Listener Reviews

I am especially strengthened by the interviews with the children survivors, and especially the brilliant young men children survivors. Please understand I am an elder, a survivor, and a mother of an astonishingly insightful adult son. Laura Richards has a keen understanding while not shying away from necessary questions. Throughout the world these stories are often silenced, stigmatized, or stolen with slight of hand. Or slight of language. Or slight of law. Yet Laura gently and compassionately interrogates the societal structures that leverage so many to death. She compassionately mirrors my lived experience and thus provides a sort of witness, a wise and loving witness that so many of us need for any hope of healing.

What I appreciate most is the depth and integrity. Laura doesn’t just retell cases. She breaks down patterns of behavior, coercion, and warning signs in a way that actually teaches you something. You walk away not just informed, but more aware.It’s also very victim-centered, which is rare in true crime. There’s a clear focus on accountability and prevention, not entertainment at someone else’s expense.Fair warning: it’s not “light listening.” Some episodes are intense, but that’s because it treats these cases with the seriousness they deserve. Her goal is preventing the abuse and murder of women and girls and she fights tirelessly for that mission. If you want true crime that’s intelligent, empowering, and rooted in real-world expertise, this one is worth your time.

What I appreciate most is the depth and integrity. Laura doesn’t just retell cases. She breaks down patterns of behavior, coercion, and warning signs in a way that actually teaches you something. You walk away not just informed, but more aware.It’s also very victim-centered, which is rare in true crime. There’s a clear focus on accountability and prevention, not entertainment at someone else’s expense.Fair warning: it’s not “light listening.” Some episodes are intense, but that’s because it treats these cases with the seriousness they deserve. Her goal is preventing the abuse and murder of women and girls and she fights tirelessly for that mission. If you want true crime that’s intelligent, empowering, and rooted in real-world expertise, this one is worth your time.

Laura is an expert who deserves to be respected and heard. She is invaluable to ALL women. She. Saves. Lives. Keep going, Laura, and ignore the ignorant. We. Are. With. You!

I’m a regular listener and commend Laura for the work she is doing. The podcast is professional and compassionate, and delivered to afford victims of any form of abuse, the respect they deserve. Sadly I believe this is a man’s world - as it always has been - and I see little that is changing for the better.

Amazing, insightful and dedicated

Have come to favor this podcast over all others. Have started to listen to them again because I learn more every time I hear it.

Have come to favor this podcast over all others. Have started to listen to them again because I learn more every time I hear it.

Laura is so articulate and detailed with insight that she provides that I honestly I cannot locate anyone better in the public eye. Her in depth knowledge and education provides people with life saving tips and a detailed lens in domestic abuse.

What a fascinating Podcast. Laura talks with such knowledge and authority about the investigation ; adding her own honest insights learned through her career. She dissects all aspects of a case with precision. I am hooked !

Laura Richards is someone we should give thanks for daily. The work she devotes herself to on behalf of women and girls is invaluable. I have learnt so much from these podcasts, she shines a light into the dark voids of human nature and is fearless in her dedication to making the world a safer place for all of us - from educating our sons to be the best men they can, to teaching women and girls the importance of trusting their instincts and being secure in their boundaries. It's my favourite podcast and I share it constantly with family and friends.

I love listening to Laura (not only for her beautiful accent lol) but her dedication to helping women in very difficult circumstances and advising them on the best way to get out of that. Provides stats and research based information to help everyone; but especially women, to act decisively while in a new or long-term relationship when their partner engages in controlling behaviours.

I would love to see Laura’s work as standard curriculum across all educational fields. Such essential, empowering and critical content so generously shared for us to learn, grow from and share.Laura’s content, whether it is covering current or past cases is well presented and accessible for all listeners. Thank you for your dedication to lifting up voices who have always meant to be heard.

Laura Richards is absolutely phenomenal & I've learned so much from listening to her podcast(s). If you are into hearing about crime through the lens of a very dedicated former Metropolitan Police & New Scotland Yards homicide detective, criminal behavior analyst, & founder of Paladin, & the DASH assessment risk model which centers around victims of domestic abuse/violence, stalking, harassment, & coercive control. This is the podcast for you!!Dash is a very helpful tool for those who are victims of anything mentioned above, & can be used as a great resource to fill out & have on hand as a resource to document anything that has happened. If you or anyone you know is suffering from anything that I mentioned, please look up your local DV hotline. And look up Paladin & the DASH risk model. You never know what info you can learn, that could help save yourself or someone you know!!She is ALWAYS victims centered & gives a voice to the voiceless. Which I very much appreciate that about her. She does not glorify the crimes or the criminals, themselves. As a matter of fact, she rarely ever says the perpetrators names. Laura is very good at placing women & children in the forefront, therefore as a woman, it makes me feel heard, understood, & safe. She has changed laws on coercive control & other things in the UK & Australia. And 🤞🏻 hopefully will be the USA next! I appreciate everything Laura does & what she stands for! I want to thank you personally Laura for changing my life with everything I've since learned from you!

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.