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Serial Killers & Murderous Minds

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

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 August 2018, Chris Watts strangled his pregnant wife Shanann and drove his daughters Bella and CeCe to an oil field east of Frederick, Colorado, where he killed them and hid their bodies. He had been planning a new life with another woman...and hi... more

In August 2018, Shanann Watts, 15 weeks pregnant, vanished from her home in Frederick, Colorado, along with her two young daughters, Bella and CeCe. Her husband Chris had been living a secret life: conducting an affair, hunting for apartments, and bu... more

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Recent Guests

Suruthi Bala
Co-host of RedHanded, a true crime podcast
RedHanded
Episode: Introducing RedHanded: Mexico's Notorious 'Little Old Lady Killer’
Hannah Maguire
Co-host of RedHanded, a true crime podcast
RedHanded
Episode: Introducing RedHanded: Mexico's Notorious 'Little Old Lady Killer’
Alexis Linkletter
Co-host of Crimes of Reddit
Crimes of Reddit / Crime House
Episode: SERIAL KILLER: The Monster of Florence Pt. 2 with Alexis Linkletter from Crimes of Reddit
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
Crime House original, America's Most Infamous Crimes
Episode: SERIAL KILLER: "The Ypsilanti Ripper" John Norman Collins Pt. 2 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

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 3.5k ratings
  • Great show!

    I just discovered this podcast and have binged a bunch of episodes- and most of the stories I’ve heard, but the way these two women deliver these stories is fantastic. I really enjoy listening to them and their insights. They have like a perfect cadence.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kreichwein
    United States20 days ago
  • I wanted to like it..

    HOWEVER, it’s just narrated in such an aggravating way. Is “however” her favorite pivot word? I couldn’t keep listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Maybe it’s a no
    United States21 days ago
  • Good

    This is a great true crime podcast but the Ted Bundy episodes are duplicates. There’s no part 2 posted. The zodiac killer episodes are not about zodiac at all. And part one starts with a completely different killers ending. Old episode aren’t consistent at all.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    britlhm
    United States24 days ago
  • Terrific Podcast Addition.

    Engle’s Angle is a superb addition to the podcast, my favorite Podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cowgirl Slim
    United Statesa month ago
  • Pace sucks

    Just can’t listen to this anymore, Vanessa is okay but input from Tristin is not necessary and really Boggs this podcast down.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Bktx1
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

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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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Chris Watts: The Family Man Pt. 1
Q: If someone feels their partner is pulling away, what actually helps in that situation? And is there a point where the pursuer should just stop pursuing?
Engels recommends interrupting the pursuit-withdrawal cycle through direct communication about what the person notices, how it affects them, and possible solutions. A partner cannot repair a relationship alone, so the pursuer may need to stop if the other person does not engage.
Chris Watts: The Family Man Pt. 1
Q: How much does a child absorb from watching a parent handle emotions that way?
Engels says children learn how to handle feelings partly by modeling their parents. A parent who rarely communicates emotions may teach a child to contain feelings, though that alone does not determine later emotional development.
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.

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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. Hannah Maguire
3. Alexis Linkletter
4. Andrea Gunning
5. Greg Jackson
6. Lindsey Cormack
7. Katie Ring
8. Harini Bhat

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