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Rate ShowThoughtful & detailed
the podcast episodes are always in-depth & educational; even as a long-time true crime devotee, I’ve learned so much about the fascinating field of crime analysis, the law & how the criminal mind works, which makes it easier to recognize & understand the how & why of crimes against women.
Super helpful and lifesaving
Laura’s content was an absolutely necessary part of my healing. She enabled me to reflect and understand that the thousands of tiny papercuts he inflicted had created massive amounts of damage. So much so that I just stopped fighting and looked forward to dying so the pain would end. He’s now been arrested and charged!!
Very interesting and clear explanation
I love that Laura is very respectful towards the victims and saviours and the families. Laura lets the guests speak and get their point across without Laura talking over. Laura has a very calming voice and is very very factual and checks facts not rumours. I love there is no stone left unturned with the topics. It’s great to hear no excuses for bad people in the world and love that Laura highlighted the importance of people being misogynistic and the red flags and that she’s improved police thinking and it’s about the victims and no the perpetrators.
Where Do I Even Begin to Express My Gratitude!
Laura Richards is a woman with a profound mission—for women and men alike. A modern-day heroine, fearless in the face of evil, she tells it like it is when it comes to men’s violence against women and girls. There’s no sidestepping the truth of what has happened, the thinking behind it, and what must change.
She is a messenger, a truth-teller, an educator, and a policy-changer—walking the talk and making real-world change for a safer world for women and girls.
If you want to feel seen as a woman, if you want a powerful voice that speaks for you, listen to Laura’s podcast and support her mission to change the world for all of us.
I have so much love and gratitude for Laura. Thank you for everything you’ve done to make the world safer—through changing laws, speaking out, and advocating for women everywhere.
Ten million stars for Laura! Thank you💗🍃🪷💛
Totally in awe of this podcast
As an Anti-harassment specialist, I do a lot of training in organisations as to how to prevent harassment. I stumbled on this podcast to follow the P Diddy case and from there I just had to go back to the beginning. I've learnt so much about the psychology behind perpetrators, how language matters and so much more. Every now and then I have to shout at the complete injustice and pure unbridled evil against women and girls and I am so supportive of shining a light on this from every direction. Thank you for what you do and I am happy to ride at dawn with you any day of the week.
my podcast rating
I rate this podcast very highly, I am a psychologist and have been dealing with the issue of violence at work for many years, it is very reliable knowledge and extensive experience.
Would love to see you do a review of the new Aust “She Matters” Podcast & Memorial by Sherelle Moody
As above—Australian Femicide Watch/Red Heart Campaign
- Mary Akroyd
- Oct. 10, 2025
The Best
Laura Richards is a warrior. Laura, thank you for all of your dedication, hard work, and love.
- Professor Petticoat
- Oct. 1, 2025
Excellent
I’ve learnt so much listening to Laura. Incredible listen, a must for all women. Recognise the signs of abuse early enough to leave safely. Should be shared far and wide.
- Mole-199
- Sept. 27, 2025
Thank you
Laura, you are what this world has needed for v long time. I have learnt a lot and been thoroughly impressed with your work.
Is misogyny getting worse?
I was brought up in a very chauvinistic family which made me acutely aware of the imbalanced power of males from about 7 years old. Your podcast has straightened out a lot of issues for me including sexual assault by a brother. The powerful words: where there is fear, there can’t be consent has set me free from shame and guilt.
Thank you.
The very best true crime podcast!!
I have listened since the very beginning of The Crime Analyst, and love it!
These episodes are very deep dives into different crimes and are ALWAYS focussed on the victims - reminding the listener of the victims names and refusing to give these hideous perpetrators a moniker/nickname.
Until I listened to the first few episodes, I did not realise how the media just forget about victims and rave on about the perpetrators.
Laura is also super strong and consistent with her language, and calls out when the patriarchal media purposely writes and speaks wrongly!
She’s brilliant!
