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Killer Psyche

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When a shocking crime occurs, people ask “Why?” Was it about power, ego, or revenge? On Killer Psyche, retired FBI agent Candice DeLong draws on her decades of experience to reveal why these murderers and criminals committed these heinous acts. She will reveal fascinating new details about what drove these people, including cases she was close to. Candice will share specific psychological methods and profiling techniques that experts use to understand the deepest part of the most complex, fascinating, and twisted minds, from the Unabomber to Alex Murdaugh to Mary Bell. You can listen to Killer Psyche one week early and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery+ in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app. Killer Psyche season 3 will be available September 19th on Wondery+ and September 26th wherever you get your podcasts.

Location:

United States

Genres:

True Crime

Networks:

Wondery

Description:

When a shocking crime occurs, people ask “Why?” Was it about power, ego, or revenge? On Killer Psyche, retired FBI agent Candice DeLong draws on her decades of experience to reveal why these murderers and criminals committed these heinous acts. She will reveal fascinating new details about what drove these people, including cases she was close to. Candice will share specific psychological methods and profiling techniques that experts use to understand the deepest part of the most complex, fascinating, and twisted minds, from the Unabomber to Alex Murdaugh to Mary Bell. You can listen to Killer Psyche one week early and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery+ in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app. Killer Psyche season 3 will be available September 19th on Wondery+ and September 26th wherever you get your podcasts.

Language:

English


Episodes

Nightingale No More: The Case of Vickie Dawn Jackson

11/28/2023
Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong walks us through the particular case of Vickie Dawn Jackson. Seen by her peers as the ultimate caregiver and considerate nurse - one who looked up to Florence Nightingale - Vickie left a trail of 10 bodies in her wake, mostly elderly patients, including family friends. From her firsthand knowlege after interviewing Vickie in the past, Candice digs into her motivations and what changed in Vickie's life that may have led her to murder. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:46:16

Mark Hoffman: From Master Forger to Murderer

11/21/2023
Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong delves into the case of Mark Hofmann, who became rich by forging documents and selling them to the Mormon church. Candice explores how Hofmann went from conman to murderer after his schemes began to fall apart. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:33:19

From Criminal Past to Notorious Abductor: Richard Allen Davis

11/14/2023
Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong shares her question and answer session from CrimeCon 2023, where the audience had the chance to ask her anything. From the chances of meeting a serial killer to what harm reduction techniques you can adopt to protect yourself, Candice shares her knowledge and first hand experience with the audience. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:57:44

Listen Now: Ghost Story

11/13/2023
Tristan Redman is a journalist who doesn’t believe in ghosts. But weird things happened in his teenage bedroom – weirder than normal. When, years later, he discovers subsequent occupants of his family home were haunted by the ghost of a faceless woman, he’s curious. Because by a strange coincidence, it just so happens that the house Tristan grew up in is right next door to a murder scene - where his wife’s great grandmother was killed by two gunshots to the face. Could there be a connection? Tristan decides to investigate and soon finds himself where no son-in-law should ever be: delving deep into his wife’s family history, asking questions no one wants answered. Wondery and Pineapple Street Studios present GhostStory — a seven-part podcast series about family secrets, overwhelming coincidences and the things that come back to haunt us. Follow Ghost Story on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes of Ghost Story ad-free right now by joining Wondery Plus. Listen now: Wondery.fm/Ghost_Story See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:08:36

Candice DeLong at CrimeCon 2023: Ask Me Anything

11/7/2023
Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong shares her question and answer session from CrimeCon 2023, where the audience had the chance to ask her anything. From the chances of meeting a serial killer to what harm reduction techniques you can adopt to protect yourself, Candice shares her knowledge and first hand experience with the audience. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:41:57

H.H. Holmes: The Truth Behind the Murder Castle

10/31/2023
Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong dives into one of America’s creepiest tales: the mysterious H.H. Holmes and his “Murder Castle.” In this Halloween episode, Candice walks us through Holmes’ murders and the castle’s lore to separate fact from fiction. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:48:34

Listen Now: RedHanded

10/29/2023
RedHanded the podcast jumps head first into all manner of macabre madness. We cover everything from big time serial killers (and those you may never have heard of), to hauntings, possessions, disturbing mysteries, bizarre whodunits and basically anything that tickles our creepy fancy. So, join us, plug in, sit back and prepare for scares. http://wondery.com/shows/redhanded See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:09:44

Larry Gene Bell: When a Sadistic Killer Calls

10/24/2023
Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong walks us through the sordid case of Larry Gene Bell, the South Carolina serial killer who murdered teenage girl Shari Smith and 9-year-old Debra Helmick. Candice's mentor at the FBI, John Douglas, helped identify Bell and called him “one of the most sadistic murderers I’ve come across" for tormenting the families by telephone and forcing his victim to write her own obituary. This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence and sexual assault. Please be advised. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:52:43

