Reviews
Rate ShowI am really enjoying this podcast by Laura Richards and team. Laura is so insightful and uses her expérience and knowledge to explain concepts so clearly. For example how inherent sexism and misogyny contributes to failings in solving cases, which often enables perpetrators and centering the victim, rather than the perpetrator, in the investigation. I have been following her work for some time and always look forward to hearing more from her! Really valuable and essential work in the fight to rid the world of male violence against women.
- Niamh Redmond
- March 10, 2021
A True Crime podcast that gets it right
Laura Richards is a breath of fresh air in that she doesn’t treat crime as entertainment. Richards sees violence, especially violence against women and girls, as the horror it really is. She centers victims in their own stories, as well as their family and friends. Richards also traces the ongoing lifelong effects that ripple outward and even through generations of the grievous harm done by murder and violence.
- Melissa101897
- March 10, 2021
Still processing what I heard!
Laura, while Ive only recently discovered you, it goes without saying how incredible it is to see someone who advocates for justice and are taking things next level. Things need to change. The world has gone on too long with degenerates who get away with repeated unaccountable behaviour and no will to rehabilitate whats so ever. I don't believe its even possible for someone to better themselves with this type of character and personality. Too many things slip thru the cracks. All sides of the system need to communicate with each other. It is just so broken and I believe its worldwide. Need a gold standard of process to eliminate any form of slip ups. Criminals are given way too many rights for an out. I look forward to seeing and hearing more!
- DIFFSTER
- March 9, 2021
Great Analysis of the Strengths and Weaknesses in Criminal Investigation
Laura Richards consistently focuses on the victims, not on elevating the criminal. This is not only a refreshing change from many true crime podcasts, it is the ethical way to stave off some level of copycat behavior in pathological and narcissistic people listening to media.
This first series of the Crime Analyst podcast takes a deep dive into the stumbles and successes of the police and the prosecution as the women of Yorkshire in the 1970’s and 1980’s paid the price in blood. The survivors and their surviving families also speak, some even in present day interviews.
This is a podcast well worth your listen, and I can’t wait for series two.
- KoboldinMN
- March 8, 2021
A win for victims.
It’s nice to finally give the victims and their family a voice after decades of victim blaming/shaming. Laura’s passion is evident as is her compassion. She truly makes the victims the focus and it’s wonderful.
- Tee S 2011
- March 8, 2021
So informative, not sensationalistic!
I love Laura and I love her take, the female lens looking back at this horrible crime spree. I have learned so much and I have communicated many of your takeaways with my 16-year-old daughter as well. Keep them coming Laura -quite interested in what you’re putting out. Thank you!
- Peachydahl
- March 8, 2021
Expert Crime Analysis Through A Female Lens
Laura is an expert in her field. She shines a spotlight on victims and their families, by centering them in their own stories, is refreshing.
It is well past time to have crimes viewed through a female lens, reviewing and reframing the narrative. So often, women are at the receiving end of male violence and yet our input is neglected and our voices unheard.
I value that the names of perpetrators are reduced to initials and monikers given them by the media are redacted altogether. No need to sensationalize these criminals.
- alexxthegreat1
- March 7, 2021
Fantastic deep analysis from the victim’s perspective
I have become a huge fan of Laura Richards from
Real Crime Profile, and this solo venture of hers does not disappoint in the slightest. Her exact language and meticulous application of criminal analysis methods make listening to this podcast an extremely intense and harrowing experience but she does not shy from the reality of what male violence does to the women who are victimized and brutalized by it. While the realities she’s talking about are some of the worst crimes perpetrated against a human being, she does so with a deep understanding of the criminal behaviour and enormous empathy for the victims, plus how she places the crimes in the context of what was going on socially at the time makes for an extremely compelling and intensely involving podcast. Don’t miss out — if you’re a true crime enthusiast because like me you want to understand the extremities of human behaviour — Laura Richards will introduce you to thinking about these crimes and the continual violence of the patriarchy in an entirely different light. Excellent, amazing work!
- TashiMom
- March 5, 2021
Laura alone is great!
After years of TCP I found it often got too much off on chit chat and less of crime analysis. I have great hope that Laura alone will be focused and on point. The first episode is great. Thank you!
- poppy17
- March 4, 2021
There is no better microcosm to view misogyny through than this woeful police enquiry from Yorkshire and it is laid bare brilliantly and devastatingly here! All men should listen to see just what carnage crappy and lazy attitudes and assumptions about women can cause....
- Carol-Louise Owen
- March 4, 2021
Review
This podcast is outstanding. Laura’s analysis provides a fascinating insight into the PS case. Her interview with Julie Bindel is one of the best I’ve heard. Laura’s empathy and compassion for victims of crime and their families always comes across. I particularly like how Laura re-frames how the crime, the perpetrator and victims are discussed. It’s both confronting and thought provoking.
- sarah, Dublin
- March 2, 2021
Truly fascinating and engaging podcasts that cleverly unpick society's attitudes to victim blaming and the incredible police failings in the capture and arrest of PS.
Highly recommended listening, in particular to Laura's interview with Julie Bindel, which exposes the 'macho culture', police cognitive bias, society's attitudes to violence against women/girls and prostitution.
- dallox01
- Feb. 28, 2021
This!! We need more of this!!
Thank you, Laura! Your passion and insistence that the status quo is not acceptable, is not kind to victims and is NOT the solution! Thank you for helping to define our mission!
- Kjr25
- Feb. 28, 2021
Laura is voice for the victims!
I’ve been a long time listener of Laura and I’m so grateful for her dedication to give a voice to the victims and fighting misogyny in this world. Laura is the voice we need.
- KathrynMoore
- Feb. 28, 2021
Fierce advocate for victims
I’m a huge fan of Laura Richards, having first heard her on RCP. Her intelligence, passion for her work, unflinching honesty and, above all, empathy and advocacy for victims, especially women and girls, separates this podcast from all the rest. We get fascinating insight into criminal behavior from her many years of experience. I also think having the perspective of a woman in a field that is still largely male-dominated really does bring a different focus to certain areas of investigating and solving these hideous acts of violence against women. I don’t know how she finds the time, but we are all grateful for her hard work and dedication.
- NYbkb2002
- Feb. 28, 2021
Thank you, Laura
So many important issues that are very much contemporary societal problems are discussed by Laura and her guests. She is truly an advocate for women who are so often blamed and shamed for the acts of violence men perpetrate against them. Let’s keep talking about how this happens and how we can change it. Your work is helping to save women’s lives, and to validate the experiences of survivors. <3
- SusanCooks
- Feb. 27, 2021
Amazing advocate for the vulnerable
Laura’s perspective speaks to what is needed to protect the most vulnerable, hard to reach individuals that need it the most. The lack of training and understanding in police lead to inaccurate criminal profiles and victimology. Laura’s life work is to change that, and I feel fortunate Laura shares her knowledge on this and other podcasts.
- James99155
- Feb. 27, 2021
A MUST listen for BOTH men and women.
I’d have preferred to give this podcast 100 stars. It is not story time to tell the tale of this criminal. It is meant to drive home the point that male violence and women’s conditioning to fear men is real and has literally harmed ALL of us either directly or indirectly. I encourage all to listen with an open mind and the understanding that this isn’t an attack by man-haters. Men, I value you and I believe in you. I respectfully ask you to listen and gain a wider perspective to this reality. This podcast is an amazing start.
- Sparklee75
- Feb. 27, 2021