Killer Psyche

Wondery | Treefort Media

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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The Lipstick Killer

Killer Psyche

07/20/21 • 33 min

Former FBI Agent Candice DeLong takes a look back at one of the most memorable cases she studied. From the haunting message the killer scrawled in lipstick on the wall of the female victim’s apartment in Chicago in 1945, the press nicknamed him “The Lipstick Killer.” Candice unravels how the murderer, William Heirens, escalated his criminal career from seemingly petty “nuisance crimes” to sexually-motived homicides.

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The Unabomber: Evil Genius

Killer Psyche

07/13/21 • 51 min

Candice DeLong went undercover in Montana and sat face-to-face with Ted Kacszynski in a cabin in Montana. For years, Americans were terrified to open their mailboxes, fearful of falling victim to this elusive killer. Candice digs into his childhood to discover what really drove the Unabomber, and why he captured the public’s attention.

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Inside the Mind of Dr. Death

Killer Psyche

07/13/21 • 39 min

Candice unravels the twisted mind of Christopher Duntsch, a.k.a. Dr. Death, the infamous Texas neurosurgeon whose record of botched surgeries left behind a trail of death and destruction. In the years prior to his arrest, Duntsch spewed countless lies and manipulated those around him so he could continue to practice medicine at any cost. Candice delves into his troubled past to break down why he butchered his patients, and how he managed to keep operating.

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The Menendez Brothers

Killer Psyche

08/17/21 • 39 min

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 inspired a whole new generation to demand a new trial.

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Juana Barraza: The Old Lady Killer

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12/13/22 • 37 min

Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong exposes the case of "La Malaviejitas" Juana Barraza. A former professional wrestler, Juana is one of Mexico's most prolific serial killers, who terrorized elderly women in Mexico City.

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Rodney Alcala: The Dating Game Killer

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08/24/21 • 34 min

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.

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Inside the Mind of Dr. Death: Miracle Man

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09/07/21 • 46 min

Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the case of Paolo Macchiarini, the subject of Wondery’s Dr. Death, season three. 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 the countless lives like it promised, it was actually a path to his patient’s torturous death. Candice examines how this star surgeon continued to rise even as his victims were falling; and what compelled him to continue with his deceits, even when he knew that there was no way to sustain them.

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John Katehis: A Craigslist Killer

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09/21/21 • 41 min

Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong reflects back on her interview with John Katehis, one of the first ‘Craigslist Killers’. Back in 2009, John brutally murdered popular New York City radio host, George Weber, after connecting with him through Craigslist. Candice dives into the fetish world that both the victim, and possibly, the killer were into, and examines why the ferocity of John’s rage was placed onto a stranger.

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Pedro Rodrigues Filho: The Brazilian Dexter

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11/30/21 • 31 min

Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong explores the case of Pedro Rodrigues Filho, aka the Brazilian Dexter. Filho killed around 100 men -- 47 of them while he was imprisoned -- all of whom he deemed unworthy to live. And yet, Rodrigues Filho is now out of jail and has become a YouTube star in his native Brazil. Candice unpacks the events that led to his release and how this brutal, prolific killer became a Brazilian celebrity.

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

Killer Psyche

12/12/23 • 50 min

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 trail of death.

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