Crime Analyst

Laura Richards

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.

  1. 1 day ago

    Outsmarting My Psychopath Ex-Husband, Dirty John Meehan with Tonia Bales

    When Tonia Bales married John Meehan, she had no idea that the charming man she fell in love with would later become known to millions as "Dirty John." Psychopaths don’t stand out - in fact they do everything to blend in - but there are some tell-tale signs you need to know.  Together, Laura and Tonia decode and share the signs whilst discussing Tonia’s new book, When You See It: How I Outsmarted and Outlasted Dirty John, and the untold story of what it was really like being married to one of America's most notorious coercive controllers and psychopaths.   Listen and learn: ·       Who "Dirty John" really was and how charm, deception, and manipulation were used to gain trust; ·       The long-term effects of living with a psychopath and having children with one; ·       The impact of coercive control and deception on intimate partners and children ·        What Tonia and her family discovered as John's hidden life began to unravel; ·       Why understanding behavioural patterns is critical to prevention and protection ·       Golden rules from surviving and outlasting Dirty John, and; ·       How sharing lived experience can help others recognise danger sooner.     Laura goes beyond the headlines, identifying the offender behaviours, patterns, manipulations and high-risk factors that everyone should understand.   🎧 Listen, learn, and share. You could help someone recognise coercive control and manipulation before it escalates.   #CrimeAnalyst #DirtyJohn #ToniaBales #Psychopath #Survivor #LauraRichards #CoerciveControl #DomesticAbuse #BehaviouralAnalysis #TrueCrimePodcast #Prevention     Clip  https://youtu.be/-MmkJ0lpuy4?si=I9FDESyt5m55ugfs     Find Tonia here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonia.bales/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonia-bales-91696347/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toniabales/?igshid=YzVkODRmOTdmMw%3D%3D Podcast: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-First-Wife-John-Meehans-Reign-of-Terror-Podcast/B099BYMH4G And Tonia's book:https://www.amazon.com/When-You-See-Outsmarted-Outlasted/dp/B0FCDDC6FL   Thank You to the Crime Analyst Sponsors Who Make the Show Possible. Support The Show Through the Sponsors: Amplify your spring look with Thrive Causemetics. Go to thrivecausemetics.com/ANALYSTS for an exclusive offer of 20% off your first order. Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll use. Head to Quince.com/CRIMEANALYST for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Go to Amazon or physicianschoice.com and use code PCPODCAST10 for 10% off your entire order.    Laura’s Resources and Training information: www.dashriskchecklist.com    www.thelaurarichards.com      Crime Analyst YouTube, Socials and Website    YouTube @crimeanalyst     Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast    Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999    Threads @crimeanalyst    X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999     TikTok @crimeanalystpod    Website www.crime-analyst.com     Leave a 5* Review https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1hr 10min

  2. 5 days ago

    Remastered: The Murder of Gabby Petito, Part 11

    In this remastered episode, Laura continues her fascinating interview with Brian Entin, senior National Correspondent for NewsNation and discusses how ‘strategic’ Brian Laundrie and his family may have been as well as other information that may come to light from the civil suit Gabby’s parents have filed against the Laundries. Laura highlights the National Parks Police did not release their body worn camera footage from the police stop and Brian Entin reveals that he tracked down Park Ranger Melissa Hulls. You won’t want to miss this. #GabbyPetito #HerNameWasGabbyPetito #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast #Psychology #WomenMatter #Prevention #MaleViolence #Femicide #Intervention Clips   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILOm-hAFk9E 2026 Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community       For more insight and knowledge, advocacy and professional development join The Crime Analyst Squad. It’s a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events: www.Patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst     www.dashriskchecklist.com   www.thelaurarichards.com       Subscribe to Crime Analyst YouTube: @crimeanalyst       Facebook: Crime Analyst Podcast       Instagram: @crimeanalyst, @laurarichards999       Threads: @crimeanalyst       X (Twitter): @thecrimeanalyst, @laurarichards999       TikTok: @crimeanalystpod       Website: www.crime-analyst.com       If you found this episode valuable, please consider leaving a five star review wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    50 min

  3. 25 May

    Breaking the Terror: Bringing a Sadistic Abuser to Justice with Miriam Lake, Part 2

