Crime Analyst
Crime Analyst

Crime Analyst

Laura Richards

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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.

Recent Episodes

Ep 329: A Line in the Sand: Sam Bouffler and the Landmark Coercive Control Conviction, Part 1
APR 20, 2026
Ep 329: A Line in the Sand: Sam Bouffler and the Landmark Coercive Control Conviction, Part 1
In a landmark moment for justice in Australia, New South Wales has seen its first full-time prison sentence handed down for the crime of coercive control. In this episode, Laura deconstructs the case of Police v Callum Fairleigh, analyzing the behavioral patterns that led to this historic conviction and what it means for the future of victim protection.   Laura moves beyond the headlines to center the experience of Samantha, the survivor who bravely shared her story to ensure others feel less alone. Laura provides a trauma-informed analysis of the "drip-drip" nature of this abuse—from digital abuse and stalking to the calculated erosion of autonomy—and explains why this case is a vital test of the new laws implemented in July 2024.   Key Analytical Takeaways: ·       The Blueprint of Control: Deconstructing Fairleigh’s patterns, including "bombarding" communication, isolation from family, and the use of digital footprints as tools of entrapment. ·       The "Validation" of Sentencing: Why a prison sentence—the first under the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Coercive Control) Act 2022—is a critical societal acknowledgment that non-physical abuse is a serious crime. ·       Trauma-Informed Interviewing: asking the right questions and identifying the pattern of coercive control. ·       The Risk Factor: Analyzing how these behaviors are a known "red flag" for intimate partner terrorism and homicide and why early intervention saves lives.   Episode Resources & Support:If you or someone you know is experiencing coercive control, help is available: ·       1800RESPECT: Call 1800 737 732 for 24/7 support and counseling. ·       NSW Domestic Violence Line: 1800 656 463. ·       Empower You App: A tool for discreetly documenting abuse and finding support.   This episode contains important, life-changing and life-saving information about coercive control, risk, and recognising patterns of abuse.   Listen and share this episode. You could save a life. JOIN the Crime Analyst Squad now and listen using a new special promo to mark the two-year anniversary of the Squad: 50% off annual membership for new members and Ringleaders. Use code 6D923 www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst   #CoerciveControl #SamBouffler #CrimeAnalyst #expert #TrueCrime #DomesticAbuse #BehaviouralAnalysis #Podcast #Prevention #ListenLearnShare   Clip  https://www.instagram.com/reels/C7CWcyeMY6v/  Thank You to the Crime Analyst Sponsors Who Make the Show Possible. Support The Show Through the Sponsor: Go to AquaTru.com now for 20% off using promo code CRIMEANALYST. AquaTru even comes with a 30-day best-tasting water guarantee.  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
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58 MIN
Ep 328: Remastered: The Murder of Gabby Petito, Part 5
APR 16, 2026
Ep 328: Remastered: The Murder of Gabby Petito, Part 5
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. *** In this episode, Laura deconstructs Gabby and Brian’s behaviour using the police body worn camera footage from the Moab City Police Department. Laura shares her expert analysis and highlights key intervention and prevention opportunities and lessons for future cases. It might just save a life. You won’t want to miss this. You can follow along on Laura’s Instagram @crimeanalyst TikTok @crimeanalystpod and Twitter @thecrimeanalyst For more of this crucial conversation, join us in the Squad: 50% off annual membership for new members and Ringleaders -April 6 to May 6. Use code 6D923 #GabbyPetito #HerNameWasGabbyPetito #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast #WomenMatter #Prevention #MaleViolence #Femicide #Intervention #PowerAndControl #DomesticAbuse #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #WarningSigns #Manipulation #DomesticViolence #RedFlags #HighRick #police Clip   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCGsW41aQEw Sources https://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
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57 MIN
Ep 327: Analysing Life’s Namaste Motherf*cker Moments, with Cally Beaton
APR 13, 2026
Ep 327: Analysing Life’s Namaste Motherf*cker Moments, with Cally Beaton
