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The Consult: Real FBI Profilers

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Scott Macklem
Fred Freeman
Temujin Kensu
Joseph Patrick Haley
Oak Grove Cemetery Murders
Missing Persons
Victimology
St. Clair County Community College
1972 Double Homicide
FBI
Port Huron, Michigan
Scott Macklem's Murder
True Crime
Herb Welser
Murder Investigation
Michigan
Port Huron Police Department
Kevin Schwartz
Behavioral Analysis
Willie Bedford

The Consult is a true crime podcast that examines behavior exhibited before, during, and after the commission of a criminal act. Consultants are retired FBI profilers who worked the cases.

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We begin our analysis of Jeffrey Dahmer by reviewing the timeline of his crimes and the circumstances surrounding each victim. As we walk through the series of murders, we examine the investigative context at the time and discuss several missed oppor... more

We conduct a behavioral linkage analysis to examine the question of whether two of the most infamous unsolved cases in American criminal history—the murder of Elizabeth Short, known as the Black Dahlia, and the Zodiac killings—could have been committ... more

In this special episode of The Consult, I’m joined by retired FBI agent Jerri Williams, host of FBI Retired Case File Review, to revisit my favorite film of all time, The Silence of the Lambs.

Inspired by The Rewatchables podcast, we break down the ... more

In Part 2, we move away from the basic facts and discuss the characteristics of the offender, based on the actions taken inside the store and the sequence of events.

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Jerri Williams
Retired FBI agent and host of FBI Case File Review
FBI Case File Review
Episode: 126. The Silence of the Lambs — Hollywood vs. the Real FBI
Geoffrey Kelly
Retired FBI agent who led the investigation of the Gardner Museum heist
FBI (retired)
Episode: 123. Inside the Gardner Museum Heist with Retired FBI Agent Geoffrey Kelly
Mike Morford
Known as Morf, a true crime expert and podcaster
Episode: 121. The Unsolved Murder of Liz Barraza – Part 2
Tiffany Link
Collections curator for the Maine Historical Society and co-curator of the true crime exhibit
Maine Historical Society
Episode: Bonus Episode – Notorious: Maine Crime in the Public Eye, 1690–1940
Susan Samples
investigative reporter at Wood TV8 in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Wood TV8
Episode: 112. The Missing and Murdered in Grand Rapids – Part 1
Larry Harnisch
Retired Los Angeles Times reporter and expert on the Black Dahlia case
Episode: 109. The Black Dahlia with Larry Harnisch
Dr. Paige Wilcoxson
Clinical and forensic psychologist with a focus on forensic evaluation and experience at the FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit.
Episode: 108. What We Get Wrong About Forensic Psychology with Dr. Paige Wilcoxson
Dr. Ann Burgess
Trailblazing forensic nursing scholar and expert in victimology
Boston College
Episode: 104. Expert Witness with Dr. Ann Burgess
Alyssa McFarland
Host of the podcast Tragedy, dedicated to sharing stories of victims and their families
Tragedy Podcast
Episode: 99. Tragedy – A Conversation with Alyssa and Michael McFarland

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Julia Cowley
Retired FBI agent and profiler, appears across multiple episodes, affiliated with The Consult and FBI.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • Perfect

    ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DDPirate
    United Statesa month ago
  • I think it's educational and you get to explore how criminal profiling works.

    Podchaser
    5
    Mar68
    a month ago
  • Emotional tone of podcast

    Some feedback: Please ask Jim C to review his tone in the podcast. It feels like yelling and is difficult when it goes on the majority of the podcast. This tone can have a negative impact on audience (it does for me, I've turned two episodes off).

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Aunt Admin
    Australia2 months ago
  • Satanic Panic and Trumpism

    Damien himself and several others SAID they worship Satan. It wasn’t panic. He told them repeatedly that he did it.

    Nobody tried to assassinate trump. You either fell for it or you’re in on it.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    TCogg
    United States2 months ago
  • the best podcast ever

    Inquiry: Pathway to violence. I would like your expert opinion on this. FBI BSU, and BIU experts discussed it on YouTube: Kouri Richins Hearing, January 7, 2026, Law & Crime Trials.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pimblikatz
    Germany2 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the calm, factual, evidence-based approach to true crime.
Many praise guest expertise and the depth of profiling and case discussion.
A minority express concerns about perceived bias or alignment with certain perspectives.
Some feedback notes a perceived tonal variance or volume issues in episodes.

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#143
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#204
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#214
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#183
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#76
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#105
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

123. Inside the Gardner Museum Heist with Retired FBI Agent Geoffrey Kelly
Q: What do you feel differentiates this from a perfect crime?
Geoffrey Kelly remarked that while the heist was successful in terms of escaping without immediate capture, it wasn't a perfect crime because no profits were made as the stolen artworks remain unrecovered.
123. Inside the Gardner Museum Heist with Retired FBI Agent Geoffrey Kelly
Q: What do you think about the actions of the museum guard that night?
Geoffrey Kelly surmised that the guard may have been complicit in the robbery due to his suspicious actions leading up to the event, including entering a gallery where a significant painting was stolen shortly before the robbery.
123. Inside the Gardner Museum Heist with Retired FBI Agent Geoffrey Kelly
Q: How did you get involved with the case?
Geoffrey Kelly took on the Gardner Museum case when it was assigned to him by his supervisor, as no one else wanted to work on what was perceived as a cold case after a dozen years without any progress.
122. The Unsolved Murder of Liz Barraza – Part 3
Q: What can be said about Liz's marital relationship with Sergio?
Liz and Sergio had a relationship filled with common interests, they were involved in activities together, and her parents trusted Sergio even after her death.
121. The Unsolved Murder of Liz Barraza – Part 2
Q: What can you tell us about the video evidence and the suspect's actions?
The suspect displayed a high level of proficiency during the shooting, which raises questions about their experience or training in handling firearms.

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A true crime series led by retired FBI profilers who analyze behavior before, during, and after crimes, with a focus on psychology, victimology, and investigative method. Episodes often compare famous cases, critique media portrayals, and explore how profiling insights apply to real investigations. Guest experts range from former agents to crime journalists, offering meticulous, evidence-driven discussions that emphasize critical thinking and factual detail over sensationalism. The format tends to blend case walk-throughs, behavioral analysis, and commentary on investigative practices, making it useful for listeners who want to understand how profiling informs real-world policing and investigations. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on ... more

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Recent guests on The Consult: Real FBI Profilers include:

1. Jerri Williams
2. Geoffrey Kelly
3. Mike Morford
4. Tiffany Link
5. Susan Samples
6. Larry Harnisch
7. Dr. Paige Wilcoxson
8. Dr. Ann Burgess

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