Reviews

I am an avid listener of many true crime podcasts and have learned so much from many trailblazing people about what kinds of media to consume, how victims and families are treated through the production and distribution of true crime content, and how crimes are reported and investigated. To date, there is no one I have learned more from than Laura Richards. She is a one woman powerhouse, a fierce and compassionate advocate for victims, and the ultimate trailblazer for identifying and understanding coercive control. Her deep dives into complex cases are fascinating, enlightening and action-encouraging. This is so much more than a podcast; it’s a movement. Spend your time here.

Great podcast. Very informative. Thanks.

Outstanding insights into investigating . Thank you

Love your podcasts. They are so informative and i have learnt alot.

Although difficult to hear about, facts are laid out clearly for us in a spellbinding manner which brings us to understand the perspective of the victim and basically how all women feel. This podcast woke me up to the realization of how much blame is put in women for everything even for being murdered.Thank you for this. I was raped twice in my life before anyone ever really reported these things so I know how disgusting this can be and then to imagine haing some man thinking he has the power to take our lives just to get off is appalling! Moving, powerful and important for all women and men actually to hear and understand! This cannot go on!

Thank you for helping Sally ……💕 Thank you for your breaking everything down…..explaining content… Thank you for caring !!

Expert research and calm presentation

This is more than a podcast. This is a wealth of critical information on behavior analysis. Every police force in the world should be studying this. With domestic violence rising in the world, the only way we can save women & girls lives is learning about cohesive control and male violence. Let’s educate ourselves and our communities. This podcast and ALL the work Laura Richards does is your starting point. It’s of critical importance.

Laura brings such amazing insight to domestic violence and the analysis of criminal behaviour. I think listening to Laura’s podcast should be a mandatory requirement for Police and other front line service providers. I have used Laura’s DASH screener with some of my clients and it has really helped them see their partners behaviour in a new light. Thanks so much Laura for your continuing contribution to understanding men’s violence.

Great insight by the brilliant Laura Richards. I've followed Marion's story from the start but really appreciate the analysis of the details at the heart of this case.

Thank you Laura for your episodes on the disappearance of Marion Barter, spreading the wonderful work of The Lady Vanishes and providing your amazing expert analysis. Would love to hear about Blum’s poor ex wife Ilona Kinczel, another sad and tragic story.

Laura has been so instrumental in helping me learn about domestic violence and coercive control. Thanks to her perseverance and dedication to bringing us her show and educating the masses.

I have spent the last few years, from the start of Covid to present day listening to Laura and Team on Crime Analyst. Outstanding, Informative and Extremely Beneficial and whilst some of not most of the stories are sad, horrific and sometimes avoidable or preventable. They are also extremely beneficial when watching for signs and examples of Coercive Control , dangerous environments and manipulation ny partners. In my case I was able to listen, learn and leverage of Laura to protect my daughter 🙏🙏Thank You Laura and Team

Enjoying from Melbourne Australia. Thanks for taking on Marion Barters case. (Coroners finding due Feb 29/2/24.)

I know I’ve already left a review about his series but it deserves another. What a formidable duo Laura and Joni are! Joni’s research skills and leave no stone unturned approach, and Laura’s knowledge of criminology and crimes against women (and law enforcement behaviour) will, I believe be the key to solving this. Kate Sydney Australia

Thank you Laura. To be honest, I would say that you did a great job analysing the Nicola Bulley case including the coroner`s inquest, IOPC, ICO and the College of Policing Report on the crime analyst youtube channel. I became interested in Nicola`s case from the start having read articles about it. What struck out to me the most is the police`s decision making in Nicola`s case based on the police`s working hypothesis and the release of personal information about Nicola. The reason why this was alarming for me was because of the speculation around the case. So, my thoughts remain with Nicola`s family, friends and her two girls.

I love her approach to informing us.

Elders , Please be aware how other Elders can hurt you if you trust them! Laura Richards. There are Bad elders out for your money and your self worth.

This isn’t a phrase that I’m using lightly! Laura’s podcast has literally been life changing! I came to Laura through the Marion Barter podcast and have now listened to nearly all the episodes. Laura’s use of language and explanations of male violence and all those nuanced aspects of the patriarchy, really hit home. The confidence Laura exudes has given me the courage to change my career and I now work in a team where I feel I am helping to make a difference and am able to witness Trauma Informed Practice first hand every day. Thank you Laura for speaking out and not being afraid to challenge others and also for being proud of your own expertise. Absolutely inspiring!

