
Behind every murder is a motive. From revenge to jealousy, from greed to control, identifying what drives people to kill is essential in bringing them to justice.
For thirty years, Consultant Forensic Psychologist Kerry Daynes has unravelled the minds behind the darkest crimes. Now, in The Profiler, she takes you inside some of Britain’s most disturbing murder cases, presenting the full stories wi... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 13 | Founded | 4 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeSociety & Culture | |||

In a special summer episode, Kerry Daynes is joined by journalist and TV documentary maker Jeff Anderson as she revisits one of Britain’s most obscure legal landmarks: the 1964 execution of Gwyn Owen Evans and Peter Allen, the last two men ever hange... more
While the team spends August preparing fresh cases for the autumn run, hosts this special ‘Ask Me Anything’ episode of The Profiler. The questions, posed by producer Jeff Anderson, come from listeners who signed up to Kerry's weekly email, covering s... more
On 14 May 2018, pharmacist Mitesh Patel called 999 from his home in Middlesbrough, telling the operator his wife Jessica had been attacked during a burglary. But as forensic psychologist Kerry Daynes reveals in this Season One finale of The Profiler,... more
By April 1989, John Cannan had been convicted of kidnapping and murdering Bristol newlywed Shirley Banks, raping another woman, and attempting to abduct a third at gunpoint — crimes that led one psychiatrist to conclude he could “dispose of a human l... more
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Brilliant podcast. Love it
Loved this podcast.Slant on the normal true crime. More please!!
Kerry’s expertise and insights plus her access to journalists and police involved in the cases she covers shed a fresh perspective on the crimes she covers. Highly recommend
Listened to all available episodes while off sick from work.
As a Mancunian, thank you for covering the Jamie Lavis case. Vickers tried to manipulate me into making a statement that I’d seen Jamie, when in actuality, he was already dead. He is a slimy little weasel
Highly recommend
Love the podcast, great detail and content and very well presented. 😀
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A compelling true crime podcast that blends forensic psychology with case storytelling. Listeners can expect deep dives into British murder cases, with emphasis on motive, manipulation, and the psychology of killers, enriched by interviews with investigators, journalists, and experts. The episodes frequently weave courtroom drama, investigative timelines, and forensic analysis to illuminate how perpetrators think and how investigators uncover the truth. A standout is the rigorous mental-model approach—grounded, insightful, and often clinical—delivered by a host with extensive experience in profiling and psychological interpretation. This mix makes it especially valuable for professionals in PR, media, and sponsorship seeking audience member... more
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Recent guests on The Profiler include:
1. John Cannan
2. Rod Chaytor
3. Colin Sutton
4. Catherine Houlihan
5. Miranda Moore
6. Darren Vickers
7. Roy Rainford
8. Jeff Anderson
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