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Very interesting podcast from one of RCP’s own.
I thoroughly enjoy Laura’s insights on RCP and wasn’t disappointed when I listened to the first episode of Crime Analyst. I highly recommend this podcast for anyone interested in a deep dive into the cases Laura covers. Excellent job, Laura!

The real deal
I’ve been listening to Laura on True Crime Profile all year—it didn’t take long for me to realize she is absolutely brilliant and such an incredible advocate. I’m a clinical social worker; every episode is a master class. I’m so exited this podcast began!

Insightful and Respectful
Laura Richards is an expert in her field, a fierce advocate for victims, and a force for change. Her focus on victims and the people in their lives is a refreshing change from the pseudo-glorification of perpetrators. This podcast is a must listen. Subscribe now, you will love it

Powerful and insightful
Episode 2 is outstanding. Richard McCann is such an insightful and compassionate person. I have been a fan of Laura Richards for years. These two activists together: there is hope for the world. Excellent points on treatment of victims, the legal process, focus on the perpetrators, language used in these cases, and media.

So excited!
I love Laura Richards and can’t wait for more episodes!

5 Stars
Highly recommend this podcast!

A must listen for true crime lovers!
I’ve worked in law enforcement for many years, with both perpetrators and victims. We need to remember to focus on the names of the victims. I find that so many podcasts focus only on the perpetrator’s story. Laura does an exceptional job with keeping the focus of the stories on the victims. She makes sure they aren’t side notes to their own tragedies and that is such a refreshing change.

Must listen if you want to learn about the victims
I followed Laura from Real Crime Profile, another excellent podcast I’ve been listening for years. They have been educating me for years on how to talk about crime without disrespecting the victims so I’m 100% sure this podcast will just further that education. So far, it’s delivering superbly. Thank you, Laura! There’s a documentary on Netlifx about the case Laura is discussing in episode 1 and 2. I will not say the name of it but it’s an interesting companion watch to this wonderful podcast. I was extremely grateful for Laura for creating this podcast because I was appalled at what I learned during the documentary and it shone a light into an aspect of the case that I would have liked the documentary to focus on.

Top-Notch
I have been listening to Laura on other podcasts for awhile now. I have learned a lot from her that has changed my perspective on how I see the world. I had never heard of coercive control until Laura. Listening to her really helped me to understand what happened to me as a child and work thorough my issues. I love Laura’s analytic skills and deep dive into cases from the victims perspective and not glorifying the offender. Thank you Laura, you really are top-notch. You make me proud.

A professional and heartfelt view of the crime
I really enjoy RCP podcast so was excited to hear Laura was going to do her own pod. Loved the first episode and Interview with Richard McCann. Really looking forward to future episodes. Laura is a hard hitter, not afraid to speak the truth and educate.

Thank you!
I’ve loved listening to Laura since the RCP podcast and I am so glad she is giving us more amazing content with the Crimea Analyst episodes. They are insightful and so respectful to the victims that you really feel a connection with the people that really matter - victims, survivors and their families. I am always curious about behavior and I’m happy to have Laura’s expertise to teach me about characteristics of extreme behavior as well as warning signs. Thank you for sharing your expertise with us, Laura! ❤️

Crime Analyst is an important foray into the darkest cases…
My Colleague and Good Friend Laura Richards gives us her uniquely qualified perspective on a crime series that horrified the world. It is well-written and powerfully delivered. Listen and Learn! Jim Clemente, Ret. FBI SSA/Profiler

Just the best!
Laura shows us again how to speak up for victims. She does an amazing job addressing the elements of the crimes without feeding into the sensationalism of the perpetrators. She also gives surviving family members a voice and space to share their grief and experiences with horrific crimes. Thank you, Laura, for your dedication and passion for victims.

Her Expertise is Astounding!!
Laura Richards expertise in identifying and analyzing patterns of these serial perpetrators is spot on!! She advises law enforcement agencies around the world on domestic violence! Her goal is to focus on the victims; NOT the abuser!! Excellent podcast!!

Amazing!
I absolutely adore Laura and the way she brings the victims forward! Amazing pod so far!

Excellent.
This is an excellent podcast.

So good
Loved it! Can’t wait for more

Fantastic podcast!
Laura is top of her field and understands true crime and how to represent the victims' voices better than anyone. She will always fight for women and making sure there is justice.

So Informative!
Incredible teacher! I learn every time I listen to Laura speak on her podcasts. She deep dives into these important cases ensuring that these victims are not forgotten, but the perpetrators are!

Such a great podcast
An excellent podcast from Laura which focuses on the victims. She is so qualified to do a series like this and I love how she refuses to use the killer’s name. I loved the first episode. It’s for the real true crime geeks.

Excellent analysis!
Laura’s ability to describe what it takes to excel one ones job (crime analyst in this case), and how you must submerged yourself deep within the details. When you have a passion and high level of determination for something, this makes absolute sense. I respect the open minded and victim centered perspective Laura has, as they are the ones that count. Huge fan of pushing and supporting victim’s rights. As a past victim myself, who never saw it coming, I know how helpful it might have been to have a brilliant and dedicated crime analyst in my corner. I bow to forever be the person I needed back then, to the victims that need that now. 5/5 stars indeed Laura!!

Amazing!!
Laura Richards is a true advocate and voice for victims and survivors. I’ve learned so much over the years I have been listening and been taught by her in several arenas. She is a true SHERO!

Brilliant
Love the concept! I’ve learned a lot from Laura from Real Crime and am so excited to learn more here! Loved the first episode and can’t wait for more! Laura is brilliant and I love listening to her teachings!

What a true crime podcast should be
This is what all true crime stories should be about: THE VICTIMS! Yes she tells the full story: the when, where, why, how but the WHO is what really sets this apart. While you learn about the offender, it is in a such as way as there is no glorification, no notoriety (which so many offenders seek). But you learn about the victims & survivors whose stories often are left out and that is the connection so many other podcasts lack. There is no guilt listening to Laura on this and on True Crime Profile because the purpose is victim focused in a way that is engaging, informative & and engrossing.

So good and inspiring
I LOVE this. Laura is such a great teacher, and this podcast is amazing. She does such a great job at breaking down the pieces. I am trying break into the Crime/Intel analysis field and hearing this reminds me why I want to do it.
I have been looking forward to this podcast, and was not disappointed. Laura Richards knows her stuff and comes at cases from all angles, particularly the psychological and behavioural. As Laura says "the devil is in the details" and that is what was so tragically missed in this series of appalling crimes. The key though i think is that this podcast focuses on what is ultimately the most important part, which is the victims, and their loved ones. Very much looking forward to the next episode, addictive stuff!

A Hero
I first found Laura through her other podcast Real Crime Profile. This solo venture is already packed with all the things I love in a podcast: true crime, feminism, and education. Laura tells the victims’ stories so passionately while also teaching the audience how to avoid a similar circumstance as well as how law enforcement could do better.

A victim-centric true crime podcast
Such a great podcast. Laura makes it her business to re-humanize victims and their families, when media tend to forget them and glorify the killers. That added to her qualifications and her lengthy experience as a criminal profiler makes it an excellent listen. Bravo Laura. Keep doing what you are doing.

Highly recommend
Once again, Laura brings her expertise, intelligence and humanity to a podcast. Can’t recommend enough

Laura has done it again....
Been listening to Ms. Richard’s on Real Crime Profile with Jim Clemente and Lisa Z. She is awesome on that podcast. Here you are able to hear her POV on a case. She goes into the importance of all of the people that are affected and why it is important to learn from the past and enact change. It’s empowering. She is a teacher and but more than that - She is a force.