Podcasts by L.A. Not So Confidential: The Premier Forensic Psychology Podcast

Behind the Couch: True Crime Fans w/ Researcher, Dr. Melissa Tackett-Gibson from 2023-11-29T08:00

Please enjoy this audio from our livestream from July 2023. This week we follow up on Episode 142, The Psychology and Evolution of True Crime, by talking with one of the researchers we cited, Dr. ...

165. Documentary Review: Last Call, When A Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York from 2023-11-22T08:01

This week the docs review the 4 part MAX documentary series "Last Call Killer: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York”. A rare 100% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes has gotten this well produce...

164. Prodigies of Darkness: Child Psychopaths from 2023-11-15T09:00

This week the docs unlock the enigma of criminal acts committed by children. We delve into disturbing examples of historical and recent cases of homicides committed by children with a thorough expl...

“48 Hours” Presents: My Life of Crime | Twisted Twins: Who Killed Heather DeWild? from 2023-11-13T08:00

“48 Hours” correspondent Erin Moriarty takes you inside true-crime investigations like no one else, in her podcast “My Life of Crime”. In the new season, Erin delves into the labyrinth of crime wit...

163. Vintage Case: The Rattlesnake Killer, Robert James from 2023-11-08T11:00

This month's vintage episode focuses on yet ANOTHER rattlesnake - themed killer, Robert James. Using his smooth southern charm, James left a trail of destruction from the heart of Alabama across th...

162. Overprotected: Conservatorships, 5150s, and Britney Spears (re-release with new intro) from 2023-11-01T10:00

On the heels of the release of Britney Spears' memoir, The Woman in Me, and finally getting to hear from her directly, we wanted to re-release this episode form 2021 to help better understand what ...

Introducing: Unsafe Spaces from 2023-10-31T07:00

Happy to bring you the first episode of Unsafe Spaces, a new podcast by our friend Josh Hallmark, and featuring Dr. Scott. Unsafe Spaces is a serialized podcast that explores crimes that corrupt a...

161. Documentary Review: I Love You, Now Die from 2023-10-25T09:00

This week the docs review and discuss I Love You, Now Die: The Commonwealth vs. Michelle Carter, a two-part documentary that explores the controversial case of Michelle Carter, a teenager who was c...

160. Criminal Profiling&Investigative Psychology from 2023-10-18T08:00

In today's episode, we explore the lore and research behind the ever-interesting tradecraft of Criminal Profiling. What it is, what it isn't and why we are enthralled by it. We also contrast it wit...

159. Vintage Case: The Life and Death of Ramon Novarro from 2023-10-11T07:00

For this month's vintage case, we look at another untimely death of one of Hollywood's earliest stars, Ramon Novarro. A Mexican immigrant, Novarro rose to stardom in the silent film era and then tr...

158. Sexual Sadism from 2023-10-04T07:00

This week the doctors bring you an episode about a Paraphilic Disorder that is often linked with serial sexual offending and killers, Sexual Sadism. We define what it is- and isn't- and how dangero...

157. Documentary Review: The Thin Blue Line from 2023-09-27T07:00

This week the docs do a double-subject tackle of THE "OG" true crime documentary from 1988 AND the term "Thin Blue Line." The documentary guides the viewer through a truly mind-blowing miscarriage ...

156. Fast&Furious: Road Rage from 2023-09-20T07:00

This week the docs explore the increasingly deadly phenomenon of Road Rage, formerly and less famously known as Highway Hostility. These moments of uncontrolled emotion often lead to criminal acts ...

155. Vintage Case: The Mysterious Death of Thelma Todd from 2023-09-13T07:00

In 1935, actress Thelma Todd had it all. She had transitioned successfully from the silent movie era, was in a relationship, and was the owner of a popular restaurant right on the beach. So what le...

154. Delusional Parasitosis from 2023-09-06T08:00

The docs once again revisit another psychotic disorder, Delusional Parasitosis. In this terrifying disorder, individuals believe that they are infested with parasites or other unidentified organism...

Behind the Couch: Heard/ Depp Trial with Dr. John Delatorre from 2023-08-30T12:00

A live bonus episode for the 5th week of the month! Please enjoy this conversation with fellow forensic psychologist&friend of the show, Dr. John Delatorre. We discuss many aspects of the Amber Hea...

