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Killer PsycheGoidsargi Estibaliz Carranza Zabala: The Ice Cream KillerRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong explores the case of Goidsargi Estibaliz Carranza Zabala, also known as the “Ice Cream Killer.” To the outside world, she was just a friendly ice cream shop owner in Vienna. But behind the counter, Carranza was living a lie. Between 2008 and 2010, she murdered both her ex-husband and her boyfriend, hiding their remains in the basement freezer beneath the shop. Candice explores the psychological unraveling that led to these calculated killings, and how Carranza’s soft-spoken demeanor masked a capacity for cold-blooded violence.Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest...2025-05-0643 minKiller PsycheLuigi Mangione: Discussing the Latest with Law & Crime's Jesse WeberRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong speaks with Law & Crime host and NewsNation legal contributor Jesse Weber to discuss the headline-dominating case of Luigi Mangione – the focus of Law & Crime’s gripping new podcast LUIGI, hosted by Jesse. Together, they unpack how a young man’s outward charm allegedly masked a much darker truth. Candice and Jesse discuss exclusive insights from his deep dive into Mangione’s story, unpack the head-scratching response to Mangione’s alleged crimes, and explore how new legal developments could change everything.Listen to LUIGI, exclusively on Wondery+: https://wondery.com/shows/luig...2025-04-2939 minKiller PsycheListen Now: Death County, PALamont Jones leaves Dauphin County Prison for the last time, a free man ready to move on with his life. But when his young cousin dies in that same jail, he learns that this is not the only mysterious death that has plagued Dauphin County Prison. The search for the truth will put him at odds with a reality TV show coroner who claims to speak for the dead and people in power who all have something to hide. Listen to Death County, PA: Wondery.fm/DCPA_FDSee Privacy Policy at h...2025-04-2806 minKiller PsychePhil Spector: Music, Madness, and MurderRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong delves into the case of Phil Spector. Once a legendary music producer known for his unique use of sound, Spector slowly became a figure of mystery – and controversy. Years of erratic behavior and isolation culminated into Spector’s undoing one morning in February of 2003, when actress Lana Clarkson was found shot to death in his mansion. Candice explores how a dangerous mix of mental illness, substance abuse, and a combination of fears led one of music’s most famous figures down a dark path of death and destruction.Be the fi...2025-04-2249 minKiller PsycheSamuel Little: America's Most Prolific Serial KillerRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the chilling case of Samuel Little, the most prolific serial killer in United States history. For nearly four decades, Little preyed on the society’s most vulnerable, evading justice as he carried out a staggering number of murders. Despite multiple arrests, he avoided serious punishment – until a DNA match finally exposed his crimes. Candice unpacks the psychopathy and paraphilias that fueled his crimes, how he was able to kill undetected for so long, and how his confessions helped authorities close dozens of cold cases.Be the first to know...2025-04-1547 minKiller PsycheLeonarda Cianciulli: The Soap-Maker of CorreggioRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong dives into the case of Leonarda Cianciulli, “The Soap-Maker of Correggio.” Between 1939 and 1940, Leonarda – a popular store owner in the Italian town of Correggio — lured three women to their deaths before turning their remains into tea cakes and soap. Her motive? To save her son from dying in World War II. Candice analyzes how years of tragedy and a series of unfavorable fortune readings led Leonarda to developing a dangerous delusion that turned her into a cold-blooded killer.Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommenda...2025-04-0848 minKiller PsycheChristopher Wilder: The Beauty Queen KillerRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong dives into the case of Christopher Wilder. In 1984, Wilder went on a terrifying cross-country rampage that lasted 47 days and claimed the lives of at least eight young women, who believed that Wilder would help them achieve their modeling dreams. Known as the “Beauty Queen Killer,” he used his charm and wealth to manipulate and control his victims before subjecting them to horrific violence. Candice examines how Wilder’s deeply rooted fantasies and past criminal behavior escalated into a nationwide killing spree – and how a relentless manhunt brought his reign of terror to an en...2025-04-0150 minKiller PsychePedro Alonso López: "The Monster of the Andes"Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong explores the case of Pedro Alonso López. In the late 1970s, López terrorized young girls across Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador, amassing a suspected victim count of more than 300. López was dubbed “The Monster of the Andes” due to the sheer horror and depravity of his crimes – and his own admission of enjoying the suffering of his vulnerable victims. Candice examines how López’s troubled and tragic upbringing initially led him into a life of crime, and explores how a man transformed into a monster. Be the f...2025-03-2543 minKiller PsycheBarbara & Antony Baekeland: How a Mother Made a MurdererRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong dives into the case of mother-son duo Barbara and Antony Baekeland. Behind the facade of a beautiful socialite and doting mother, Barbara Baekeland was not as charming as she seemed. She harbored a dark and twisted obsession with her son – an obsession that would lead him to kill his own mother in cold blood. Candice unravels the shocking relationship between them, exploring how Barbara’s overbearing need for control ended in her downfall.Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at...2025-03-1851 minKiller PsycheIntroducing: Law & Crime’s LUIGIWhen Luigi Mangione allegedly gunned down UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, the media called it a senseless crime. But online, a different story emerged—one of rage, reckoning, and a suspected killer turned folk hero. More than just a true crime podcast, LUIGI, hosted by Jesse Weber, dares to look beyond the crime and the accused to explore a cultural tipping point in America, asking you to decide - is the status quo enough, or is it time for a cultural reckoning?Listen to Law&Crime’s LUIGI exclusively on Wondery+ and follow the show page to keep up on all...2025-03-1705 minKiller PsycheAlbert Fish, The Real-Life Boogeyman: A Conversation with True Crime Author Harold SchechterRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the case of Albert Fish. Though he appeared harmless, Fish was anything but; his crimes were fueled by a disturbing blend of sadism, cruelty, and unimaginable depravity. Candice unpacks the disturbing psychology behind his crimes and the twisted fantasies that fueled his brutality. Then, she sits down with legendary true crime author Harold Schechter, who wrote Deranged: The Shocking True Story of America’s Most Fiendish Killer!, to discuss Fish’s traumatic past, his chilling confessions, and what his case reveals about the darkest corners of the human mind.Be...2025-03-1146 minKiller PsycheAaron Hernandez: From NFL Superstar to Cold Blooded KillerRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the case of Aaron Hernandez. Once a rising NFL star at the top of his game, Hernandez’s legacy took a dark turn when his past caught up with him, resulting in a murder conviction – and, eventually, his own death. Candice discusses how a devastating combination of a troubled upbringing and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) could have played a role in his deadly actions.Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterNeed m...2025-03-0451 minKiller PsycheShelly Knotek: Mother, Manipulator, MurdererRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong delves into the chilling case of Shelly Knotek, a woman who hid monstrous cruelty behind a facade of kindness. For years, Shelly inflicted years of abuse, control, and torture on her own family and friends – completely undetected. Candice unpacks the psychological tactics Shelly used to break her victims, the horrifying extent of her abuse, and how the shocking truth finally came to light, ending years of unchecked brutality.Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wond...2025-02-2551 minKiller PsycheListen Now: Scam FactoryYou know those messages that you get all the time, the ones that pop up out of nowhere? They could be real, but something about them seems fishy. You likely dismiss these texts and emails as mere annoyances, thinking you’ve stopped some random stranger from ripping you off. But the shocking truth is, the person behind that message might be trapped inside a “scam factory” on the other side of the world and forced to scam others against their will. From Wondery, comes a new series about the brutal reality behind these operations, where one family discovers a horrif...2025-02-2406 minKiller PsycheJohn Wilkes Booth: The Assassin of President Abraham LincolnRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong dives into the infamous case of John Wilkes Booth. Once recognized for his charm, good looks, and talent, Booth cemented himself in history when he shot and killed Abraham Lincoln in 1865 – becoming the first person to ever assassinate an American president. Candice examines how a promising actor became a cold blooded killer, and explains how radicalization and a thirst for fame played a role in his deadly actions.Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wond...2025-02-1842 minKiller PsycheAndrew Cunanan: The Versace KillerRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the case of Andrew Cunanan. In 1997, Cunanan infamously murdered iconic fashion designer Gianni Versace at his Florida mansion. But months before the crime shocked the world, Cunanan had killed at least four men across the country – landing him on the radar of the FBI. Candice explores how Cunanan’s pursuit of wealth and flair for the dramatic spiraled into instability, and discusses how he used murder to make a mark on the world.Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now...2025-02-1152 minKiller PsycheLinda Hazzard: The "Starvation Doctor"Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong dives into the case of Linda Hazzard, also known as the “Starvation Doctor.” Deluded by her belief that fasting cures all diseases, Hazzard killed at least 14 people in the 20th century by subjecting them to fatally restrictive diets. And when her patients were on the wealthier side, she used their physical weakness to her financial advantage. Candice explores how a childhood sickness might have contributed to Hazzard’s harmful health beliefs, and explains how a mix of greed and narcissism emboldened her to starve people to death.Be the first...2025-02-0449 minKiller PsycheRobert Durst: From Millionaire to MurdererRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong explores the case of Robert Durst, the infamous New York real estate heir turned convicted killer. From the disappearance of his wife to the gruesome murder of one of his neighbors, mystery and death seemed to follow Durst wherever he went – and somehow, he always managed to keep suspicion at bay. But that all changed when Durst himself decided to tell his own story in the HBO show The Jinx, unknowingly bringing his dark secrets into the spotlight, and ultimately, to justice. Candice examines how a desire for control and an un...2025-01-2852 minKiller PsycheHarvey Glatman: The Glamour Girl SlayerRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the case of Harvey Glatman, also known as the “Glamour Girl Slayer.” In the late 1950s, Glatman lured aspiring models to him by posing as a true detective magazine photographer. But Glatman was no photographer – he was a dangerous predator who lied and manipulated his way into killing three women. Candice explores how Glatman’s early deviant behaviors escalated over time, and how his sadistic crimes became some of the most infamous in Los Angeles history.Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more...2025-01-2152 minKiller PsycheNancy Kissel: The Milkshake MurdererRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong dives into the case of Nancy Kissel, also known as the “Milkshake Murderer.” In 2003, Nancy brutally murdered her wealthy banker husband, Robert, after having her own daughter give him a sedative-laced milkshake. What followed next was a web of lies and a botched cover-up of the crime that shocked friends, family and the expat community of Hong Kong that Nancy and Robert had been a part of for several years. Candice examines how greed, infidelity and resentment brewed inside Nancy, leading her to do the unthinkable – and attempt to lie her way ou...2025-01-1454 minKiller PsycheCharles Manson: His Mind and MotivationsRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the case of Charles Manson. In 1969, Manson orchestrated the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders in Los Angeles, California – using his influence over young, vulnerable followers to commit horrific crimes on his behalf. Fueled by his outlandish beliefs and behavior, he became one of the most frightening figures in true crime. But what was really going on in the mind of Manson? Candice explores how constant rejection in Manson’s life could have led him to criminal infamy, and how he used fear and control to embolden his own twisted perception of the worl...2025-01-0749 minKiller PsycheENCORE: The RescueFormer FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong digs deeper into the case of the Anthrax Murders and the involvement of suspect Dr. Bruce Ivins, a microbiologist for the Army’s biodefense laboratory.Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterNeed 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...2024-12-3144 min
