Listener Reviews

Very educational

Cryme analyst podcasts are amazing. They are informative as well as helpful. It's not just about discussing crimes but it's also helpful as insight or tips and advice on how to deal with certain kind of people, identify them and avoid them before is way too late. And the best part is that Laura is extremely knowledgeable on the subject and backed up by statistics and it blows my mind how this isn't widely spread worldwide to make our world better. So I'm really grateful for all the content and work of this podcast. I've always being so "blocked" let's say to understand how people that are abused don't leave and will always remember her words and statistics that it takes an average of seven times to leave an abuser. That's something that understanding it would help us to be better humans, better in society and a better support for cared ones or loved ones in certain situations.The world still blames the victim but with these kind of podcasts and women using their voices, platforms and jobs I really hope we can improve our numbers and get justice and blame the offenders how it should be. Thank you Laura, thank you Crime Analyst!

Help women and children against violence and coercive control. The best podcast I ever heard

Laura is just one incredible person. I originally stumbled across her Ladbible story and was instantly hooked on her content. Through her content I have been able to help a male friend of mine realise he was being verbally abused by his partner and that she was using coercive control on him. Keep up the incredible work you do, it does not go unnoticed.

Listening to the podcast I finally felt seen and heard after so many years of abuse. Your understanding of psychopaths is a massive support and I feel hope when I hear you advocating for victims who are viewed as crazy because their abuser (husband in my case) has charmed nearly everyone into believing that he is perfect.It’s a relief to know that not everyone is tricked and that someone is on the lookout and onto the schemes of dark personalities. Even the professionals, therapists and the pediatrician, so many do not see through him and this is always a good reminder to me to forgive myself for all that has happened. So much has happened. So much heartbreak and destruction and suffering for my children and myself. I am not without responsibility; I ignored the many red flags and my gut. I was under his spell and manipulation to the point that I was relying on him for reality and it has cost me and my children a lifetime of pain that can never be taken back or repaired.I live in the West Indies on the island of Trinidad. After listening to you I felt a sense of hope that there are people out there with expertise and experience who are not easily tricked that I could help me understand and advise me.Thank you so much for what you do.With gratitude,Laura Clark

I love this podcast because I learn about predator behavior so I am able to see red flags in real time, not after the fact. I always learn something new. I am so grateful she cares about all of us enough to share what she knows. Forever grateful.

I have listened to this podcast since it began and I continue to be impressed by Laura’s work. The information and education she provides through the podcast is so important. She gives a voice to victims and their families and ensures that they are the focus rather than the perpetrator. If you want real expert analysis, this is the podcast for you!

This podcast by Laura Richards is amazing. What she reveals through her hard work and knowledge she has gained throughout her career should be mandatory to teach in schools. Having my eyes opened to coersive control has helped me change my life, helped my two daughters lives plus I can now teach them the warning signs, also talk to men about how they can help if they love and respect women and children. It has been invaluable to learn to see red flags and warning signs as she says "Once you see it you can't unsee it." Scary thing is once you see it you release it is more prevalent than you think. 100% best podcast please give it your time and a listen.

So much great, unique advice from an expert who is a woman.

An amazing woman, making a difference in the space of safety for women, and so much more.

21 years together, 15 years married, deception, control, abuse and manipulation was a normal part of our marriage, until one day I seen a note in my daughter diary “I want to k:ll myself”, it wasn’t about me anymore. I thought I was doing the right thing by staying for the kids, but the firearm threats, the violent outbursts and accusations were my price to pay for their happiness….their not happy.Lauren was the first voice I heard on my journey for support, her words calming, her bullshit aside attitude confirming and her gentle voice reassuring.I’m not out of my situation, but I’ve been bold enough to put a separation in place, which he doesn’t respect, and I know with my daily visits to Lauren’s words I can also get to the next stage also.It’s been a long journey, and Lauren doesn’t even realise the gravity of the difference she is making. Lauren, thank you doesn’t even express.

