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Dark Matters: True Crime

Dr. Eric Hickey
Forensic Psychology
Serial Murder
Necrophilia
Stalking
Jeffrey Dahmer
Clifford Olson
Criminal Psychology
South Korea
Macarthur Park Murders
State Hospital For the Criminally Insane
Provo, United States
Halloween
Criminal Paraphilia
Anti-Stalking Statutes
Paraphilia
Canada
Serial Killers
Frog Boys Case
Law Enforcement
Los Angeles

Dark Matters: True Crime Podcast by Dr. Eric Hickey Criminal Psychologist

Dark Matters explores the science behind violent crime and how to prevent it. The show examines homicide, serial murder, sex crimes, stalking, and criminal paraphilias through the lens of forensic psychology. The series blends interviews and case storytelling to show how understanding grows in the real world. Conversations ... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes14Founded10 months ago
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Latest Episodes

Dark Matters Episode 11

In this episode, criminal psychologist Dr. Eric Hickey takes listeners behind the scenes of two starkly different homicide investigations. He begins with a devastating, unsolved double shooting from his time in Muncie, Indian... more

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Dark Matters Episode 10

True crime isn't just about the crime itself; it's about the professionals who dedicate their lives to understanding it. This week on Dark Matters, Dr. Eric Hickey is joined by his first guest, Dr. Marshall Jones of the Flori... more

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Dark Matters Episode 9

A community plunged into panic, an intensive military search, and a mystery that lay hidden for over a decade. This episode of Dark Matters tackles the complex case of the "Frog Boys". Dr. Eric Hickey breaks down the timeline,... more

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Dark Matters Episode 8

Clifford Olson wasn't just a brutal killer; he was a master manipulator desperate for the spotlight. In this installment of Dark Matters, Dr. Eric Hickey breaks down the psychology of a monster who refused to be forgotten. Fro... more

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Dr. Marshall Jones from Florida Institute of Technology
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Episode: A Walk on the Dark Side interview with Dr. Marshall Jones
Larry Hall
Convicted killer and subject of interview
Episode: Confessions Without Bodies, Findings from the Larry Hall Case Files

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Dr. Eric Hickey
Host and criminal psychologist focused on forensic psychology, homicide, and criminal paraphilias; frequently shares field experiences, interviews with investigators, researchers, and victims.

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A Walk on the Dark Side interview with Dr. Marshall Jones
Q: I have a question for you: given your emphasis on pro bono work, how do you balance mission-driven field work with the practicalities of funding and career advancement?
Pro bono work builds credibility, networks, and real-world impact; it often leads to important opportunities that can translate into paid roles later. The key is delivering value, staying curious, and leveraging the relationships built to pursue meaningful, timely projects that inform practice and policy.

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A show-driven by forensic psychology tackling violent crime, profiling, and prevention. Across episodes, the host—Dr. Eric Hickey, a criminal psychologist—explores homicide, serial murder, sex crimes, stalking, and criminal paraphilias through case narratives, expert interviews, and ethical discussions. The format often blends storytelling with practical insights for investigators, researchers, and students, emphasizing rigorous thinking, boundaries, and non-sensational coverage while highlighting how psychology informs real-world crime prevention and investigation. A standout angle is the host's willingness to share field experiences, interviews with investigators and victims, and accessible explanations of complex concepts without sensati... more

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