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Crime Analyst

Laura Richards
Coercive Control
Domestic Violence
Domestic Abuse
Gabby Petito
Ellen Greenberg
Mental Health
Brian Laundrie
Alex Murdaugh
Murdaugh Murders
Menendez Brothers
Maggie Murdaugh
Psychopathy
Child Abuse
Violence Against Women
Alec Murdaugh
Paul Murdaugh
Misogyny
Menendez Murders
Trauma
FBI

If you are curious about the ‘who dunnit’ and the ‘why dunnit’ and how and why victims become footnotes in their own murders, Crime Analyst is for you. Hosted by world renowned and award-winning Criminal Behavioural Analyst Laura Richards.

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Amanda Stanhope was drugged and raped by the man she trusted most. As she struggled with unexplained memory loss, confusion and deteriorating mental health, her fiancé, David Rogerson, mocked her fears and encouraged her to believe something was medi... more

In this remastered Crime Analyst series, Laura Richards puts the women back at the centre of the story. For decades, the women murdered and attacked by Peter Sutcliffe (known as PS in this series) were overshadowed by the man who targeted them.

In t... more

Amanda Stanhope had no idea her partner had been drugging and raping her. She woke with unexplained bruises, missing clothing and disturbing signs that something was wrong. There was video evidence but police examined it and made some shocking claims... more

In this remastered Crime Analyst series, Laura Richards puts the women back at the centre of the story. For decades, the women murdered and attacked by Peter Sutcliffe (known as PS in this series) were overshadowed by the man who targeted them.

Laur... more

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Recent Guests

Andrew Laptew
Former detective constable who interviewed Peter Sutcliffe
West Yorkshire Police
Episode: Ep 386 Remastered: The Forgotten Victims: The A1 Linked Attacks, Continued Part 6
Zoe Watts
Survivor and advocate speaking about domestic and sexual violence
Episode: Ep 383 Sleeping with the Enemy: Profiling the Husband Who Drugged and Raped with Zoe Watts, Part 3
Richard McCann
Wilma McCann's son and advocate
Family of Wilma McCann
Episode: Ep 378 Remastered: The Forgotten Victims, My Mum Wilma McCann, Part 2
Rich McHugh
Investigative correspondent for NewsNation
NewsNation
Episode: Ep 375 Mica Francis: Profiling John-Paul Miller with Rich McHugh, Part 6
Nichole Schmidt
Gabby Petito's mother
Gabby Petito Foundation
Episode: Ep 374: Remastered: An American Murder: Gabby Petito with Nichole Schmidt and Tara Petito Part 25
Tara Petito
Gabby Petito's stepmother
Gabby Petito Foundation
Episode: Ep 374: Remastered: An American Murder: Gabby Petito with Nichole Schmidt and Tara Petito Part 25
Regina Ward
Attorney for Mica Francis
Self
Episode: Ep 373: The Law That Could Have Saved Mica Francis with Attorney Regina Ward Part 5
Liz Farrell
Co-host of True Sunlight podcast with Mandy Matney
True Sunlight
Episode: Ep 372: Remastered: Mica Francis: Analyzing the Federal Charges Against John Paul Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell pt 3
Mandy Matney
Co-host of True Sunlight podcast and creator of the Murdaugh Murders podcast
True Sunlight
Episode: Ep 372: Remastered: Mica Francis: Analyzing the Federal Charges Against John Paul Miller with Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell pt 3

Host

Laura Richards
Criminal behavioural analyst, advocate and founder of a specialist unit at New Scotland Yard

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 8.5k ratings
  • Simply the best!

    Wow, Laura. Just blown away by your podcast. I’m learning so much, thank you. Your podcast should be required learning for everyone, it is that important. So grateful to you for this essential work. With love & sincere appreciation from Canada!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JanieJamPot
    Canadaa month ago
  • Love Laura!

    I enjoy these podcasts!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jil LZ
    United Statesa month ago
  • Thank you!