Outstanding
It’s so overdue and knowledgeable for womens rights and the change we need in the world. Thank you, all my respect for Laura
Outstanding Content
I love the podcast and I think she is so experienced and well spoken. I passed the word on all the time to people who don’t understand coercive control.
Brilliant & Entertaining
Thank you Laura! I’ve learned so much about how to analyze and reframe my experiences as a young woman. Now that I’m a wife, mom, and not so young I’m confident I can speak to my family about coercive control, where to find more information and of course how to “stay curious, ask questions, and always trust your instincts.”
- Waiting637
- Sept. 16, 2025
First Rate Analysis
I was so happy to stumble on your podcast. The cases you’ve highlighted are very carefully analyzed, leaving no stone unturned and no pulling of punches. It is appalling to see that misogyny and ego continue to cost many women and children their lives as leaders in policing continue to devalue women’s experiences and treat criminal men with kids gloves.
Your analysis should be used as a template to instruct police on identifying the patterns and warning signs of domestic abuse and stalking perpetrators . Women’s lives and safety depend on it.
Thank you for all of your hard work!
- tommy vsnap
- Sept. 16, 2025
Incredible, insightful, empowering!
I absolutely love crime analyst.
The way Laura breaks now these cases and teaches the signs of coercive control is powerful.
As a professional working directly with survivors and as a activist raising awareness towards ending violence towards women and girls after the loss of my sister and niece to domestic abuse , I find Laura’s podcasts educational and I am learning more with every episode.
Her work is life changing and I am just grateful for the work Laura does and the change it will bring to the safety of women and girls.
Intelligent, detailed, insightful analysis
I think Laura Richards is brilliant! This is absolutely fascinating!
I really appreciate the level of detail that she provides along with her insightful analysis. I am totally hooked!
When I first heard about the Murdaugh case, I thought, "How does this guy think he's going to get away with murder?" Now I realize he thought he could get away with it because he's done it multiple times before without any consequences! Thankfully, justice finally got up with him.
- Boozy_K8
- Sept. 14, 2025
How refreshing to hear crime deconstructed by a woman. Finally treating victims with the compassion they deserve. A real look at what it’s like for victims who have to be ignored and discounted by police, judges and the media.
Finally someone to talk about the effects of trauma on people on both sides of the criminal justice system.
So important for all women
Laura Richards is simply amazing! Her ability to analyze these cases and describe the behavior that comes before, during and after violence towards women is mind blowing and so important for everyone working in law enforcement and all women to educate themselves on how to protect themselves from abusive men.
True crime podcast that aims to prevent more crime
First Laura spends a lot of time trying to get law enforcement to consider the abuse of women a crime in the first place. Then she holds them to account when they don’t uphold the laws they are supposed to. She draws parallels between seemingly disparate cases but shows the thread that binds them. Misogyny, men’s entitlement and a patriarchy that doesn’t listen or want to change.
Fantastic Crime Analysis that brings light and healing to the world
Finally, centering the victims and their families, calling out the misogyny that creates a ripe environment for male violence against women, and is rarely stopped. Thank you to Laura Richards, for your amazing work and tenacity.
I have always avoided the “true crime” genre, due to its glorification of violence and sensationalism. It always seems to get off on replaying horrific details that further objectify female victims. Gross.
However, Laura Richard’s take is different. She centers the victims, and calls out the culture of misogyny that encourages violence against women, fails to stop it, and shrugs as more women die at the hands of serially violent men.
Thank you Laura for your work. You brought tears to my eyes reading the victims names in the Yorkshire case, both beginning and ending. I will be donating to the memorial. ❤️
The real deal
Laura is a thorough, thoughtful, intelligent, knowledgeable expert in the field. A breath of fresh air for the many victims of crime.
- Biff56
- Aug. 31, 2025
Insightful and inspiring
The insight here on coercive control is invaluable. It hits home on so many levels and I am so thankful that even with such heavy topics, Laura, is still somehow able to put me at ease.