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Killer Psyche

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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 heinous acts. She will reveal fascinating new details about what drove these people, including cases she was close to. Candice will share specific psychological methods and profiling techniques that experts use to understand the deepest part of the most complex, fascinating, and twisted minds, from the Unabomber to Alex Murdaugh to Mary Bell.


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Felonious Florida: The Case of The Pillowcase Rapist

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, 202415 minSeason 3Ep. 54

John Wayne Gacy: The Killer Clown, Part I

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, 202454 minSeason 3Ep. 53

The Weepy Voiced Killer: Paul Michael Stephani

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 religious up...

May 21, 202438 minSeason 3Ep. 51

Jennifer and James Crumbley Sentenced: Will More Parents Pay for Their Child’s Crimes?

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, 202413 minSeason 3Ep. 42

Israel Keyes: The Making of an American Monster

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, 202450 minSeason 3Ep. 37

Terror on the Interstate: The Crimes of Randall Woodfield

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, 202434 minSeason 3Ep. 32

Lover, Stalker, Killer: Inside the Twisted Mind of Liz Golyar

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, 202412 minSeason 3Ep. 27

Charles Roberts: The Amish Schoolgirl Massacre

Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong digs into the case of mass murderer Charles Roberts. In 2006, Roberts took an Amish school in Pennsylvania hostage and killed ten young girls before shooting himself. Candice explores how Charles could have gone from a devoted father of two, and loving husband, into a child murderer. 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...

Feb 06, 202438 minSeason 3Ep. 22

Paolo Macchiarini: Dr. Death

Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong digs deeper into the case of Paolo Macchiarini, the subject of Wondery's podcast and the new season of Peacock's TV series Dr. Death . Paolo was a star surgeon whose revolutionary development and use of synthetic windpipes was thought to put him on track to win a Nobel Prize. However, instead of helping countless lives like it promised, it was actually a path to his patient’s torturous death. Candice examines how this star surgeon continued t...

Jan 23, 202443 minSeason 3Ep. 18

John Joseph Joubert: The Deadly Airman

Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong dives into the tale of John Joseph Joubert, an airforce radar technician who strangled three young boys to death. Though John’s childhood was filled with loneliness and bullying, it was his obsession with old school detective magazines that fueled his fantasies of murder. 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 wo...

Jan 09, 202447 minSeason 3Ep. 15

John Bunting: The Snowtown Murders

Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong digs into John Bunting, the ring leader of the Australian Snowtown murders. Bunting recruited acolytes to help him kill those he deemed unfit to live. Bunting considered himself a vigilante for justice, but his sadistic nature and financial crimes suggest otherwise. Candice explores the psychological factors that created the monster that led others to perpetrate the Snowtown murders. Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive ep...

Dec 26, 202343 minSeason 3Ep. 14

Matriarch of Murder: Sante and Kenneth Kimes' Trail of Death, Part I

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...

Dec 12, 202350 minSeason 3Ep. 12

Lethal Infatuation: The Amy Fisher Affair

Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong digs into the shooting of Mary Jo Buttafuoco by then 17-year-old Amy Fisher, who was having an affair with Mary Jo's husband, Joey. Candice delves into Amy's troubled background and the fallout of Amy's lethal infatuation. 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 Policy...

Oct 17, 202344 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Leopold & Loeb, Part I

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. Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive episodes, early a...

Sep 26, 202338 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Killer Psyche: Season Three Preview

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. Candice will explore well-known killers like Leopold & Loeb, and others not so well-known like Belle Guinness, the Norwegian Killer. Killer Psyche season 3 will be available September 19th on Wondery+ and September 26th wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen one week early ...

Sep 12, 20232 min

The Slender Man Stabbings

Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong unravels the internet-driven cult known as "Slender Man." Two twelve year old girls lured their friend into the forest and stabbed her nineteen times in order to appease the fictional Slender Man character. How could an obscure online tale have led to attempted murder? 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 wonde...