153. Documentary Review: The Anthrax Attacks, In the Shadow of 9/11 from 2023-08-23T12:00

This week, Dr. Scott&Dr. Shiloh review the documentary, The Anthrax Attacks on Netflix. This domestic terrorism attack terrified the nation in an already scary time. The docs review&rate the docume...

152. Scared Straight: Reform Schools from 2023-08-16T12:00

In this week’s episode, “Scared Straight: Reform Schools”, the docs review the very concerning history of the way various states in the US have historically (and now currently) handled juveniles de...

151. Vintage Case: Baby Killer Erna Janoschek from 2023-08-09T12:00

This week, as promised in the past vintage episode, we discuss the story of Erna Janoschek. Erna was a teen in the late 1920's tasked with a very grown up job. We explore her family history, develo...

150. Domestic Terrorism from 2023-08-02T12:00

Thank you for allowing us to bring you 150 episodes of L.A. Not So Confidential!! We have danced around this topic in many other episodes on mass casualty incidents and threat assessment, but today...

149. Documentary Review: Menendez + Menudo, Boys Betrayed from 2023-07-26T12:00

This month we review the documentary that has opened up an old case for new considerations. Menendez + Menudo puts the Menendez brothers in the background as a brave sexual abuse survivor shares hi...

148. Cop Love Triangles from 2023-07-18T12:00

The docs FINALLY get around to doing an episode on love gone WAY wrong with cops in relationships and the love triangles end in murder. Are police relationships really that unique or do they parall...

147. Vintage Case: The Blonde Rattlesnake from 2023-07-12T12:00

In 1933, Los Angeles had its own Bonnie&Clyde: a young, dynamic and attractive couple leaving a trail of terror through a crime spree that left victims traumatized and mutilated. Burmah White, "The...

Introducing: Dark Valley from 2023-07-09T10:00

Dark Valley is an investigative true crime series about 8 women who were brutally murdered by an unidentified serial killer. Known as the Connecticut River Valley Killer, he prowled the borderland ...

146. Going Postal: Workplace Violence from 2023-07-05T13:47

“Going Postal”, in slang terms has become synonymous with an anger management problem or, in real minimization over the years, a version of “flying off the handle.” The REAL story has much more gri...

145. Documentary Review: The Curious Case of Natalia Grace from 2023-06-28T12:00

You asked for it, you got it - the docs review the 6 part documentary series currently streaming on MAX. This doc takes us on a virtual roller coast of "WTF" moments punctuated by conflicting stori...

144. Brutal Brothers&Sinister Sisters from 2023-06-21T12:00

Today we explore the concept of siblings that commit horrific crimes of murder. We cover the wide range of factors that can bring family members together in violence, as well as the varioustheories...

143. Vintage Case: Macabre Mansions + Haunted History- An L.A. Podcast Event (live recording) from 2023-06-14T12:00

This week, our vintage case is that of The Greystone Mansion! This live recording comes to you in the format of our show performed on May 20th, 2023, Macabre Mansions + Haunted History: An L.A. Pod...

142. The Evolution&Psychology of True Crime from 2023-06-07T12:00

Surprise! This episode is about YOU! New research is finally emerging about the true crime genre and the consumer community. We discuss the evolution of the genre, the impact different types of tru...

141. Documentary Review: Alabama Snake from 2023-05-24T12:00

The HBO Max documentary, Alabama Snake, is the story of a Pentecostal preacher named Glenn Summerford, who on a night in 1991 he either did -or maybe did not- attempt to murder his wife through the...

140. Vintage Episode: The Brickbat Slayer from 2023-05-17T12:00

When doing research for a recent live event, we uncovered yet another LA serial killer that hunted at the Barclay Hotel in DTLA. The Brickbat Slayer was responsible for several attacks and murders ...

The Ghosts of Mae West and Montgomery Clift (Hollyweird Paranormal episode) from 2023-05-14T12:00

Leading up to our live show with L.A. Meekly and Hollyweird Paranormal on May 20th at the Heritage Square Museum, please enjoy this haunted episode from our besties at Hollyweird Paranormal. Macab...

139. Incels Revisited Part 2 from 2023-05-10T12:00

For the last two episodes, the docs bring you the most up-to-date research on the incel movement to discuss an emergence of data on mental health concerns, relational issues, and a smattering of ot...

Pasadena's Suicide Bridge&The Beverly Hills Bermuda Triangle (L.A. Meekly episode) from 2023-05-08T15:00

Leading up to our live show with L.A. Meekly and Hollyweird Paranormal on May 20th at the Heritage Square Museum, please enjoy this spooky (and of course historic) episode from the guys at L.A. Mee...

