
"Serial Killers & Murderous Minds" takes you deep into the psychology of history’s most chilling murderers. From infamous serial killers to ruthless cult leaders, deadly exes, and terrifying 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 psychological analysis to unc... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 149 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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I’m sure Dr. Engels is very well versed on the topics covered, but her extremely scripted responses that read as if they were written by AI really don’t help her credibility.
Really glad I found this podcast, thank you so much. Love the way it is set up with historical facts/story and then the psychological facts, but no opinions.
Thank you
I’ve listened to this show for several months now, and I largely enjoy it; however, I really wish Dr. Engels wouldn’t read from a ChatGPT script. Ruins her credibility, in my opinion.
I‘m pretty new to podcasts, and am really into true crime, so this show is definitely a new experience and I truly love it. However, since the Ted Bundy episodes, the content of the episodes does not line up with the title. They’re basically an episode behind, and it’s hard to keep track. Otherwise, excellent show, and if the sync issue was fixed, this would be a 5 star review.
I love this podcast. Especially hearing about the psychology behind the cases. I love that they cover worldwide cases not just American ones. Especially loved hearing the UK ones as I’m from the UK. I thought I knew a lot of the cases covered well, but they talk about things I’ve never heard of.
Keep up the awesome work ladies ❤️
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- A true crime show that blends gripping storytelling with clinical and forensic psychology, exploring the minds behind infamous murders and the social context surrounding them. Episodes cover a wide range of cases—from serial killers to historical crimes—while the hosts break down behavioral patterns, cognitive biases, and investigative dynamics to illuminate what drives deadly acts. Regularly features two co-hosts, a psychologist and a crime analyst, delivering rigorous analysis alongside narrative storytelling.
- Noteworthy for its accessible yet expert approach, global case coverage, and a focus on the psychology of perpetrators and the investigative process. The duo's contrasting styles—clear, informed analysis paired with engaging sto... more
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