Serial killers: answering your questions about how they think
Summary
In this "Mailbag Edition" of All In The Mind, forensic psychiatrist Dr. Rajan Darjee returns to address listener queries about serial killers. The discussion delves into their demographics, the nature vs. nurture of empathy, the effectiveness of rehabilitation, and the key differences between serial killers and mass shooters. Dr. Darjee also shares insights into his professional approach when working with challenging individuals.Episode description
Can serial killers ever learn empathy? Is their psychology similar to mass shooters? Why are they almost always men?
Welcome to All in the Mind’s first ever ‘mailbag’ episode!
These are just some of the many questions you sent us after our recent episode on serial killers, called Where have all the serial killers gone?
Forensic psychiatrist Dr Rajan Darjee is back on the show, answering these questions and a whole lot more.
And can we ask a favour? As this is our first mailbag episode, we’d love to know your thoughts. Do you find this kind of format useful or interesting? Would you be keen to hear mailbag episodes more regularly? You can reach us at mind_rn@abc.net.au if you have any feedback.
You can catch up on more episodes of the All in the Mind podcast with journalist and presenter Sana Qadar, exploring the psychology of topics like stress, memory, communication and relationships on the ABC Listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts.
Guests:
Dr Rajan DarjeeForensic psychiatristClinical Director, Forensic Behavioural Assessment and Consultation Services
Credits:
- Presenter/producer: Sana Qadar
- Senior producer: James Bullen
- Producer: Rose Kerr
- Sound engineer: John Jacobs