Killer PsycheLuigi Mangione: Unraveling the Alleged United Healthcare CEO AssassinIn this special episode, retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong digs into the case of Luigi Mangione, the man accused of shooting and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brain Thompson. Candice breaks down what we know so far – from the morning of the deadly shooting to the moment of Mangione’s arrest – and gives her analysis of what could have caused a wealthy Ivy league grad to eventually become an alleged killer. Also, listen as Candice explores the psychology behind the viral reactions to the murder – and the growing social media support for the suspect himself. Candice is also joined b...2024-12-2454 minKiller PsycheBeyond Lady In The Lake: A Conversation With Author Laura LippmanRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong speaks with award-winning novelist Laura Lippman, author of the bestselling novel Lady in the Lake and the Tess Monaghan detective series, to discuss her career as a crime fiction writer. Pulling from her experience as a former journalist and Baltimore native, Laura has captivated audiences with stories of mystery, murder, and suspense. Candice and Laura discuss how she got her start in the world of crime fiction, how her real-world experiences have shaped her writing, and what readers can expect from her upcoming work.To learn more about Murder...2024-12-1727 minKiller PsycheJohn Cooper: The Bullseye KillerRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong explores the case of John Cooper, also known as the “Bullseye Killer.” In the ‘80s, Cooper committed two double murders in the Welsh county of Pembrokeshire in the UK. Throughout the following decade, Cooper would commit a series of other crimes, like burglary and sexual assault – but it would take nearly another decade for authorities to link him to the killings. Candice dives into the psyche of Cooper, exploring how his addiction to gambling and alcohol might have pushed him into a life of crime, and how his false sense of invincib...2024-12-1040 minKiller PsycheThe Trial of Sarah BooneRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong speaks with attorney and former public defender Kate Hardie to discuss the trial of Sarah Boone. In 2020, Boone was charged with second-degree murder in the death of her boyfriend, Jorge Torres Jr., after zipping him in a suitcase during a game of hide-and-seek and leaving him to suffocate. After years of delays, Boone went to trial – and was ultimately convicted. Candice and Kate discuss the role Boone’s own testimony played in her trial, her difficulties in working with various court-appointed attorneys, and what may come next for her following her sent...2024-12-0331 minKiller PsycheThe Story of "Lawyer X": A Conversation with Marcia ClarkRetired 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 t...2024-11-2638 minKiller PsycheIgniting Fear: The Crimes of Peter TredgetRetired 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 n...2024-11-1940 minKiller PsycheHillside Stranglers, Part IIIn 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...2024-11-1226 minKiller PsycheHillside Stranglers, Part IIn 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 Wo...2024-11-0539 minKiller PsycheThe Liske Family MurdersRetired 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...2024-10-2942 minKiller PsycheJoe Hunt & The Billionaire Boys ClubRetired 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...2024-10-2247 minKiller PsycheQuincy Allen: A Conversation with Karen ContiRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong speaks with Karen Conti, John Wayne Gacy’s former appeals lawyer, to discuss the case of Quincy Allen. In 2002, Allen went on a deadly crime spree that claimed the lives of four people across two states. He pleaded guilty in both states, receiving a life sentence in one – but a death sentence in the other. His sentence was overturned in 2022 after it was found that Allen’s history of childhood abuse and mental illness were not considered by the sentencing judge – and, most recently, Allen was resentenced to life in prison instead...2024-10-1541 minKiller PsycheNannie Doss: The Giggling GrannyRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong dives into the case of Nannie Doss, also known as the “Giggling Granny.” From 1927 to 1954, Doss poisoned and killed four of her five husbands – and was even suspected of killing her own family members along the way. By luring her love interests from “lonely hearts” newspaper columns and keeping up a sweet, smiley exterior, Nannie was able to kill undetected for years, with no one suspecting a thing. Candice explores how Nannie’s method of murder kept her under the radar, and why she felt compelled to kill her loved ones. See Priv...2024-10-0844 minKiller PsycheRex Heuermann: What the Evidence Tells UsRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong speaks with legal analyst Josh Ritter to discuss the headline-dominating case of Rex Heuermann, the alleged Long Island Serial Killer. Authorities believe Heuermann is responsible for a string of murders that first came to light in 2010, after four bodies were found along Gilgo Beach in New York. After more than a decade of extensive investigation, Heuermann was finally arrested – and has since been implicated in at least two more murders. Candice and Josh explore the investigative process that linked Heuermann to the crimes, the evidence gathered against him so far, and wh...2024-10-0139 minKiller PsycheWhen Serial Killers Surrender: The Case of Mack Ray EdwardsRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the case of Mack Ray Edwards. Between 1953 and 1970, Edwards killed at least six children in Los Angeles County, California, using his career in highway construction to hide their bodies – and his trail of murder. He ultimately turned himself in for his crimes, citing a guilty conscience…but was that truly the case? Candice explores how Edwards went undetected for so long, why he targeted children, and what the actual motive behind his confession could have been. Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive episodes, early...2024-09-2442 minKiller PsycheThe Life & Crimes of "Wild Bill": An Interview with Journalist Nick FosterRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong speaks with journalist Nick Foster to discuss the case of William Holbert, also known as “Wild Bill.” On the run from U.S. authorities, Holbert and his partner, Laura Michelle Reese, hid away in the idyllic landscape of Bocas Del Toro, Panama, where they worked together to kill at least six American expats and steal their properties. Candice and Nick discuss what he learned through his on-the-ground research of the case, how the area of Bocas del Toro became the perfect backdrop for Holbert’s crimes, and what it was like for Ni...2024-09-1739 minKiller PsychePamela BuchbinderRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong dives into the attempted murder of Dr. Michael Weiss. In 2012. Michael and his ex-girlfriend, Dr. Pamela Buchbinder, both New York psychiatrists, were in a bitter custody battle over their son. Pamela covinces her cousin Jake, who is also her patient, to kill Michael. Candice explores how Pamela used her profession and Jake's mental illness as a way to control him and have him do anything she wanted - even murder.Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive episodes, early access to new ones, and they’re...2024-09-1041 minKiller PsycheEncore - Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka: The Ken & Barbie KillersFormer FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong digs into the murders committed by Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka - dubbed the ‘Ken and Barbie Killers’ by the press for their youth and good looks. But their name does not reveal the sadistic nature of the series of rapes and murders that the couple committed. Candice explores the psychology that brought these two killers together, and why only one of them is truly paying for the crimes.Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive episodes, early access to new ones, and they’re always...2024-09-0343 minKiller PsycheKiller Psyche: Season Four PreviewKiller Psyche is back! Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong continues her fascinating deep dives into the complex psychology and unsettling motivations behind the most disturbing criminal figures. This season Candice will cover the trial of the alleged Gilgo Beach Killer, Rex Heurmann, and explore a case involving the suspected serial killer of more than 40 women in Kenya.Follow Killer Psyche on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to Killer Psyche early and ad-free right now by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple P...2024-08-2802 minKiller PsycheEncore - Dorothea Puente: Killer LandlordFormer FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong delves into the case of Dorothea Puente, a murderer who primarily found her victims at the boarding house she oversaw. Dorothea hid behind a kind, grandmotherly facade, all the while stealing from and killing her residents.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 wondery.app.link/TI5l5KzpDLb now. See Privacy Policy at ht...2024-08-2742 minKiller PsycheJerry Brudos: Fetish KillerRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong explores the case of Jerry Brudos. In his youth, Jerry developed an obsession with women’s feet and shoes – an obsession that would eventually drive him to murder four women between 1968 and 1969. Candice explains how Jerry’s fetish may have manifested, and what drove him to commit such terrible acts to feed his dark and violent sexual fantasies. 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...2024-08-2047 minKiller PsycheKaren ReadRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong speaks with legal analyst Josh Ritter to discuss the polarizing trial of Karen Read, who stands accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston Police officer John O’Keefe, in January 2022. The case made its way into national headlines when both sides put forward two completely different theories of what happened to John. Prosecutors believe Karen killed him in a fit of rage – but the defense insists that she is the victim of a large-scale police cover-up. Candice and Josh discuss how the theories played out in court, why a mistrial was declared and...2024-08-1336 minKiller PsycheDennis Rader - BTK PT II: A Conversation with Katherine RamslandIn the second half of this two-part episode, retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong speaks with Dr. Katherine Ramsland, a forensic psychologist and one of the world’s foremost experts on serial killers. In her book, Confession of a Serial Killer: The Untold Story of Dennis Rader, the BTK Killer, Katherine details her years-long correspondence with Rader and what she learned about his twisted psyche. Candice and Katherine discuss the motivations behind Rader’s crimes and how his dark fantasies escalated to murder. Confession of a Serial Killer is available at https://www.amazon.com/Confession-Serial-Killer-Untold-Dennis/dp/1611688418.2024-08-0638 minKiller PsycheDennis Rader: BTK Part IIn the first half of this two-part episode, retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong explores the case of Dennis Rader, also known as BTK. Over 17 years, Rader tortured and murdered 10 people, while playing a game of cat and mouse with law enforcement and the media. Candice digs into how one of the most infamous killers in history, was able to mask himself as loving father, church group president, and a government worker until his arrest in 2005.Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive episodes, early access to new ones, and they’re...2024-07-3050 minKiller PsycheDennis Nilsen: The Kindly KillerRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the case of Dennis Nilsen. Between 1978 and 1983, Nilsen preyed on the homeless and gay communities of London, murdering 15 people in his home. Candice dives into Nilsen’s isolated and lonely childhood, and the intense desire for love that led him to kill.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://art1...2024-07-2347 minKiller PsycheMatthew Milat: Keeping Murder in the FamilyRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong digs into the case of Matthew Milat. In his early teen years, Matthew harbored an unhealthy obsession with his uncle -- Ivan Milat, the notorious "Backpack Murderer" of Australia. In 2010, Matthew decided to follow in Ivan's footsteps by killing his own friend. Candice explores Matthew's descent into idolizing his murderous uncle, and how a seemingly normal teenager turned into a cold-blooded killer.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 th...2024-07-1639 minKiller PsycheBelinda Van Krevel: Her Brother's KeeperRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong explores the case of Belinda Van Krevel. After enduring a childhood of alleged abuse – and her brother’s eventual spiral into violence and imprisonment – she orchestrated the murder of her father, whom she blamed for her brother’s downfall. Candice dives into this troubled family, and how Belinda took matters into her own hands.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...2024-07-0245 minKiller PsycheStephen Griffiths: Crossbow KillerRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong dives into the case of Stephen Griffiths. Between 2009 and 2010, Griffiths killed and cannibalized women in the West Yorkshire, England town of Bradford. His unusual weapon of choice – a crossbow – earned him the nickname “The Crossbow Cannibal.” Candice digs into the troubled mind of Griffiths, and how his fascination with death and murder manifested into the unthinkable. 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/TI...2024-06-2540 min
