Episodes

In the wake of Sarah Everard’s disappearance and murder, and in tribute to Sarah, Laura discusses police advice to women in Clapham, London about not going out alone after dark and why we must identify and tackle the problem of ‘violence against women’ and why it’s men’s issue. Laura forensically deconstructs the second and third week of PS’s trial, including the psychiatrist’s testimony and PS’s diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia. You won’t want to miss this. #TrueCrime #Podcast #CrimeAna...

Laura forensically deconstructs the first week of PS’s trial, including the opening speech by Sir Michael Havers QC and new revelations and behavioral analysis of PS’s confession. Laura details the significant witnesses called by the Prosecution who cast grave doubt about the accuracy and legitimacy of PS’s diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia. You won’t want to miss this. #TrueCrime #Podcast #CrimeAnalyst #TheForgottenVictims #WomenMatter Sources https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/n...

Laura analyses the nuanced details of PS’s arrest, key aspects of his confession statement to police as well as discussing the astounding events that happened at the preliminaries of the trial. When PS was searched before his first court appearance, detectives were shocked at what they discovered. You won’t want to miss this. #TrueCrime #Podcast #CrimeAnalyst #TheForgottenVictims #VictimsMatter #WomenMatter Sources https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qlHoVGH3lo https://www.execulink.com/~k...

Laura interviews author, journalist, campaigner and survivor Julie Bindel. Julie lived in Leeds at the time and the day before Jacqueline Hill was murdered and close to where she was killed, Julie was followed by a man fitting PS’s description on her way back from the pub. Julie shares with Laura what happened that night, what it was like living through this in West Yorkshire at the time, the police response, terminology including prostitution vs sex worker, how we prevent male violence and so ...

Laura analyses the near miss attacks on Dr Upadhya Bandara, Maureen ‘Mo’ Lea and Theresa Sykes and the murder of Jaqueline Hill by PS. Laura discusses the three police interviews with PS in 1980 and the events leading to his arrest on January 2 1981, which will blow your mind. You will not want to miss this. #HerNameISDrUpadhyaBandara #HerNameISMoLea #HerNameIsTheresaSykes #HerNameWasJacquelineHill #TheForgottenVictims #TrueCrime #Podcast #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrimeCommunity Sources http...

Laura continues to analyse the A1 linked offences, the brutal attacks on Ann Rooney, Barbara Leach, Marguerite Walls and Dr Upadhya Bandara by PS. Laura details the two-hour interview with PS by DC Andrew Laptew, Tracy Browne’s reaction to the Geordie voice on the tape, a staggering decision made by Chief Constable Gregory in the wake of Tracy Browne’s statement and important new information received by the police about the tape and letters. You won’t want to miss this. #HerNameISAnnRooney #H...

Laura continues to analyse the A1 linked offences, the brutal attacks on Yvonne Pearson, Helen Rytka, Anna Rogulskyj and Vera Millward by Peter Sutcliffe. Laura analyses Joan Harrison’s rape and murder, the letters received by Assistant Chief Constable George Oldfield as well discussing a major breakthrough in the investigation. You won’t want to miss this. #HerNameWasYvonnePearson #HerNameWasHelenRytka #HerNameWasAnnaRogulskyj #HerNameWasVeraMillward #HerNameWas Joan Harrison #TheForgotte...

Ep #4 The Forgotten Victims, Part 4 Laura continues to analyse the A1 offences, the attacks on Maureen Long, Jean Jordan, Marilyn Moore, Tracy Browne and Olive Smelt by PS and Laura comes up with a hypothesis which she puts to the test. If right, it will blow the case out of the water. You won’t want to miss this. #HerNameISMaureenLong #HerNameWasJeanJordan #HerNameISMarilynMoore #HerNameISTracyBrowne #HerNameISOliveSmelt #VictimsMatter #TrueCrime #Podcast Link to petition for serial p...

The Forgotten Victims, Part 3: The A1 Linked Offences Laura analyses the A1 linked attacks committed by PS on Emily Jackson, Marcella Claxton, Irene Richardson, Debra Schlesinger, Patricia ‘Tina’ Atkinson and Jayne MacDonald and shares some startling revelations about the crimes and crime scene behaviours and what it reveals about PS. You won’t want to miss this. Listener discretion advised. This episode contains graphic details and may be triggering and/or upsetting. #HerNameWasEmilyJackson ...

Ep #2 The Forgotten Victims, Part 2: My Mum Wilma McCann In this episode Laura interviews Richard McCann, Wilma McCann's son. Richard shares his memories about the fateful night his mother was murdered by PS, as well as who his mother was and the impact his mother's murder has had on him, his family and the other victim's families. Richard and Laura discuss the impact of the West Yorkshire Police Service's handling of the case, how the media report on the case and the details of an important ...

Laura Richards analyses and deconstructs the murders and attacks on lone women committed by Peter Sutcliffe (known as PS throughout the series) in the north east of England in the 1960s and 1970s. This case happened before Laura started her career at New Scotland Yard. It was the very reason her unit was set up. Listen and find out why Laura believes this is one of the most misunderstood cases of our time and why we should stop referring to this serial killer as The Yorkshire R***** Join Laur...

Announcing the first case... Come join me, Laura Richards, in the intelligence cell, as I deconstruct one of the most misunderstood cases of our time. It will literally blow your mind. The first episode of Crime Analyst drops January 8 2021. Subscribe, download and listen for free by searching for Crime Analyst on your preferred podcast app on Apple or Android devices. You can also listen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or on Crime-Analyst.com Be Curious. Ask Questions. Always Trust Your Insti...

You’ve met the CSIs, the detectives and the profilers – well now it’s time for Crime Analyst. If you're interested in real crime and good storytelling that's respectful to victims and you want more insight and in-depth analysis about the who, the what, the where, the when, the how and the why... congratulations! You’ve found your next podcast! Ride shotgun with me, Laura Richards world renowned and award-winning Criminal Behavioural Analyst, former New Scotland Yard every week as we profile be...