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Profiling Evil

Gamut Podcast Network
Chad Daybell
Nancy Guthrie
Lori Vallow Daybell
Lori Daybell
Murder Trial
Melodee Buzzard
Charles Vallow
Forensic Evidence
Domestic Violence
Suzanne Morphew
Murder
Utah
Ashlee Buzzard
True Crime
Barry Morphew
California
Tammy Daybell
FBI
Kouri Richins
Zion Society Cult

The Profiling Evil Podcast delves into unsolved criminal cases from around the world, peeling back the layers of human behavior to reveal what drives evil. We look into the mind of the predator—their motivations, their victim selection, and the patterns that expose them. Each episode goes beyond headlines, examining how investigators identify red flags, connect the dots, and capitalize on the very... more

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The Lindsay Clancy murder trial is now in the hands of the jury. The defense says a loving mother was overtaken by postpartum psychosis after months of deteriorating mental health and fragmented treatment. The Commonwealth agrees that Lindsay was str... more

The Commonwealth saved one of its most direct challenges to Lindsay Clancy’s account for its final rebuttal witness. Dr. Gregory Saathoff, a forensic psychiatrist who has worked with the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit for three decades, compared what... more

The Lindsay Clancy trial is difficult to watch because nearly every discussion has centered on Lindsay’s mental health, her treatment and whether she was experiencing psychosis. Meanwhile, her children, Cora, Dawson and Callan are feeling like footno... more

In this episode of Profiling Evil, I sit down with clinical and forensic psychologist Dr. Joni Johnston to examine why some women pursue relationships with men responsible for notorious killings. We begin with Chris Watts, who is serving life without... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah Edmondson
Survivor of NXIVM; co-host of A Little Bit Culty; author
A Little Bit Culty; NXIVM survivor
Episode: How SMART People Get Pulled Into Cults with Sarah Edmondson and Nippy Ames | Profiling Evil
Anthony Ames
Nippy Ames, co-host of A Little Bit Culty; NXIVM alumnus
A Little Bit Culty; NXIVM survivor
Episode: How SMART People Get Pulled Into Cults with Sarah Edmondson and Nippy Ames | Profiling Evil
Agent Hull
Agent testifying in Tyler Robinson preliminary hearing
Episode: Will Utah Prove That Tyler Robinson Killed Charlie Kirk | Profiling Evil
Samuel Bateman
Self-proclaimed prophet tied to the FLDS offshoot
Polygamist FLDS community
Episode: Polygamist Sam Bateman Guilty! False Prophet Goes Down in Flames | Profiling Evil
Dr. Judy Ho
Triple board certified clinical forensic neuropsychologist; tenured professor at Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University
Episode: Why TRAUMA Memories Come Back in Pieces, with Dr. Judy Ho | Profiling Evil
Steven Hassan
Dr. Steven Hassan, mental health professional, author, and expert on cults and undue influence
Freedom of Mind Resource Center
Episode: Is Keeping This Job Worth LOSING Your Mind?! | Profiling Evil
Patrice Berry
Psychologist
Episode: What Spouses NEED TO Know! When Trauma Memories Come Out. | Profiling Evil
Josh Simpkins
Haunted Düsseldorf host providing local context to the Kürten case
Haunted Düsseldorf
Episode: Tulips, Serial Killers & the Vampire of Düsseldorf | Profiling Evil in Europe
Liz Croitz
NBC News correspondent
NBC News
Episode: Summer Wells, Five Years Later, What Still Makes Sense & What Doesn’t | Profiling Evil

Host

Mike King
Host of Profiling Evil with extensive background in law enforcement, crime analysis, and behavioral profiling.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 375 ratings
  • Disappointed

    I enjoyed Mike in another podcast and I was excited to see that he has his own series. I found the first two episodes to be very boring. I will be unsubscribing.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    POS2
    United States3 months ago
  • My First Podcast

    I picked a good one for my first podcast. Very interesting!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nursmeli1
    United States3 months ago
  • glad to be here

    after gardens of evil, i came here. i love mike king. he tells a good story and is

    compassionate and kind.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    B. Birdell
    United States4 months ago
  • Repetitive

    I’ve only been listening to the show for the past two months, but every single episode is about Nancy Guthrie l’s abduction. There’s nothing else going on in the world? I understand it’s a big news story, but why so much attention paid to this one kidnapped woman when kidnapping happens by the dozens, daily? The first two or three or 10 episodes highlighting her case were fascinating, but by the 100th episode, yeah, I’m ready to move on.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Lucius M
    United States5 months ago
  • I acclaim & recommend Profiling Evil

    I applaud the focus on the chosen content. Likewise, I appreciate enormously the efficacy and unflagging both the descriptions of and analysis in each episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Cowgirl Slim
    United States7 months ago

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#131
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Apple Podcasts
#194
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Why TRAUMA Memories Come Back in Pieces, with Dr. Judy Ho | Profiling Evil
Q: Well, Dr. Ho, when a survivor has a moment where one small sensory detail becomes the picture snap that brings everything into focus, what's really going on in the brain and in the nervous system?
Trauma can disrupt memory formation during the event, so recall often comes in fragments; sensory details awaken larger pictures later as the brain tries to reconstruct what happened, sometimes using mundane cues in the environment that were present at the time.
Is Keeping This Job Worth LOSING Your Mind?! | Profiling Evil
Q: Could you explain why you shifted from using the term brainwashing to undue influence and how your bite model fits with current laws and trafficking frameworks?
Undue influence is a long-standing legal concept, but it didn't fully capture psychological manipulation, so I developed the bite model to quantify how groups control people. I also align this with trafficking laws and Lifton's brainwashing concepts to create a framework that can be studied quantitatively, showing how authoritarian control operates in various contexts.
Rex Heuermann Pleads Guilty, What Long Island Serial Killer Admission Really Means | Profiling Evil
Q: What was the significance of the FBI Behavioral Science Unit interview and profile work in this case?
Law enforcement used profiling discussions to extract additional details from Heuermann, leveraging his ego to reveal more about crime methods and victimology.
Rex Heuermann Pleads Guilty, What Long Island Serial Killer Admission Really Means | Profiling Evil
Q: Why would Heuermann plead guilty without a death penalty, and what did that mean for appeals?
The plea laid out life sentences without the possibility of appeal, clearly signaling a desire to end the legal fight and potentially limit later disclosures, while avoiding a lengthy trial.
Rex Heuermann Pleads Guilty, What Long Island Serial Killer Admission Really Means | Profiling Evil
Q: What did the crowd look like and how big was the turnout for the guilty plea?
The crowd was substantial, with about 150 press members and many family members, showing how high-profile the case was and the public interest in the plea.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Profiling Evil

What is Profiling Evil about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A host-driven true crime program that examines high-profile cases through a behavioral lens, focusing on offender psychology, victim dynamics, and investigative reasoning. Episodes explore why perpetrators act, how investigators connect clues, and how media, public perception, and legal strategy shape outcomes. Notable strengths include a veteran host's experiential analysis, attention to forensic and psychological detail, and practical takeaways on safety and risk awareness. The show often centers on difficult, emotionally charged cases with a careful balance between empathy for victims and rigorous analysis, making it useful for professionals in investigations, safety, and media, as well as curious listeners seeking depth beyond headlines... more

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2. Anthony Ames
3. Agent Hull
4. Samuel Bateman
5. Dr. Judy Ho
6. Steven Hassan
7. Patrice Berry
8. Josh Simpkins

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