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. Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive epis...
Mar 15, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong takes a look at Andrew Kehoe, who committed the first school massacre in the United States. Kehoe, a well regarded school board member, changed the fate of a tiny Michigan town with a bomb that shook the community to its core. 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 Pol...
Mar 08, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the case of Charles Albright, also known as "The Eyeball Killer." Charles would leave his victims for all to see, but he would take their eyes with him. Candice looks into his obsession with eyes, and how the police were able to use that signature to capture him. 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 won...
Feb 22, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong digs into the infamous case of Lizzie Borden, the young Massachusetts woman who was accused of killing her father and stepmother with a hatchet. Candice explores how the 19th century time period and Lizzie's financial circumstances played a role in what at the time was dubbed, "The trial of the century." Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive episodes, early access to new ones, and they’re always ad-free. Start your free tria...
Feb 15, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong digs into the case of Thomas Richard Bunday, The North Pole Killer. In 1979, the small town of North Pole, Alaska was terrified when 5 young women went missing. Their bodies were eventually found within a 10 mile area - all had been strangled and raped. When investigators finally caught up to Bunday, they discovered that not only was the FBI profile completely off base, but they were powerless to arrest him. Need more Killer Psyche? With Wond...
Dec 21, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong focuses on Betty Broderick, who, after having one of the most infamous divorces in United States history, proceeded to kill her ex-husband and his new wife. Betty’s absolute certainty that she did the right thing, and her complete lack of remorse, are some of the clues that help Candice unravel Betty’s psyche. Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive episodes, early access to new ones, and they’re always ad-free. Start your fre...
Oct 19, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong revisits the case of Jennifer Reali, also known as the Fatal Attraction Murderer. She is able to rely on her meetings and interviews with Jennifer to give listeners the inside scoop on what caused this seemingly normal young mother to commit murder. Candice also uses her first hand account from Jennifer to examine what made her so desperate that she could be manipulated to kill another person. Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exc...
Aug 31, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong takes a look at Rodney Alcala, also known as the Dating Game Killer, who is generally thought to be one of America’s most prolific serial killers. She explores how this vicious murderer was able to charm his way to freedom not once, but several times. She also weighs in on how Rodney’s sadism drove not only how he committed his crimes, but how he defended them. Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive episodes, early access to ...
Aug 24, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Former FBI agent Candice DeLong looks into the case behind one of the biggest media sensations of the 90’s: the Menendez brothers. After the brutal killing of their parents, Lyle and Erik Menendez were thrust into the national spotlight. Candice delves into the allegations of psychological, physical and sexual abuse, and what effect it had on their state of mind. Candice also weighs in on how attitudes about the long term psychological effects on abuse victims have changed, and why this case has...
Aug 17, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Former FBI agent Candice DeLong looks back at the murders of Aileen Wuornos, one of the first female serial killers in the public consciousness. She explores how Aileen’s case made investigators rethink how they profile serial killers, and why her story inspired multiple books, movies and documentaries. Candice also digs into how Aileen’s horrific childhood left her with so much rage and that she was compelled to kill seven men. Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive episodes, e...
Aug 10, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Former FBI agent Candice DeLong revisits one of the biggest cases she worked during her years as a rookie agent in Chicago: the death of seven innocent people who ingested poisoned Tylenol in 1982. She reveals the devastating false lead that she and her partner pursued for two weeks, as well as the mind games played by the prime suspect in the murders. Candice also discusses how the killer’s ability to elude capture nearly 40 years later weighs on her to this day. Need more Killer Psyche? With W...
Aug 03, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 5
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 acts. She will reveal fascinating new details about what drove these people, including cases she worked on first-hand. Candice will share specific psychological methods and profiling techniques that experts use to understand the deepest part of the most complex, fascin...
Jun 25, 2021•2 min
