The Psychology of a Serial Killer: Harold Shipman
The Crime DeskThe Psychology of a Serial Killer is a forensic examination of those who kill. In Series 1, we turn the scalpel inward on doctors who kill: trusted professionals who betrayed their oath to save lives. From the calculated crimes of Dr Harold Shipman to the dark legacy of Dr John Bodkin-Adams, this series delves deep into the minds, methods, and motivations of medical murderers. Hosted by Dr Andrew ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 13 | Founded | 6 months ago |
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When it comes to serial killers, there’s one thing everyone wants to know, were the protagonists mad or bad? In the final episode of An Appointment With Murder, the good doctors ask the question of Dr Harold Shipman and Dr Bodkin Adams, or indeed, an... more
In this latest episode we look at the role of the medical expert and what happens when they’re called to give evidence. From Dr Arthur Douthwaite of Guys Hospital and 49 Harley Street, who tried and failed to discredit Bodkin Adams to our very own Do... more
Away from the ghoulish doctors there are a host of other characters who shaped their fate. From Detective Superintendent Herbert Hannam of the Yard who was put in charge of the Bodkin Adams case and dispatched to sunny Eastbourne, or Detective Inspec... more
Dr Harold Shipman is the bleak spectre of modern medicine and remains the only doctor in British history convicted of murdering his patients. His many victims were mostly female and elderly, though he was not above killing men and in one instance, a ... more
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This has to be one of my favourite Podcasts. I have been a Podcharista for many years and this is definitely one of the best I have heard.
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United Kingdom2 months ago - Unlistenable
I expected this to be an interesting and serious-minded series. Unfortunately, it is rendered unlistenable by tacky — actually offensive — production. There is absolutely no need to run London Dungeon “house of horrors” style music and effects behind the doctors speaking. To do so shows a complete lack of respect for both the victims of those discussed and your listeners. I thought we we were past treating this subject this way.
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This series offers a forensic examination of medical professionals who have committed murder, specifically focusing on notorious figures such as Dr. Harold Shipman and Dr. John Bodkin-Adams. Through in-depth explorations of their psychological profiles, methods, and motivations, the discussion highlights how these respected figures betrayed the trust placed in them by their patients. With hosts who are well-versed in forensic psychiatry and medical ethics, listeners gain unique insights into the darker side of the medical profession, prompting reflection on the complexities of morality and trust in healthcare. The series stands out for its analytical approach to the psychological mechanisms that enable such betrayals within what are typical... more
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