Profiling Evil

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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 errors offenders believe will never be found. Your host, Mike King, brings over four decades of experience in criminal justice and behavioral analysis. A retired law enforcement executive, Mike served as Chief of Staff to Utah Attorney General Jan Graham and Weber County Attorney Reed M. Richards. He began his career at the Ogden Police Department, where he worked patrol, motor enforcement, and SWAT before moving into investigations where he led task forces that hunted serial predators and violent offenders. Mike’s expertise earned him national recognition. He served as co-chair of the FBI’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Program (ViCAP) National Advisory Board, directed UTAP, the Utah Criminal Tracking and Analysis Project, and supported intelligence operations during the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City. After retiring from public service, Mike joined the Environmental Systems Research Institute (Esri), where he spent years consulting with police agencies around the globe on intelligence gathering, emergency communications, and major event management. In 2024, he retired again, this time to focus full-time on Profiling Evil and its growing community of true crime investigators, students, and enthusiasts. Mike is an internationally recognized speaker, trainer, and adjunct professor, as well as a visiting scholar at multiple universities. He’s authored several acclaimed works on crime and human behavior, including: ·      Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing ·      Deceived: An Investigative Memoir of the Zion Society Cult ·      She Knew No Fear ·      Who Killed King Tut? ·      Predators: Who Are They and How Do We Stop Them? ·      Profilers Mike’s investigative insight and behavioral expertise have been featured on Court TV, NewsNation, Law & Crime Network, Dr. Phil, History’s Greatest Mysteries, and 60 Minutes Australia, where his calm, analytical style helps audiences understand the why behind the world’s most chilling crimes. At @ProfilingEvil, you’ll find deep dives into real investigations, expert analysis of offender behavior, and lessons in situational awareness and safety. It’s more than storytelling, it’s about learning how to recognize, understand, and ultimately disrupt evil. Watch & Subscribe on YouTube: @ProfilingEvil Learn more at www.ProfilingEvil.com Email Mike at: ProfilingEvil@gmail.com

  1. 6 HR AGO

    What’s Buried in Epstein Files? Why Ed Opperman’s Name is There? | Profiling Evil

    For years, the story of Jeffrey Epstein has been shaped by leaks, speculation, and carefully timed disclosures. Now, with massive new volumes of Epstein-related files released into the public domain, the promise was transparency. What we’re getting instead is an overload of information. I’m sitting down with Ed Opperman, host of The Opperman Report for his first-hand view. We’re going to talk about #GhislaineMaxwell, #DonaldTrump, #BillClinton, #RudyGiuliani and others who continue to surface in the discussions. Will then dig into whether #Epstein really died in that #NewYork jail cell. The truth in these kinds of cases usually comes in fragments, contradictions, and uncomfortable questions. Let’s ask them. #JeffreyEpstein #GhislaineMaxwell #EpsteinFiles #EpsteinCase #EpsteinInvestigation #VictimsMatter #SexTrafficking #PowerAndCorruption #PoliticalElites #DonaldTrump #BillClinton #RudyGiuliani #AlanDershowitz #ProfilingEvil #EdOpperman ======================================== https://gamutpodcasts.com/show/gardensofevilinsidethezionsocietycult/ ======================================== 20% OFF Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/go/podcast/?ref=profilingevil?xid=8877&utm_source=ProfilingEvilPodcast&utm_medium=podcst&utm_campaign=ProfilingEvil26 ======================================== Email your questions to: ProfilingEvil@gmail.com ======================================== 💳 DONATE: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=T54JX76RZ455S 💵 PayPal: https://paypal.me/profilingevil 🕵️BECOME A MEMBER: https://www.youtube.com/profilingevil/join 🛒SHOP MERCH: https://www.profilingevil.com/profilingevilshop 📖SHOP BOOKS: https://www.profilingevil.com/store See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 2m
  2. 21 HR AGO

    Opening Statements! Witch or Widow? Kouri Richins Murder Trial | Profiling Evil

    Let’s break down the opening statements in Utah v. Kouri Richins, the aggravated murder case tied to the fentanyl death of Eric Richins. I’m going to walk you through what the prosecution says happened, why they say it happened, and what the defense says is missing. This is the roadmap each side handed the jury as things get started. Then stick around for the full opening statements. #KouriRichins #EricRichins #UtahvRichins #SummitCounty #CamasUtah #FrancisUtah #KamasUtah #MidwayUtah #MidwayMansion #Fentanyl #AggravatedMurder #AttemptedMurder #PoisoningCase #MoscowMule #LifeInsurance #InsuranceFraud #Forgery #TrueCrime #CourtTV #OpeningStatements #TrialCoverage ======================================== CrimeCon Discount Code: https://crimecon.regfox.com/cctw3ntys1x (In Voucher/Coupon area, enter: PROFILINGEVIL ======================================== https://gamutpodcasts.com/show/gardensofevilinsidethezionsocietycult/ ======================================== 20% OFF Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/go/podcast/?ref=profilingevil?xid=8877&utm_source=ProfilingEvilPodcast&utm_medium=podcst&utm_campaign=ProfilingEvil26 ======================================== Email your questions to: ProfilingEvil@gmail.com ======================================== 💳 DONATE: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=T54JX76RZ455S 💵 PayPal: https://paypal.me/profilingevil 🕵️BECOME A MEMBER: https://www.youtube.com/profilingevil/join 🛒SHOP MERCH: https://www.profilingevil.com/profilingevilshop 📖SHOP BOOKS: https://www.profilingevil.com/store See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 21m
  3. 1 DAY AGO

