Killer Psyche

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  • TRUE CRIME
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Killer Psyche

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When a shocking crime occurs, people ask “Why?” Was it about power, ego, or revenge? On Killer Psyche, retired FBI agent Candice DeLong draws on her decades of experience to reveal why these murderers and criminals committed these heinous acts. She will reveal fascinating new details about what drove these people, including cases she was close to. Candice will share specific psychological methods and profiling techniques that experts use to understand the deepest part of the most complex, fascinating, and twisted minds, from the Unabomber to Alex Murdaugh to Mary Bell. Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive episodes, early access to new ones, and they’re always ad-free. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting http://link.wondery.com/KillerPsycheLinks now. 

  1. NOV 26 • WONDERY+ EARLY ACCESS

    The Story of "Lawyer X": A Conversation with Marcia Clark

    Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong speaks with famed attorney and legal analyst Marcia Clark to discuss the case of Nicola Gobbo, the subject of the new Wondery podcast Informants: Lawyer X. In the early 2000s, Gobbo served as a criminal defense attorney for some of Australia's biggest criminals – but when she began dishing out her clients’ secrets to the police, she sparked one of the most infamous legal scandals in Australian history. Candice and Marcia discuss how Gobbo became a go-to informant and explore the fallout of her actions. Also, Candice and Marcia discuss the latest in the case of the Menendez brothers, who could soon be granted a path to freedom from life in prison. You can listen to all episodes of Informants: Lawyer X exclusively and ad-free on Wondery+: https://wondery.com/shows/informants-lawyer-x/ Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive episodes, early access to new ones, and they’re always ad-free. Start your free trial in the Wondery App or visit wondery.app.link/TI5l5KzpDLb now.

    38 min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    Igniting Fear: The Crimes of Peter Tredget

    Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the case of Peter Tredget. Starting at the age of 12, Tredget terrorized the English city of Hull by setting a string of deadly fires which claimed at least a dozen lives. A social outcast who found solace and retribution through the power of wielding a flame, Tredget became one of Britain’s most prolific killers. Candice explores how Tredget’s troubled upbringing and feelings of being undermined by society led to a six-year-long reign of fiery wrath. Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive episodes, early access to new ones, and they’re always ad-free. Start your free trial in the Wondery App or visit wondery.app.link/TI5l5KzpDLb now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    40 min

  3. TRAILER

    Listen Now - REDACTED: Declassified Mysteries with Luke Lamana

    Behind the closed doors of government offices and military compounds, are hidden stories and buried secrets from the darkest corners of history. Each week, Luke Lamana, a Marine Corp Reconnaissance Veteran, pulls back the curtain on what once was classified information exposing the secrets and lies behind the world’s most powerful institutions. From the hitmakers at Wondery and Ballen Studios, we bring you REDACTED: Declassified Mysteries with Luke Lamana. The stories are real, and the secrets are shocking. Listen Now: http://wondery.fm/REDACTED See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    5 min

  4. NOV 12

    Hillside Stranglers, Part II

    In the second half of this two-part episode, retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong continues to explore the case of cousins Kenneth Bianchi and Angelo Buono Jr., also known as the “Hillside Stranglers.” Between 1977 and 1978, the sadistic duo tortured and murdered 10 women in Los Angeles. In this episode, Candice dives deeper into the psyche of Angelo Buono, explores the power dynamic between the duo, and how the “Hillside Strangler” trial became one of the longest running in United States history. Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive episodes, early access to new ones, and they’re always ad-free. Start your free trial in the Wondery App or visit wondery.app.link/TI5l5KzpDLb now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    26 min

  5. NOV 5

    Hillside Stranglers, Part I

    In the first half of this two-part episode, retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong explores the case of cousins Kenneth Bianchi and Angelo Buono Jr., also known as the “Hillside Stranglers.” Between 1977 and 1978, the sadistic duo tortured and murdered 10 women in Los Angeles. Candice dives deep into how their partnership resulted in some of the most horrific crimes in Los Angeles history, putting the entire city on edge. Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive episodes, early access to new ones, and they’re always ad-free. Start your free trial in the Wondery App or visit wondery.app.link/TI5l5KzpDLb now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    39 min

  6. TRAILER

    Listen Now: Informants: Lawyer X

    Join famed attorney Marcia Clark as she unravels the shocking story of Nicola Gobbo, a criminal lawyer who turned informant on her own clients - some of Australia’s most dangerous gangsters. Informants: Lawyer X is true crime story with the kinds of twists and turns you’d only believe if it were absolutely true and it’s available exclusively on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify, and gain early and ad-free access to this and more thrilling Exhibit C true crime shows right now! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    6 min

  7. OCT 29

    The Liske Family Murders

    Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the case of William “B.J.” Liske. On the morning of Halloween 2010, B.J. killed three members of his own family: his father, stepmother and stepbrother. On the surface, it seemed like a random attack. But behind the curtain of a big happy family was a history of turmoil and violence – fueled by a troubled young man with a severe, longstanding and untreated mental illness. Candice explores how the Liske family slowly fell apart, and how B.J.'s behavior and mindset unraveled into the unthinkable. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    43 min

  8. OCT 22

    Joe Hunt & The Billionaire Boys Club

    Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong dives into the case of Joe Hunt. In the 1980s, Hunt formed a high-profile investment and social group dubbed the “Billionaire Boys Club,” calling on some of the wealthiest young men in Los Angeles to join him in his pursuit of wealth and power. But behind Hunt’s facade of success was a web of lies and fraud – pushing him to go to deadly lengths to protect his image. Candice discusses how Hunt’s obsession with success spiraled out of control, and how it ultimately became his undoing. Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive episodes, early access to new ones, and they’re always ad-free. Start your free trial in the Wondery App or visit wondery.app.link/TI5l5KzpDLb now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    48 min
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When a shocking crime occurs, people ask “Why?” Was it about power, ego, or revenge? On Killer Psyche, retired FBI agent Candice DeLong draws on her decades of experience to reveal why these murderers and criminals committed these heinous acts. She will reveal fascinating new details about what drove these people, including cases she was close to. Candice will share specific psychological methods and profiling techniques that experts use to understand the deepest part of the most complex, fascinating, and twisted minds, from the Unabomber to Alex Murdaugh to Mary Bell. Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive episodes, early access to new ones, and they’re always ad-free. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting http://link.wondery.com/KillerPsycheLinks now. 

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  • Channel
    Wondery
  • Creator
    Wondery | Treefort Media
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    183
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © TM & © 2021 Wondery LLC. All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Killer Psyche
  • Provider
    Wondery, Inc.

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