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Dr. N dives into the captivating world of forensic psychology in a twist on true crime podcasts. Can you make a murderer? Can we trust expert witnesses? How are false memories made? How likely is it that you would confess to a crime you didn't commit?...

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United States

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Dr. N dives into the captivating world of forensic psychology in a twist on true crime podcasts. Can you make a murderer? Can we trust expert witnesses? How are false memories made? How likely is it that you would confess to a crime you didn't commit? All these questions and so much more are discussed on the podcast. Weekly episodes will touch on different topics, stories, and empirically-based research that highlight forensic psychology's contribution to true crime and the legal system as a whole.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Memories of Murder: The Hwaseong Strangler

2/26/2026
The ForenPsych Files are back. Join me for a new episode where I invite my husband to dive into the Hwaseong Strangler case. He was South Korea's first serial killer and the inspiration for Bong Joon-ho's 2003 movie Memories of Murder.

Duration:01:25:37

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Colleen Stan and Cameron Hooker

10/18/2020
Join Dr. N as she discuses the case against Cameron Hooker: the abduction, imprisonment, and sexual abuse of Colleen Stan and the trial that followed. All sources and episode notes are in a google doc folder here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vAH8D6TmeHQbIYaWVwecD8zCuYYpdYlW?usp=sharing Have questions? Please email theforenpsychfilespod@gmail.com Want to connect? Follow me on Instagram @theforenpsychfilespod Visit the website: https://the-forenpsych-files.captivate.fm/

Duration:00:18:14

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Daryl Atkins, Intellectual Disabilities, and the Death Penalty

9/22/2020
Join Dr. N as she discuses the case that led to a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court exempting those with intellectual disabilities from the death penalty. All sources and episode notes are in a google doc folder here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vAH8D6TmeHQbIYaWVwecD8zCuYYpdYlW?usp=sharing Have questions? Please email theforenpsychfilespod@gmail.com Want to connect? Follow me on Instagram @theforenpsychfilespod Visit the website: https://the-forenpsych-files.captivate.fm/

Duration:00:16:17

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The Exoneration of James Blackmon

9/6/2020
Join Dr. N for a discussion about James Blackmon and how he spent 30 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. This is a great case study in false confessions and competency. All sources and episode notes are in a google doc folder here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vAH8D6TmeHQbIYaWVwecD8zCuYYpdYlW?usp=sharing Have questions? Please email theforenpsychfilespod@gmail.com Want to connect? Follow me on Instagram @theforenpsychfilespod Visit the website: https://the-forenpsych-files.captivate.fm/

Duration:00:10:50

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The Mathis Family Murders

8/23/2020
Join Dr. N as she discusses the murders of LaDonna Mathis and her two sons. This case is still unsolved after nearly 40 years, and some believe the murderer walked free. All sources and episode notes are in a google doc folder here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vAH8D6TmeHQbIYaWVwecD8zCuYYpdYlW?usp=sharing Have questions? Please email theforenpsychfilespod@gmail.com Want to connect? Follow me on Instagram @theforenpsychfilespod Visit the website: https://the-forenpsych-files.captivate.fm/

Duration:00:09:22

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The Unsolved Murder of Betty Gail Brown

8/16/2020
Join Dr. N as she discusses the unsolved murder of Betty Gail Brown. Little forensic evidence, , even fewer leads, a possible false confession, and a hung jury leave this case cold after nearly 60 years. All sources and episode notes are in a google doc folder here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vAH8D6TmeHQbIYaWVwecD8zCuYYpdYlW?usp=sharing Have questions? Please email theforenpsychfilespod@gmail.com Want to connect? Follow me on Instagram @theforenpsychfilespod Visit the website: https://the-forenpsych-files.captivate.fm/

Duration:00:09:22

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The Iceman: Richard Kuklinski

8/9/2020
Join Dr. N as she discuses The Iceman, aka Richard Kuklinski. She covers the differences between hitmen and serial killers and dives into the psychology of The Iceman himself. All sources and episode notes are in a google doc folder here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vAH8D6TmeHQbIYaWVwecD8zCuYYpdYlW?usp=sharing Have questions? Please email theforenpsychfilespod@gmail.com Want to connect? Follow me on Instagram @theforenpsychfilespod Visit the website: https://the-forenpsych-files.captivate.fm/

Duration:00:16:17

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The Murder of Angie Dodge

7/31/2020
Join Dr. N as she covers the murder of Angie Dodge and the questionable investigative techniques that led to an innocent man being imprisoned for 20 years. Promo: Hardly Paranormal https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/hardly-paranormal/id1512859216 All sources and episode notes are in a google doc folder here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vAH8D6TmeHQbIYaWVwecD8zCuYYpdYlW?usp=sharing Have questions? Please email theforenpsychfilespod@gmail.com Want to connect? Follow me on Instagram @theforenpsychfilespod Visit the website: https://the-forenpsych-files.captivate.fm/

Duration:00:21:29

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Casey Anthony

7/23/2020
Join Dr. N as she reviews evidence from the case against Casey Anthony from a forensic psychology perspective. Make sure you check out the poll in the Instagram story & post! All sources and episode notes are in a google doc folder here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vAH8D6TmeHQbIYaWVwecD8zCuYYpdYlW?usp=sharing Have questions? Please email theforenpsychfilespod@gmail.com Want to connect? Follow me on Instagram @theforenpsychfilespod Visit the website: https://the-forenpsych-files.captivate.fm/

