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Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers

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FBI
True Crime
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Welcome to Mind Behind The Crime, the authoritative podcast that grants you exclusive access to the profound insights of respected psychologists, psychotherapists, and mental health experts as they delve into the most captivating true crime stories of our time. Hosted by Tony Brueski, this enthralling series takes you on an intellectual journey through the intricate workings of the human mind and ... more

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In this episode of Hidden Killers, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins us to unpack the disturbing psychology and systemic collapse behind the escape of Morgan Geyser — the now-23-year-old woman who attempted a ritualistic Slender Man killing as a ch... more

Tonight on Hidden Killers, we sit down with psychotherapist Shavaun Scott to examine one of the most psychologically alarming missing-child cases in recent memory: the disappearance of nine-year-old Melodee Buzzard — and the unraveling mental state o... more

Tonight on Hidden Killers, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott helps us unravel two cases that shouldn’t be connected — but absolutely are.

On one side: Ashlee Buzzard, a mother spiraling into paranoia, delusion, secrecy, and destabilization as her nine-y... more

As part of our Hidden Killers 2025 Year in Review series, we revisit the shocking moment that shattered the illusion of Adelson family unity — Wendi Adelson’s refusal to testify for her mother, Donna, in one of Florida’s most explosive murder-for-hir... more

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Eric Faddis
Defense attorney and former prosecutor
Episode: ​Bryan Kohberger: Coincidence or Calculated? Inside the Mind of the Alleged Idaho Killer | 2025 Year in Review
Harvey Adelson
Dolled out emotional testimony in support of Donna Adelson
Episode: The Adelsons Fall Apart: Narcissism, Denial, and Legacy in Shambles-WEEK IN REVIEW
Dr. Graberg
Medical doctor and friend of the Adelson family
Episode: The Adelsons Fall Apart: Narcissism, Denial, and Legacy in Shambles-WEEK IN REVIEW
Dr. Graeburn
Medical doctor and former state legislator
University of Florida
Episode: You Took My Wife—and My Life: Harvey Adelson Melts Down in Court
Jennifer Coffindaffer
Retired FBI agent and criminal analyst
Episode: Big Breakdown: Inside the Aftermath of Charlie Kirks’ Murder
Wendi Adelson
Involved in a complex legal case surrounding the murder of her ex-husband, Dan Markel
Episode: Has Wendi Escaped Justice? Or Is She Still Living Under Suspicion?
Jennifer Coffendaffer
Retired FBI special agent
Episode: Kohberger’s “Mom Text” & Donna’s Grand Piano How Loyalty Turns Criminal-WEEK IN REVIEW
Shavaun Scott
Psychotherapist and author
Episode: Weaponized Intimacy: How Barry Morphew Allegedly Controlled Suzanne to Death
Siobhan Scott
Psychotherapist and author
Episode: A Mind Obsessed with Control: Kohberger’s Behavior Through a Therapist’s Eyes -WEEK IN REVIEW

Hosts

Tony Brueski
Host known for his insightful exploration of true crime stories through a psychological lens, incorporating expert opinions and analysis.
Shavaun Scott
Psychotherapist and author who provides expert insights into the psychological aspects behind crime and trauma, enhancing discussions with her professional background.
Stacey Cole
Todd Michaels

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#190
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#16
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#46
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#202
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#210
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Epstein Files Release: The Psychological Shock No One’s Ready For
Q: How do we get through this?
People need to dose their media consumption and can seek therapy and support.
"Good Kid” Privilege: How the System Protected a Violent Teen | The Jesse Butler Case
Q: What do you think it would take for society to discard violent offenders correctly?
A shift in mindset where society recognizes that some individuals cannot be rehabilitated, and thus need to be contained for public safety.
"Good Kid” Privilege: How the System Protected a Violent Teen | The Jesse Butler Case
Q: What kind of trauma occurs when survivors see the leniency given to their abuser like this?
The survivors feel that they don't matter and experience ongoing trauma from the legal system, which affects their sense of safety and mental health.
Trauma, Fear, and Accountability: Shavaun Scott on the Psychology of ‘The Perfect Neighbor’ Killer
Q: Could the police have intervened in a better way?
Yes, having a mental health therapist involved could have provided a chance to de-escalate the situation effectively.
Trauma, Fear, and Accountability: Shavaun Scott on the Psychology of ‘The Perfect Neighbor’ Killer
Q: From where you stand, what sort of mental behavioral pattern takes someone from petty complaints to firing through a closed door?
It involves a mental trajectory, often influenced by personality disorders like paranoia and entitlement.

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1. Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary
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2. Harvey Adelson
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