138. Incels Revisited Part 1 from 2023-05-03T12:00

For the next two episodes, the docs bring you the most up-to-date research on the incel movement to discuss an emergence of data on mental health concerns, relational issues, and a smattering of ot...

137. Documentary Review: Worst Roommate Ever from 2023-04-26T12:00

Welp, we did it. We watched this for you. That should tell you how we felt about it! This doc is a 5-part series on Netflix about landlords and roommate who murder for a variety of reasons- from sw...

136. Body Dysmorphia from 2023-04-19T12:00

This week the Doctors explore the diagnosis of Body Dysmorphic Disorder. As many as 10 million people in just the United States have some form of body dysmorphia aka body dysmorphic disorder or BDD...

135. Vintage Episode: Clifford Clinton Bombings from 2023-04-12T12:00

In this month’s vintage episode, we give share the story of Clifford Clinton, the entrepreneur and creator of “Clifton’s Cafeteria,” a historical restaurant in downtown Los Angeles. It was sort of ...

134. School Scammers from 2023-04-05T12:00

This week the docs look at four examples of adult presenting in college settings with fake credentials OR posing as younger students in middle and high school. Information regarding confidence men,...

Patreon Listener Questions from 2023-03-29T12:00

As we always say, we have THE best listeners of any podcast audience out there. It is possible that we're biased.... no, we're not - we have the best. So, as a pretty regular Patreon offering, we w...

133. Documentary Review: Long Shot from 2023-03-22T14:07

Join us this week for the Netflix documentary “Long Shot,” a tightly told and engaging production that illuminates the power of perseverance and dedication. It is the story of Juan Catalan, a man w...

132. Family Annihilators from 2023-03-15T11:00

This week the docs focus on the sub category of mass killers called “Family Annihilators”. These killers' crimes are defined as the act of murdering the entire family for a specific and narrow rang...

131. Vintage Case: Griffith J. Griffith&J. Paul DeRiver (re-release) from 2023-03-08T08:00

Life got away from the docs this week, so they’re bringing you a re-release of one of their very first “Vintage Los Angeles” episodes. This episode is from 2019 and it is one of their favorites as ...

130. Date Rape from 2023-03-01T13:00

The docs at L.A. Not So Confidential have covered sex crimes in a number of ways over the years: female sexual homicide, a wide spectrum of paraphilias as well as a three-part series on Internet se...

129. Documentary Review: Sins of Our Mother from 2023-02-22T13:00

This week the docs recount&review the Netflix docuseries, Sins of Our Mother. This series dives into the timeline of Lori Vallow's descent into the extremist religiosity and delusional thinking tha...

128. Funeral Home Crimes from 2023-02-15T13:00

In this week’s episode we explore the crimes against the deceased AND the living; The nefarious dealings of funeral homes and mortuaries. While the majority of funeral homes provide supportive serv...

127. Vintage Case: The Trunk Murders&Winnie Ruth Judd from 2023-02-08T13:00

On October 16, 1931, on a typical Friday night in the dry desert air of Phoenix Arizona, Winnie Ruth Judd went to her friends' bungalow for dinner and drinks. What happened next was an ever changin...

126. Survivor Guilt from 2023-02-01T10:00

The true crime genre at times seems to be an endless stream of tragic victims’ stories. In this episode, the docs focus on the lesser known phenomenon of “Survivor Guilt”. The friends, family and p...

125. Documentary Review: Don't Pick Up the Phone from 2023-01-25T13:00

This month we give our run down and review of the 2022 Netflix documentary, Don't Pick Up the Phone, which account the 10 year span of "hoax" calls in which a person pretending to be a police offic...

124. Toxic Sports Parents from 2023-01-18T13:00

Bring your energy drinks and your pom poms, as we navigate our way through the world of youth sports and parents behaving badly at their children's games. We review several examples from a covert a...

123. Vintage Case: The Disappearance of Sister Aimee from 2023-01-11T13:00

In 1926 Los Angeles, no one was bigger than Sister Aimee Semple McPherson, megachurch and radio evangelist. But this remarkable woman went missing during a swim in the Pacific Ocean, only to "resur...

122. Pathological Lying from 2023-01-04T13:00

Liar, Liar, pants on fire. Is pathological lying a symptom or a psychopathology all on it's own? Let's see what the research says in this first episode of 2023! Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and...

