Reviews
Rate ShowWould love to see you do a review of the 2015 murder of Tara Costigan in Canberra, Australia.
As above—as per 2020 book by Heidi Lemon
- Mary Akroyd
- Nov. 10, 2025
Fabulous!
Laura has such a passion for education as it relates to these important topics. She is victim-focused and is also enthusiastic about offering training and equipping those in law enforcement and all of us on these important topics. I was a victim of coercive control as a college student years ago. Her content is so important! ❤️ Love her podcast!
- flalpha
- Nov. 9, 2025
Excellent Podcast!
Dr. Laura Richard’s podcast is articulately informative, intellectual and inquisitive. As a forensic psychology student, she describes terminology, criminal behaviors and various crimes, such as stalking, in an eloquent, easily digestible way. I cannot recommend this podcast enough to individuals who are interested in learning about criminology, forensic psychology, or about the dark features of the human psyche in general. Every podcast is intrinsically formatted to be as specific as possible towards the topic being discussed. Dr. Richards speaking abilities are immaculate and engaging. Therefore, you do not need to be an expert to emotionally feel what an individual goes through when being exposed to various forms of abuse. You will NOT leave this podcast bored, or feeling as though you “didn’t learn anything”. Again, I highly recommend anyone listen to this podcast.
So educational and Laura is doing such great work raising awareness of risks against women to keep them safe.
So educational and Laura is doing such great work raising awareness of risks against women to keep them safe. Her guests are always so interesting and I just believe this is an incredibly important podcast.
A True Warrior
Laura’s relentless advocacy for women is so refreshing and appreciated. As a coercive control survivor I can’t thank her enough. Always entertaining and informative. Thank you!
- costellocs
- Nov. 2, 2025
Truly riveting
I’ve always enjoyed watching true crime documentaries and series but listening to this podcast has been just as informative without the visual. Laura is a very well experienced, educated and knowledgeable professional and covers these cases very well. I would feel very grateful if she was part of an investigative team for my family.
- Mg71@18
- Nov. 1, 2025
Excellent
Laura is the best crime analyst, explains everything in such forensic detail with respect for the victims. She is a tremendous advocate for women and clearly has an extensive, highly educated and experienced background in this field. She puts in the hard work to help us understand. Thank you Laura
Very informative going the extra mile in the details
I really enjoy Crime Analyst, it's different in that you feel more involved so you learn so much. As a child my mother went through hell with my father he would often get violent and police were not able to do anything. It's helping being on Crime Analyst to make sense of it all and I can understand what my mother went through much better. I feel so more involved in the cases Laura shares with us and is teaching us to be safe in our own lives.
The best and most detailed analysis
Really impressed by these podcasts. So much hard work goes into the analysis and everything is explained in such great detail. The best crime analyses to listen to. So respectful to the victims too, never losing site of them. Thank you Laura, really educational.
- Lenistheloveofmylife
- Oct. 28, 2025
The most informative
Laura thank you for all your hard work, sharing your detailed analysis of cases. It has really helped me understand about coercive control and I appreciate how you always remind us to keep the victim at the heart of it all. Your wisdom and vast experience in this field is what makes your series stand out as you discuss cases with respect and knowledge, without sensationalism. You are an inspirational advocate for women. Thank you! Highly recommend people listen to your Murdaugh Murder episodes, you can tell you know the details inside out and explain it all brilliantly.
Take a breath!
Very knowledgeable intelligent host but talks way too much. An interview consists of questions and answers, not monologues. The Matt Murphy interview was frustrating to listen to. I’d have hit play and just let him talk, such a giant in his field.
- seer16
- Oct. 25, 2025
The Very Best
This is the very best crime podcast out there. Never exploitative. Victim centred. Laura brings her insight and hands on experience to each case with detailed analysis. She actually LISTENS to her interview subjects and survivors clearly feel comfortable talking to her. She’s an expert in the area of coercive control and intimate partner violence and she teaches prevention and how to recognise the warning signs. I can’t recommend this podcast highly enough.
- Ctsnse
- Oct. 22, 2025
- Mumbulla
- Oct. 21, 2025
Thoughtful & 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