"Killer Minds" takes you deep into the psychology of history’s most chilling murderers—from infamous serial killers to ruthless cult leaders, deadly exes, and terrifying spree killers. Every Monday and Thursday, hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels, a clinical and forensic psychologist, blend gripping true crime storytelling with expert psychological analysis to uncover what drives people to kill.
From the calculated minds of serial killers like Jeffrey Dahmer and Ted Bundy to crimes of passion and cold-blooded murders, "Killer Minds" goes beyond the headlines to explore the twisted psychology behind the crimes. What fuels their darkness? How do their minds work? And most hauntingly—could they have been stopped?
"Killer Minds" is a Crime House Studios original. New episodes drop every Monday and Thursday. Follow "Killer Minds" wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us at @KillerMinds on social media.
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Here at Crime House, we love Halloween and we know you do too! Because you’re one of our most loyal fans, we’re treating you to a spooky bonus episode from our hit series, Clues . Join hosts Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore as they take a deep dive into the paranoia and chaos that consumed The Salem Witch Trials. From shocking murders to serial killers, Clues dives into all the forensic details and brilliant sleuthing of the world's most infamous cases. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Follow Cl...
Scott Falater claimed he was asleep when he killed his wife, but the court wasn't so sure. In Part 2, we follow the high-stakes trial that pitted science against suspicion, unpacking expert testimony, haunting sleep studies, and a final plea that left the jury wondering if a man could be both grieving… and guilty. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime H...
Scott Falater went to bed next to his wife. Hours later, she was found stabbed and drowned...and all signs pointed to him. In Part 1, Killer Minds investigates the life and mind of a man who claimed he killed while sleepwalking, and the haunting question that followed: Was he conscious or completely unaware? Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ ...
Five students were brutally murdered. Their killer wanted fame...and he got it. In Part 2, Killer Minds unpacks Danny Rolling’s disturbing mental state, the forensic evidence that sealed his fate, and the trial that turned a killer into a twisted horror icon. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Don’t miss out on all things Ki...
Before he became the “Gainesville Ripper,” Danny Rolling was a broken child in a violent home, and the demons inside him were only just beginning to stir. In Part 1, we uncover the early life of the serial killer who inspired the horror movie "Scream," tracing the trauma, addiction, and dark fantasies that pushed him toward his first kill. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to epis...
Spooky season is here, and because you’re part of the Crime House community, we’re treating you to a bonus Halloween episode from our very own team—the same creators behind the show you’re listening to now. This time, we’re introducing you to our brand-new series, Twisted Tales with Heidi Wong . Every Monday, Heidi—artist, poet, and ultimate horror queen—unearths the chilling true stories behind the world’s most terrifying legends. From haunted dolls to cursed houses, each episode reveals the di...
Peter Madsen claimed journalist Kim Wall's death was an accident. The evidence said otherwise. In Part 2, we follow the forensic case that dismantled Madsen’s lies, and how psychology, evidence, and survivor testimony helped bring justice for one of the most disturbing crimes in Scandinavian history. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple...
Before he became known as a killer, Peter Madsen was celebrated as a visionary. In Part 1, Killer Minds unpacks the life of Danish inventor Peter Madsen, a self-taught engineer whose dreams of rockets and submarines masked a twisted need for domination, control… and something far more sinister. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podca...
Roy Norris broke first. Lawrence Bittaker refused to say a word. But the evidence spoke for itself. In Part 2, Killer Minds dives into the investigation and trial of the Toolbox Killers, where Polaroids, confessions, and a single cassette tape revealed the true horror of their crimes. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Don’t...
In 1979, five girls vanished in Southern California. What no one knew was that ex-cons Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris were hunting them...together. In Part 1, we uncover the origin story of the Toolbox Killers: how a prison friendship gave rise to one of the most calculated and sadistic killing sprees in U.S. history. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to C...
With her drug empire expanding, Griselda Blanco wasn’t just feared, she was untouchable...or so she thought. In Part 2, we follow the "Cocaine Godmother’s" ruthless reign in Miami: the body count, the betrayals, and the drug-fueled paranoia that pushed her to the brink. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Don’t miss out on al...
She was a mother. A mogul. And a murderer. On this episode of "Killer Minds," we trace the brutal rise of Griselda Blanco, from a childhood of bloodshed and betrayal in Colombia to the early days of a drug empire that would soon dominate the streets of Miami. Before she became the "Cocaine Godmother," she learned to kill to survive. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, s...
Rodney Alcala thought he was smarter than the police, the jury, and even the justice system. In Part 2, we follow the unraveling of "The Dating Game" Killer, from a failed attempt at self-defense to the discovery of a chilling trophy stash that linked him to more murders than anyone could have imagined. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ on Ap...
Long before he appeared on "The Dating Game," Rodney Alcala was a violent predator. "Killer Minds" examines the early life and psychological unraveling of one of America’s most manipulative serial killers, revealing how Alcala's love of photography became a tool for stalking, control, and murder. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Pod...
