Reviews
Rate Show- Nephthyz
- Feb. 6, 2023
Brilliant, Heavy, Necessary
Laura is a brilliant person covering a heavy but necessary topic. I am an RN going back to school for social work and listening to/learning from Laura is guiding my learning interests. I love all episodes but in particular the multi-part “deep dives.” Coercive control is now in my vocabulary and something I’ve been explaining to others along with sharing this podcast!
- monk123456789
- Feb. 5, 2023
"Trust your instincts" and listen to this podcast!
'Crime Analyst' hosted by Laura Richards serves this universe by teaching what she's learned through her experiences, education and observations. The cases & stories she presents are so important for all of us to learn from and understand. Laura dedicates her life to fighting for the victim - in many cases, the forgotten - which she does with grit, determination & validation. She teaches her listeners that in abusive relationships, the responsibility and shame lies with the perpetrator. She has changed the way many look at domestic violence & coercive control. Most importantly, she's given hope. Give a listen and you'll learn more than any book can teach you. Her perspective & narrative is responsible and spot-on. Thank you, Laura, for your service and life's work. It's made the world safer for all of us, because every life matters.
- AnnamarieMurrayTrueCrimeFan
- Feb. 2, 2023
Laura's expertise provides her listeners into many different layers of the cases. The podcast is thought- provoking for people who want to learn about and prevent crime. These cases are tough to hear about at times, but you'll become more knowledgeable about how we can do better because of it. Highly recommended. Thank you, Laura.
- jegscone
- Jan. 22, 2023
An excellent advocate for women
Laura is a fantastic advocate for women! Women can learn so much from her on this podcast on how to protect themselves.
- RoisCro
- Jan. 21, 2023
Experience trumps other podcasts
Her experience with Scotland Yard and as a founder of Paladin NSAS means you always hear a thoughtful, dedicated and experienced presentation. I value Laura’s opinions and admire her passion for victims.
It doesn’t matter the subject, she is always interesting and thought provoking.
- Kathy RP
- Jan. 18, 2023
Laura does not dumb it down!
Laura approaches this podcast as if presenting to peers - i.e., people of equal ability to analyze, understand, and form opinions. I have yet to find another podcast that approaches it in its clear, concise delivery of information. Laura doesn’t just sat “hey, look! this is an example of coercive control, take my world for it because I am the expert”. She demonstrates it - proves it. She is a remarkably effective and powerful communicator. Subscribe and share with everyone you know.
- Eolswith
- Jan. 11, 2023
I’ve learned so much from Laura Richards
I’ve been an RCP fan for awhile now and even got my sister to listen and discuss the episodes. So I was very excited to hear Laura was also going to have her own podcast! Her expertise and content and activism is so important. And I’ve learned so much about coercive control and femicide and continue to learn. Thanks Laura for all your hard work and dedication, happy new year to you and your beautiful family! My sister got me a crime analyst zip up for Xmas and I absolutely love it!
- Aboutapixie
- Jan. 8, 2023
The best crime pod
I’m floored by the intelligence, no-holds-bared, blunt and beautiful perspective of the host Laura Richards. I think those of us who have been following true crime have been seeking what is provided in these podcasts. Laura gives a perspective that is needed. She’s for the victims, survivors and every single women in a patriarchal/misogynistic world. This podcast is flipp’n brilliant
- CFreddyForner
- Dec. 31, 2022
Actual expertise with a purpose
Unlike many others in the true crime podcasting world, Laura is an *actual* expert in the field, teaching evidence-based intelligence to professionals and laypeople alike. Get ready to have your preconceived notions challenged as she gives victims their voices back and corrects countless narratives. This podcast has the potential to change the world for the better. Everyone should listen to it.
- cheentzia
- Dec. 31, 2022
- mskdldldldlsksjsjs
- Dec. 28, 2022
Much love from Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦
Thankyou for an amazing year of high high quality, honest and compassionate reporting! Very much trust you all when listening to every episode. All three of you model these qualities.
Laura, bless you for your rundown of Megan and Harry.., agree with every comment. So sad that people cannot accept them for their commitment of making a positive difference and lending their time and energy to just causes. Canada thanks them for sharing their love story and their genuine love of all people.
Merry Christmas 🎄
- mcryco
- Dec. 24, 2022
Seeing clearer
As a victim of emotional domestic abuse, Laura has awakened questioning my perspective on why, early on, I accepted certain behaviors or looked the other way because “who would believe me?” I would like Laura to examine the US family court system and how to begin to change narrative of devastating custody battles, outrageous emotional and financial tolls on victims and perpetrators ( more money )win. Thank you Laura for validating and encouraging us to reject the popular narratives and speak up.
- Maydinny
- Dec. 23, 2022
Grateful for Laura’s tireless work for women and children
Laura Richards is my hero. Thank you for your work. You are changing the lives of women and men worldwide and inspiring us all to face misogyny and violence against women and children. No one who listens can remain silent and inactive. Please let us know how we can help you continue your work and what we can do ourselves to further the cause of keeping women and children safe. Thank you again and again.