May 02, 202344 minSeason 2Ep. 39

The Woman Who Shot her Own Children: Diane Downs, Part I

Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong dives into the case of Diane Downs, a troubled woman who longed for motherhood, yet murdered her daughter and shot her other two children. 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 Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...

Apr 18, 202341 minSeason 2Ep. 37

Chicago's Mass Murderer: Richard Speck

Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong dives into the grisly mass murders that rocked Chicago in the 1960s. Richard Speck killed eight student nurses in their residence. Candice walks us through Speck's troubled childhood and criminal history, and how they might have contributed to this tragic outcome. 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.ap...

Apr 04, 202347 minSeason 2Ep. 35

Mary Bell: The 11-Year-Old Killer

Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the upsetting case of Mary Bell, an 11-year-old who killed two young boys. While Mary's crimes were horrific, it would be too simplistic to say she was purely evil. She had a tragic backstory, and she was not as one dimensional as many others have portrayed her. 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 wond...

Feb 28, 202341 minSeason 2Ep. 30

The Candy Store, Part I: Undercover Madam

Once upon a time, former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong was assigned to the drug squad working in tandem with the DEA. In this special episode, Candice recounts one of her wildest operations undercover...as a madam. 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 Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P...

Jan 24, 202332 minSeason 2Ep. 25

The Fort Bragg Murders: The Brutal Case of Jeffrey MacDonald

Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong takes a closer look at the case of Jeffrey MacDonald, a former United States Army officer convicted of murdering his pregnant wife and two young daughters. He maintains innocence to this day, blaming four mysterious "hippies" for the crimes. 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. ...

Jan 17, 202345 minSeason 2Ep. 24

Amy Bishop: The Professor Turned Killer

Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong digs into the case of Amy Bishop, a professor who murdered three of her colleagues at the University of Alabama after being denied tenure. Candice unravels Amy's long history of violence, including the shooting her brother, which was initially ruled accidental. 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.li...

Jan 10, 202338 minSeason 2Ep. 23

The Aurora Shooter: James Holmes

In part one of this two part episode, former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong takes a look at James Holmes, the Aurora Shooter. Candice explores how James' history of mental issues contributed to his massacre of 12 people and the wounding of 70 others when he attacked a movie theatre in July 20, 2012. 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.l...

Oct 18, 202243 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Harold Shipman, Part I: The Original Doctor Death

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. Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive episodes, early access to new ones, and the...

Sep 06, 202244 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Keith Hunter Jesperson: The Happy Face Killer

Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the case of Keith Hunter Jesperson, also known as "The Happy Face Killer." Candice digs into the factors that could have led Keith to murder at least eight women and why he claimed responsibility by leaving notes signed with a happy face. 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...

Aug 30, 202244 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Tyler Barriss

Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong takes a look at serial "swatter" Tyler Barriss, whose final hoax resulted in the death of an innocent man. Candice delves into Tyler's background of making bogus emergency calls and the gaming culture that celebrated it. 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 Policy at...

Aug 23, 202243 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Brian Dugan, Part I

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. 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 Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an...

Aug 09, 202251 minSeason 2Ep. 3

The Murder of the Lindbergh Baby

Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong digs into the kidnapping of aviator Charles Lindbergh's baby. Candice delves into what was then called the "crime of the century" and what could have motivated Bruno Hauptmann to take the baby of one of the most famous figures of the time. 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. Se...

Jul 26, 202253 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Killer Psyche: Season Two Preview

In the second season of Killer Psyche,former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong once again dives deep into the complex psychology and the unsettling motivations behind the most disturbing criminal figures. Listen to the new season of Killer Psyche starting July 26th on Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. Or, you can listen early and ad-free by joining Wondery Plus on Apple Podcasts, or the Wondery app. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...

Jul 19, 20222 min

Cindy White, Part I

In the first half of this two-part episode, 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 consumed 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. Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive episodes, early access to new ones, and they’re always ad-free. Start y...

Apr 12, 202239 minSeason 1Ep. 40
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