East Harlem Serial Killer

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08/17/24 • 28 min

Summary

In this episode of Morbid Instinct, the hosts discuss the Netflix docu-series 'Homicide New York' and focus on episode five, which covers the East Harlem Serial Killer, Arohn Kee. They discuss the crimes committed by Kee, including the rape and murder of several young women. They also explore the timeline of his crimes and his ultimate capture through DNA evidence. The hosts discuss the brutality of Kee's actions and the lack of empathy he displayed towards his victims. They also touch on the role of the media and the issue of race in the case. The conversation revolves around the topic of criminal investigations and the tactics used by law enforcement. The hosts discuss the importance of focusing on evidence and DNA in solving cases, as well as the dangers of coercive interrogation techniques. They also touch on the issue of bias in investigations, highlighting cases where individuals were wrongly convicted due to prejudice. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the emotional toll of working in law enforcement and the satisfaction of seeing justice served.

Takeaways

Arohn Kee, the East Harlem Serial Killer, committed a series of brutal rapes and murders in the 1990s.
Key showed a complete lack of empathy towards his victims and started his crimes at a young age.
DNA evidence played a crucial role in Kee's capture and conviction.
The media often sensationalizes cases and brings up issues of race, even when they may not be relevant.
Serial killers are predominantly white males, but their race should not overshadow the severity of their crimes. Focusing on evidence and DNA is crucial in solving criminal cases.
Coercive interrogation techniques can lead to false confessions.
Bias in investigations can result in wrongful convictions.
Working in law enforcement takes an emotional toll, but seeing justice served can be rewarding.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the East Harlem Serial Killer

01:00 The Crimes of Arohn Kee

06:36 Brutality and Lack of Empathy

09:08 The Role of DNA Evidence

10:10 Detective Bob Mooney and Spanish-speaking Investigators

13:17 Media Sensationalism and Race

13:53 The Demographics of Serial Killers

14:03 The Importance of Evidence and DNA

15:01 The Dangers of Coercive Interrogation

19:36 The Emotional Toll of Law Enforcement

21:20 Finding Satisfaction in Justice

Summary

Takeaways

Arohn Kee, the East Harlem Serial Killer, committed a series of brutal rapes and murders in the 1990s.
Key showed a complete lack of empathy towards his victims and started his crimes at a young age.
DNA evidence played a crucial role in Kee's capture and conviction.
The media often sensationalizes cases and brings up issues of race, even when they may not be relevant.
Serial killers are predominantly white males, but their race should not overshadow the severity of their crimes. Focusing on evidence and DNA is crucial in solving criminal cases.
Coercive interrogation techniques can lead to false confessions.
Bias in investigations can result in wrongful convictions.
Working in law enforcement takes an emotional toll, but seeing justice served can be rewarding.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the East Harlem Serial Killer

01:00 The Crimes of Arohn Kee

06:36 Brutality and Lack of Empathy

09:08 The Role of DNA Evidence

10:10 Detective Bob Mooney and Spanish-speaking Investigators

13:17 Media Sensationalism and Race

13:53 The Demographics of Serial Killers

14:03 The Importance of Evidence and DNA

15:01 The Dangers of Coercive Interrogation

19:36 The Emotional Toll of Law Enforcement

21:20 Finding Satisfaction in Justice

Previous Episode

Midtown Slasher

In this conversation, the hosts discuss the fourth episode of the docu-series 'Homicide New York' titled 'Midtown Slasher.' They explore the case of Howard Pilmer, an office manager who was stabbed to death in his office. The hosts discuss the investigation, the suspects, and the motives behind the crime. They also touch on the topic of gender bias in criminal investigations and the changing perception of women as perpetrators of violent crimes. The conversation highlights the importance of surveillance and DNA evidence in solving crimes and the challenges faced by serial killers in the modern era. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the suspicious behavior of the wife and brother in the Howard Pilmer murder case. They highlight the quick actions taken by the wife, such as selling the company and cashing in on life insurance, as well as the unusual behavior of the wife on the day of the murder. They also express sympathy for Howard Pilmer's father, who lost both his son and grandson. The hosts discuss the manipulation and lack of remorse shown by the wife and brother, and the importance of rational thought and accountability in such cases.

