Reviews
Rate ShowSo much more than just a true crime podcast
This podcast has been a game changer for me. I’m receiving education on such important topics. As a woman who is raising a little girl, I feel so much more empowered and informed about healthy relationships, coercive control, stalking, misogyny, gaslighting and much more.
- Neuron Curious
- May 6, 2025
Gabby series
I came across your podcast looking for some more in-depth information about Gabby Petito’s case. I enjoyed your thorough coverage.
- Kolmo16
- May 5, 2025
Laura Richard’s
She is truly a maverick to help women understand their plight and to understand male behavior.
You have truly taught me a great deal and appreciate all the efforts you have put into your work and because of you I was saved I thank you from the bottom of my heart keep up the good work amazing lady
- adele57
- May 4, 2025
Learn, unlearn, relearn.
As hannah arendt noted, "i must understand". To make a difference in the world we must first understand the issues. Thankyou Laura Richards for taking us with you on that journey. Human action and analysis matters. This saves lives.
An amazing podcast from a brilliant mind - who everyone can gain insight from
For a woman to stand front and centre to talk about the gravity of male violence against women and girls, which devastates so many women’s lives, as well as those of minority voices, and, of course, men’s lives too - takes nothing short of courage at its best. I highly recommend, for example, Don't Be That Guy with Graham Goulden, which is a much needed introduction for men and boys - as to why they need to be part of a movement towards positive societal change. What a great way for parents to educate boys, and for women to share with male friends. Women can’t do this alone(!) Laura Richards’ work and dedication to this essential mission - bringing awareness, safety, peace and knowledge, in such relatable and understandable terms, deserves your attention. You’ll no doubt learn lots on the way. Everyone deserves a life without violence and hate. Stay safe💛
Changing minds and saving lives
Do share with your daughters and your sons. They both need this information.
This is smart, insightful and effective information to keep each other safe. Laura has been doing this work for decades and she knows her subject matter inside out.
A serious not exploitative look at real crime
This podcast has forever changed my view on real crime content. Laura’s dedication and victim centred approach shines through her impressive body of work. I have learned so much and I’m grateful for her advocacy for victims, women and girls.
- Moobins
- May 1, 2025
Eye
I've been listening to Crime Analyst for a while now and I’m genuinely impressed by the work Laura is doing. Each episode is incredibly interesting and informative —I've learned so much about patterns of abuse, victimology, and the justice system. It’s clear how dedicated Laura is to her work, and that passion really comes through in every episode. She gives victims a voice and analyzes cases with care and expertise. I can only recommend it to anyone interested in true crime.
Laura is the Best!
I love this podcast - the best true crime ever
Laura is just so engaging
She is intelligent and asks all the right Questions
I can’t get enough of this podcast!
Thank you so much
Exceptional work
I am working my way thought this impressive body of work that is Laura’s podcast having discovered it relatively recently while looking for more information. On the Gabby Petito case. It has been nothing short of fascinating and validating for me to hear Laura’s expertise on coercive control and violence against women and girls. I am now starting with episode 1 and working my way through and find myself considering how I can contribute to helpi bf educate more women and girls about the red flags to be aware of I their relationships. Thank you Laura.
- smithemmal
- April 25, 2025
Thank the Lord this stuff is being talked about-l!
Loved it so many things about this!
I too was involved with a coercive person for 50 years! Tried to leave a 100 times before marriage even- okay is was the late 79’s and etc. but I tried no one believed me looked at me like I was the crazy one. Anyway he killed hi self and tried for me. God tried to get me out many times but this last one i have no one but God to thank… and shows like this. Please keep doing this if I could help anyone I would!!
Cover some other topics plz
Here are some reccomendations misandry crime, drugs like sedatives and inhalants link to crime, and the philosophical and brain functioning relationship with crime.
- Weston holt
- April 24, 2025
Fascinating, Compelling, Respectful = RARE
I am constantly amazed by the quality of Laura Richards' Podcasts. No matter what the topic, she goes into minute detail of the back story as well as the event. I find her work fascinating and highly recommend her whole library.
Compelling
Laura‘s interview with a young woman living at the time that one of the most famous serial predators was at large breaks down the myths that were spread by Police at the time and presents fresh evidence that is necessary to understanding the beliefs and attitudes that enable and allow male violence against women.
- Dr Amanda Gearing
- April 20, 2025
Warrior!
Awesome, inspiring, a beacon of light in these increasingly dark times
Laura’s podcast is so informative and her hard work on and off mic, educating the world and those in power about the truth of gendered violence is slowly changing the world. You’re my shero!
- Spicy Nerd
- April 19, 2025
Grateful for your voice, the voice you give to victims
I’m struggling for the words to describe how much I appreciate Laura’s work. The Podcast has been a revelation and helped me to look back at my own experiences with coercive control and for the first time really see the depth and breath of what happened. It’s helped me make some sense and have a better understanding. I’m so profoundly grateful to Laura, she is unapologetically straight in calling these things out and has put her professional training, beliefs into action to save lives.
- JacqWillow
- April 16, 2025
Less justification please!
