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 ...
Oct 29, 2024•43 min•Season 4Ep. 8
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,...
Oct 22, 2024•48 min•Season 4Ep. 7
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 ...
Oct 15, 2024•42 min•Season 4Ep. 6
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 m...
Oct 08, 2024•44 min•Season 4Ep. 5
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. C...
Oct 01, 2024•39 min•Season 4Ep. 4
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 ...
Sep 24, 2024•42 min•Season 4Ep. 3
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 Boca...
Sep 17, 2024•39 min•Season 4Ep. 2
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? Wi...
Sep 10, 2024•41 min•Season 4Ep. 1
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 exclusi...
Sep 03, 2024•43 min•Season 3Ep. 69
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 P...
Aug 28, 2024•3 min
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 ...
Aug 27, 2024•43 min•Season 3Ep. 68
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...
Aug 20, 2024•47 min•Season 3Ep. 67
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 c...
Aug 13, 2024•37 min•Season 3Ep. 66
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 ...
Aug 06, 2024•39 min•Season 3Ep. 65
In 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 Wonde...
Jul 30, 2024•51 min•Season 3Ep. 64
Retired 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.a...
Jul 23, 2024•48 min•Season 3Ep. 63
Retired 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+, e...
Jul 16, 2024•39 min•Season 3Ep. 62
Retired 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-...
Jul 02, 2024•46 min•Season 3Ep. 61
Retired 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 episode...
Jun 25, 2024•40 min•Season 3Ep. 60
For 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 case...
Jun 21, 2024•14 min•Season 3Ep. 59
Retired 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 see...
Jun 18, 2024•44 min•Season 3Ep. 58
In 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 whe...
Jun 14, 2024•15 min•Season 3Ep. 57
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 e...
Jun 07, 2024•13 min•Season 3Ep. 56
During 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 ...
May 31, 2024•15 min•Season 3Ep. 54
Retired 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’r...
May 28, 2024•54 min•Season 3Ep. 53
Retired 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 religio...
May 21, 2024•38 min•Season 3Ep. 51
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 ...
Apr 19, 2024•13 min•Season 3Ep. 42
Retired 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 viol...
Apr 02, 2024•50 min•Season 3Ep. 37
Retired 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. Ne...
Mar 12, 2024•34 min•Season 3Ep. 32
The 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 ...
Feb 23, 2024•12 min•Season 3Ep. 27
