Criminal Psychology
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.

Eerie Apple Watch Location Raises New Questions in Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Mystery
New details about Nancy Guthrie's Apple Watch found on her bedroom floor, mentioned in the first ransom note, provide critical insight into the legitimacy of the kidnapping and the potential for a struggle, while conflicting reports and a lack of official updates complicate the ongoing investigation.

Ransom Note Horror: "Hello Savannah. We Have Your Mother, Nancy." | Nancy Guthrie Missing
New details emerge about the chilling ransom notes in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping, revealing an initial death threat and a later apology, prompting an expert homicide detective to dissect the perpetrators' unusual behavior and the investigation's missteps.

Hidden meaning behind Nancy Guthrie ransom note -- FBI profiler analyzes abductor
An FBI profiler dissects the psychological implications of the Nancy Guthrie ransom notes, revealing insights into the abductor's guilt, need for control, and potential for multiple perpetrators.

“She’s buried with nature now” - what second Nancy Guthrie ransom note revealed
New details from a source close to the Nancy Guthrie investigation reveal the second ransom note stated she died and was 'buried with nature now,' indicating an unintentional death but no direct apology.

Would-Be Reagan Assassin John Hinckley Jr. on Trump Assassination Attempts & Jodie Foster Obsession
John Hinckley Jr., the man who attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan, shares his journey from mental illness and obsession with Jodie Foster to his current life as a free man, offering insights into political violence and his path to recovery.

'Maternal Instinct' Taylor Parker's UNEDITED & UNCUT Interrogation at the Hospital
An unedited interrogation reveals how medical evidence and psychological tactics unraveled Taylor Parker's fabricated story of childbirth, exposing a horrific fetal abduction and murder.

DEEP CUTS ON D4VD'S LIPS CAUGHT ON CAMERA: ADMITS PREGNANCY
Nancy Grace and her panel dissect alleged evidence against D4VD (David Anthony Burke) in the murder of 13-year-old Celeste Rivers, focusing on a suspicious lip injury, his post-murder behavior, and an alleged social media admission of pregnancy.

Her dating history created dozens of suspects
A woman's brutal murder and the killer's meticulous cleanup efforts led investigators down a year-long rabbit hole of online dating profiles, only to reveal a critical mistake in their initial neighborhood canvas.

Netflix’s Maternal Instinct Has Us FLOORED: Texas Beauty's Web of Twisted Crimes | Taylor Parker
Explore the chilling psychology of Taylor Parker, a woman whose elaborate web of lies, including a fake pregnancy, escalated to the brutal murder of a friend and the attempted abduction of her unborn baby, as analyzed by a criminologist.

She Married A TV-Star & Then Wanted Him Dead... The Shocking Aaron Goodwin Case
The wife of 'Ghost Adventures' star Aaron Goodwin plotted his murder with a convicted killer she met through a true crime documentary, revealing a shocking betrayal and a bizarre motive rooted in greed and delusion.

“Fatalistic” — why Mackenzie Shirilla did not care about surviving - and her XXX behavior in jail
This episode dissects the disturbing behavior of Mackenzie Shirilla, convicted of murder, revealing her extensive disciplinary issues in jail, a criminologist's psychological profile, and a medical expert's debunking of her defense.

Soldier Claims AR-15 Accidentally Killed His Wife
A young soldier, Skyler Nemits, claims his wife's death from an AR-15 gunshot to the head was an accident, despite his extensive firearms training and inconsistencies in his account during interrogation.

Catfishing For Murder: Denali Brehmer — Interview With A Killer
Denali Bremer, serving 99 years for the catfishing murder of her best friend, gives her first public interview, revealing the twisted online scheme and her shifting narrative of responsibility.

Secuestré sin culpa y tengo 110 años de condena | Bruno #Penitencia 195 #México
A man serving 110 years for kidnapping details his life of crime, explaining how he normalized violence as 'work' and operated a sophisticated kidnapping ring from inside prison, all while feeling no guilt for his victims but profound regret for his own children.

KILLER DAD CHRIS WATTS: "GENDER REVEAL PARTY MADE ME A KILLER”
The episode reconstructs the Chris Watts family murders, exploring the alleged motive of a gender reveal party and his desire for a new life, alongside expert analysis of his psychological state and the gruesome details of the crime.

Software engineer killed pregnant wife and fled to Italy, investigators say - what went wrong?
A Texas software engineer, accused of capital murder in the death of his pregnant wife, was released on a $1 million bond, only to cut off his ankle monitor, forge a passport, and flee to Italy, exposing critical flaws in the justice system.

Psychotic Couple Thinks They Can Get Away With Double Murder
A couple on the run for assault charges commits a double murder to steal an RV, leading to a cross-border manhunt and their eventual capture in Mexico.

KILLER LAWYER ALEX MURDAUGH: CASE REVERSED
Alex Murdaugh's double murder conviction is reportedly reversed, prompting a deep dive into the legal grounds for a new trial, his alleged narcissistic personality, and the damning evidence that initially led to his conviction.

Nancy Guthrie: Top FBI ‘mindhunters’ and how they would get into the mind of suspect
Retired FBI profilers reveal the psychological tactics and extensive data collection methods used to understand and apprehend serial offenders, applying these insights to the perplexing Nancy Guthrie disappearance.

How Police Captured Florida's Longest Active Serial Killer
Follow Detective Matt Pitcher's meticulous investigation as he uncovers clues, navigates false leads, and ultimately apprehends Steven Matthew Wolf, one of Florida's longest active serial killers, for the brutal murder of Michelle.

Famed FBI profiler on what Nancy Guthrie suspect is thinking now, and detailed blood analysis
FBI profiler Jim Clemente offers a detailed forensic analysis of blood spatter at Nancy Guthrie's home, revealing critical insights into the abduction and the suspect's current mindset.

Police thought the murders were a Mafia hit
A double murder initially suspected as a mafia hit due to the victims' construction business ties unravels into a shocking tale of betrayal and obsessive love, orchestrated by a seemingly innocent neighbor.

Teen Obsessed With Ted Bundy Murders Neighbor
A quiet Ohio neighborhood is shattered when a 64-year-old woman is found brutally murdered, leading investigators to uncover a disturbing truth about her 13-year-old neighbor's dark online obsession with serial killers.

Scary Attacks | 48 Hours Full Episodes
This episode reconstructs three harrowing true crime cases, revealing the chilling randomness of violence, the meticulous planning of serial killers, and the devastating impact on victims and communities.