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Profiling Evil

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

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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Latest Episodes

Chad Daybell said his “Letters from Chad” project would finally tell the truth about the murders of JJ Vallow, Tylee Ryan, and Tammy Daybell. Ten letters later, he’s paused the series and nothing has changed. In this Profiling Evil breakdown, Mike Ki... more

While filming a new documentary in Los Angeles, a story from Japan caught my attention and I keep thinking about it. It's the story of 20-year-old Auburn University student James "Weston" Higginbotham, a young man who disappeared during a family trip... more

When survivors begin talking about abuse years later, the story often does not come out in a clean timeline. It can come back through sensory details, body reactions, fragmented memories, and moments that leave spouses, families, and even investigato... more

Seven-month-old Emmanuel Haro was reported missing in August 2025 after his mother, Rebecca Haro, claimed he had been kidnapped during a diaper change in a Yucaipa parking lot. That story triggered a community search, media coverage, and public fear.... more

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Recent Guests

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
Skyler Talbott
Sergeant with the Summit County Sheriff's Office
Summit County Sheriff's Office
Episode: Wife & Lover Dump Husband Near Wild-West Burial Spot | Profiling Evil
Jason Jensen
Private investigator
Episode: Nancy Guthrie & 3 Questions That Won’t Go Away | Profiling Evil
Kenny Kinsey
Forensics expert, retired law enforcement commander
Forensic expert, formerly with law enforcement
Episode: Noise vs. Evidence. Four Cops Discuss the Nancy Guthrie Case | Profiling Evil
Paul Vernon
Retired LAPD commander
Los Angeles Police Department
Episode: Noise vs. Evidence. Four Cops Discuss the Nancy Guthrie Case | Profiling Evil
Phil Waters
Retired homicide detective
Houston Police Department (former)
Episode: Two Cops Discuss Where We Are in the Nancy Guthrie Case | Profiling Evil

Host

Mike King
Host of Profiling Evil, profiling and behavioral analysis expert with decades in criminal justice.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 354 ratings
  • 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 Statesa month 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 States3 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 States4 months ago
  • Love the Podcast

    Love the podcast. Very topical and informative. I enjoy listening and look forward to new episodes. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sherrys review
    United States5 months ago
  • Background noise

    What is with the baby crying in the background of the dingo episode? I can’t finish listening to it because it is so distracting.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    emmagemma93
    United States9 months ago

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Glimpses of field experience and credible analysis are frequently highlighted as strengths.
Listeners value the host's factual, non-sensational approach to crime.
Ads and sponsorship mentions are noted, with mixed reception on their frequency.

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Apple Podcasts
#184
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Apple Podcasts
#200
Hong Kong/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#207
Sweden/True Crime

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Wife & Lover Dump Husband Near Wild-West Burial Spot | Profiling Evil
Q: What is known about the modern case and who is involved?
A wife, Reina Chavez-Sandobal, and her alleged lover, Francisco Morales, are charged with murdering Reina's husband, Juan Manuel Sanchez, with evidence including text messages, surveillance, a hammer, and a bloodied blanket; the investigation suggests an organized but ultimately disjointed disposal process.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Profiling Evil

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

Profiling Evil offers in-depth analysis of violent crime and missing-person investigations through a behavior-first lens. Episodes center on offender psychology, victim selection, and the environments that enable crime, blending field storytelling with expert commentary to illuminate how investigators connect clues and anticipate risk. Listeners can expect rigorous, evidence-backed discussion, practical safety insights, and occasional on-site or historically grounded explorations that link past cases to contemporary investigative methods. The show's strengths lie in the host's extensive law-enforcement experience, a calm, analytical delivery, and a consistent emphasis on reducing sensationalism while exploring the human factors behind crime... more

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4. Liz Croitz
5. Skyler Talbott
6. Jason Jensen
7. Kenny Kinsey
8. Paul Vernon

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