I have huge respect for Laura Richards and her work. I’m totally on board with her decision to focus on the victims, their families and their collective loss. However I have only listened to a few episodes and I have noticed that a lot of time is spent on justifying her approach, vs actually discussing the case. I’ll keep listening as there is some very good content- but I think once you’ve explained your approach, people will either be with you, or not. So please more about the specifics of the cases. X
- Raven.Pagan
- April 16, 2025
- MCWren_29
- April 15, 2025
Andrew Tate and the manosphere
I stumbled into crime analyst podcasts and I'm glad. I still do NOT understand what young bros' see in the Tate Brothers but the podcast raises some interesting questions. I took wonder about m.i.a. fathers and as a black woman I've seen how the parent that is left holding it together can be the subject of children's anger vs the one who abandoned the family.
True Crime that Prevents Crime
Most other podcasts feed hopelessness. Laura's doesn't. It leads a way out of the vile mess.
Empathy and Expertise
Coercive Control is such a misunderstood phenomenon, with such dire consequences, even in the absence of violence and murder. It’s pervasive and soul crushing, yet we see it in workplace bullying, cults and high demand groups, domestic partnerships and oppressive family’s. Thank goodness for Laura Richards professional training and expertise, and her stamina and willingness to spend her career creating and enacting laws to respond to this, and excellent educational content to highlight it.
Empathy and Expertise
Coercive Control is such a misunderstood phenomenon, with such dire consequences, even in the absence of violence and murder. It’s pervasive and soul crushing, yet we see it in workplace bullying, cults and high demand groups, domestic partnerships and oppressive family’s. Thank goodness for Laura Richards professional training and expertise, and her stamina and willingness to spend her career creating and enacting laws to respond to this, and excellent educational content to highlight it.
Ep.243 Tina Nash
Thank you Laura for allowing Tina to tell her story!
What a SHERO she is! Horrific blame & persecution of the victim.Unfortunately none of it is surprising.
You & Tina are such a powerful voice for victims ! Thank you !
Empathy at its finest
I came across Laura Richards on Instagram a few weeks ago of her interview with LAD Bible. That video later led me here, and I found myself being captivated by the empathy and dignity she constantly awarded to all the victims of PS through episodes 1-7. The way she ties in the events of the crimes, tells the story, and adds her opinion and analyses of these events is refreshing.
Even just the way she speaks gives me, as a young woman, confidence to be strong and to use my own empathy as a strength rather than see it as a weakness. One of the best podcasts I’ve listened to. You do not end an episode feeling like there is someone watching you from a distance like most crime discussion podcasts. You end an episode feeling stronger, wiser, and vigilant.
A must listen.
- Addy Nata
- April 7, 2025
If being a total expert was knife through butter of male violence
When you have encountered violence at the hands of a man, you can’t see the wood for the trees… society can’t see the wood for the trees… and when you hear a total expert in her field forensically dismantle misogyny, it’s empowering and enthralling to listen to…. And it’s not emotionally it’s scientific and psychological analysis… it’s the cold light of day. The best bit is… all this time.. I was t stupid or weak, I was just in a web bigger than me and the crime analyst helped me see it and forgive myself.
If being a total expert was knife through butter of male violence
When you have encountered violence at the hands of a man, you can’t see the wood for the trees… society can’t see the wood for the trees… and when you hear a total expert in her field forensically dismantle misogyny, it’s empowering and enthralling to listen to…. And it’s not emotionally it’s scientific and psychological analysis… it’s the cold light of day. The best bit is… all this time.. I was t stupid or weak, I was just in a web bigger than me and the crime analyst helped me see it and forgive myself.
Gabby Petito series
This is the first time I've listened to a podcast series in totality! The depth and breadth of detailed analysis is outstanding. Presented by an obviously highly qualified professional.
Graham Goulden and Laura getting rid of bad cops.
This is SUCH. A fabulous episode ( part 1). The pain of social fear and pressure. Violence is a male problem. And interestingly the conversation around men changing the subject about them being violent. Mysogyny about men not being able to stay in subject and to change the subject is one of THE core aspects of interpersonal abuse. Pay attention to when a man changes the subject. It happens ALL the time. Irrelevancies so that they can have the last word and take. … control. As Graham said “men like to be leaders”. And I’ll say. To change the subject. Women are actually better leaders than men. Very often.
And. IMHO. Andrew and Tristan Tate are absolutely insecure losers who WILL make makes loathsome to women. I truly believe they are deliberately setting men up to fail. So that they ( the Tate’s) can have more women “for them”. Insecure narcissists set their followers up as patsies. This is what they are doing.
- Treckbranch
- April 1, 2025
Victim sensitive
Thank you so much for your care and sensitivity of the victims of coercive control! Advocating for them, not glorifying. The perpetrator, is so refreshing! Laura’s sensitivity and care is so greatly appreciated by so many of us who have experienced coercive control. Even if it was on a much lower level than many of the crimes that you highlight. We all need to stop turning a blind eye,m and making excuses for these perpetrators by requiring the laws to be changed, so that perpetrators are stopped early in the process…BEFORE someone loses their life. When someone is being coercively controlled, and the police say, “there’s no crime” that simply must change! This podcast is a huge step in the right direction to bring awareness to this problem…and how we as a society can start identifying this bad behavior at its earliest stages and stopping it in its tracks!
- a2willie
- March 30, 2025