Reviews
Rate ShowFantastic look into cases by someone with a unique background
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.
- denihines
- Nov. 16, 2023
Revolutionary
Laura Richards is leading a revolution in the investigation of violent crimes against women. Policing will never be the same. Criminal investigation will never be the same. We should all be grateful that, following her impressive career within the existing UK structures, she decided to step out and offer her expertise worldwide. Her respect for the families of victims and their supporters is unparalleled. I have high hopes that Laura will help Sally Leyden find out what happened to her mother, Marion Barter.
- Janet M Donnelly
- Nov. 15, 2023
- jemimanz
- Nov. 15, 2023
Thoughtful and informative
Even though I’ve been following “the lady vanishes” since 2019 and “missing person Marion Barter”, Laura Richards’ Crime Analyst contributed new insights and analysis of the case. In fact made me think about certain aspects. Fantastic podcast!
- energy singing along
- Nov. 15, 2023
- wajamiandara
- Nov. 14, 2023
Ahead of the Curve
I have listened to this Podcast from
the get go, undoubtedly the best for content quality, perspective and objectivity. Laura Richards applies a keen critical analysis to real crime and its policing without leaving any stone, no matter how insensitive, unturned. No longer hide bound by institutional policing she can not only tell it as it is but offers insightful remedies for a better way of doing it. We can certainly do better than this and she tells us why and how the wheels have come off and how to fix it. Not easy listening at times but curiosity will give you rewards by listening to this. Its a no brainer 👌
- piwakawakaguy
- Nov. 13, 2023
not just change of language
Laura, in the first episode with Collette, you said it was just a subtle change in language that was needed. But it is not just that.
That will only come after a change of mind. Otherwise they are just words.
- Deweazes
- Nov. 10, 2023
Inspirational
I always find Laura’s episodes inspirational but I’ve been particularly inspired and moved by Colette Martin’s story and journey. We are making strides and it isn’t hopeless! Even if we have to play the long game, we can ensure that all women get respected and protected by “all men”.
- Jen01Phx
- Nov. 7, 2023
Crime Analyst - The Forgotten Victims
What an informed, detailed and sensitive series it is. Laura’s care and consideration of all the women and families involved is second-to-none. How refreshing to highlight the importance of the language and photos used. It is a heartbreaking but necessary listen x
- Vikkilyra
- Nov. 6, 2023
The gold standard of what a podcast should be!
Laura Richards is absolutely the best at what she does. This podcast is so well laid out and informative that it’s nearly impossible to go back to listen any other kind of podcast.
She will change your way of thinking towards true crime and she is absolute wealth of information.
I cannot get enough of her!!!
- Jstar117
- Nov. 5, 2023
Crime Analyst with Laura Richards has taught me so much that I now can see so many of my past and present relationships more clearly. This podcast as well as real crime, (that she is also on), are so exellent at teaching that when I have heard all I struggle to listen to any other crime podcast and instead go back and listen again to old podcasts! I love that they refuse to use or give these killers, rapists, and pedophiles names or monikers. Fully agree with "flipping the script", and holding perpitrators to account. I suspect it is hard to change understanding without knowledge. I applaud Laura Richards and all the amazing sheroes and heroes of the cause of teaching and changing the culture of male violence and the laws that support that culture!!
- swolbert0
- Nov. 5, 2023
Great podcast
Love your work Laura. There is so much that our police force and courts in Australia could learn from your insights. Looking forward to the next episode of your podcast on the Marion Barter case.
- Fan_of_podcast
- Nov. 5, 2023
Healing
The way you speak and your clarity on these subjects are healing to me and my husband thinks you are a super hero! We’ve watched wherever you are and have been fans of real crime profile too😊I just want to thank you for your work
- VDeleaux
- Nov. 3, 2023
Great analysis
Crime Analyst takes you where no other podcast goes: a meticulous, in-depth, and comprehensive analysis of different cases, leaving no stone unturned. Whether a case is solved or cold, Laura brings you along for a real re-investigation using her expertise as a behavioral analyst and a former New Scotland Yard detective. Not only is this podcast entertaining, but it is also empathetic and deeply moving at times. As a true-crime enthusiast, I highly recommend it.
- Mrs. Cravioto
- Nov. 2, 2023
A new perspective and detail never seen before
I stumbled on Laura’s work by accident and I can’t not believe the detail and analysis put into these shows , I have followed the PS cases since the 80’ read everything, watched everything and thought I knew everything but I didn’t and I didn’t understand the narrative nor the real evidence and Laura presented some astonishing information that I should have realised . I feel educated now , the smoke and mirrors post investigation and the excuses given for not catching the perpetrator were exposed , hoax tapes or not there were series failings and opportunities missed . I find that the police force of West Yorkshire should take full responsibility for their failings , 11 times they could have stopped PS . Many thanks for an astonishing piece of detailed and thought provoking piece of work ! As I said at start of the review I stumbled on Laura’s work because she does use the familiar monikers for the murderers and puts the victims rightly front and centre and I respect and applaud that stance I just hope more people discover her work because it’s a revelation.
- Josephmetcalf
- Oct. 27, 2023
A Great Listen
As I listen to Laura I need to concentrate. So thought provoking as I hang onto every word. Such a wonderful human being
- Dubetu
- Oct. 26, 2023
Laura is life changing!
I absolutely love listening to Laura. She is full of knowledge and I learn something new every time. Thank you and keep up the great work!
- ksefast
- Oct. 25, 2023
Laura's expertise and strong background shine through at every turn. She's wonderfully respectful honouring each subject matter and people affected. Such conviction and integrity doing justice and putting the world to right. Fantastically put together podcast covering tough cases. 100% recommend.
- lukadragonetti
- Oct. 25, 2023
- Chuldeigh
- Oct. 25, 2023
Sally
I love love love how you validated Sally and her journey! You help victims feel seen and heard and valued! Thank you for your work!!
- laurieonWARM
- Oct. 24, 2023
The Long Shadow
Q How much distress can one serial killer cause to the victims and their families and friends even years after he is dead?
A It’s immense. Best to catch that killer promptly before he kills again, right.
Listen to Laura patiently and expertly analyse how the prejudice and misogyny of the Yorkshire police hindered their investigation and left a brutal killer free to murder over and over.
- Selwyn46
- Oct. 24, 2023
Exceptional
Laura's podcast is quite simply exceptional and so important to changing not only women's lives, but for all.
- Heart n soul
- Oct. 23, 2023
Brilliant podcast
Laura ensures that she sets the victim or survivor first and central to their stories and refocuses the narrative often given by media or police. She provides an extensive and thorough analysis of well known and less well known crimes, bringing it to the public attention.
Laura was a key driver in the bringing forward legislation for coercive control to be a crime in the UK and is working towards this in other parts of the world, including the US. Laura is a powerful advocate for women and demonstrates through her analysis , that the police and wider court and criminal justice system do not work for women & remains largely seeped in the patriarchy.
- Jojo Willcox
- Oct. 22, 2023
Marion Barter
I urge everyone to follow this topic, get behind Sally, Marion’s daughter to help find what happened to her mother. Strength in numbers and Laura’s interviews with Sally are brilliant.
- Phooeys
- Oct. 22, 2023