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Serial Killers & Murderous Minds

Crime House
Murder
Mental Health
Serial Killers
California
Domestic Violence
Psychopathy
True Crime
Childhood Trauma
Child Abuse
Richard Ramirez
Violence
Aileen Wuornos
Joel Rifkin
Florida
John Wayne Gacy
Family Dynamics
Trauma
Antisocial Personality Disorder
Psychology
Oscar Pistorius

Serial Killers & Murderous Minds takes you deep into the psychology of history's most chilling murderers, from infamous serial killers like Jeffrey Dahmer and Ted Bundy to ruthless cult leaders, deadly exes, and spree killers. Every Monday and Thursday, hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels, a clinical and forensic psychologist, blend gripping true crime storytelling with expert analysis... more

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In February 2000, Katherine Knight committed one of the most disturbing murders in Australian history... but the path to that night began decades earlier in a rural New South Wales household defined by violence, neglect, and sexual abuse. As Katherin... more

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Recent Guests

Andrea Gunning
Host of Betrayal Weekly podcast
Betrayal Weekly
Episode: SERIAL KILLER: Ed Kemper Pt. 2 with Andrea Gunning of Betrayal Weekly
Greg Jackson
Co-host of Government That Doesn't Suck
History That Doesn't Suck / Utah Valley University
Episode: Introducing: Government That Doesn’t Suck
Lindsey Cormack
Co-host of Government That Doesn't Suck
History That Doesn't Suck / DC Inbox
Episode: Introducing: Government That Doesn’t Suck
Katie Ring
Host of America's Most Infamous Crimes
America's Most Infamous Crimes (Crime House Original)
Episode: SERIAL KILLER: "The Ypsilanti Ripper" John Norman Collins Pt. 1 with Katie Ring from America's Most Infamous Crimes
Harini Bhat
Host of Hidden History
Hidden History (PAVE Studios)
Episode: SERIAL KILLER: "The Blood Countess" Pt. 2 with Dr. Harini Bhat from Hidden History
Dr. Harini Bhat
Host of Hidden History, guest on this episode
Hidden History / PAVE Studios
Episode: SERIAL KILLER: "The Blood Countess" Pt. 1 with Dr. Harini Bhat from Hidden History
Alexis Linkletter
The First Degree podcast host
The First Degree
Episode: Heaven's Gate Pt. 1 with Alexis Linkletter and Jac Vanek
Jac Vanek
The First Degree podcast host
The First Degree
Episode: Heaven's Gate Pt. 1 with Alexis Linkletter and Jac Vanek
Sarah Turney
Host of The Final Hours, advocate for justice
Crime House / The Final Hours
Episode: The Black Widow of Idaho Pt. 1

Hosts

Vanessa Richardson
Host of Serial Killers & Murderous Minds; long-time presence across Crime House properties
Dr. Tristin Engels
Forensic psychologist providing clinical insights and analysis

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 3.4k ratings
  • Awesome !

    I never knew I was interested in such heinous crime documentaries, until I started listening to this podcast. These stories are so compelling with factual overload. These ladies have such beautiful voices that keep me interested in listening. Thank you. 😊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    L0c0_b@rb!3
    United States25 days ago
  • Cultural bias

    There’s something in psychology called cultural bias & this psychologist suffers from it. She should stick to American stories. Also her ahistoricism is comical. She completely misunderstands Stefano & Barbara’s relationship in the monster of Florence in a 1962 Italian context. The sexual revolution? The pill wasn’t even introduced until the following year.

    A waste of time.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ichibanrose
    United States25 days ago
  • Fantastic Podcast!

    This is one of my favorite podcasts. Vanessa’s storytelling is great and the psychoanalysis rendered by Dr. Tristan makes sense. I’m just mad at myself for listening to all episodes and now I have to wait for new episodes. Thank you for such a good podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sheeism
    United Statesa month ago
  • Very educational

    Absolutely top 5!!! Host does an amazing job at telling the stories and the forensic psychologist does a great job at breaking things down and explaining in detail how things in our everyday lives can have serious impacts on a persons mental health as well as why some people think so differently than others even when their brought up in similar conditions.

    Audible
    5
    Nathan Perkins
    United Statesa month ago
  • Missing the Mark, over-and-over

    Long-time fan of Vanessa Richardson. She brings me back time and time again, because she is phenomenal at story-telling and captivating the audience. Dr. Tristin Engles is completely missing the mark. As lovely and intelligent as she may be, she’s spent her life studying the broken brain. She’s lost touch with how the normal brain works -and the normal brain just wants the story from Vanessa. Dr. Engles drones on forever about the psychology; I feel like I’m back in class and will be graded on w... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MomToMany💜
    United Statesa month ago

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Some critiques note over-extended psychoanalytic interruptions impacting flow
Fans appreciate global case coverage and thorough research
Listeners praise the duo's mix of storytelling and psychology
Many cite Vanessa's voice and delivery as a standout
A subset dislikes scripted delivery or narration style

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Katherine Knight: Australia's Most Disturbing Killer Pt. 2
Q: From a psychological perspective, how should we think about threats like Katherine's before the violence actually occurs?
Threats should be treated as serious risk indicators that reflect a broader pattern of behavior, escalation, and access to means; they are not predictions but must be weighed alongside history, access to weapons, and patterns of escalation to assess danger.
Liz Golyar: Obsession, Stalking, and Murder Pt. 2
Q: Do you think that denial played a role in Dave's thinking, part of it at least? And if so, what was his brain trying to protect him from?
Yes, denial likely served as a protective mechanism against the overwhelming realization that his understanding of Cari and Liz's roles was incorrect, which would unleash uncertainty, guilt, and the fear of having missed dangerous signs for nine months.
The Villisca Axe Murders: Eight Victims, No Answers Pt. 1
Q: In your professional opinion, what does it take for someone's behavior to be considered a true pattern?
A true pattern is consistency across multiple situations, showing up over and over in different contexts to allow prediction of future responses, rather than a single isolated incident.
The Villisca Axe Murders: Eight Victims, No Answers Pt. 2
Q: How can juries interpret a confession when memory and coercion concerns arise, and what should be considered in evaluating such testimony?
Jurors weigh the credibility of the confession against potential issues like memory gaps, possible coercion, and the defendant's mental state; the reliability of the confession depends on corroborating evidence and the consistency of the defendant's account with objective facts.
The Villisca Axe Murders: Eight Victims, No Answers Pt. 2
Q: Do you think authorities were reaching for a blanket explanation for multiple violent crimes, and if so, why would they do that?
From a psychological perspective, authorities often seek a unifying theory when evidence is sparse, because a single narrative feels more satisfying and manageable than a collection of disparate, ambiguous clues; however, this can lead to confirmation bias and overlook important subtleties in the case.

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A true crime podcast that blends gripping storytelling with forensic psychology to explore history's most chilling murderers. Across episodes, listeners get detailed case narratives interlaced with expert analysis on motives, thinking patterns, and investigative twists, often spanning international cases and evolving investigative techniques. Noteworthy is the strong host-duo dynamic—one storyteller with a clinical expert's lens—that helps translate complex psychology into accessible, storytelling-driven episodes. This format is likely to appeal to listeners who crave a thorough blend of historical context and psychological insight, plus an global scope beyond single-country cases.

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2. Greg Jackson
3. Lindsey Cormack
4. Katie Ring
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