    Breaking News! Nancy Guthrie, The Bloody Glove Buzz is Not a Lead, It’s a Headline! | Profiling Evil

    A glove in the desert that “looks” like it has blood on it, plus a droplet-like stain on a rock, is the kind of detail that makes the internet sprint ahead of the facts. In the Nancy Guthrie case, that sprint is already complicating real work in a real neighborhood. Tonight I’m going to walk through what was reportedly found, what we still don’t know, and why restraint matters when we’re only seeing a tiny slice of the case file. #NancyGuthrie #SavannahGuthrie #CamronGuthrie #AnnieGuthrie #SheriffChrisNanos #PimaCountySheriff #PCSD #FBI #88CRIME #Tucson #CatalinaFoothills #CampbellAve #Arizona #TrueCrime #MissingPerson #CrimeScene #DNA #CODIS #Forensics #GIS #Esri #ArcGIS #CrimeMapping #MediaEthics #YouTubeDetectives #PublicSafety ======================================== CrimeCon Las Vegas Discount Code: https://crimecon.regfox.com/cctw3ntys1x ======================================== https://gamutpodcasts.com/show/gardensofevilinsidethezionsocietycult/ ======================================== 20% OFF Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/go/podcast/?ref=profilingevil?xid=8877&utm_source=ProfilingEvilPodcast&utm_medium=podcst&utm_campaign=ProfilingEvil26 ======================================== Email your questions to: ProfilingEvil@gmail.com ======================================== 💳 DONATE: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=T54JX76RZ455S 💵 PayPal: https://paypal.me/profilingevil 🕵️BECOME A MEMBER: https://www.youtube.com/profilingevil/join 🛒SHOP MERCH: https://www.profilingevil.com/profilingevilshop 📖SHOP BOOKS: https://www.profilingevil.com/store See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    33 min
  4. 3 DAYS AGO

    Sheriff Thinks Nancy Guthrie is Nearby While Feds Go To Mexico! | Profiling Evil

    Nancy Guthrie has been missing since January 31, and investigators believe she was abducted from her Tucson home in the early hours of February 1. The reward is now over $200,000 thanks to private donors, the sheriff says he believes she’s still nearby, and the FBI is clearly running border coordination protocols even while officials say there’s no evidence she was taken into Mexico. Let’s talk about how public messaging can help or hurt a case, why the “FBI vs Sheriff” narrative is distracting even if the working teams are still collaborating and what some people are saying about the negative impact social media is playing in the case. Why is TMZ finally saying they aren’t going to share anything else the supposed kidnappers are telling them. #NancyGuthrie #SavannahGuthrie #ChrisNanos #PCSD #PimaCounty #Tucson #Arizona #CatalinaFoothills #FBI #FBIPhoenix #88CRIME #AdelitaGrijalva #JasonPack #FoxNews #LATimes #People #TMZ #HarveyLevin #NBCNews #Reuters #Mexico #Sonora #Nogales #CODIS #DNA #GenealogyDNA #Pacemaker #SignalSniffer #Polygraph #AZ511 #Esri #GIS #ArcGIS #Mapping #CrimeMapping ======================================== https://gamutpodcasts.com/show/gardensofevilinsidethezionsocietycult/ ======================================== 20% OFF Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/go/podcast/?ref=profilingevil?xid=8877&utm_source=ProfilingEvilPodcast&utm_medium=podcst&utm_campaign=ProfilingEvil26 ======================================== Email your questions to: ProfilingEvil@gmail.com ======================================== 💳 DONATE: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=T54JX76RZ455S 💵 PayPal: https://paypal.me/profilingevil 🕵️BECOME A MEMBER: https://www.youtube.com/profilingevil/join 🛒SHOP MERCH: https://www.profilingevil.com/profilingevilshop 📖SHOP BOOKS: https://www.profilingevil.com/store See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    33 min
  5. 4 DAYS AGO

    BREAKING NEWS! Cops Arrest Caleb Flynn for Wife Ashley’s Murder! $2 Million Bond | Profiling Evil

