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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.


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Retired 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 invincibility – like his decision to appear on a popular game show after committing a heinous crime – ultimately led to his downfall.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 at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Trial of Sarah Boone

The Trial of Sarah Boone

2024-12-0337:413

Retired 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 sentencing.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 at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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/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 at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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.
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.
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.
The Liske Family Murders

The Liske Family Murders

2024-10-2949:255

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.
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.
Retired 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. Candice and Karen discuss Allen’s background and the factors that led to a successful appeal in his case.Karen's book, "Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy: Defending America’s Most Evil Serial Killer on Death Row" is out now and available on Amazon and most book retailers. To learn more about Karen and the book, please check out www.karenconti.comNeed 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.
Retired 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 Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Retired 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 what we can expect to see from both sides of the courtroom when the case goes to trial.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.
Retired 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 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.
Retired 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 Nick to speak with Holbert face-to-face in prison.For the full story of William Holbert, read The Jolly Roger Social Club: A True Story of a Killer in Paradise: https://www.amazon.com/Jolly-Roger-Social-Club-Paradise/dp/1627793720Listen to Natural Selection: Scott vs. Wild Bill: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/natural-selection-scott-v-wild-bill/id1734928408Need 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.
Pamela Buchbinder

Pamela Buchbinder

2024-09-1048:142

Retired 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 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.
Killer 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 Podcasts. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting Wondery.fm/Killer__Psyche now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Former 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 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.
Former 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 https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Retired 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. Start your free trial by visiting 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.
Karen Read

Karen Read

2024-08-1343:086

Retired 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 what it could mean for the future of the case.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 https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In 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.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.
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kuman30

the amount of commercials in this podcast is out of control. 5 minutes of advertising at the beginning puts Ben Shapiro to shame.

Dec 3rd
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KBB

she talks so slow that I have to increase the speed to 1.2 Now it's way easier to listen to

Sep 12th
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lil john

I found a video of the day the detective and her parole office came to her house…very long video unedited..you can find the video on archive.org..it even shows the part where she was standing outside with the cops and then you see her leave..right before they found the first body..it’s crazy how close the her neighbors house was and she buried a body right up against the fences..the neighbors had no clue..that’s scary..

Aug 28th
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KBB

The sequence of events is mixed up In this one.

Aug 27th
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Bethany Scofield

don't forget gypsy rose

Aug 8th
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Maja Matusinović

fantastic episode

Aug 6th
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꧁WupperElfe꧂

Candice can understand how someone stabs his brother in the heart over the last piece of meat on a plate?! 😶 Huh...

May 15th
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Sean Rosenau

Hoingy Boingy Oofta Oofta. HAIL NIMROD!

Apr 30th
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Sayda Pervin Nipa

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Apr 19th
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Cobra 7

Not suicide at all. He was going to bomb another place. The bomb had a mercury switch, and as he was pulling from his car he tipped it the wrong way, and it detonated. Candace is correct.

Apr 17th
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Sean Rosenau

Possessed? Was the mother religious? Religious people are dangerous.

Apr 13th
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Lenora Thorium

What kind of burglar steals a marriage license?? That should have been the most enormous red flag of a clue

Mar 30th
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Maja Matusinović

as an ex Catholic, I WISH sex was impossible in churches...

Mar 12th
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Melissa

OMG.

Feb 20th
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RACHAEL BYCE

this medical abuse is not as rare as we think ... it's just rarely caught or reported!

Jan 20th
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Sean Rosenau

2:35

Jan 20th
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Sean Rosenau

Glad the poor girl is out. Her and her guy friend should never have been imprisoned in the first place. What happened to the mother was self-defense goddammit.

Jan 20th
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Jan 18th
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Lo K

The host has such a bad take on this. Poor Aileen.

Jan 8th
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Me

This is the only podcast I've found about Winnie Ruth Judd. Such a fascinating case!

Jan 7th
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