Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the tragic and highly publicized case of John Thomas Sweeney, whose obsessive control and escalating violence led to the murder of actress Dominique Dunne in 1982. After a volatile and abusive relationship, Sweeney strangled Dunne outside her Los Angeles home, a crime that exposed devastating gaps in how the justice system addressed domestic violence and intimate partner abuse at the time. Candice unpacks the psychological warning s...
Jan 20, 2026•40 min•Season 5Ep. 12
Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong unpacks the disturbing case of Karla Faye Tucker, a woman whose early life of addiction, sexual exploitation, and chaos culminated in a brutally sadistic double murder. High on drugs and fueled by rage, Karla and her boyfriend Danny Garrett broke into an apartment in Houston, Texas, where Karla murdered Jerry Dean with a pickax, later admitting the killing gave her sexual pleasure, before a second victim, Deborah Thornton, was also slain. Bu...
Jan 13, 2026•44 min•Season 5Ep. 11
In this encore 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. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, c...
Jan 06, 2026•51 min•Season 5Ep. 10
In the second half of this two-part episode, retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong answers questions from listeners about her time in the FBI and her countless interviews with violent offenders. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Dec 30, 2025•31 min•Season 5Ep. 9
In the first half of this two-part episode, retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong answers questions from listeners all about the human psyche and her time as a psychiatric nurse. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Dec 23, 2025•35 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the heartbreaking murder-suicide of Phil and Brynn Hartman, whose seemingly charmed life masked a growing storm. Within their home, Brynn battled addiction, insecurity and a fragile sense of identity that increasingly threatened the stability of their marriage. As tensions mounted, emotional volatility turned dangerous, culminating in a night of irreversible violence. Candice explores the psychological fractures that led Brynn to ki...
Dec 16, 2025•39 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong unravels the horrifying case of Gwendolyn Graham and Cathy Wood, also known as the “Lethal Lovers.” Inside the walls of a Michigan nursing home, their romance became intertwined with violence, as the pair used murder as a way to deepen their emotional and sexual bond. Over several months, vulnerable patients became targets in a shared, intimate thrill – a lethal fusion of affection, manipulation, and desire. Candice explores how their toxic ...
Dec 09, 2025•42 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the chilling case of Elliot Rodger, the self-described “supreme gentleman” whose violent resentment toward women exploded into a deadly rampage in Isla Vista, California, in 2014. While frequenting self-validating incel forums online, offline, Rodger struggled with social rejection, mental-health crises, and a growing obsession with punishing the people he believed had wronged him. By the time the violence erupted, six people were d...
Dec 02, 2025•47 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the horrifying case of Katherine Knight, the first woman in Australian history to be sentenced to life in prison without parole. In 2000, Knight brutally murdered her partner, John Price, in a crime so gruesome it shocked the nation. Known for her violent temper and turbulent relationships, Knight’s life was marked by jealousy, control, and explosive rage. When Price tried to leave her, that rage reached its deadly peak. Candice exp...
Nov 25, 2025•48 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the shocking case of Ali Abulaban, known online as “JinnKid,” and later, as ""The TikTok Murderer."" In October 2021, the social media influencer brutally killed his estranged wife, Ana, and her friend, Ray Barron, inside a San Diego high-rise apartment. At first, Abulaban appeared to have it all: fame, followers and a picture-perfect family. But beneath the curated clips and comedy skits was a man consumed by jealousy, rage and a d...
Nov 18, 2025•47 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong explores the disturbing case of Ed Kemper, known as “The Co-Ed Killer.” In the early 1970s, young women began vanishing from the streets of Northern California. When the truth finally came to light, it revealed a killer unlike any other: a towering, soft-spoken man whose charm and intellect hid monstrous impulses. By the time he was caught, eight people – including his own mother – were dead. Only later would investigators learn that Kemper’...
Nov 11, 2025•48 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong dives into the infamous case of Bryan Kohberger. In November 2022, four University of Idaho students were brutally murdered in their off-campus home, kicking off a six-week manhunt that captivated the world. When investigators traced DNA evidence and digital data back to Kohberger, a criminology PhD student studying the psychology of killers, the story took an even darker turn. Candice examines how Kohberger’s lifelong social isolation, feel...
Nov 04, 2025•49 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong dives into the murders of 14 year-old Libby German and 13 year-old Abigail Williams. After five years, Richard Allen has been arrested for the "delphi murders." Candice also speaks with journalist Susan Hendrix, who covered the case and has written a new book about it entitled, "Down the Hill: My Descent into the Double Murder in Delphi." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...
