Listener Reviews

I’ve never seen the appeal of true crime podcasts, they often just take advantage of the sensationalist points in someone’s tragedy or heartbreak. Crime Analyst is the antithesis of these podcasts. I was so thankful to discover Laura and her Crime Analyst podcast on the train one day. It was an episode on coercive control with Jess Hill and I just happened to be on way to my DFV counselling session. I nearly missed my stop as there where so many lightbulbs going off in my head. This was a discussion of my life! My ex partner was exactly the person they were describing. And he was still trying to control me months after separation. This changed my life in the best way. I was able to recognize the mechanisms of coercive control and slowly form a resistance. And i now had the language to explain what had happened to me! Laura is such a gift to society. The way she speaks about and relates to victim-survivors is full of admiration and love. You hear her passion as much as her immense knowledge. She talks to survivors and puts them in a position to tell their story in their own words. I am eternally grateful for the resources and clarity that CA has bought to my life x

So detailed and so insightful

There's a LOT of information to take in here...but it's IMPERATIVE that police and our legal system understand what women are facing. Especially with the current leadership in the US and our dismal Supreme Court, protecting women & children is everyone's business. I pray for this message to get out to the right people. Keep it going! Inspiring podcaster!

Hello Laura I really love your show! It is so important to continue what you’re doing. Women are still struggling with these situations and dying every single day! How many more have to die before law enforcement makes changes? Using a piece of paper to suggest “problem solved “ does not work! “ I just watched a documentary on Netflix about Wade Steven Wilson- Worst Ex Ever. If the cop would have done his job the 2 women he killed would have been alive today! But he was on Wades side! I hope we can all help you with this s quest to get these laws changed or in place to protect all women and children!

I was absolutely pleased that Laura won the True Crime Awards for the third time due to her pioneering work on the 'Gabby Petito Remastered Series'. I remembered Crime Analyst's original Gabby Petito series was featured in the New York Times which seemed fascinating to me. Laura truly deserved winning the third True Crime Award which was the reason why I voted for Crime Analyst. I am sure that she will be winning more True Crime Awards in the upcoming years. I rewatched your Nicola Bulley videos on Crime Analyst YouTube and the way you analyze Nicola`s victimology, behavior, timeline, reviews in the Nicola Bulley investigation, coroner`s inquest and developments in the case makes it very easy for me to understand and follow. So I am going to give the rating as 5 stars. Wish you the best of luck as always.

Undoubtedly the most compelling true crime podcast I’ve ever listened to. From the detailed deconstruction of crimes to the victims stories which keep them at the heart of every episode, this is a total education and an absolute game changer. I first listened to an episode months ago and since then I’ve been chewing these episodes up and am just about caught up. I feel better educated, empowered and motivated by Laura who is so passionate about protecting victims. Just brilliant.

Yes Laura judges need to be held accountable. Lawyers also. Smacks of gender bias and corruption. Again men have the upper hand in the men constructed Patriarchy. Women as Mandy (and yourself) need to be celebrated and supported. ❤️

Thank you so much for your podcast. I've learned so much from you. I also now have the vocabulary to understand what I went through in my two abusive relationships.

Ms. Richards, your words are beyond valuable and I genuinely can’t thank you enough for giving voice and clarity to survivors and listeners. Thank you for all the hard work you do to put this podcast out to the world. I hope law makers and police dept’s listen and take heed, as well.

An eye-opening, educational, well-researched podcast.

Laura weet haar expertise en empathie goed en boeiend over te brengen. De ingesleten patronen maakt ze duidelijk zichtbaar waardoor deze podcast heel behulpzaam is om ,als omstander, te weten wat je kunt doen en waar je op kunt letten. Zoals ze zelf zegt: als je het ziet kun je het niet meer onzien. Bedankt Laura, je bent een voorbeeld voor velen!

Another podcast getting to the bottom of the injustice against women. Thank you Laura for your continued work to put coercive control in the spotlight for change and bringing the patriarchal crap to bear accountability. Keep the pressure on! Thank you❤️

Excellent analysis and great detail helping to understand the crimes we are all familiar with. Brilliant to see focus on the victims and not allowing the perpetrators to silence their story.

I came across this podcast and I was blown away and immediately followed and am listening to Laura - the detail, insights and overall approach is thought provoking and quite simply put amazing. Do yourself a favour and PLUG IN -

Learned so much! Thank you for sharing your experience and knowlegde

There is no one else o know of analysing and providing insight into how a women ends up dying, murdered by relationship partner. We need education and the language to understand the unfathomable and get safely away before it’s too late

Your pod casts are the best. Thank you for you exemplary work Laura. You speak for me.❤️

Laura has a breadth of knowledge and understanding of the criminal justice system and the women’s safety epidemic

Laura brings her expert knowledge and experience to this gross miscarriage of justice and in conversation with Jazmine’s parents, we better understand how the justice system desperately needs reform and have hope that with the love of family and the wider community Jazmine’s story is one of hope for victims to become survivors!

Just listened to the latest update about Robert Brown, and as I felt in the original episodes about the tragic case am totally in awe of incredible Diana Parkes , how she is such a voice against domestic violence in the name of her beloved daughter Jo, and how she has been everything to her grandchildren. Impossible to believe she is 87. Having just lost a very beloved, brave, loving relative of a similar ilk it feels very close to me, those women of that generation are my muses. Thank you Laura for advocating and being there for her.

Thank you so much Laura for what you do!

I have so much respect and appreciation for Ms Richard’s intelligently structured research and reporting. Tune in today!

Laura is one in a million. Her Podcast is so much more than the normal true crime you would listen to. Laura champions tirelessly for women and children. Her knowledge is phenomenal. Her deep dives in to cases her guests she invites on the show are excellent. She allows people to speak she does not talk over them and allows the listener to understand and enjoy all aspects of the episodes. If you are thinking of listening to a new podcast you will not be disappointed. You will come away with so much new information . Her voice is calm so easy to listen to you are being educated as well as enjoying every episode. This is a 10/10 podcast.

Laura Richard’s gives you detailed analysis of awful abuse that is going on in all countries. She explains clearly how people are manipulated in what are meant to be loving relationships. She shows us the clear red flags to beware of. She shows the way to make yourself and others safe. Fascinating and gripping story telling. She’s made me feel angry and activated for change in my county.