    Thank you for investing your life into education and saving people’s lives. Your podcast is incredible!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CanadianJule
    Canadaa month ago
  • On the Mark

    Laura has a complete understanding of Violence against women and coercive control. I agree with her on every level. Harassment should be called terrorism, maybe then people would really understand what’s happening. Laura’s recommendations for more Police training and education programs needs to be applied.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NansheJewellery
    Australia2 months ago
  • Edit needed

    Love the content but trawling through the cases to find part 1-25 all over the place to find a complete story is a nightmare, so badly organised and titled for viewers. Pls edit x

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kwhale2024
    United Kingdom2 months ago

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Many describe the material as educational and useful for understanding abuse, identifying warning signs and improving professional practice.
Listeners appreciate the advocacy for better police training, legal protections and public awareness.
One reviewer found the multi-part episode organization and titles difficult to navigate.
Reviews praise the victim-centered approach, especially the attention to victims' names, families and experiences.
Listeners value Richards's detailed case analysis and expertise in domestic violence, coercive control and criminal behavior.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#88
United Kingdom/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#238
United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#24
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#193
Canada/True Crime
Spotify
#156
Australia/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#236
Australia/Top Podcasts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep 386 Remastered: The Forgotten Victims: The A1 Linked Attacks, Continued Part 6
Q: What did Tracy Browne tell George Oldfield about the voice on the tape?
Browne said the attacker she had spoken with for about 30 minutes sounded Yorkshire, not Geordie, and that she was certain about the voice.
Ep 386 Remastered: The Forgotten Victims: The A1 Linked Attacks, Continued Part 6
Q: What did Andrew Laptew notice when he interviewed Peter Sutcliffe?
Laptew recalled that Sutcliffe was unusually guarded and resembled a survivor's photofit. He also noted Sutcliffe's gap in his front teeth, shoe size, occupation and car, and reported his concerns to senior officers.
Ep 383 Sleeping with the Enemy: Profiling the Husband Who Drugged and Raped with Zoe Watts, Part 3
Q: Did they find any of the videos or photographs? Did they have records of that, of his phone or any of his digital?
Watts says police took his phone but refused to seize work computers, where she later learned there had been many profiles and websites. He admitted in court to taking images and videos of her, but was not charged with that conduct.
Ep 383 Sleeping with the Enemy: Profiling the Husband Who Drugged and Raped with Zoe Watts, Part 3
Q: What was he charged with, and what happened?
Watts says he was charged with rape over two periods and with intending to stupefy her to enable sexual activity. Police did not charge him with domestic violence or coercive control, and his initial confession could not be used in court. After a lengthy process, he was convicted and sentenced to 11 years.
Ep 381 Sleeping with the Enemy: Profiling the Husband Who Drugged and Raped Zoe Watts, Part 2
Q: When do the police get involved, and what was that experience like?
Watts recounts telling her sister about the disclosure during a period of distress. Her family contacted police, who came to her home. Later that night, her husband broke in, assaulted her friend, grabbed Watts, and threatened to rape her again.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Crime Analyst

What is Crime Analyst about and what kind of topics does it cover?

In-depth crime analysis centered on victimology, criminal behavior and the decisions that shape investigations. Criminal behavioural analyst Laura Richards examines high-profile murders and patterns of domestic abuse, often revisiting cases over multiple installments to trace evidence, assess missed opportunities and challenge assumptions that marginalized victims. Interviews with survivors, victims' relatives, investigators, attorneys and journalists add firsthand accounts and professional perspectives to Richards's analysis. A distinctive focus is on coercive control and violence against women, with attention to how policing, courts and media can affect both victim safety and public understanding. The material is detailed and often emotio... more

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Recent guests on Crime Analyst include:

1. Andrew Laptew
2. Zoe Watts
3. Richard McCann
4. Rich McHugh
5. Nichole Schmidt
6. Tara Petito
7. Regina Ward
8. Liz Farrell

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