terminology when talking to others about topics in the news. For example, during the Depp vs Heard headlines, I had a lot of family and friends on Depp’s side. We had lots of debates on it, but then i told them I went into that DV is not always physical or emotional, that coercive control is abuse too but it plays out in a different way, but is just as much abuse as physical/emotional abuse. My family questioned me about it, but I held firm and was able to get through to them by the end. Thanks Laura for all that you do ❤️❤️
- Katerina from Minneapolis
- Sept. 20, 2022
Thank you, Laura.
Thank you for setting the record straight in regards to Johnny Depp and how people enabled an abuser and further abuse of a victim.
- carly_michelle97
- Sept. 18, 2022
I learn so much from this show
We have so many interactions with people and sometimes get the wrong end of the stick. People act so much from their subconscious mind. I feel so comfortable trusting my gut after this show and listening to real crime profile. It is almost like my subconscious mind is the only thing that hears and feels the cues from others and sends the signals directly to my stomach. It’s so validating to hear that this isn’t something to ignore and is actually the highest form of intelligence we have. Thank you Laura.
- C Hofbeezy
- Sept. 15, 2022
Of all the content I follow, this podcast has become the thing I am most excited for each week. As a survivor of domestic abuse and coercive control, I am so grateful that Laura is educating the world on how damaging these behaviors are, and what they actually look like to those outside of the situation. I have hope that someday our criminal and judicial systems will finally understand and hold these perpetrators accountable. Your Gabby Petito episodes, especially, have been incredible and so important. I see so many uneducated comments online about how the Moab police did the best they could, and I'm grateful you're out there explaining all the signs of coercive control and abuse that they missed. Thank you, Laura, for this immensely vital and valuable work you are doing! I can't wait to hear your talk at the upcoming International Coercive Control Conference!
- Heather
- Sept. 13, 2022
A Podcast that will save lives
This should be listened to by everyone because domestic violence , abuse and coercive control affects everyone.
- RAK 72
- Sept. 13, 2022
- gsmom23
- Sept. 6, 2022
Trustworthy, informative, empathic.
Thank you Laura for standing out amongst the rest in your reporting and sharing. You are clearly so experienced and professional. I appreciate your dedication and your approach.
- Texas House Call Veterinarian
- Sept. 5, 2022
Dr Laura Richards always gets it right
As a survivor of domestic abuse myself, I know I can always count on Dr Laura Richards to get it right! Even when the media sensationalizes the abuser and demonizes the victim, you can count on Laura to advocate, empathize and educate.
- ICFANTW
- Sept. 4, 2022
Murder in Slow Motion
Laura has an amazing amount of specific knowledge and skill in recognizing and explaining the dangerous characteristics of coercive control. The Gabby Petito series is so wrenching but also a very clear scenario of what Laura calls a murder in slow The episode on 8/31/2022 taking a very close listen to the officers as they totally missed every opportunity to recognize what a dangerous situation Gabby was incredibly “angry making” - to use Laura’s turn of words - The work Laura is doing is vital to educating citizens and peace officers of the signs of coercive control - they are indeed in plain sight - I love love love Crime Analyst
- Elizabeppes
- Aug. 30, 2022
This is hard work
You are doing the hard work. It’s almost impossible for me to listen to these police tapes from Gabby. They are leaving me raging at the lies and misunderstanding.
- Jirddsedsshv
- Aug. 30, 2022
Legend
Laura you’re an absolute legend and such an inspiration. I adore listening to your podcast - all the information I learn and also just your passion in general about women’s rights - you really are an inspiration. I’m a recent first time momma bear myself (with a little girl) and I can only hope I raise a fierce, brave, kind, independent woman.
- Diggymole
- Aug. 29, 2022
Respect
I have so much respect for Laura Richards and her work. She is intelligent, compassionate, and insightful. She genuinely cares for crime victims & wants to educate people in order to increase their understanding of the causes of these crimes and the real issues that cause abuse and coercive control to occur and continue. She’s a great teacher and I especially appreciate it when she ‘breaks down’ what peoples words and behaviors really mean. In my opinion, the best true crime podcast available. Laura Richards isn’t interested in sensationalizing or trying to be humorous or entertaining, but in educating and helping people. Thank you Laura and keep up the great work. Well done!
- The GreenFairy
- Aug. 28, 2022