Lethal Infatuation: The Amy Fisher Affair

10/17/2023
Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong digs into the shooting of Mary Jo Buttafuoco by then 17-year-old Amy Fisher, who was having an affair with Mary Jo's husband, Joey. Candice delves into Amy's troubled background and the fallout of Amy's lethal infatuation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:44:02

Down the Hill: the Delphi Murders

10/10/2023
Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong dives into the murders of 14 year-old Libby German and 13 year-old Abigail Williams. After five years, Richard Allen has been arrested for the "delphi murders." Candice also speaks with journalist Susan Hendrix, who covered the case and has written a new book about it entitled, "Down the Hill: My Descent into the Double Murder in Delphi." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:48:16

Killer Psyche Daily - Over My Dead Body: Killer Couple Exposed

10/5/2023
When Mike Williams went missing in Tallahassee, Florida in 2000, the community was devastated. But 17 years later, a major breakthrough exposed what really happened to Mike – and the sinister plot carried out by two unlikely suspects. Jennifer Portman, host of the podcast Over My Dead Body Season 4: Gone Hunting, spent more than a decade covering every twist and turn in the shocking case. She joins Candice to discuss what she learned in her reporting, and to dive deeper into the minds of the murderous duo responsible. Listen to Over My Dead Body Season 4: Gone Hunting Listen to every episode of Killer Psyche Daily on the Amazon Music app with your Prime account or you can listen with Wondery+ in the Wondery app or on Apple Podcasts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:12:31

Leopold & Loeb, Part II

10/3/2023
In the second half of this two-part episode, former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong continues to explore the case of Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold, two young men who murdered 14-year-old Bobby Franks. 19-year-old Nathan and 18-year-old Richard sought to commit what they called "the perfect murder.", In this episode, Candice focuses not only on the the murderers' psyche, but also on the role psychiatry played in their trial. Killer Psyche releases new episodes weekly. You can listen to Killer Psyche one week early and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery+ in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:42:53

Killer Psyche Daily - CrimeCon Behind the Scenes: A Conversation with Founder Kevin Balfe

9/28/2023
Since 2017, CrimeCon has brought together thousands of fans to connect with some of the biggest names in the true crime world. While at the event last week, Candice sat down with Kevin Balfe, the founder of CrimeCon, to reflect on how the convention got its start and why it continues to grow each year. To learn more about CrimeCon and future events, visit https://www.crimecon.com/. Listen to every episode of Killer Psyche Daily on the Amazon Music app with your Prime account or you can listen with Wondery+ in the Wondery app or on Apple Podcasts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:09:48

Leopold & Loeb, Part I

9/26/2023
In the first half of this two-part episode, former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong explores the case of Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold, two young men who murdered 14-year-old Bobby Franks. 19-year-old Nathan and 18-year-old Richard sought to commit what they called "the perfect murder." Candice dives deep into the psyches of the two men who perpetrated one of the most sensational crimes of the 20th century. Killer Psyche releases new episodes weekly. You can listen to Killer Psyche one week early and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery+ in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:37:18

Encore - The East Hampton Murder

9/12/2023
Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong delves into the East Hampton murder and its major players, Danny Pelosi and Generosa Ammon. The murder made national headlines due to the very wealthy victim and the over the top behavior of its main suspects. Candice also uses her own personal experience from her interview with Danny Pelosi to explore the psychological factors that led to this murder. Support us by supporting our sponsors. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:45:08

Killer Psyche: Season Three Preview

9/12/2023
Killer Psyche is back! Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong continues her fascinating deep dives into the complex psychology and unsettling motivations behind the most disturbing criminal figures. Candice will explore well-known killers like Leopold & Loeb, and others not so well-known like Belle Guinness, the Norwegian Killer. Killer Psyche season 3 will be available September 19th on Wondery+ and September 26th wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen one week early and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery+ in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:02:25

Encore - Juana Barraza: The Old Lady Killer

9/5/2023
Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong exposes the case of "La Malaviejitas" Juana Barraza. A former professional wrestler, Juana is one of Mexico's most prolific serial killers, who terrorized elderly women in Mexico City. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:37:24

Encore - Daniel Gonzalez: The Freddy Krueger Killer

8/29/2023
Former FBI agent and criminal profiler, Candice DeLong digs into the peculiar case of Daniel Gonzalez, nicknamed "The Freddy Krueger Killer." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:43:57

Killer Psyche Daily - UK Nurse Found Guilty in Newborn Killings

8/24/2023
From 2015 to 2016, a northwest England hospital had an unusual spike in newborn deaths. After a lengthy investigation, the mysterious deaths were traced back to neonatal nurse Lucy Letby, who was recently convicted on seven counts of murder. In today’s Ripped from the Headlines, Candice and her producer Julie Berke dig deeper into the case, and explore the potential motivations behind these shocking crimes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:09:32

Encore - Andrew Kehoe: The Bath School Massacre

8/22/2023
Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong takes a look at Andrew Kehoe, who committed the first school massacre in the United States. Kehoe, a well regarded school board member, changed the fate of a tiny Michigan town with a bomb that shook the community to its core. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:38:33