Killer PsycheTackling True Crime, One Podcast at a Time: A Conversation With M. William PhelpsFor more than 20 years, bestselling author and investigative journalist M. William Phelps has been immersed in the world of true crime. As the host of the podcast Paper Ghosts, he seeks answers in unsolved cases. And in his podcast Crossing the Line with M. William Phelps, he sheds light on stories of the missing and murdered from the past – and the present. In today’s Headlines, Phelps joins Candice to dive deeper into his investigative process, and discuss some of the headline-grabbing cases he’s been covering.Listen to Crossing the Line with M. Willia...2024-06-2113 minKiller PsycheNancy Brophy: The Husband KillerRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong walks us through the case of Nancy Brophy. Brophy was a romance novelist who murdered her husband Daniel at the culinary institute where he worked in 2018. Though it appeared that she and her husband had a good relationship and were said to be a loving couple, Brophy's elaborate plot showed signs that she had been planning his murder for years including an article she’d written entitled, “How To Kill Your Husband.” Candice explores how a seemingly happy relationship could suddenly evolve into murder.To hear more about the Nancy...2024-06-1843 min
Killer PsycheHow (Not) to Murder Your Husband: Inside the Story of Nancy BrophyIn today’s Headlines, Candice is joined by novelist Heidi Tretheway, who was formerly a member of Brophy's writing group, and currently hosts the new Wondery limited series Happily Never After: Dan and Nancy. Together, they discuss possible reasons why Brophy committed such a horrible crime, and take a closer look at her behavior before and after the murder.To hear more about the Nancy Brophy story, listen to Happily Never After: Dan and Nancy on the Wondery app or wherever you get your podcasts.Wondery+ subscribers can binge all episodes early and ad-free right now ht...2024-06-1414 min
Killer PsycheThe Case of Kouri Richins: Will the Defense Struggle to Prove Her Claim of Innocence?In 2022, after the sudden death of her husband, Utah mother Kouri Richins released a children’s book about coping with grief. But shortly after the book garnered national attention, Kouri was charged with murder. Prosecutors say that she intentionally killed her own husband, but she claims she is innocent. Just a few weeks ago, Kouri’s attorneys withdrew from her case – and with her newly made public statements and previous jailhouse calls under the spotlight, there are questions now more than ever about how her case will play out in court. In today’s Headlines, Candice is joined by legal an...2024-06-0713 min
Killer PsycheFelonious Florida: The Case of The Pillowcase RapistDuring the 1980s, women in South Florida were terrorized by a prolific serial rapist. Victims reported a man sneaking into their homes at night and assaulting them while covering their faces with a pillowcase. They called him “The Pillowcase Rapist,” and after over 40 assaults, he vanished, until over 30 years later, when a stroke of luck led police to the culprit: Robert Koehler. In today’s Headlines, Candice talks to David Schutz, a journalist at the South Florida Sun Sentinel and host of the Felonious Florida podcast, whose newest season focuses on Koehler and his crimes. Candice and David discuss Koehle...2024-05-3115 minKiller PsycheJohn Wayne Gacy: The Killer Clown, Part IRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong breaks down the seminal case of John Wayne Gacy. Known as the "Killer Clown," Gacy murdered thirty-three boys and young men, burying the majority of them under his house. Candice digs into Gacy's abusive childhood, a domineering father and internalized homophobia to understand how he became one of the most famous serial killers of all time.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.ap...2024-05-2853 minKiller PsycheThe Weepy Voiced Killer: Paul Michael StephaniRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong delves into the case of Paul Michael Stephani, also known as the “Weepy-Voiced Killer.” A serial murderer who terrorized women around St-Paul in the early 80s, Stephani got his moniker because he would place anonymous calls to the police and report his own crimes in a whiny, high-pitched, weepy voice. Was he looking to be found? Was his remorse real? Candice explores why this killer would confess in 911 calls, and how his strict religious upbringing influenced his penchant for murder.Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy...2024-05-2137 min
Killer PsycheJennifer and James Crumbley Sentenced: Will More Parents Pay for Their Child’s Crimes?Ethan Crumbley was just 15 years old when he was arrested for killing four students and injuring several others in a shooting at Oxford High School in 2021. When investigators learned that his parents, Jennifer and James Crumbley, failed to prevent the deadly actions of their son, they were charged and eventually convicted of involuntary manslaughter – becoming the first parents in U.S. history to be held criminally responsible for their child’s mass school shooting plot. A landmark ruling last week sentenced them both to 10 years in prison. In today’s Headlines, Candice is joined by legal analyst Josh Ritter to dis...2024-04-1912 minKiller PsycheIsrael Keyes: The Making of an American MonsterRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong walks us through the sordid case of Israel Keyes, one of the most prolific serial killers in American history. Though Keyes was only formally charged with one murder, he is suspected of the sexual assault and killing of eleven other victims. His ability to evade detection for years left behind a trail of unsolved murders scattered across the country. Raised in a strict religious household, Candice explores how his early fascination with violence and his strict fundamentalist beliefs shaped him into the murderer he became. Need m...2024-04-0250 min
Beautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleImagine a Road Trip in the SkyA unique soul with outer space on the brain, this week’s caller has never heard an entire episode of Beautiful/Anonymous and just called to see if our phone number was real. He talks with Gethard about going to the moon, bringing back blimp travel, reducing suffering on Earth, and a few of the million other things he’s got on his mind. Tickets for Beautiful/Anonymous at Treefort Music Fest Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on Instagram @beautifulanonymouspod Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this we...2024-03-121h 12Killer PsycheTerror on the Interstate: The Crimes of Randall WoodfieldRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong unearths the case of Randall Woodfield, also known as the "I-5 Killer." A former football player turned serial killer who terrorized the West Coast in the 1970s, he preyed on victims along the Interstate 5 corridor, committing a string of murders, rapes, and robberies. Despite his charming facade, Woodfield's heinous crimes shocked the nation. Candice explores his seemingly normal upbringing and when he began to show signs of psychopathy.Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive episodes, early access to new ones, and they’re always ad...2024-03-1233 minBeautiful Stories From Anonymous PeopleThe Hammer You Use to Smash Your Old Life ApartIn classic Beautiful/Anonymous fashion, this week’s caller is in a major transition phase of his life, leaving behind a lucrative career in favor of something less soul-sucking. He talks with Gethard about ghostwriting blog posts for International Women’s Day, what makes a good teacher, and why connection and community are more important than ever. Tickets for Beautiful/Anonymous at Treefort Music Fest Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on Instagram @beautifulanonymouspod Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this week’s caller. Leave us a voic...2024-03-051h 15