We need women like this in our ears and in our community helping us understand how to detect predators in our lives I'm ever so thankful I found this podcast and share it with other women in my life thank you

Yes, yes, yes, yes ,and YES!As a survivor of a 25 year marriage of Domestice abuse in all it's forms plus rape, Crime Analyst simply offers the clarity & voice that often domestic abuse survivor's invest such a long time hiding from & keeping it a secret but actually we crave. 😔 Suffering from Complex PTSD following such abuse can often stunt your ability to express not only the impact of abuse, but how DA insidiously grows & manifests until it becomes the all consuming and suffocating prison it inevitably becomes.Laura Richards time and time again completely nails it: shining a bright light on all aspects of Domestic abuse and violence against women. This is skillfully done whilst at the same time giving it full societal context: how institutional misogyny is everywhere, how it is a violence from men problem, (yes it is) and then backs up her podcasts & posts with tangeble measured facts. Thank you for giving us a voice that is both loud and clear, never stop what you are doing @crime-analyst.com.Keep shining that light. Bright. 💪

Thank you, Laura, for such a brilliant, educational and enlightening podcast. I listen to you every day, and every day I learn so much. And in many of the stories you share, I see myself and my life experiences from past relationships, with abusive men. I am learning that so much of what I went through, wasn’t my fault and was something I shouldn’t blame myself for. We woman are often blamed for ‘choosing bad men’ and carry this shame within ourselves. The shame I have felt, wasn’t mine to carry - it should have been theirs! You’re amazing Laura.. thank you for everything you do.

Have been listening to Laura for sometime now; so glad when she finally got her own podcast. Am a feminist from the Gloria Steinem days (altho no bra burning! ). Am often saddened that younger women don’t understand that feminism is about equality. Fear for our country at present as so much legislation taking us backwards, but when I listen to Laura’s podcasts and the women and men presenting I am given hope for the future! Thank you Laura!

I nominated Crime Analyst for Listeners' Choice. Here is my why. "I am nominating this podcast for its exceptional, clear, and uncompromising approach to the truth. It has been an invaluable tool in helping those close to me understand my past experiences".Thank you! 💜

The brilliant Laura Richards presents absolutely fascinating, insightful commentary on real-life, and often real-time criminal cases. Using her exceptional analytical skills and extraordinary professional experience, Laura is able to walk you through the finite details of crimes and who has committed / or potentially committed them. Murder, domestic violence, and cohesive control are made forensically accessible to the inexperienced listener, while Laura builds a criminal profile and discusses behavioural traits of the perpetrators to ensure the listener feels confident in identifying potential threat.Absolutely brilliant!

She's always right. Have the ultimate respect for her. Tough topics, but real content

She's always right. Have the ultimate respect for her. Tough topics, but real content

I am following the story, The Truth about Amy and loved your perspective on her case. Found your Podcast. What started as curiosity about PS has taken me on a journey of self discovery! Totally mind blowing insights about myself and how I’ve been ignoring all those red flags, gut feelings. Thank you for empowering me to seek change and clarity.

Crime Analyst was recommended by my friend so that I could understand the grooming, coercion and control her daughter had suffered by a clever, manipulative and, frankly, evil man. We have found it very empowering, even though the continual and continuing unfairness to female victims can be so disheartening. Thank you Laura for the education. I have recommended this podcast to many of friends.

Laura Richards is the best in her field. Hands down. I have learned so much from listening to her. Laura’s expertise, attention to detail, deep care, and work ethic - is genuinely inspirational to me. Thank you Laura, for all that you do.

I just finished “The Murder of Mackenzie Anderson with Tabitha Acret pt. 2. Wow! So powerful and such amazing women - Tabitha and Laura! Thank you for working on behalf of all women. I’m so outraged by the data you provided on sentencing bias against women. I will sign any petition you have. Please keepOn providing data to people in the system. They cannot argue the data. I am with you!

So informative and important.