Takeaways

The case of Howard Pilmer highlights the importance of surveillance and DNA evidence in solving crimes.
Gender bias can influence criminal investigations, with women often being overlooked as suspects.
Serial killers face significant challenges in the modern era due to increased surveillance and technological advancements.
The hosts discuss the changing perception of women as perpetrators of violent crimes.
The hosts emphasize the need to avoid glorifying criminals and focus on the victims and their families. The wife's quick actions, such as selling the company and cashing in on life insurance, were suspicious and indicated a lack of remorse.
The wife's unusual behavior on the day of the murder raised further suspicions.
Sympathy is expressed for Howard Pilmer's father, who lost both his son and grandson.
Manipulation and lack of remorse were evident in the wife and brother's actions.
Rational thought and accountability are important factors to consider in such cases.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage

02:22 The Case of Howard Pilmer: A Stabbing in the Office

03:15 The Personal Nature of the Crime

06:44 Gender Bias in Criminal Investigations

09:15 Manipulation and Female Perpetrators

11:03 The Wife as a Suspect

13:46 The Challenges Faced by Serial Killers in the Modern Era

16:33 The Importance of Surveillance and DNA Evidence

19:25 Unusual Behavior on the Day of the Murder

23:02 Sympathy for Howard Pilmer's Father

26:14 Manipulation and Lack of Remorse

29:46 The Importance of Rational Thought and Accountability

Next Episode

Bind, Torture, Kill: BTK

In this episode of Morbid Instinct, the hosts discuss the first episode of season two of Catching Killers, which focuses on the case of Dennis Rader, also known as BTK. They talk about how Rader's crimes were unsolved for many years until he started sending letters to the police, leading to his eventual capture. The hosts discuss Rader's strange behavior and his desire for recognition. They also explore the gruesome details of his crimes and his disturbing fantasies. The conversation touches on the advancements in DNA technology and the challenges of catching criminals in the modern age. The conversation delves into the details of Dennis Rader, also known as the BTK Killer, and his heinous crimes. Rader's modus operandi involved breaking into people's homes, binding and torturing his victims, and eventually killing them. He targeted both adults and children, showing signs of being a pedophile as well. The conversation explores the different methods Rader used to kill his victims, including strangulation, stabbing, and shooting. The hosts discuss the psychological profile of Rader, noting his narcissistic, obsessive-compulsive, and antisocial personality disorders. They also express empathy for the family members of Rader, who have to live with the knowledge of his crimes.

Takeaways

The hosts discuss the case of Dennis Rader, also known as BTK, and his unsolved crimes that spanned several years.
They explore Rader's strange behavior and his desire for recognition, which led him to send letters to the police.
The conversation delves into the gruesome details of Rader's crimes and his disturbing fantasies.
The hosts highlight the advancements in DNA technology and the challenges of catching criminals in the modern age. Dennis Rader, also known as the BTK Killer, committed heinous crimes involving breaking into people's homes, binding and torturing his victims, and eventually killing them.
Rader targeted both adults and children, showing signs of being a pedophile.
His psychological profile included narcissistic, obsessive-compulsive, and antisocial personality disorders.
Family members of serial killers often have to live with the knowledge of their loved one's crimes and face the stigma associated with it.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the BTK Case

03:16 Rader's Desire for Recognition

07:19 The Game of Getting Caught

14:09 Inside the Mind of Dennis Rader

16:39 Lack of Empathy and Remorse

20:33 Advancements in DNA Technology

20:56 Introduction to the BTK Killer

23:17 Details of the Murders

25:17 Sentencing and Psychological Profile

29:33 Lack of Empathy and Remorse

33:07 Impact on Family Members