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Crime Analyst

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

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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Latest Episodes

Mica Francis died trying to leave John Paul Miller. She documented what was happening to her, called the Police at least 14 times, retained an attorney and filed for divorce. Less than a day after Mica’s death, John-Paul Miller stood before his congr... more

In this remastered episode to conclude the series, Laura, Nichole and Tara deconstruct Netflix’s American Murder: Gabby Petito, including new information former boyfriend Jackson shared, the last messages sent from Gabby’s phone and the early warning... more

Mica Francis did everything right: she documented what was happening, reported to police and repeatedly asked for help. But what happens when the behaviours creating fear, entrapment and risk are not adequately recognised by the law?

In Laura’s inte... more

Mica Francis’ case is now receiving widespread attention following the Netflix documentary The Death of the Pastor’s Wife. Laura analysed Mica’s case as it unfolded, documenting the pattern of coercive control, stalking and post-separation abuse Mica... more

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Recent Guests

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
Regina Ward
Attorney featured for her work on Mica Francis case and The Death of The Pastor's Wife
Attorney, South Carolina
Episode: Ep 371: Mica Francis: How to Manage a Coercive Controller with Attorney Regina Ward Part 1
Grace Stuart
Survivor of coercive control, publicly sharing her experience
Independent survivor/advocate
Episode: Ep 369: How To Safely Leave a Coercive Controller with Grace Stuart, Part 2
Rich McHugh
Senior investigative reporter at NewsNation who has covered the Mica Miller case
NewsNation
Episode: Ep 368: Remastered: Unraveling Mica Francis (Miller) Death and Coercive Control Cross Over with Mandy Matney, Part 1
Grace Stewart
Survivor of domestic violence; host of Why She Stayed
Why She Stayed (podcast)
Episode: Ep 367: What You Need to Know About Coercive Control with Grace Stuart, Part 1
Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs
Founder of Surviving Economic Abuse, OBE
Surviving Economic Abuse
Episode: Ep 365: Breaking Down Economic Abuse with Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs, OBE, CF
Paris Shears
Survivor and advocate featured in the episode
Advocate for coercive control reform (Paris's Law)
Episode: Ep #363 The 530-Day Trap: Coercive Control, Strangulation, and the Fight for Paris’s Law with Paris Shears, Part 2
Isla Traquer
Award-winning investigative journalist
Episode: Ep 362: Remastered: The Murder of Gabby Petito, Analysing the ‘Burn After Reading’ Letter,’ Part 22
Linda Westcarr
Mother of Kennedi Westcarr-Sabaroche
Family of the victim
Episode: Ep #359 Kennedi Westcarr-Sabaroche - Murder or Manslaughter? with Linda Westcarr

Host

Laura Richards
Host of Crime Analyst and Lead Presenter; renowned criminal behaviour analyst

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 8.4k ratings
  • On the Mark

    Laura has a complete understanding of Domestic Violence and her advocacy for Police training and education programs needs to be applied.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NansheJewellery
    Australiaa month ago
  • Incredible

    Laura puts an incredible amount of effort, time and attention into these episodes. She is one of the leading experts in DV and coercive control (to be honest I’m not sure that term was used much before Laura!). I deeply admire her important and invaluable work. Thank you Laura!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HLorna
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Learn from the woman who wrote the book on DV

    Laura helps women. If you listen to this podcast you will learn so much about coercive control, DV , and how profilers look at everything. Invaluable information here!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    na67784
    United Statesa month ago
  • The best

    So detailed and so insightful

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mysteryig
    United States2 months ago
  • Life/death info!

    There's a LOT of information to take in here...but it's IMPERATIVE that police and our legal system understand what women are facing. Especially with the current leadership in the US and our dismal Supreme Court, protecting women & children is everyone's business. I pray for this message to get out to the right people. Keep it going! Inspiring podcaster!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Connieco
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

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High-caliber analysis that informs policy and law enforcement conversations.
Listeners praise the host's depth, compassion, and rigor in tackling difficult cases.
Insightful and empowering for survivors and allies alike.

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

Apple Podcasts
#137
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#180
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Apple Podcasts
#17
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#88
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#135
Australia/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#177
Australia/Top Podcasts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep 369: How To Safely Leave a Coercive Controller with Grace Stuart, Part 2
Q: When did you first hear the term coercive control and realize it related to you?
Grace explains she didn't recall the exact first use, but she learned about domestic violence through media and personal experiences, which helped her recognize the pattern of coercive control later.
Ep 373: The Law That Could Have Saved Mica Francis with Attorney Regina Ward Part 5
Q: Just so our audience is clear, what specifically does Mica's family allege that John Paul did to her, both before and in this documentary?
Rich McHugh explains that the allegations include coercive control, threats of physical harm, forced drug use, hospitalizations without consent, and a pattern of behavior that escalated over time, all documented in the documentary and family testimonies.
Ep 360: Remastered: The Murder of Gabby Petito, Part 21
Q: What is the latest legal development in Gabby Petito's case as covered in this episode?
Steve Bertolino, the Laundries' attorney, was added as a defendant in the civil lawsuit filed by Gabby's parents, marking a significant step toward accountability and potentially reshaping the litigation strategy going forward.
Ep #355 Inside the Landmark Cases of Sally Challen and John Worboys with Harriet Wistrich
Q: How did coercive control become a framework for Sally Challen's appeal, and what role did psychiatry play?
The coercive control framework provided a way to argue that Sally's experiences constituted entrapment and a pattern of control, complemented by new psychiatric evidence that supported diminished responsibility and provocation and ultimately led to a successful appeal.
Ep #355 Inside the Landmark Cases of Sally Challen and John Worboys with Harriet Wistrich
Q: What sparked Harriet Wistrich's drive to use the law to challenge decisions in cases involving women and domestic abuse?
Her commitment to feminism and women's liberation, plus witnessing systemic inequality in how provocation and gendered violence were treated, motivated her to organize demonstrations and later build campaigns that pushed for legal reform and better protections for women.

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

A hard-hitting true crime analysis show that centers on how perpetrators manipulate relationships and institutions to harm victims. Across recent episodes, the focus is on coercive control, domestic violence dynamics, and the gap between official responses and survivor experiences. The host frequently examines police procedures, legal frameworks, and policy reforms, often highlighting how bias and systemic gaps contribute to outcomes in high-profile cases. Episodes feature expert guests, family members, and journalists, weaving legal analysis with survivor advocacy and calls for better training, accountability, and victim-centered approaches. The format blends rigorous research with real-world impact, and ongoing coverage often ties current... more

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2. Regina Ward
3. Grace Stuart
4. Rich McHugh
5. Grace Stewart
6. Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs
7. Paris Shears
8. Isla Traquer

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