    Let’s walk through three important considerations in the Ashley Flynn murder case where her husband is now accused of pulling the trigger – twice! Why did this targeted attack focus on the inner circle first of this low-risk, highly respected woman. How does geography and mapping help collapse a random burglary scenario and why do communities often struggle accepting that the “great guy” next door, or the fellow parishioner in our church, might be a predator? #OhioMurder #AshleyFlynn #TippCity #Tippecanoe #TrueCrime #Victimology #Homicide #Investigation #Burglary #murder #CrimeScene #BehavioralAnalysis #CriminalProfiling #TeacherKilled #FaithCommunity #Camera #Ohio #calebflynn #americanidol #GIS #Esri #crimemap #crimemapping #ArcGIS #ArcScene ======================================== https://gamutpodcasts.com/show/gardensofevilinsidethezionsocietycult/ ======================================== 20% OFF Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/go/podcast/?ref=profilingevil?xid=8877&utm_source=ProfilingEvilPodcast&utm_medium=podcst&utm_campaign=ProfilingEvil26 ======================================== Email your questions to: ProfilingEvil@gmail.com ======================================== 💳 DONATE: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=T54JX76RZ455S 💵 PayPal: https://paypal.me/profilingevil 🕵️BECOME A MEMBER: https://www.youtube.com/profilingevil/join 🛒SHOP MERCH: https://www.profilingevil.com/profilingevilshop 📖SHOP BOOKS: https://www.profilingevil.com/store See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    23 min
  6. 4 DAYS AGO

    True Crime Updates, Kouri Richins, Paul Caniero, Colin Gray & Feedback Friday | Profiling Evil

    Before we jump into Feedback Friday, we’ve got to set the table with what’s happening right now in true crime because the biggest stories this week all have something in common. They’re not just about crime scenes. They’re about systems… families, relationships, homes, communities… and the pressure that builds behind closed doors until something finally breaks. We’re gonna be talking about the murder conviction of Paul Caniero, the start of the Kouri Richins murder trial and whether a father of a teenager accused in a high school shooting should be held responsible in part for the crime. From there, we’re gonna roll into your questions as part of feedback Friday. #ProfilingEvil #MikeKing #FeedbackFriday #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeCommunity #CrimeNews #BehindTheHeadlines #PaulCaneiro #KeithCaneiro #JenniferCaneiro #MansionMurders #ColtsNeck #ColtsNeckNJ #NewJersey #ArsonCase #FamilyAnnihilation #KouriRichins #EricRichins #Utah #ParkCity #SummitCounty #Fentanyl #TrialWatch #CourtroomWatch #ColinGray #ApalacheeHighSchool #Georgia #Accountability #ParentResponsibility #BrendanBanfield #Virginia #FairfaxCounty #AuPairCase #AffairAllegations #EvidenceMatters #JusticeForVictims #VictimAdvocacy #CoerciveControl #HighControlGroups #Scientology #ExMemberStories #ShortCreek #ColoradoCity #Hildale #UtahArizonaBorder #WarrenJeffs #FLDS #Polygamy #HumanTrafficking #ChildProtection #Fraud #CivilRights #CommunitySafety #PaloAlto #Veteran #AttaBoy #NobelPrizes ======================================== https://gamutpodcasts.com/show/gardensofevilinsidethezionsocietycult/ ======================================== 20% OFF Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/go/podcast/?ref=profilingevil?xid=8877&utm_source=ProfilingEvilPodcast&utm_medium=podcst&utm_campaign=ProfilingEvil26 ======================================== Email your questions to: ProfilingEvil@gmail.com ======================================== 💳 DONATE: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=T54JX76RZ455S 💵 PayPal: https://paypal.me/profilingevil 🕵️BECOME A MEMBER: https://www.youtube.com/profilingevil/join 🛒SHOP MERCH: https://www.profilingevil.com/profilingevilshop 📖SHOP BOOKS: https://www.profilingevil.com/store See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    26 min
  7. 5 DAYS AGO