Oct 28, 2025•48 min•Season 4Ep. 60
In part 2 of this 2 part episode, former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong discusses how she joined the FBI and started as a profiler. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter 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 Pri...
Oct 21, 2025•35 min•Season 4Ep. 59
In part 1 of this 2 part episode, former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong discusses how she joined the FBI and started as a profiler. She revisits some of the cases that impacted her early career, and the lessons she's learned along the way. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive episodes, early access to new ones, and they’re...
Oct 14, 2025•38 min•Season 4Ep. 58
In the second episode of our two-parter, retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong continues the case of Sante and Kenneth Kimes, a mother-son duo whose criminal exploits shocked the nation. Candice digs deeper into the complicated and potentially incestuous relationship between mother and son, and how their dynamic contributed to their cycle of grift and murder. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.f...
Oct 07, 2025•39 min•Season 4Ep. 57
Retired 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 trai...
Sep 30, 2025•49 min•Season 4Ep. 56
In the second half of this two-parter, 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. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at ...
Sep 23, 2025•32 min•Season 4Ep. 55
In 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/...
Sep 16, 2025•44 min•Season 4Ep. 54
In the second half of this two-parter, former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong digs deeper into the crimes of Brian Dugan. Having worked on this case personally, Candice's inside knowledge brings a unique perspective to this murderer. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive episodes, early access to new ones, and they’re always...
Sep 09, 2025•45 min•Season 4Ep. 53
In 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. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive episodes, early access to new ones, and they’re always ad...
Sep 02, 2025•50 min•Season 4Ep. 52
In the second half of this two-part episode, former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong continues to explore 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."", In this episode, Candice focuses not only on the the murderers' psyche, but also on the role psychiatry played in their trial. Killer Psyche releases new episodes weekly. You can l...
Aug 26, 2025•43 min•Season 4Ep. 51
In 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. Killer Psyche releases new episodes weekly. You can listen to Killer Psyc...
Aug 19, 2025•37 min•Season 4Ep. 50
In the second half of this two-parter, former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong digs deeper into the case of Cindy White. We learn the real reasons that 18 year old Cindy White set the fire that took 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 - and the miscarriage of justice that ensued. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...
Aug 12, 2025•53 min•Season 4Ep. 49
In the first half of this two-parter, 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 took 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. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewslet...
Aug 05, 2025•38 min•Season 4Ep. 48
In 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. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curate...
Jul 29, 2025•41 min•Season 4Ep. 47
In the season finale of Killer Psyche, retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong dives into the infamous case of David Berkowitz, the “Son of Sam.” Between 1976 and 1977, Berkowitz wreaked havoc on the boroughs of New York with a string of shootings that took the lives of six people and wounded several others. Even more shocking was his motive: a demonic dog told him to kill. But was David Berkowitz truly psychotic, or was his claim of insanity all an act? Candice delves into the ra...
Jul 22, 2025•48 min•Season 4Ep. 46
Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong sits down with bestselling author Michael Connelly and veteran LAPD detective Mitzi Roberts to discuss Ballard, the new Prime Video series expanding Connelly’s gritty “Harry Bosch” universe. The show’s lead, Renee Ballard, is inspired by Mitzi’s real-life work tracking down killers – like the infamous Samuel Little – and shaped by her decades-long career on the force. Candice explores how Mitzi’s pursuit of justice and Connelly’s storied car...
Jul 15, 2025•36 min•Season 4Ep. 45
Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong speaks with Wall Street Journal national affairs reporter and New York Times bestselling author Valerie Bauerlein to discuss the whirlwind case of Alex Murdaugh. In 2023, Alex – a respected attorney and patriarch of the ultra-powerful Murdaugh family dynasty – was convicted of murder in the deaths of his wife, Maggie, and his son, Paul. Candice and Valerie discuss what it was like to be in the courtroom, what Valerie learned about Alex and t...
Jul 08, 2025•52 min•Season 4Ep. 44
Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong delves into the heartbreaking case of Andrea Yates. On a summer morning in 2001, inside the quiet Houston home she shared with her family, Andrea systematically drowned her five young children in the bathtub. Candice examines how untreated postpartum psychosis, religious delusions and years of mental health warnings culminated in this unimaginable act. She explores how a devoted mother became the architect of a tragedy that shocked the natio...
Jul 01, 2025•56 min•Season 4Ep. 43