Laura interviews comedian and author Cally Beaton and together they explore and analyse the gift of female empowerment, midlife reinvention, and “Namaste Motherf*cker moments” - those defining points where you stop tolerating what isn’t working and choose to take your power back. Every woman has a scary story about men – or two or three or four. Cally shares hers. This is an insightful and often humorous conversation about courage, identity, and recognising the moments in life where you decide things must change - and follow through. This is the conversation you didn’t know you needed to hear. Listen now and share with someone who needs a reminder of their power. JOIN the Crime Analyst Squad now and listen using a new special promo to mark the two-year anniversary of the Squad: 50% off annual membership for new members and Ringleaders. Use code 6D923 www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #CallyBeaton #NamasteMotherfckers #NamasteMotherf*ckers #Empowerment #Feminism #MidlifeReinvention #Confidence #CrimeAnalyst #Podcast #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast Clip  https://www.instagram.com/reels/C7CWcyeMY6v/  Sources    Buy Cally’s Book Namaste Motherf*ckers (Paperback coming out 21st May):  More from Cally:  CALLY’S INSTAGRAM/TIKTOK/THREADS: @CALLYBEATONCOMEDIAN FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/p/Cally-Beaton-100089465535587/ Tour: https://callybeaton.com/live/ Book: https://callybeaton.com/shop/ More Training Info: 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
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74 MIN
Ep 326: Remastered: The Murder of Gabby Petito, Part 4
APR 8, 2026
Ep 326: Remastered: The Murder of Gabby Petito, Part 4
Gabby would have been 27 last month. 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. *** In this episode Laura continues her analysis of one more post on Gabby’s Instagram account, a second post that was published on August 12, as well as analysis of Gabby’s TikiTok account, further highlighting inconsistencies and red flags. Laura shares her expert analysis of the body worn camera footage from the Moab City Police Department. Officer Daniel Robbins was the responding officer who pulled over Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie in their van in Utah on August 12 2021 following two calls from members of the public. One caller told despatchers: “A gentleman was slapping the girl. They ran up and down the sidewalk. He proceeded to hit her, hopped in the car, and they drove off.” You won’t want to miss this. You can follow along on Gabby’s Instagram @gabspetito and Laura’s Instagram @crimeanalyst TikTok @crimeanalystpod and Twitter @thecrimeanalyst. You won’t want to miss this. For more of this crucial conversation, join us in the Squad: 50% off annual membership for new members and Ringleaders -April 6 to May 6. Use code 6D923 #GabbyPetito #HerNameWasGabbyPetito #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast #WomenMatter #Prevention #MaleViolence #Femicide  #PowerAndControl #DomesticAbuse #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #WarningSigns #Manipulation #DomesticViolence #RedFlags #HighRick #police Clip   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCGsW41aQEw Sources https://www.instagram.com/p/CR9Nm3HHuJN/ 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
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48 MIN
Ep 325: Coercive Control: A Child’s Unthinkable Journey with David Challen, Part 2
APR 6, 2026
Ep 325: Coercive Control: A Child’s Unthinkable Journey with David Challen, Part 2
In part 2 David speaks candidly about his experience, excavating the patterns he now recognises, the behaviours that were normalised at the time, and the lasting effect of living with a coercively controlling father. Together, Laura and David examine the subtle and often missed warning signs, the insidious nature of coercive control, why recognising these patterns in law is critical to prevention, protection and saving lives and how men can be part of the solution in changing this behaviour. David also recently joined Laura for a Crime Analyst Squad exclusive live event. David dives deeper into his experiences, sharing a photo which depicts what life was like living with his father, and more information about his mother’s murder trial. JOIN the Crime Analyst Squad now and listen using a new special promo to mark the two-year anniversary of the Squad: 50% off annual membership for new members and Ringleaders. Use code 6D923 #SallyChallen #CoerciveControl #DavidChallen #PowerAndControl #DomesticAbuse #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #WarningSigns #Manipulation #UnthinkableBook #DomesticViolence Clip  https://fb.watch/G3VrhhcNHB/ Sources    Buy David’s Book The Unthinkable: https://www.amazon.com/Unthinkable-Story-Control-Violence-Mother/dp/1914240278  www.dashriskchecklist.com    https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/coercivecontrol    https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/books    https://www.thelaurarichards.com/my-two-cents/serial-and-high-risk-stalkers-and-domestic-abusers       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.  More Training Info: 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
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51 MIN