Santa Maybe, A Criminal Season 2, Episode 1 "Finding My Boo" from 2022-12-28T13:00

We are pleased to bring you the season 2 premier of Santa Maybe, A Criminal "Finding My Boo." Our dear friend and L.A. Not So Confidential sound magician, Jason Usry, is the creative mind behind t...

Behind the Couch: Madman in the Woods w/ Author Jamie Gehring from 2022-12-21T13:00

Join us for a conversation with Jamie Gehring, the author of the new memoir and true crime book, Madman in the Woods: Life Next Door to the Unabomber.  Jamie recounts a simple, yet wildly fulfillin...

121. Vintage Case: Lover in the Attic from 2022-12-18T18:43

Today we bring you the strange tale of Dolly Oesterrich and her lover that she kept in her attic for years! It was a cozy arrangement until the day he came out of hiding to commit murder. Vintage ...

120. Police Pursuits Revisited from 2022-12-07T13:00

We are changing our tune... well, maybe changing our perspective to inform our tune. In thisrevisit of a previous topic (Episode 50 Police Pursuits), we discuss the damage of police pursuits more i...

119. Documentary Review: Unsolved Mysteries, Abducted by a Parent from 2022-11-30T13:00

This month we review Season 3, Episode 9 of Unsolved Mysteries on Netflix, which focuses on two stories of children being ripped away from their families by a parent. These are educated, once seemi...

118. Sherri Papini: An Exploration of False Victimization with Women&Crime (True Crime Podcast Fesitval) from 2022-11-16T13:00

*Audio for this live show is less than optimal. Thank you for your understanding. Please enjoy this audio from our live presentation at the 2022 True Crime Podcast Festival. We teamed up with Wome...

117. Vintage Case: Babes of Inglewood from 2022-11-09T13:00

This case occurred in 1937 Los Angeles and was one of the most haunting&horrific crimes to occur since the murder of little Marion Parker a decade earlier. The Babes of Inglewood were three little ...

116. The Hazards of Hoarding from 2022-11-02T12:00

The doctors get into the psychology behind the behavior of hoarding and how it can rise to criminal thinking&activity. SPONSORED BYGo to BABBEL.com/LANOTSO for up to 55% off your subscription. Bab...

115. Documentary Review: 11 minutes from 2022-10-26T12:00

This month, Dr. Scott&Dr. Shiloh review the docuseries 11 Minutes, a victim-driven perspective on the mass shooting event that took place 5 years ago at the Route 91 Harvest country music festival....

114. Madness in the Skies: Airline Violence from 2022-10-19T12:00

What is with the incidents of airline violence and freak outs in the past 2 years? The doctors layout the evolution of the violence spike and discuss some likely factors. They also discuss sexual v...

113. Vintage Case: The Ghost Who Solved Her Own Murder from 2022-10-12T12:00

Let's go all the way back to the late 1800's and recap the case of the Greenbrier Ghost. The trial of Elva Shue's murderer is the only case in which testimony about a ghost helped convict her murde...

112. Seasons, Crimes,&Seasonal Affective Disorder from 2022-10-05T12:00

As we gear up to head to the PNW, we though it fitting to discuss the subsection of Major Depressive Disorder: Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.). This is a research-heavy episode as we look at a...

111. Documentary Review: I Just Killed My Dad from 2022-09-28T12:00

This month's documentary review episode is on Netflix's, I Just Killed My Dad, a journey into child abduction, neglect, and DV/ IPV, as well as how the criminal justice system works for lower incom...

110. Hoodoo in the Garden of Good and Evil from 2022-09-21T12:00

In this storytelling episode, the doctors recount the true crime story from the hit book&film, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, while exploring themes of sexuality and sexual expression in ...

109. Vintage Case: Marion Parker with LA Meekly from 2022-09-14T12:00

Travel back to 1927 Los Angeles with us and the guys from the L.A. Meekly podcast. Greg Gonzalez and Daniel Zafran are Los Angeles- born comedians who have been doing their monthly LA history podca...

108. Elder Abuse from 2022-09-07T12:00

The docs tackle the tough subject of elder abuse and the variety of ways this vulnerable population can be taken advantage of or neglected. They review the small amount of research in this area and...

Behind the Couch: High Conflict Divorce w/ Virginia Gilbert, LMFT from 2022-08-31T12:00

Another bonus episode of our Behind the Couch live stream, where the doctors let their hair down and speak a little more freely. *This was originally recorded in February 2022.*Join us as we contin...

