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Crime Analyst

Crime Analyst

By: 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.Copyright 2021 Crime Analyst True Crime
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  • Ep #345: Analysing Judge Rowland's Sentencing Remarks in the Hampshire Gang Rape Case, Part 1

    Ep #345: Analysing Judge Rowland's Sentencing Remarks in the Hampshire Gang Rape Case, Part 1
    Jun 15 2026
    Three teenage boys were convicted of 17 sexual offences including 11 rapes of two separate girls, one at knifepoint. Despite this, Judge Nicholas Rowland determined that none of the boys should go to prison as he did not want to ‘criminalize them unnecessarily.’ To understand this egregious decision that has quite rightly sparked national outrage, Laura shares her forensic deconstruction of Judge Rowland’s 23-page sentencing remarks in the context of the sentencing guideline and the increasing levels of male violence to girls and women. It’s worse than you might have thought. This is not just about one case. Laura raises urgent questions about who the criminal justice system is protecting drawing on her experience as former Head of the Homicide Prevention Unit and Head of the Sexual Offences Section at New Scotland Yard. In this episode, Laura examines: Judge Nicholas Rowland's sentencing remarks and his rationale behind them in reference to the sentencing guidelines; The lack of specific sentencing guidance relating to rape and indecent image offences committed by children; How the boys grooming and planning behaviours were overlooked; The role of coercion, intimidation, and power imbalance; The removal of consent and the realities of victim compliance; Planning, premeditation, and offender decision-making; Victim blaming and the language used throughout the proceedings; The representation of victims, offenders, and risk within the courtroom; Psychopathy, callousness, and concerning behavioural indicators; Why pattern recognition and behavioural analysis matter in assessing future risk; The broader implications for public safety, accountability, and prevention. If you have not already listened, Laura previously analysed the broader Hampshire serial gang rape case, the offenders' histories, the warning signs, escalating behaviours, and the systemic failures that allowed dangerous patterns to go unchecked. Listen here: https://www.crime-analyst.com/convicted-serial-rapists-walk-free-with-ps26-fine/ Laura also discusses the petition calling for Judge Nicholas Rowland to be investigated and for the introduction of an independent Judicial Accountability Framework. ACT NOW: Sign the petition Write to your MP Write to Justice Secretary David Lammy Write to Prime Minister Keir Starmer Write to Attorney General Richard Hermer Letter Templates Enough is enough. 🎧 Listen. Learn. Share. Use your voice. #CrimeAnalyst #Accountability #ViolenceAgainstWomenAndGirls #Misogyny #BehaviouralAnalysis #PublicSafety #Prevention #Justice #CrimeAnalystPodcast#Hampshire #Rape #JudgeRowland Clip  https://youtu.be/2IsNH4pGCUs?si=A60yL-5fqme6kf2a Sources Sentencing Remarks: https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Case-No-44SC0053025-T20257005.pdf?fbclid=PAdGRleASOtbRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaf-Kwl9hjOwlLKX0Jvv9hiX8uZ5GXBAFyxhuOsSs6be1kXpvexl_BysEBGgVw_aem_LgnLuRsgqGn4mJjxwdfKaA Sophie Wilkinson’s reporting in The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/article/police-missed-opportunities-stop-fordingbridge-teen-rapist-jqp9mnrfw https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/may/21/boys-convicted-of-get-non-custodial-sentences-as-judge-says-they-should-not-be-criminalised-unnecessarily 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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    56 mins
  • Ep 344: Remastered: The Murder of Gabby Petito, Part 13

    Ep 344: Remastered: The Murder of Gabby Petito, Part 13
    Jun 11 2026
    In this remastered episode, Laura reflects on information shared by Brian Entin, particularly regarding whether there was a planned and co-ordinated strategy after Gabby was killed as well as about Brian’s finances, which provides a new perspective about what he told police. Laura also deconstructs information gleaned from Park Ranger Melissa Hulls in the only interview she gave. You won’t want to miss this. Wyoming Crime Scene Visit: Laura recently recorded an exclusive episode based in Wyoming where she retraces Gabby Petito's final footsteps, shares new crime scene observations and behavioural analysis, and compares Brian Laundrie's so-called confession letter with what most likely happened in Gabby's final days. Join the Crime Analyst Squad and Listen here. #GabbyPetito #HerNameWasGabbyPetito #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast #Psychology #WomenMatter #Prevention #MaleViolence #Femicide #Intervention Clips   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwayGrNfBKc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHlxua6OCQE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCGsW41aQEw Sources https://www.crime-analyst.com/85-the-crime-analyst-ep-85-the-murder-of-gabby-petito-part-10/ https://www.crime-analyst.com/86-the-crime-analyst-ep-86-the-murder-of-gabby-petito-part-11/ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2021/9/20/22684359/i-can-still-hear-her-voice-arches-park-ranger-warned-gabby-petito-relationship-seemed-toxic-brian https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/gabby-petito-bodycam-footage-brian-laundrie-b1931966.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11058765/Brian-Laundrie-two-confessions-lawyer-Gabby-Petitos-parents-says.html https://www.the-sun.com/news/5875349/brian-laundrie-letter-slammed-gabby-petito-new-confession/ https://www.dashriskchecklist.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Getting-Away-with-It.pdf https://www.dashriskchecklist.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Findings-from-the-Domestic-Homicide-Reviews.pdf https://eprints.lancs.ac.uk/id/eprint/55255/1/cost_of_dv_report_sept04.pdf https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-economic-and-social-costs-of-domestic-abuse 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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    51 mins
  • Ep 343: Convicted Serial Rapists Walk Free With £26 Fine