Killer PsycheLover, Stalker, Killer: Inside the Twisted Mind of Liz GolyarThe Netflix docuseries “Lover, Stalker, Killer” digs into the head-scratching story of Liz Golyar, who, for three years, fooled her ex-fling Dave into thinking that his current partner, Cari Farver, was a deranged and deadly stalker. But in reality, Liz had killed Cari. It was Liz who assumed her identity and terrorized Dave – and herself – just to get him back. In today’s Headlines, Candice and her producer Julie Berke discuss how obsession and jealousy drove Liz to commit such an unthinkable act, and how she was able to deceive Dave for so long.Need more...2024-02-2311 minKiller PsycheCharles Roberts: The Amish Schoolgirl MassacreRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong digs into the case of mass murderer Charles Roberts. In 2006, Roberts took an Amish school in Pennsylvania hostage and killed ten young girls before shooting himself. Candice explores how Charles could have gone from a devoted father of two, and loving husband, into a child murderer.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 Po...2024-02-0638 min
Killer PsychePaolo Macchiarini: Dr. DeathFormer FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong digs deeper into the case of Paolo Macchiarini, the subject of Wondery's podcast and the new season of Peacock's TV series Dr. Death. Paolo was a star surgeon whose revolutionary development and use of synthetic windpipes was thought to put him on track to win a Nobel Prize. However, instead of helping countless lives like it promised, it was actually a path to his patient’s torturous death. Candice examines how this star surgeon continued to rise even as his victims were falling; and what compelled him to continue his deception....2024-01-2342 minKiller PsycheJohn Joseph Joubert: The Deadly AirmanRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong dives into the tale of John Joseph Joubert, an airforce radar technician who strangled three young boys to death. Though John’s childhood was filled with loneliness and bullying, it was his obsession with old school detective magazines that fueled his fantasies of murder.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...2024-01-0946 minKiller PsycheJohn Bunting: The Snowtown MurdersRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong digs into John Bunting, the ring leader of the Australian Snowtown murders. Bunting recruited acolytes to help him kill those he deemed unfit to live. Bunting considered himself a vigilante for justice, but his sadistic nature and financial crimes suggest otherwise. Candice explores the psychological factors that created the monster that led others to perpetrate the Snowtown murders.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 vi...2023-12-2642 minKiller PsycheMatriarch of Murder: Sante and Kenneth Kimes' Trail of Death, Part IRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong walks us through the sinister activities of Sante and Kenneth Kimes, a mother-son duo whose criminal exploits shocked the nation. They were jailed for, among other crimes, the murder of 82 year old Irene Silverman in 2000, after Sante plotted to kill her to take ownership of her Upper East Side mansion. Candice explores the complicated and potentially incestuous relationship between mother and son, and what might have led them down this trail of death.Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive episodes, early access to new...2023-12-1250 minKiller PsycheLethal Infatuation: The Amy Fisher AffairRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong digs into the shooting of Mary Jo Buttafuoco by then 17-year-old Amy Fisher, who was having an affair with Mary Jo's husband, Joey. Candice delves into Amy's troubled background and the fallout of Amy's lethal infatuation.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...2023-10-1744 minKiller PsycheLeopold & Loeb, Part IIn the first half of this two-part episode, former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong explores the case of Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold, two young men who murdered 14-year-old Bobby Franks. 19-year-old Nathan and 18-year-old Richard sought to commit what they called "the perfect murder." Candice dives deep into the psyches of the two men who perpetrated one of the most sensational crimes of the 20th century.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 Wo...2023-09-2638 minKiller PsycheKiller Psyche: Season Three PreviewKiller Psyche is back! Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong continues her fascinating deep dives into the complex psychology and unsettling motivations behind the most disturbing criminal figures. Candice will explore well-known killers like Leopold & Loeb, and others not so well-known like Belle Guinness, the Norwegian Killer.Killer Psyche season 3 will be available September 19th on Wondery+ and September 26th wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen one week early and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery+ in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19...2023-09-1202 min
Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG with Stephen AsmaEven Psychopaths Suffer Burnout with Candice DeLong💊💊💊Killer Psyche podcast host Candice DeLong spent two decades in the FBI as a criminal profiler tracking serial killers and working such notorious cases as the Unabomber and the Chicago Tylenol Murders. Paul Giamatti and Stephen Asma explore the terrifying and tactical world of tracking murderers with Candice and learn that even psychopaths suffer career burnout. Bonus: learn about predictive behaviors of serial killers (bed-wetting?!), Ted Bundy’s incarcerated romance, and a key tip when negotiating to save one’s life.Stephen Asma is a professor and author specializing in the philosophy of science, r...2023-05-2448 minKiller PsycheThe Slender Man StabbingsRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong unravels the internet-driven cult known as "Slender Man." Two twelve year old girls lured their friend into the forest and stabbed her nineteen times in order to appease the fictional Slender Man character. How could an obscure online tale have led to attempted murder?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 ht...2023-05-0244 minKiller PsycheThe Woman Who Shot her Own Children: Diane Downs, Part IRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong dives into the case of Diane Downs, a troubled woman who longed for motherhood, yet murdered her daughter and shot her other two children.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.2023-04-1840 minKiller PsycheChicago's Mass Murderer: Richard SpeckRetired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong dives into the grisly mass murders that rocked Chicago in the 1960s. Richard Speck killed eight student nurses in their residence. Candice walks us through Speck's troubled childhood and criminal history, and how they might have contributed to this tragic outcome.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/pr...2023-04-0446 minKiller PsycheMary Bell: The 11-Year-Old KillerFormer FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the upsetting case of Mary Bell, an 11-year-old who killed two young boys. While Mary's crimes were horrific, it would be too simplistic to say she was purely evil. She had a tragic backstory, and she was not as one dimensional as many others have portrayed her.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.Se...2023-02-2840 minKiller PsycheThe Candy Store, Part I: Undercover MadamOnce upon a time, former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong was assigned to the drug squad working in tandem with the DEA. In this special episode, Candice recounts one of her wildest operations undercover...as a madam.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...2023-01-2432 minKiller PsycheThe Fort Bragg Murders: The Brutal Case of Jeffrey MacDonaldFormer FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong takes a closer look at the case of Jeffrey MacDonald, a former United States Army officer convicted of murdering his pregnant wife and two young daughters. He maintains innocence to this day, blaming four mysterious "hippies" for the crimes.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 Ca...2023-01-1745 minKiller PsycheAmy Bishop: The Professor Turned KillerFormer FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong digs into the case of Amy Bishop, a professor who murdered three of her colleagues at the University of Alabama after being denied tenure. Candice unravels Amy's long history of violence, including the shooting her brother, which was initially ruled accidental.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/pr...2023-01-1038 minKiller PsycheThe Aurora Shooter: James HolmesIn part one of this two part episode, former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong takes a look at James Holmes, the Aurora Shooter. Candice explores how James' history of mental issues contributed to his massacre of 12 people and the wounding of 70 others when he attacked a movie theatre in July 20, 2012.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 ht...2022-10-1843 minKiller PsycheHarold Shipman, Part I: The Original Doctor DeathIn the first half of this two-part episode, former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong digs into the case of Harold Frederick Shipman: The Original Dr. Death. A prominent doctor in the UK during the late 1990s, Dr. Shipman murdered at least 230 of his patients, mostly elderly women. Candice examines the factors that could have made a man that was sworn to do no harm, take so many lives.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 th...2022-09-0643 minKiller PsycheKeith Hunter Jesperson: The Happy Face KillerFormer FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the case of Keith Hunter Jesperson, also known as "The Happy Face Killer." Candice digs into the factors that could have led Keith to murder at least eight women and why he claimed responsibility by leaving notes signed with a happy face.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://ar...2022-08-3043 minKiller PsycheTyler BarrissFormer FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong takes a look at serial "swatter" Tyler Barriss, whose final hoax resulted in the death of an innocent man. Candice delves into Tyler's background of making bogus emergency calls and the gaming culture that celebrated it.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...2022-08-2343 minKiller PsycheBrian Dugan, Part IIn the first half of this two part episode, former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong revisits the crimes of Brian Dugan. Having worked on this case personally, Candice's inside knowledge brings a unique perspective to this murderer.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...2022-08-0951 minKiller PsycheThe Murder of the Lindbergh BabyFormer FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong digs into the kidnapping of aviator Charles Lindbergh's baby. Candice delves into what was then called the "crime of the century" and what could have motivated Bruno Hauptmann to take the baby of one of the most famous figures of the time.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.co...2022-07-2652 minKiller PsycheKiller Psyche: Season Two PreviewIn the second season of Killer Psyche,former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong once again dives deep into the complex psychology and the unsettling motivations behind the most disturbing criminal figures. Listen to the new season of Killer Psyche starting July 26th on Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can listen early and ad-free by joining Wondery Plus on Apple Podcasts, or the Wondery app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2022-07-1902 minKiller PsycheCindy White, Part IIn the first half of this two-part episode, former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong digs into the case of Cindy White. 1n 1975, 18 year old Cindy set a fire that consumed the lives of 6 people, including four children. Using both court documents and her own interviews with Cindy, Candice delves into what could have driven Cindy to commit this deadly crime.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/TI...2022-04-1238 minKiller PsycheSusan Polk, Part I: Deadly TherapyIn the first half of this two-part episode, former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong digs into the case of Susan Polk. When she was just 15, a troubled and lonely Susan sought the help of a psychologist named Dr. Felix Polk. Instead, she wound up marrying her therapist, and eventually, killing him. In part one, we learn about the history that drew Susan to her future husband, and what set them both on the road to disaster.Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive episodes, early access to new ones, and they’re...2022-03-1541 minKiller PsycheAndrew Kehoe: The Bath School MassacreFormer FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong takes a look at Andrew Kehoe, who committed the first school massacre in the United States. Kehoe, a well regarded school board member, changed the fate of a tiny Michigan town with a bomb that shook the community to its core.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/pr...2022-03-0838 minKiller PsycheThe Eyeball KillerFormer FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the case of Charles Albright, also known as "The Eyeball Killer." Charles would leave his victims for all to see, but he would take their eyes with him. Candice looks into his obsession with eyes, and how the police were able to use that signature to capture him.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....2022-02-2237 minKiller PsycheLizzie BordenFormer FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong digs into the infamous case of Lizzie Borden, the young Massachusetts woman who was accused of killing her father and stepmother with a hatchet. Candice explores how the 19th century time period and Lizzie's financial circumstances played a role in what at the time was dubbed, "The trial of the century."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 no...2022-02-1541 minKiller PsycheThomas Richard Bunday: The North Pole KillerFormer FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong digs into the case of Thomas Richard Bunday, The North Pole Killer. In 1979, the small town of North Pole, Alaska was terrified when 5 young women went missing. Their bodies were eventually found within a 10 mile area - all had been strangled and raped. When investigators finally caught up to Bunday, they discovered that not only was the FBI profile completely off base, but they were powerless to arrest him.Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive episodes, early access to new ones, and they’re al...2021-12-2139 minKiller PsycheBetty BroderickFormer FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong focuses on Betty Broderick, who, after having one of the most infamous divorces in United States history, proceeded to kill her ex-husband and his new wife. Betty’s absolute certainty that she did the right thing, and her complete lack of remorse, are some of the clues that help Candice unravel Betty’s psyche.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/TI5l5K...2021-10-1943 minKiller PsycheJennifer Reali: The Fatal Attraction MurdererFormer FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong revisits the case of Jennifer Reali, also known as the Fatal Attraction Murderer. She is able to rely on her meetings and interviews with Jennifer to give listeners the inside scoop on what caused this seemingly normal young mother to commit murder. Candice also uses her first hand account from Jennifer to examine what made her so desperate that she could be manipulated to kill another person.Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive episodes, early access to new ones, and they’re always ad-free. St...2021-08-3133 min
The LPN ShowEpisode 59: The Killer Wanted Them Dead w/ Candice DeLongHenry and Jackie are joined by retired FBI criminal profiler Candice DeLong of Deadly Women and Facing Evil to discuss criminal profiling, the truth about handwriting analysis, her past working as a psychiatric nurse which lead to her eventual recruitment by the FBI, being a parent while working on cases involving crimes against children and her new podcast from Wondery &Treefort Media, Killer Psyche.Check out Killer Psyche!Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
2021-08-2843 minKiller PsycheRodney Alcala: The Dating Game KillerFormer FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong takes a look at Rodney Alcala, also known as the Dating Game Killer, who is generally thought to be one of America’s most prolific serial killers. She explores how this vicious murderer was able to charm his way to freedom not once, but several times. She also weighs in on how Rodney’s sadism drove not only how he committed his crimes, but how he defended them.Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive episodes, early access to new ones, and they’re always ad-fre...2021-08-2434 minKiller PsycheThe Menendez BrothersFormer FBI agent Candice DeLong looks into the case behind one of the biggest media sensations of the 90’s: the Menendez brothers. After the brutal killing of their parents, Lyle and Erik Menendez were thrust into the national spotlight. Candice delves into the allegations of psychological, physical and sexual abuse, and what effect it had on their state of mind. Candice also weighs in on how attitudes about the long term psychological effects on abuse victims have changed, and why this case has inspired a whole new generation to demand a new trial.Need mo...2021-08-1739 minKiller PsycheAileen WuornosFormer FBI agent Candice DeLong looks back at the murders of Aileen Wuornos, one of the first female serial killers in the public consciousness. She explores how Aileen’s case made investigators rethink how they profile serial killers, and why her story inspired multiple books, movies and documentaries. Candice also digs into how Aileen’s horrific childhood left her with so much rage and that she was compelled to kill seven men.Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive episodes, early access to new ones, and they’re always ad-free. Start your free trial i...2021-08-1035 minKiller PsycheThe Tylenol MurdersFormer FBI agent Candice DeLong revisits one of the biggest cases she worked during her years as a rookie agent in Chicago: the death of seven innocent people who ingested poisoned Tylenol in 1982. She reveals the devastating false lead that she and her partner pursued for two weeks, as well as the mind games played by the prime suspect in the murders. Candice also discusses how the killer’s ability to elude capture nearly 40 years later weighs on her to this day.Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive episodes, early access to ne...2021-08-0339 minKiller PsycheIntroducing: Killer PsycheWhen 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 acts. She will reveal fascinating new details about what drove these people, including cases she worked on first-hand. 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 Dr. Death to El Chapo.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv...2021-06-2501 min
Commercial Grade Podcast024 | ThinkLA's "Rise of Podcasting" Panel | Kjerstin Beatty, NBC Universal; Kelly Garner, Treefort; Hernan Lopez, Wondery; Joe Shields, iHeartMediaLast week, ThinkLA's hosted its annual Entertainment Breakfast where I had the great honor of moderating an all-star panel of executives who've shifted their careers from TV programming to podcast production. This episode features that fantastic discussion with panelists including Kjerstin Beatty (SVP Media Partnerships, NBC Universal), Kelly Garner, (Founder & CEO, Treefort), Hernan Lopez (Founder & CEO, Wondery), Joe Shields (VP Connections, iHeartMedia). 2019-07-1541 min