This is so much more that a true crime podcast. It’s the result of a decades worth of activism to uncover the true roots of gruesome violence and its impact on its victims. Such horrific crimes are not entertainment. They uncover a disturbing societal picture that must be addressed, not only in our hearts, but in the policies that endanger the public and protect the perpetrators.

The host of this podcast says listens to Victims, but I wonder do people ? i'm a victim of a violent crime that could've killed me at MD office soho thrn came another threat using a hatred word for women promising if I took any action the tables would be turned posted on youtube 10/7/12 (my guess Joe Tacopina who I protested 1st treatment of the NYPD rape victim,) and when I forwarded the threat to the NYPD, they acted on it, and internal affairs , protected all crimes , city of New York corporation council Manhattan DA, Dept Of investigation, and they all had access to a letter WITHELD from me by NYPD detective Dwyer 01 who I believe was promoted to the NYPD FBI task force after violating my civil rights and he I was party to falsifying reports Dd5s , downgrading crimes party to the goal to make me drop charges coerced me by threatening me with false arrest Saturday 4 PM after emergency surgery from the attack Friday to NYPD and government employees that withheld a threat to me but the attention of detective, Angie Dwyer, stating that I came back . MD caters NYPD + gov employees. The letter threatening me to attention, detective Dwyer recognizes I could come back, but I was coerced to drop charges with their fabricated mutual third-degree assault (who drafted JT?) r points out that she will file more ( false) cross complaints.... if I try to come back report crimes! CCRB CC etc even NYC comptroller has an investigators. Did you realize how many investigators either look the other way past the corruption buck to IA dead on arrival , party to enabling even more crime....?

Love this podcast. So much more insightful and sensitive than many other true crime podcasts. Your analysis of the Ghost Story podcast was also spot on.

Fantastic analysis of crimes. Explained in a way that is easy to follow and understand. She’d new light on crimes I was t familiar with and even the ones I am familiar with it’s refreshing to hear information that I didn’t previously know. There’s clearly a lot f research gone into these podcasts

I've been listening to Laura since RCP started and was overjoyed when she started Crime Analyst. I listen to her podcast religiously. My 14 year old daughter has clearly been listening in too. Her form tutor blurted out the ridiculous comment of "He is only mean to you because he likes you!" She was enraged and articulated very well that he should not say such things as some girls may find themselves with an abusive partner thinking he hurts her because he loves her! Thank you Laura for teaching our girls, making them aware of red flags and for being instrumental in changing the society narrative 😘

Just blown away by Laura’s insights on the Murdaugh murders and can’t wait to listen to her other episodes. What an incredible thinker she is.

I’ve gradually worked my way through most of these episodes and find Laura incredibly interesting to listen to and is my new favourite podcast. She delves deep into cases, has amazing knowledge of the subject and talks sense when discussing cases and always has the victim at the heart of her discussion and shows great respect. I wish she would say what year it is when naming dates. It would help with context. Other than that i really enjoy tuning in. Not sure what I will listen to once I’ve caught up!

I found the episodes where you spoke to Sally and Jodi about the disappearance of Marion Barter insightful and interesting. I have followed the case for a while but the synergy of your experiences and Sally's and Jodie’s provided so much more information and it really drilled down to the evidence in this case.

I came to this podcast only recently. I heard Laura on The Lady Vanishes Podcast. I have followed this since it began. And so, I started to listen to her amazing podcast. She is so knowledgeable, thorough and considerate in the way she handles all of these cases. I especially love the way she interacts with her guests. And that she is such a force for good.

Laura Richards is doing the whole world a great service with her brilliant mind and deeply thoughtful analyses evident in all the cases she has addressed.

This is the true crime podcast you want to listen to if you want to know what the police are thinking and what the perpetrators and suspects are thinking. Someone who has the law enforcement background but also knows plenty to do with the psychology behind true crime. A podcast that deep dives into cases, it’s not a one and it’s done for every case or a single case podcast. It’s the perfect mix. Love your work Laura and especially love the reach you’re giving the Missing Person Marion Barter case for Sally and her family.