    Laura asks Miriam about Michael Egan’s abuse of her brother and mother and Miriam shares how she broke through the terror and fear to hold Egan accountable for his cruel and sadistic abuse as well as the devastating long-term impact of life-changing trauma.   Listen as Laura identifies the patterns of behaviour, manipulation, coercive control, and missed opportunities to safeguard and protect. Together, Laura and Miriam explore: • Miriam’s courageous fight for accountability and justice; • The lasting impact of coercive control and sadistic abuse; • The early warning signs and grooming behaviours; • The language and tactics used by coercive controllers; • How coercive control creates fear, silence, and compliance within families; • Why victims and survivors struggle to report abuse for years; • The importance of understanding patterns — not isolated incidents; • How systems can fail vulnerable children and survivors, and; • Reclaiming power, healing, and using lived experience to help others   Miriam also speaks about raising awareness and why she is undertaking a skydive to raise funds for Women’s Aid to support women and children experiencing abuse. Please donate:https://www.justgiving.com/page/miriam-lake-1   TW: This episode is not an easy listen and includes discussions of sadistic cruelty and coercive control.   🎧 Listen, learn, and share. You could help someone recognize abuse and seek support safely.   If you or someone you know needs support: Women’s Aid Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline (UK): 0808 2000 247 In an emergency, always contact emergency services   #CrimeAnalyst #MiriamLake #CoerciveControl #DomesticAbuse #Expert #Analysis #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast     Clip  https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2022-12-22/stepfather-who-forced-daughter-to-lick-dog-poo-off-shoes-put-behind-bars Sources:  Judgement from the Royal Courts of Justice: https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/EGAN-Michael-Francis-2022-EWCA-Crim-1751.pdf   Find Miriam here:  Instagram: https://instagram.com/miriamlake77   Laura’s Resources and Training information: www.dashriskchecklist.com    www.thelaurarichards.com      Crime Analyst YouTube, Socials and Website    YouTube @crimeanalyst     Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast    Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999    Threads @crimeanalyst    X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999     TikTok @crimeanalystpod    Website www.crime-analyst.com     Leave a 5* Review https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    51 min

  4. 21 May

    Remastered: The Murder of Gabby Petito, Part 10

    In this remastered episode, Laura interviews Brian Entin, senior National Correspondent for NewsNation, who covered Gabby’s case from the start. Laura pivoted to this important interview with Brian as Brian Laundrie’s so-called confession letter had been found and the Judge allowed Gabby’s parents lawsuit against Christopher and Roberta Laundrie to proceed. Brian posted up outside the Laundrie’s home in Florida for months. He also went to Spread Creek in Wyoming where Gabby’s body was found. Brian shares important information about the location in relation to Brian’s so-called confession letter. Join Laura for this remastered investigative series which provides news updates in the case regarding the Utah Supreme Court oral argument in the wrongful death lawsuit appeal, deeper analysis and vital learning to help prevent future harm. #GabbyPetito #HerNameWasGabbyPetito #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast #Psychology #WomenMatter #Prevention #MaleViolence #Femicide #Intervention Clips   https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/gabby-petito-missing-case/laundrie-lawyer-no-regrets-about-handling-of-petito-case/amp/https://twitter.com/BrianEntin/status/1540699781722345472 2026 Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community       For more insight and knowledge, advocacy and professional development join The Crime Analyst Squad. It’s a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events: www.Patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst     www.dashriskchecklist.com   www.thelaurarichards.com       Subscribe to Crime Analyst YouTube: @crimeanalyst       Facebook: Crime Analyst Podcast       Instagram: @crimeanalyst, @laurarichards999       Threads: @crimeanalyst       X (Twitter): @thecrimeanalyst, @laurarichards999       TikTok: @crimeanalystpod       Website: www.crime-analyst.com       If you found this episode valuable, please consider leaving a five star review wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1hr 5min

  5. 18 May

    Terror Behind Closed Doors: A Sadistic Coercive Controller with Miriam Lake, Part 1