Mark Twitchell called it a screenplay, but the police called it a confession. In Part 2, the investigation into “The Dexter Killer” heats up, as detectives uncover staged emails, a faked identity, and a journal detailing every move. What began as a slasher movie pitch became one of Canada’s most disturbing modern crimes. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to ...
Mark Twitchell wanted to be a filmmaker. A storyteller. A star. But when fame didn’t come fast enough, he rewrote the script. In Part 1, we uncover the twisted rise of a Canadian director whose obsession with the TV show “Dexter” drove him to turn fiction into murder. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Don’t miss out on all ...
He left no fingerprints. No witnesses. Just bodies and patterns. In Part 2, we examine the forensic trail that finally exposed Steve Wright as "The Suffolk Strangler." As police closed in, Wright’s calm façade began to crack… revealing a killer who never showed remorse, even as the final verdict came down. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ on...
Before he earned the name “The Suffolk Strangler,” Steve Wright was just another face in the crowd. In Part 1, we trace Wright’s path from abused child to serial predator, uncovering the psychological scars, violent impulses, and hidden obsession that led to the murders of multiple sex workers in one of England’s most chilling serial killer cases. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access...
The FBI launched a manhunt for a serial bomber...and Roy Moody was hiding in plain sight. In Part 2, we follow the chilling fallout of his 1989 mail bombing spree: threats to civil rights leaders, courtroom lies, and the psychological unraveling of a killer who saw himself as the victim. Paranoia, vengeance, and delusion led him here. Now, justice closes in. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and e...
Before he terrorized Georgia with a string of mail bombings, Roy Moody was a troubled child with a violent streak and a twisted sense of justice. In Part 1, we uncover the psychological roots of one of America’s most dangerous domestic terrorists and examine how childhood trauma, delusional thinking, and extremist beliefs set the stage for a decades-long vendetta. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening...
Charles Sobhraj wasn’t just a serial killer, he was an international conman who used charm, fake passports, and tranquilizers to trap his victims. In Part 2, we follow the escalating brutality of the "Bikini Killer's" crimes, the captives who fought back, and the shocking way he dodged the death penalty...not once, but twice. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscrib...
Explore the formative years of Charles Sobhraj, known as the 'Bikini Killer,' from his turbulent childhood marked by abandonment and statelessness to his escalation into a master criminal. The episode dissects the psychological impact of his early experiences, his cunning use of chameleon-like deception to exploit tourists, and the pivotal moment he crossed the line into murder. Discover how his growing psychopathic traits led to the tragic death of his first identified victim, Teresa Knowlton, in Bangkok.
Nathan Matthews murdered his 16-year-old stepsister Becky Watts—then helped her family search for her. In Part 2, we break down the failed cover-up, the forensic clues that exposed him, and how the truth about one of Britain’s most disturbing family murders finally came to light. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Don’t miss...
When Becky Watts vanished, her family begged the public for help. But no one expected her stepbrother could be the culprit. In Part 1, we uncover the disturbing psychology of Nathan Matthews—his fixation on control, violent fantasies, and the moment that obsession turned deadly. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Don’t miss ...
He was America’s youngest serial killer—and his most brutal crime was still to come. In Part 2, we follow the murder that sealed Jesse Pomeroy’s fate, the investigation that exposed a disturbing pattern, and the historic trial that forced the country to confront how young is too young for the harshest punishment. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime Ho...
In the 1870s, a wave of brutal attacks rocked Boston. The shocking culprit? A 12-year-old boy named Jesse Pomeroy. In Part 1, we examine the origins of his violent behavior—from childhood trauma to disturbing fantasies—and the warning signs that signaled a killer was emerging. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Don’t miss ou...
Jodi Arias believed she could get away with murder—but her own actions became her undoing. In Part 2, we examine the relentless lies, the twisted psychological games, and the dramatic courtroom revelations that made her trial a national obsession. This is how investigators cracked the case—and how Jodi’s carefully crafted persona finally fell apart. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early acce...
Most people can move on after heartbreak—but Jodi Arias wasn’t most people. On this episode, we delve deep into Jodi’s trouble childhood, complicated relationships, obsessive behaviors, and the psychological red flags that led to her infamous claim: "If I can't have you, no one can." Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Don’t ...
Richard Ramirez believed Satan protected him, but he couldn’t outrun justice forever. In Part 2, we explore "The Night Stalker’s" gruesome 1985 killing spree, the chilling trail of clues left in his wake, and the courageous community that ended his reign of terror in an unforgettable showdown. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcas...
Richard Ramirez, "The Night Stalker," wasn’t born a killer, but his path was paved with trauma, violence, and a dark obsession. In Part 1, we explore Ramirez’s disturbing childhood in El Paso, his fascination with Satanism, and the twisted influences that turned him into one of California’s most feared serial killers. Killer Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Cri...