    Ep 343: Convicted Serial Rapists Walk Free With £26 Fine
    Jun 7 2026
    Two separate girls were raped by three boys, one at knifepoint, in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, in November 2024 and January 2025. The three teenagers filmed the rapes and posted them on-line, blatantly laughing. The case went to trial, and they were found guilty of 11 counts of rape out of 17 sexual offences. However, Judge Nicholas Rowland stated, ‘None of you need go to prison today’ and that he didn’t want to crimiminalize them UNNECCESSARILY. This case has rightly caused national and international outrage and Laura is calling for the Judge to be investigated and for a judicial accountability framework. Anger is not enough – you can help and act now. For a decade Laura worked at New Scotland Yard analysing violent crime, identifying patterns, linking offences, and helping catch serial rapists and serial killers. One lesson was clear: nobody starts with rape or murder. There are escalating patterns of behaviour prior and opportunities to stop them. In this urgent episode, Laura examines the Hampshire serial gang rape case and the boys histories which show at least one is on a pathway to murder. Laura analyses the case through the lens of behavioural analysis, risk assessment, offender pattern recognition, and public safety. Drawing on her experience as former Head of the Homicide Prevention Unit and Head of the Sexual Offences Section at New Scotland Yard, Laura explains why this case is not an anomaly, why accountability matters, and why the system's repeated failure to identify and intervene with dangerous offenders puts women and girls at risk. Laura highlights: • escalating dangerous patterns of behaviour; • why pattern recognition and near misses identification matters to prevent serious violence and homicides; • How systems and people in them repeatedly fail to join the dots; • The dangerous consequences of minimising male violence against women and girls; • Why accountability matters for victims, survivors, and public safety; • The parallels with other high-profile cases, including Levi Bellfield, John Worboys, and Ian Huntley; • The role misogyny in decision-making and outcomes, and; Laura also discusses the petition calling for Judge Nicholas Rowland to be investigated and for the introduction of an independent Judicial Accountability Framework. ACT NOW: · Sign the petition · Write to your MP · Write to Justice Secretary David Lammy · Write to Prime Minister Keir Starmer · Write to Attorney General Richard Hermer Letter Templates Enough is enough. 🎧 Listen. Learn. Share. Use your voice. #CrimeAnalyst #Accountability #ViolenceAgainstWomenAndGirls #Misogyny #BehaviouralAnalysis #PublicSafety #Prevention #Justice #CrimeAnalystPodcast #Hampshire #Rape #JudgeRowland Clip https://youtu.be/NmeE-Kyt8dI?si=xYWv8y_NlxhL0gWy Sources https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/may/21/boys-convicted-of-get-non-custodial-sentences-as-judge-says-they-should-not-be-criminalised-unnecessarily https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/may/29/teenage-boys-rape-sentencing-youth-courts https://www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/article/police-missed-opportunities-stop-fordingbridge-teen-rapist-jqp9mnrfw 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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    53 mins
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really interesting deep dive into criminal mind and criminal actions and behaviour. I was fascinated listening, particularly to the Sophie Toscan du Plantier episodes as I know that area well and remember the shock I felt when her murder happened in a place i felt so safe and at peace.

highly recommend

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Laura Richards is incredible in the way she brings her expertise in homicide prevention, Unlike much true crime, which feels voyeuristic, she foregrounds the victims' stories and is a passionate advocate for change. It's like having a friend alongside, helping empower us as women and understand the mindset that is behind femicide in particular. The detail with which she walks the listener through cases is astounding. I can't stop listening.

So much more than a true crime podcast

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A victim focused podcast with great guests and topical content. Laura fights for justice and to change the laws to protect victims and survivors.

Fantastic, educatonal analysis of crime.

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Absolutely love this podcast, it's brilliant, as is all the work Laura does for victims and their families, raising awareness and sharing their legacy whilst trying to make the world safer and protecting future victims

Brillian

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I unashamedly cried throughout most of this episode .


This amazing series ought to be taught in the educational system and in the police establishment. Furthermore legal reparation needs to be enforced against any media platform that deals with such horrific and traumatic crimes.

Written with such care & dignity for the victims

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