    Miriam Lake was terrorized as a little girl by Michael Egan, a coercive controller who groomed the family through charm and love bombing before subjecting Miriam, her siblings, and mother to years of sadistic abuse. Listen as Laura identifies the patterns of behaviour and missed opportunities to safeguard and protect. Together, Laura and Miriam explore: The early warning signs and grooming behaviours  The language of coercive control How coercive control creates fear, silence, and compliance within families  Why victims and survivors struggle to report abuse for years  The importance of understanding patterns -not isolated incidents  How systems can fail vulnerable children and survivors    Miriam also speaks about reclaiming her power, raising awareness, and why she is now undertaking a skydive to raise funds for Women’s Aid and support other women and children experiencing abuse. Please donate:https://www.justgiving.com/page/miriam-lake-1   TW: This episode is not an easy listen and you will hear details about sadistic and cruel abuse.    🎧 Listen, learn, and share. You could help someone recognise abuse and seek support safely. If you or someone you know needs support: Women’s Aid  Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline (UK): 0808 2000 247  In an emergency, always contact emergency services    #CrimeAnalyst #MiriamLake #CoerciveControl #DomesticAbuse #BehaviouralAnalysis #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast   Clip  https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2022-12-22/stepfather-who-forced-daughter-to-lick-dog-poo-off-shoes-put-behind-bars Sources:  Judgement from the Royal Courts of Justice: https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/EGAN-Michael-Francis-2022-EWCA-Crim-1751.pdf   Find Miriam here:  Instagram: https://instagram.com/miriamlake77   Laura’s Resources and Training information: www.dashriskchecklist.com    www.thelaurarichards.com      Crime Analyst YouTube, Socials and Website    YouTube @crimeanalyst     Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast    Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999    Threads @crimeanalyst    X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999     TikTok @crimeanalystpod    Website www.crime-analyst.com     Leave a 5* Review https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    48 min

  6. 14 May

    Ep 336: Remastered: The Murder of Gabby Petito, Part 9

    In this remastered episode, Laura discusses the other police body worn cameras and highlights new key information available from Officer Pratt’s footage, which was released on Friday 1st October. It took Moab City Police Department more than 14 days to release the second video. Laura shares why she believes it took them so long, highlighting three concerning and significant events that happened across that time in Moab City Police Department. This is uncomfortable information to hear - but it’s important if we are to truly learn from Gabby’s brutal murder in slow motion. You won’t want to miss this. *This remastered series is to honour Gabby and ensure the warning signs of coercive control are understood. It’s the difference between life and death for so many. Determined to decode the patterns of coercive control and escalating risk, Laura deconstructs the behaviours that were visible - but too often minimised or misunderstood - with forensic precision. Join Laura for this remastered investigative series which provides news updates in the case regarding the Utah Supreme Court oral argument in the wrongful death lawsuit appeal, deeper analysis and vital learning to help prevent future harm. #GabbyPetito #HerNameWasGabbyPetito #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast #Psychology #WomenMatter #Prevention #MaleViolence #Femicide #Intervention Clips   https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2021/09/17/missing-florida-adventurer-gabby-petito-jones-pkg-vpx.cnnhttps://kutv.com/news/local/moab-police-chief-taking-family-medical-leave-time-due-to-undisclosed-issuehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHlxua6OCQE Sources https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/01/us/gabby-petito-brian-laundrie-update-friday/index.htmlhttps://kutv.com/news/local/was-petito-body-cam-footage-delayed-or-withheld-emails-cast-doubt-on-moab-pds-storyhttps://kutv.com/news/local/moab-police-chief-taking-family-medical-leave-time-due-to-undisclosed-issuehttps://kslnewsradio.com/1956425/national-park-service-stonewalls-public-records-in-gabby-petito-case/ 2026 Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community       For more insight and knowledge, advocacy and professional development join The Crime Analyst Squad. It’s a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events: www.Patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst     www.dashriskchecklist.com   www.thelaurarichards.com       Subscribe to Crime Analyst YouTube: @crimeanalyst       Facebook: Crime Analyst Podcast       Instagram: @crimeanalyst, @laurarichards999       Threads: @crimeanalyst       X (Twitter): @thecrimeanalyst, @laurarichards999       TikTok: @crimeanalystpod       Website: www.crime-analyst.com       If you found this episode valuable, please consider leaving a five star review wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    50 min

  7. 11 May

    Con Men and Coercive Control: The Psychology of Deception with Sarah Ferris, Part 2