    Nancy Guthrie Case. Glove's a Longshot, DNA & Walmart Trail | Profiling Evil

    Let’s dig into the latest developments in the Nancy Guthrie case and talk about what investigators are saying about the glove DNA not producing a CODIS hit, why that doesn’t automatically kill the lead, and why I’ve been warning from the beginning that this glove was always a longshot. We’ll also talk about the two most practical paths forward right now: the Walmart backpack trace and what investigators can squeeze out of retail data and store video, and the genealogical DNA thread… what it actually is, what it isn’t, and how it sometimes turns “unknown male DNA” into a real person… even when CODIS comes up empty. I hated the presumptive statement that the glove tied to the crime from the gitgo. #NancyGuthrie #SavannahGuthrie #AnnieGuthrie #TommasoCioni #ChrisNanos #PimaCountySheriff #PimaCounty #Tucson #Arizona #FBI #CODIS #GenealogicalDNA #ForensicGeneticGenealogy #Walmart #OzarkTrail #Backpack #Holster #DoorbellVideo #NestCamera #CatalinaFoothills #MissingPerson #Abduction #Kidnapping #TrueCrime #ProfilingEvil #MikeKing #Investigation #Victimology #CrimeNews #TipLine #BringNancyHome ======================================== AIPAS Discount Code: https://aipasbike.com/?ref=PROFILINGEVIL ======================================== https://gamutpodcasts.com/show/gardensofevilinsidethezionsocietycult/ ======================================== 20% OFF Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/go/podcast/?ref=profilingevil?xid=8877&utm_source=ProfilingEvilPodcast&utm_medium=podcst&utm_campaign=ProfilingEvil26 ======================================== Email your questions to: ProfilingEvil@gmail.com ======================================== 💳 DONATE: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=T54JX76RZ455S 💵 PayPal: https://paypal.me/profilingevil 🕵️BECOME A MEMBER: https://www.youtube.com/profilingevil/join 🛒SHOP MERCH: https://www.profilingevil.com/profilingevilshop 📖SHOP BOOKS: https://www.profilingevil.com/store See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    32 min
  8. 6 DAYS AGO

    Was Ashley Flynn Murder a Targeted Hit or a Tragic Opportunity? | Profiling Evil

    Before dawn in Tipp City, Ohio, 37-year-old Ashley Flynn, a wife and mother of two was murdered inside her home in the early morning hours. A woman of faith, she was also a substitute teacher and school volleyball coach. Police say the murder happened during a burglary in the home that left the husband and children unharmed - physically. Let’s examine the victimology we know, the geography of the crime and whether this was opportunistic, or a targeted crime. #OhioMurder #AshleyFlynn #TippCityOhio #Tippecanoe #TrueCrime #ProfilingEvil #Victimology #HomicideInvestigation #BurglaryGoneWrong #CrimeSceneAnalysis #BehavioralAnalysis #CriminalProfiling #TeacherKilled #FaithCommunity #RingCamera #BCI #OhioBCI #JusticeForAshleyFlynn #GIS #ArcGIS #esri ======================================== https://gamutpodcasts.com/show/gardensofevilinsidethezionsocietycult/ ======================================== 20% OFF Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/go/podcast/?ref=profilingevil?xid=8877&utm_source=ProfilingEvilPodcast&utm_medium=podcst&utm_campaign=ProfilingEvil26 ======================================== Email your questions to: ProfilingEvil@gmail.com ======================================== 💳 DONATE: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=T54JX76RZ455S 💵 PayPal: https://paypal.me/profilingevil 🕵️BECOME A MEMBER: https://www.youtube.com/profilingevil/join 🛒SHOP MERCH: https://www.profilingevil.com/profilingevilshop 📖SHOP BOOKS: https://www.profilingevil.com/store See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    26 min

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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 errors offenders believe will never be found. Your host, Mike King, brings over four decades of experience in criminal justice and behavioral analysis. A retired law enforcement executive, Mike served as Chief of Staff to Utah Attorney General Jan Graham and Weber County Attorney Reed M. Richards. He began his career at the Ogden Police Department, where he worked patrol, motor enforcement, and SWAT before moving into investigations where he led task forces that hunted serial predators and violent offenders. Mike’s expertise earned him national recognition. He served as co-chair of the FBI’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Program (ViCAP) National Advisory Board, directed UTAP, the Utah Criminal Tracking and Analysis Project, and supported intelligence operations during the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City. After retiring from public service, Mike joined the Environmental Systems Research Institute (Esri), where he spent years consulting with police agencies around the globe on intelligence gathering, emergency communications, and major event management. In 2024, he retired again, this time to focus full-time on Profiling Evil and its growing community of true crime investigators, students, and enthusiasts. Mike is an internationally recognized speaker, trainer, and adjunct professor, as well as a visiting scholar at multiple universities. He’s authored several acclaimed works on crime and human behavior, including: ·      Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing ·      Deceived: An Investigative Memoir of the Zion Society Cult ·      She Knew No Fear ·      Who Killed King Tut? ·      Predators: Who Are They and How Do We Stop Them? ·      Profilers Mike’s investigative insight and behavioral expertise have been featured on Court TV, NewsNation, Law & Crime Network, Dr. Phil, History’s Greatest Mysteries, and 60 Minutes Australia, where his calm, analytical style helps audiences understand the why behind the world’s most chilling crimes. At @ProfilingEvil, you’ll find deep dives into real investigations, expert analysis of offender behavior, and lessons in situational awareness and safety. It’s more than storytelling, it’s about learning how to recognize, understand, and ultimately disrupt evil. Watch & Subscribe on YouTube: @ProfilingEvil Learn more at www.ProfilingEvil.com Email Mike at: ProfilingEvil@gmail.com

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