
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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 195 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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For this episode, Vanessa and Dr. Engels are joined again by Alexis Linkletter, co-hose of Crime House's newest show Crimes of Reddit. Between 1968 and 1985, a killer known as the Monster of Florence murdered eight couples on remote roads outside Flo... more
For this episode, Vanessa and Dr. Engels are joined by Alexis Linkletter, co-hose of Crime House's newest show Crimes of Reddit. In 1968, a young couple was shot dead in the Italian countryside while their six-year-old son slept in the back seat: a c... more
On February 12, 2010, biology professor Amy Bishop opened fire on her colleagues at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, killing three and wounding three more after being denied tenure. But investigators quickly discovered the shooting wasn't her... more
In July 2000, 21-year-old British hostess Lucie Blackman vanished after a date with a man she knew only as Mr. Kowa. In reality, he Joji Obara, a serial predator who had drugged and assaulted over 200 women across three decades in Japan. It was Lucie... more
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My new favorite true crime podcast. Vanessa is always great with whatever the subject matter, and Dr. Engels brings a professional viewpoint sorely lacking in most true crime podcasts. Vanessa, any chance you'll bring back Mythology and other Parcast shows you used to do? Really miss them!
Such an excellent show.
I love the combination of ‘the story’ and the insight into the psychology.
I love this show! Vanessa’s voice is so great, the way she tells the story immediately gets me interested and then Tristin’s voice totally compliments Vanessa’s voice. I love how this podcast tells the history, basically from birth, and then Tristin comes in with the psychology behind it all, to help the listener understand. Definitely one of my favorites.
I love this Podcast!!!
Did they do any research? The doctor told them to stop having kids but rusty pushed it on her even after her suicidal attempts. He had a part of it even if it wasn’t direct. He put them in that position. Also she was supposed to stay hospitalized but rusty promised the doctor he would watch her 24/7. But he left her alone. He is do blame as well. I don’t like how they completely missed this and kept saying it wasn’t his fault. Now I’m wondering what they missed in other episodes
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This show blends gripping true-crime storytelling with psychological analysis, exploring how killers think and operate across a wide range of cases—from serial murders to cults and historical crimes. Episodes typically pair narrative reconstruction with expert commentary from forensic or clinical psychologists, offering context on childhood trauma, power dynamics, and social influences that shape violent behavior. A standout element is the dual-host dynamic: a storyteller with a calm, engaging voice and a credentialed psychologist who dissects motives and methods, which many listeners find insightful and authority-building. The format often includes in-depth case exploration, historical context, and occasional guest perspectives that broade... more
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