107. Assassinations from 2022-08-24T12:00

This week the docs prepare for their upcoming trip to Dallas by discussing assassinations and assassination attempts. They explore the history of the Secret Service and their version of "Mindhunter...

106. Documentary Review: Web of Make Believe (Death by SWAT) from 2022-08-17T12:00

This month's documentary review episode covers the first episode of the Netflix series, Web of Make Believe: Death, Lies and the Internet. This episode focuses on the phenomenon of "swatting" cover...

105. Vintage Case: The Talented Mrs. Peete from 2022-08-10T12:00

This month, we travel back to early 1920’s L.A. to examine Louise Peete’s murder spree that spans several decades and reaches beyond the City of Los Angeles. True Crime Podcast FestivalSavannah Cri...

104. Pseudocyesis&Pregnancy- Related Crimes from 2022-08-03T12:00

The doctors explore the psychological phenomenon of pseudocyesis, or false pregnancy, and other behaviors&crimes driven by the desire to become pregnant or have a child. True Crime Podcast Festiva...

103. Documentary Review: The Tinder Swindler from 2022-07-27T12:00

The docs break down the romance scam prince, The Tinder Swindler&discuss the history of online dating, how con persons overlap with catfishers, and appalud how this documentary let's the victims te...

102. Bad Judges from 2022-07-20T12:00

We take aim at yet another profession that we hold in high regard- judges in a court of law. We cover the Rule of Law in the US and the different types of courts where judges could hold a position ...

101. Vintage Crime: The Sphinx Murder from 2022-07-13T12:00

In this episode we take you back to 1930's Pasadena (yes, again) to examine the unsolved murder of the "Don Juan Dentist," Dr. Leonard Siever. There are a ton of leads and theories to this murder w...

Behind the Couch: Hazing with Aldo Cimino from 2022-06-29T12:00

Please enjoy this release of our live after show, Behind the Couch. We welcome Dr. Aldo Cimino, a cultural Anthropologist, to talk about his research on the subject of hazing, including his time em...

99. Documentary Review: The Phantom from 2022-06-22T12:00

Our first documentary review is here! Today we look at The Phantom, an excellent (and not well-known) Netflix documentary about the death of a young mother in 1980's Texas and the man who was put t...

98. When Gay was a Crime from 2022-06-15T12:00

The doctors break down major historical touch points of the legalities of homosexual and queer experiences. They also discuss the psychological community's impact on the evolution of the legal issu...

97. Vintage Case: The Devil's Gate Murders from 2022-06-08T12:00

A dry river bed is the backdrop for our first monthly vintage episode. An already mysterious place to Native Americans, this area is also said to be a portal to hell after a brilliant rocket scient...

96. Battered Woman Syndrome from 2022-06-01T12:00

We looked at Battered Woman Syndrome that is as much a psych concept, as it is a legal term. We cover the history of its inception, including the work of Dr. Lenore Walker, and talk about a text-bo...

Content Announcement from 2022-05-25T12:00

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95. The Psychopathology of Internet Trolls from 2022-05-11T12:00

After CrimeCon 2022, we were inspired to dive into the research to see what psychological makeup is present with individuals who engage in online trolling and harassment, especially towards victims...

94. Zzyzx Road: Cults, Quacks,&Concoctions from 2022-04-27T08:00

The doctors cover the strange history of a man with a mission, who turned a blank piece of desert landscape into a Shangri-la for all in the the 1940's. Curtis H. Springer was deemed the King of Qu...

94. Zzyzx Road: Cults, Quacks,&Concoctions from 2022-04-27T08:00

The doctors cover the strange history of a man with a mission, who turned a blank piece of desert landscape into a Shangri-la for all in the the 1940's. Curtis H. Springer was deemed the King of Qu...

93. Psychogenic Amnesia from 2022-04-13T12:00

Join us as we cover the different types of amnesia, as well as how a mental health professional would go about evaluating for feigned amnesia in a forensic case. We cover the cases of Colleen Harri...

92. Bipolar Disorder&The Pressure of Celebrity from 2022-03-30T12:00

Kanye “Ye” West has been quite transparent about his struggles with bipolar disorder. We take into account recent behaviors while looking at the intersection between this misunderstood mood disorde...