    Laura continues her interview with Sarah Ferris moving beyond the initial deception to unpack the deeper patterns, behaviours, and mindset of a conman - and what we must learn from it.   Laura and Sarah profile Peter Cowell, who posed as an Admiral, extracting money from senior leaders, veterans and even targeting former police detectives for an organisation he called IntSAR – the International Sea Air Rescue Service, a global humanitarian project with a military-style structure.  It turns out, it is a work of fiction.   Drawing on both lived experience and behavioural analysis, Laura and Sarah explore how perpetrators create influence, maintain control, and continue offending - often across multiple victims - while appearing credible and trustworthy to others.   Key Takeaways: • The Pattern Behind the Persona: Why conmen rely on consistency, charm, and credibility - and how this masks repeat offending • Grooming & Influence: How trust is built quickly and used to establish control and dependency • Serial Behaviour: Why there is almost always a history -and often multiple victims • Missed Warning Signs: How red flags are explained away, minimised, or only recognised in hindsight • Turning the Tables: The power of awareness, collective action, and refusing to stay silent • Prevention & Protection: Why recognising patterns early is key to reducing harm and protecting others   This conversation goes beyond the individual case - it is about understanding the psychology of deception and the patterns of behaviour that enable it. 🎧 Listen, learn, and share - you could change your life.   #CrimeAnalyst #SarahFerris #CONmunityPodcast #CoerciveControl #BehaviouralAnalysis #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #Manipulation #Gaslighting #Grooming #HiddenAbuse #TrustYourInstincts #RedFlags #PatternRecognition #WomenSafety #Empowerment #Prevention #ProtectYourself    Clip  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coming-soon-season-two-the-badmiral/id1516505977?i=1000730730060 Find Sarah here:  Sarah Ferris CONmunity Podcast  Klooghless Podcast Watching Two Detectives: Stop the Killing  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conmunitypodcast    New charges: https://www.examiner.com.au/story/9233967/alleged-east-coast-conman-to-face-eventual-supreme-court-trial/   Thank You to the Crime Analyst Sponsors Who Make the Show Possible. Support The Show Through the Sponsors: Go to Amazon or physicianschoice.com and use code PCPODCAST10 for 10% off your entire order. Laura’s Resources and Training information: www.dashriskchecklist.com    www.thelaurarichards.com      Crime Analyst YouTube, Socials and Website    YouTube @crimeanalyst     Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast    Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999    Threads @crimeanalyst    X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999     TikTok @crimeanalystpod    Website www.crime-analyst.com     Leave a 5* Review https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    52 min

  8. 7 May

    Remastered: The Murder of Gabby Petito, Part 8

    In this remastered episode, Laura continues to break down Gabby and Brian’s behaviour using the police body worn camera footage from the Moab City Police Department. Laura focuses on evidence that Brian is thinking about himself, whilst an emotional Gabby  self-abandons and prioritizes Brian’s needs over her own, as well as how sexism, a gender bias and misogyny played a role in green lighting and reinforcing Brian’s coercively controlling behaviour.  Laura shares important indicators of coercive control and new information about Brian’s financial situation which catches him in multiple lies to law enforcement. This is not easy listening – but it’s important. It might just save a future life. You can follow Laura and her work on: Instagram @crimeanalyst TikTok @crimeanalystpod Twitter @thecrimeanalyst *This remastered series is to honour Gabby and ensure the warning signs of coercive control are understood. It’s the difference between life and death for so many. Determined to decode the patterns of coercive control and escalating risk, Laura deconstructs the behaviours that were visible - but too often minimised or misunderstood - with forensic precision. Join Laura for this remastered investigative series which provides news updates in the case regarding the Utah Supreme Court oral argument in the wrongful death lawsuit appeal, deeper analysis and vital learning to help prevent future harm. #GabbyPetito #HerNameWasGabbyPetito #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast #Psychology #WomenMatter #Prevention #MaleViolence #Femicide #Intervention Clips   https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1310570919412768 Sources https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/sep/23/gabby-petito-brian-laundrie-latest-bank-cardhttps://kslnewsradio.com/1956425/national-park-service-stonewalls-public-records-in-gabby-petito-case/https://www.vox.com/culture/22758030/gabby-petito-domestic-intimate-partner-violence-preventionhttps://www.fox13news.com/news/details-of-gabby-petitos-utah-fight-with-fiance-brian-laundrie-revealed-in-witness-statement-to-policehttps://www.fox13news.com/news/grabbed-me-with-his-nail-utah-police-release-second-bodycam-video-in-gabby-petito-case 2026 Masterclasses and Crime Analyst Resources and Community       For more insight and knowledge, advocacy and professional development join The Crime Analyst Squad. It’s a growing and dynamic community offering expert insight, in-depth conversations, exclusive episodes and videos, and live events: www.Patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst     www.dashriskchecklist.com   www.thelaurarichards.com       Subscribe to Crime Analyst YouTube: @crimeanalyst       Facebook: Crime Analyst Podcast       Instagram: @crimeanalyst, @laurarichards999       Threads: @crimeanalyst       X (Twitter): @thecrimeanalyst, @laurarichards999       TikTok: @crimeanalystpod       Website: www.crime-analyst.com       If you found this episode valuable, please consider leaving a five star review wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1hr 7min
See All (343)

Trailers

Hosts & Guests

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
3 Ratings

About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Laura Richards
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    343
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2021 Crime Analyst
  • Show Website
    Crime Analyst

You Might Also Like