Reviews

I could listen to Laura all day long. A very interesting podcast from a highly intelligent and well educated woman who is not afraid to use her voice and expertise. Amazing!

Well what can I say? This lady puts the victims of these horrendous crimes at the front and centre of her narrative (and not before time). Thank you for all ur hard working on putting these together…

Really appreciate the understanding and perspectives from this podcast

Absolutely fantastic interviewer, my friend Sharon Holland was recently interviewed by this amazing woman, she is a true professional. Everyone needs Laura in there corner if they are ever unfortunate to be in these kinds of situations 🔥🔥warrior 🔥🔥

I came across this podcast as I intermittently listen to - I Catch Killers (recommend) I was blown away and immediately followed and am listening to Laura - the detail, insights and overall approach is thought provoking and quite simply put amazing. Do yourself a favour and PLUG IN -

I absolutely love Laura Richards. She’s extremely knowledgeable, skilled and I see these crimes from a different point of view because of her. She always puts victims first, and she puts a person to the name. However, I would love to be able to go into this podcast and go straight to the crime I am listening to rather than having to scroll through. I would love the episodes to be put into groups so you can just listen to one story at a time.

By far one of the best crime podcasts out there. Laura Richards’ extensive training and experience is absolutely invaluable to not only women but for crime prevention as a whole. She is an incredible force for education and change. Laura is clearly highly intelligent and well spoken. Thank you so much for all the work you have done and continue to do.

Great podcast, some excellent interviews and I love how Laura allows her guests to speak and doesn’t interrupt constantly. My only criticism is I found it annoying that she called the killer PS, like I get it, he doesn’t deserve the attention but I just find it very “lord Voldemort” (he who shall not be named” Fully support not glorifying him by calling him the Yorkshire R but I think you can say his name. I love that she’s bringing much needed attention to male violence against women! We (society) needs to do better!

One of my favorite podcasts. Having been in bad situations I appreciate Laura’s work. It amazes me how many times men who have authority dismiss the awful things men do to women.

I have learned so much from obsessively listening to every single episode of Crime Analyst. It is so important to learn the right language when talking about coercive control and abuse and because of knowing the language and understanding the behaviour I feel so much more equipped to parent my 18 month old son to not only be safe, but more importantly for him to grown into a man who is safe to be around. Thank you Laura, as well as all your guests for incredible insights and huge lessons. This podcast should be required listening for everyone. Seriously.

Hi Laura, I’m just loving your Crime Analyst podcast so much. I live in Australia Queensland and am so grateful with what you have achieved here with our current law! Thank you soo much 🤗 Well done and I will continue to support you in any way I can! Kind Regards Deborah Dixon

Crime Analyst is an essential listen for anyone seeking a deep, well-informed analysis of coercive control and its impact on victims and society. Hosted by Laura Richards, a former criminal behavioral analyst and expert on domestic abuse, the podcast brings unparalleled insight into the dark, often misunderstood dynamics of abusive relationships and criminal behavior. Laura’s extensive background in law enforcement and her pioneering work on the Domestic Abuse, Stalking, and Harassment and Honor-Based Violence (DASH) Risk Model makes her uniquely qualified to tackle these challenging topics. Crime Analyst tackles the urgent issue of violence against women with precision and empathy, shining a spotlight on the overlooked and misunderstood aspects of coercive control, manipulation, and abuse. Laura Richards’ expertise uniquely equips her to dissect cases of domestic abuse and femicide, revealing the often-hidden layers of violence that permeate many women’s lives. Through her podcast, Laura doesn’t just analyze crime; she advocates fiercely for change, raising awareness of the need for better protections and systemic reforms to prevent violence against women. Her work is a powerful resource for anyone who seeks to understand the complexities of abuse and support efforts to build a safer world for women. Through her expert lens, Laura breaks down complex cases and current events, revealing the underlying patterns of coercive control and manipulation. Her compassionate yet direct approach empowers listeners, providing both survivors and advocates with the knowledge needed to recognize the warning signs and advocate for systemic change. If you’re looking to understand the psychology of crime and the devastating effects of control-based abuse, Crime Analyst is not only informative but indispensable.

I have been listening to Crime Analyst for the past 4 years and I value how it’s victim centered and how Laura uses her platform to educate people and not focus on the gory details like a lot of crime shows. As a LCSW, I find her work more informative than any of the other trainings I’ve taken regarding domestic violence. Thank you Laura for your hard work and dedication to the victims and educating women and men!!

I just happened to stumble across your podcast Laura and it has been a gift and a game changer for me…I absolutely love deep diving into cases with you and it has propelled my critical thinking and analysis skills 10 fold. As a mature age woman who balances parenting and working in a field that is far from being my dream job…Your podcast totally elevates and enriches. I have been following your series of The Mendez Murders with so much curiosity, admiration and objectivity. Lyle and Erik’s trial was heard in my late teens and I remember it vividly. Your thought provoking and insightful analysis and brilliant showcase of guests has sent me on an exploration of truth and justice for these men. Love Your Work and Thank You x

She’s obviously smart and well researched and I learn a lot from her podcast. I appreciate her passion about the Menendez case and her knowledge of coercive control. I enjoy a lot of her episodes.

I have never really understood, why he attacked so many women? Considering, PS was a Mummy’s Boy & my mind boggles on how he attacked so many women. Glorifying in his kills using many different weapons to kill and destroy their identities and hiding there bodies or to leaving them in plain sight. Each and every, serial killer has a mental illness of some sort? 1 less sicko on this planet!!

Any podcast I listen to that has Laura in it is always fascinating. I hesitate to use the word enjoy because it doesn’t seem right considering the subject matter but it’s definitely interesting and I always learn something new. I’m constantly shouting my daughters to come and listen to what Laura is saying. She is so knowledgeable and is fighting hard to change things for survivors and victims who are no longer with us and I admire her and anyone else who is doing that immensely. Thank you for everything you do and I look forward to anything you do in the future. The latest episode about the Menendez Brothers which had journalist Robert Rand on explaining the Netflix show that is currently on is literally a work of complete fiction with a tiny sprinkle of truth. Thankfully we have people like Laura who speaks about facts.

Listened to the episode with Robert Rand and I will be binging more episodes! It’s great info and insight into the case!

The podcast presents known fallacies and misinformation about a case (Sophie Toscan du Plantier) as facts so the analysis of the crime is misguided and worthless. The voice of the host is hard to listen to, very judgemental tone.

Was very hard to follow the very long droning monologue by the guest. More dialogue is needed.

Excellent podcast. Laura is so clear and easy to listen to. She has such passion to make a difference to the legal system after so many women are killed by male partners especially ex partners, Highly recommend.

The content, material and research is first class. Laura really knows her stuff! Her guests are informed, informative and interesting. It got me thinking even more about the uneven playing field women are constantly placed on in our patriarchal society.

I started doing domestic violence works more than 25 years ago. I changed my career focus over the years because the systems were so broken and frankly abusive to the helpers. I have never given up my passion that homes should be the safest not the deadliest, or most hurtful, places. I admire all the hard work Laura has done over the years and the changes she has made. I learn something new everyone I listen and bring it into the work I am currently doing. Thank you Laura for raising awareness by being out there and making your podcast accessible to listeners of all levels of knowledge.

This podcast is one of a kind. It provides the perspective of a true expert for the sake of finding real solutions and gives hope to victims that justice is still alive. I love her deconstruction and research, as well as her ability to say it like it is. It offers valuable insights and makes you want to fight for victims and even choose this as a career.