Listener Reviews

Listening to Laura Richards was one of the most powerful experiences I’ve had. Laura is not only incredibly professional and knowledgeable, but also genuinely warm, compassionate, and deeply human. She goes above and beyond to seek justice and to be a voice for those who have suffered and those who still feel unheard. What makes Laura so special is that she puts her whole heart into everything she does. You can feel how much she truly cares about survivors, about truth, and about making a difference. I honestly can’t put into words how incredible she is and the impact she has on people. She gives strength to those who have lost theirs and shines a light where others would rather look away. Her courage, dedication, and empathy are inspiring. And to perpetrators everywhere — watch out, because Laura Richards is coming for you.

Listening to Laura Richards was one of the most powerful experiences I’ve had. Laura is not only incredibly professional and knowledgeable, but also genuinely warm, compassionate, and deeply human. She goes above and beyond to seek justice and to be a voice for those who have suffered and those who still feel unheard. What makes Laura so special is that she puts her whole heart into everything she does. You can feel how much she truly cares about survivors, about truth, and about making a difference. I honestly can’t put into words how incredible she is and the impact she has on people. She gives strength to those who have lost theirs and shines a light where others would rather look away. Her courage, dedication, and empathy are inspiring. And to perpetrators everywhere — watch out, because Laura Richards is coming for you.

Listening to Laura Richards was one of the most powerful experiences I’ve had. Laura is not only incredibly professional and knowledgeable, but also genuinely warm, compassionate, and deeply human. She goes above and beyond to seek justice and to be a voice for those who have suffered and those who still feel unheard. What makes Laura so special is that she puts her whole heart into everything she does. You can feel how much she truly cares about survivors, about truth, and about making a difference. I honestly can’t put into words how incredible she is and the impact she has on people. She gives strength to those who have lost theirs and shines a light where others would rather look away. Her courage, dedication, and empathy are inspiring. And to perpetrators everywhere — watch out, because Laura Richards is coming for you.

Listening to Laura Richards was one of the most powerful experiences I’ve had. Laura is not only incredibly professional and knowledgeable, but also genuinely warm, compassionate, and deeply human. She goes above and beyond to seek justice and to be a voice for those who have suffered and those who still feel unheard. What makes Laura so special is that she puts her whole heart into everything she does. You can feel how much she truly cares about survivors, about truth, and about making a difference. I honestly can’t put into words how incredible she is and the impact she has on people. She gives strength to those who have lost theirs and shines a light where others would rather look away. Her courage, dedication, and empathy are inspiring. And to perpetrators everywhere — watch out, because Laura Richards is coming for you.

Listening to Laura Richards was one of the most powerful experiences I’ve had. Laura is not only incredibly professional and knowledgeable, but also genuinely warm, compassionate, and deeply human. She goes above and beyond to seek justice and to be a voice for those who have suffered and those who still feel unheard. What makes Laura so special is that she puts her whole heart into everything she does. You can feel how much she truly cares about survivors, about truth, and about making a difference. I honestly can’t put into words how incredible she is and the impact she has on people. She gives strength to those who have lost theirs and shines a light where others would rather look away. Her courage, dedication, and empathy are inspiring. And to perpetrators everywhere — watch out, because Laura Richards is coming for you.

Heard about this case on radio 4 this morning and have watched your podcast on you tube today. Absolutely fantastic interview and very eye opening Heart wrenching and shocking crime by a purely evil perpetrator I am involved in the legal system and have both prosecuted and defended in my earlier career, my husband is a former prosecutor of 30 years If there is anything I can contribute to this worthy campaign please contact me I would be more than happy to assist

Well done, Laura. You deserve this to be featured by the New York Times as the The Best True Crime to stream. The more exposure you get, the better. Your expertise is valuable.

I’m in awe of the work you are doing and the way you analyse and explain cases in such clear and compelling terms. Your podcasts are so valuable and important - you are bringing insights and understanding to a wide audience and building much needed awareness of key issues that potentially affect all of us. I applaud your wisdom and courage in speaking out and helping to change the narrative and shape better understanding.