- Kekleblahsat123456
- Dec. 20, 2022
An insightful and worthwhile show
While the content is not always easy to listen to because of the horrific things that are done to women it is important that these stories are told to stop the cycle. I am humbled by the brave women and children out there who speak out. I highly recommend this podcast.
- Julehu
- Dec. 20, 2022
Thank you for giving me my mantra
Sometimes when I’m doing yoga and the instructor tells us to think of a mantra to carry us off our mats and through the day, I think ‘be curious, ask questions, and always trust your instincts.’ So thank you, Crime Analyst, not just for giving me my daily mantra but also for challenging me to think more critically about true crime and violence against women. You’re amazing and what you’re doing is so important.
- Raunchydirtgirl
- Dec. 17, 2022
A must listen
This podcast makes me want to change laws. Every law enforcement organization should have the DASH training and checklist. And I want coercive control laws in CA. Women’s lives matter and male violence is an issue. Thank you Laura!
- Lazyexercisee
- Dec. 16, 2022
Laura rules
No one understands violence against women better than Laura. So thankful for the work she does and she’s truly making the world safer for us.
Xoxo
- Mi megan
- Dec. 14, 2022
LOVE this educational and enlightening podcast.
One of the podcasts I anxiously wait to see pop into my feed!
- FlynnCeceRockyDeuceTy
- Dec. 12, 2022
- silkysusan
- Dec. 11, 2022
Love this show!
I absolutely enjoy this show. Laura is so informative and passionate. I love learning about how she breaks down the crime and behaviors to warn us of potential red flags. I would highly recommend this podcast!!
Thank you for what you do to help others!
- Britter critter
- Dec. 8, 2022
The only crime-related podcast you need to listen to.
I’m don’t listen to or watch “True Crime” podcasts or shows. I don’t find entertainment in glamourising or sensationalising the men who commit serious violent acts on women - including extreme psychological abuse. Laura Richards has razor sharp focus on the victims and their relatives as well as educating listeners about the predictable patterns of abuse they suffer. She does this through indefatigable forensic dissection of cases. Her professional background in this area shines through and sets her apart. As an aside, she is a brilliant role model for girls - and women who haven’t had a strong, intelligent and empathic role model in their lives. Why she’s not winning awards left right and centre is beyond me. Mind you, what use is an award when you’ve actually been involved in changing laws to protect women, across the world!
- schitterende
- Dec. 3, 2022
Amazing Lady!
Hi Laura, l love your podcasts and the wonderful work you do. l have a request though. You talk a lot about how things are angry-making. Having experienced a lot of abuse throughout my life, l have found that anger is not a helpful or healthy emotion to my recovery. In fact, l’ve had lots of CPTSD therapy for that exact reason: being stuck in rage. Therefore l have to say that every time you say something is angry-making, l find it triggering. It interferes with my ability to process the content. l don’t think your audience needs you to prompt us how to feel. l’m sure most of us have plenty of feelings of our own, which we each need to manage in our own way. Trigger warnings are good, but it’s enough to just give us a generic trigger warning, without telling us how something is going to make us feel. Thank you for taking this into consideration.
- bybuck
- Nov. 30, 2022
Must Listen.
Laura is an incredibly well educated, intellectual with extensive background in criminology. Laura’s knowledge helps provide another perspective, which the “untrained eye” would never consider. Thank you, Laura!
- AngEarle
- Nov. 30, 2022
Thoughtfully presented
Did the officer TRULY call his supervisor? Laura challenges listeners to think differently. Can’t wait for the day when suspected domestic violence triggers police required to call outside coercive control expert. Folks, I hIghly recommended listen.
- Maydinny
- Nov. 30, 2022
I learn with every episode!
Laura is amazing! Her knowledge & frankness is mesmerizing. I look forward to a new episode & gaining more knowledge. As a DV survivor, I truly thank her for the insights & her fight to help the victims.
- Mhysa Steph
- Nov. 29, 2022
Expert, in-depth, highly informative analysis of crime cases
Listeners are extremely fortunate to have Laura Richards, an world- renowned expert in behavioral profiling, a former member of Scotland Yard, FBI consultant, and an expert in threat assessment/ analysis for coercive control, stalking, domestic violence and homicide, providing free crime analysis and information through this podcast. Her episodes are fascinating and extremely instructive. As a woman and mother, I have learned so much regarding red flag behaviors in partners and potential partners. I have passed this along and used it to educate my teenage daughter. She is already putting it into practice with some not great potential dates. We now have a framework that we can easily use to talk about these matters. I think every single woman would benefit from listening g to Laura.
- Liv2do
- Nov. 29, 2022
Episode re Cosby
I just listened to the Bill Cosby episode. I am so grateful for Laura and her guest shining a light on what our culture doesn’t want to see. Thank you!
- Lori A B
- Nov. 27, 2022