Duration:00:14:27

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Multiple Personality/Dissociative Identity Disorder Defense

7/12/2020
Join Dr. N for a discussion about multiple personality/dissociative identity disorder and its use as a defense strategy for an insanity plea. All sources and episode notes are in a google doc folder here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vAH8D6TmeHQbIYaWVwecD8zCuYYpdYlW?usp=sharing Have questions? Please email theforenpsychfilespod@gmail.com Want to connect? Follow me on Instagram @theforenpsychfilespod Visit the website: https://the-forenpsych-files.captivate.fm/

Duration:00:10:51

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Garbage In, Garbage Out

7/5/2020
Join Dr. N for a discussion about the applications and limitations of a few investigative techniques. Topics include fingerprints, polygraphs, and forensic hypnosis. All sources and episode notes are in a google doc folder here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vAH8D6TmeHQbIYaWVwecD8zCuYYpdYlW?usp=sharing Have questions? Please email theforenpsychfilespod@gmail.com Want to connect? Follow me on Instagram @theforenpsychfilespod Visit the website: https://the-forenpsych-files.captivate.fm/

Duration:00:16:54

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The Prosecutor's Fallacy

6/25/2020
Join Dr. N for a discussion about The Prosecutor's Fallacy: how probability statistics are misinterpreted in court and how to correctly frame, calculate, and interpret these statistics. All sources and episode notes are in a google doc folder here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vAH8D6TmeHQbIYaWVwecD8zCuYYpdYlW?usp=sharing Have questions? Please email theforenpsychfilespod@gmail.com Want to connect? Follow me on Instagram @theforenpsychfilespod Visit the website: https://the-forenpsych-files.captivate.fm/

Duration:00:23:24

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Police Violence and Understanding Murder Charges

6/13/2020
Join Dr. N for a discussion about police violence and a more in-depth discussion of murder charges against police officers and those acting in a similar capacity. Cases discussed include: George Floyd, Freddie Gray, Trayvon Martin, and Ahmaud Arbery. All sources and episode notes are in a google doc folder here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vAH8D6TmeHQbIYaWVwecD8zCuYYpdYlW?usp=sharing Have questions? Please email theforenpsychfilespod@gmail.com Want to connect? Follow me on Instagram @theforenpsychfilespod Visit the website: https://the-forenpsych-files.captivate.fm/

Duration:00:23:24

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Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy

5/31/2020
Join Dr. N for a discussion about Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy. Case examples include Dee Dee Blanchard, Marybeth Tinning, Kathy Bush, Blanca Montano, and Lisa Hayden-Johnson. All sources and episode notes are in a google doc folder here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vAH8D6TmeHQbIYaWVwecD8zCuYYpdYlW?usp=sharing Have questions? Please email theforenpsychfilespod@gmail.com Want to connect? Follow me on Instagram @theforenpsychfilespod Visit the website: https://the-forenpsych-files.captivate.fm/

Duration:00:25:10

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Repressed Memories

5/24/2020
Join Dr. N for a discussion about repressed memories and a deep dive into the Nicole Kluemper case. All sources and episode notes are in a google doc folder here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vAH8D6TmeHQbIYaWVwecD8zCuYYpdYlW?usp=sharing Have questions? Please email theforenpsychfilespod@gmail.com Want to connect? Follow me on Instagram @theforenpsychfilespod

Duration:00:41:01

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Jury Attributes

5/17/2020
Join Dr. N for a discussion about jury attributes and their impact on trial decisions. All sources and episode notes are in a google doc folder here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vAH8D6TmeHQbIYaWVwecD8zCuYYpdYlW?usp=sharing Have questions? Please email theforenpsychfilespod@gmail.com Want to connect? Follow me on Instagram @theforenpsychfilespod

Duration:00:16:54

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Criminal Responsibility and "Insanity"

5/10/2020
Join Dr. N for a discussion about criminal responsibility and the insanity defense. All sources and episode notes are in a google doc folder here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vAH8D6TmeHQbIYaWVwecD8zCuYYpdYlW?usp=sharing Have questions? Please email theforenpsychfilespod@gmail.com Want to connect? Follow on Instagram @theforenpsychfilespod

Duration:00:09:58

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Competency

5/3/2020
Join Dr. N for a discussion about competency and a closer look at Brendan Dassey's psychological assessment. All sources and episode notes are in a google doc folder here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vAH8D6TmeHQbIYaWVwecD8zCuYYpdYlW?usp=sharing Have questions? Please email theforenpsychfilespod@gmail.com Want to connect? Follow on Instagram @theforenpsychfilespod

Duration:00:16:54

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False Confessions

4/26/2020
Join Dr. N for a discussion about the psychology of false confessions. All sources and episode notes are in a google doc folder here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vAH8D6TmeHQbIYaWVwecD8zCuYYpdYlW?usp=sharing Have questions? Please email theforenpsychfilespod@gmail.com Want to connect? Follow on Instagram @theforenpsychfilespod

Duration:00:19:00

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Eyewitness Testimony

4/19/2020
Join Dr. N for a discussion about the psychology of eyewitness testimony and accuracy. All sources and episode notes are in a google doc folder here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vAH8D6TmeHQbIYaWVwecD8zCuYYpdYlW?usp=sharing Have questions? Please email theforenpsychfilespod@gmail.com Want to connect? Follow on Instagram @theforenpsychfilespod

Duration:00:24:19