I really enjoyed her breakdown of the gabby Petito case

Laura’s work is amazing. The episodes break down the crime and analyses every detail - serving as a warning and helping to train our guts and validate our instincts. The victims are always at the forefront, never forgotten - Laura’s analysis, special guests and focus tell the victims story - where all the details have meaning and she gives so much more than a journalistic spin point. Thank you so much for your work Laura, you’re helping women and victims all over the world.

Changing the narrative,, gifting important language… gaining an invaluable understanding, of how we as women are seen In the world, how we need to work toward change for future generations! Trust your powerful instinct’s!!

Changing the narrative,, gifting important language… gaining an invaluable understanding, of how we as women are seen In the world, how we need to work toward change for future generations! Trust your powerful instinct’s!!

You are a brave and courageous woman. Great podcast.

I am learning so much about coercive control from the Gabby Petito series. Everyone should be more educated on the signs and symptoms! Thank you Laura for your important work!

We need more of this—women have been trapped in abusive cycles. “why did she stay? I would have left.” If people could understand the answers to the question without having to ask it, then we can end violence. Or at least minimize it. I was a cop. I am now a lawyer and firefighter. I was still caught in two abusive relationships, one that scared me so much I walked away from a career to relocate. My story made the local news in Arizona. If I had seen the signs sooner, maybe it would have been different. I want my daughter to have this knowledge. I want all of our daughters to have this knowledge. It is ground breaking and important to share these lessons. Thank you for taking the time to analyze and share this knowledge.

Compelling. I’ve learned so much about coercive control since listening to Crime Analyst. I wish this information had been available when I needed it. Tragically red flags were not a thing but I am so grateful they are now.

I have learnt a lot about coercive control and domestic violence from this podcast. It is very infomrative and needs wider distribution. Compulsive listening.

Love. I have learnt so many things listening to your wonderful podcast, very informative, gained a lot of insight, knowledge and understanding Thank you for sharing You are an amazing women, thank you for shining a spotlight on to behaviours/traits of abusers that all women need to be aware of. With much gratitude and appreciation xx

You mentioned that we teach children the mechanics of sex education but not about relationships. I've just remembered, as a community nurse I was given a sex education pack by Johnson and Johnson and told to give a sex education talk to 5th or 6th graders in Australia. There was no guideline provided about respectful relationships, abuse or anything like that. I failed the students in not talking about anything past respect and "you can say no". That was some 35 years ago. I hope the education in schools has changed.

I've just finished listening to your unpacking of the Gabby Petito case and interview with her incredible mother. It's always interesting and alarming to hear how police and detectives around the world fail in the execution of their duties. We find failures in all professions but when the results are a potentially preventable death, it's outrageous. I was a nurse and midwife for many years, I don't remember receiving any training on domestic abuse. Maybe there was some, but nothing that I remember. In the Gabby Petito case, it all seems to point to a lackbof training and a macho culture. I would think that if it had been a male officer with a female officer bouncing off ideas it may have been different but with a supervisor that is pushy, dominant and ignorant as in Gabby's case, maybe it wouldn't be any different. Thank you for your work and to Gabby's mum also.

Congratulations to Samantha for expressing so simply of what I’ve personally struggled to. Sharing this with you (all) in the hope it helps: I suffered diarrhea for two years as my perp’s controlling behaviour increased. Once he’d left my house, my psychologist did EMDR therapy (tapping in my case), and within a week I was shocked to realise I was suddenly “doing solids!” Love to you all x

Women need to hear and act on Laura’s insights. (I feel that the bodies of most women have learnt the lessons but our brains don’t hear them). And men need to learn and act too; they need to decide if they will be part of the solution or the problem.

One of my favourite podcasts. As a woman, I have learned so much. It’s important for girls and women to understand how unsafe the law, policies and society can be for women and in favour of men and/or the aggressor(s). A must learn to make much needed changes. Great work Lauren!

One of my favourite podcasts. As a woman, I have learned so much. It’s important for girls and women to understand how unsafe the law, policies and society can be for women and in favour of men and/or the aggressor(s). A must learn to make much needed changes. Great work Lauren!