91. Vintage Case: Fatty Arbuckle&Francis Farmer from 2022-03-16T12:00

This is a release of a Behind the Couch livestream from this time last year. Sit back and let Dr. Shiloh and Dr. Scott tell you about two tragic cases involving crime, addiction, and mental illness...

90. Listener Questions #5 from 2022-03-02T13:00

What episode was the most difficult for each of us? What do we think of true crime/ comedy podcasts? Dr Scott- favorite Chicago pizza?? You know, the hard-hitting questions! You can find all of ou...

89. Parental Alienation Syndrome isn’t a thing. Except that it is. Well, sort of… from 2022-02-16T12:48

Here we go again. Is it time to just do away with "syndromes" that aren't evidence-based? ⁣ ⁣ The pseudo term, Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS), has been the label given to a set of problematic b...

88. Domestic Violence&Mass Casualty Events from 2022-02-02T16:44

Nothing seems more terrifying these days than, the seemingly weekly, mass casualty events we hear about happening in North America. We will review the ways in which these incidents are categorized,...

87. Dog Show Crimes from 2022-01-19T13:00

The doctors discuss the wide world of dog shows and pedigree breeding before covering the legalities of animal cruelty and criminal sabotage at some of the biggest pedigree shows.  You can find al...

86. Catfishing from 2022-01-05T13:31

The docs are taking a 'deep dive' on this topic and it will have you hooked! They will explore the motives of the perpetrators and the unique willingness of the victims before covering some truly e...

Hazing: Rites of Terror from 2021-12-15T14:47:27

The doctors weave you into the world of hazing. From college sports to motorcycle gangs, it’s no laughing matter.

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85. Hazing: Rites of Terror from 2021-12-15T14:47

The doctors weave you into the world of hazing. From college sports to motorcycle gangs, it’s no laughing matter. You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidenti...

84. Crazy in Love: Erotomania from 2021-12-01T12:51

Dr. Scott&Dr. Shiloh get into the subcategory of Delusional Disorder, Erotomania; to have the delusional or false belief of a secret or known admirer. This disorder is often the trigger for obsessi...

83. Unintentional Killings&Moral Injury from 2021-11-17T13:00

In this week's episode, we look at the recent death of Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film, Rust and other unintentional deaths in Hollywood, before exploring the traumatic experience of someone...

Introducing: Santa Maybe, a Criminal from 2021-11-05T11:44

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82. Excited Delirium from 2021-11-03T12:00

Garbage diagnosis or do we just not have robust research yet? We step outside of our lane a bit to examine the medical and legal literature on this phenomenon that has plagued the deaths of margina...

81. Parapsychology&Paranormal Crimes from 2021-10-20T12:00

Happy {almost} Halloween! Before we get into all things parapsychology, you'll want to hear about our Halloween Horror Nights experience, complete with a mystery: the disappearing Patreon member! W...

80. The Psychological Tactics of MLMs from 2021-10-06T12:00

The docs finally cover the psychological tactics of MLMs and compare and contrast them to cults. We also discuss positively skewed cognitive distortions and depictions of MLMs in some of our favori...

79. Filicide in LGBTQIA+ Motivated Crimes from 2021-09-22T12:00

Trigger warning: Child abuse and child homicide The docs dole out the research on child homicide; filicide in particular (the murder of a child by their parent). They then discuss the lack of infor...

78. If Looks Could Kill: Beauty Pageant Crimes from 2021-09-08T12:00

This week we bring you some historical perspective on beauty pageants in America and the psychological impact it has on contestants, as well as two cases with beauty queens at the center of serious...

77. Missing Cop: The Jon Aujay Case from 2021-08-25T12:00

In the late 90's, a LA County deputy sheriff went for a run. As an uber-fit, Type-A personality, SWAT officer, Jon Aujay was prepping for an ultramarathon, but disappeared after taking off into the...

76. Listener Questions #4 from 2021-08-11T12:00

It's that time again. The docs answer your burning questions about the on going Robert Durst trial, how to find research and job opportunities in forensic psychology, how to cope with burnout, and ...

75. The Skidrow Slasher&Vampirism from 2021-07-28T11:00

The Skidrow Slasher terrorized Downtown LA and Hollywood in the 60's and 70's. Dr. Shiloh will walk you through the crime spree, which had some unusual hallmarks indicating some bizarre ritualistic...

74. Spree Killer Couples from 2021-07-14T12:00

The doctors bring you the most comprehensive and current research on spree killers, including new typologies recently developed in 2020. They cover the vintage infamous case of Bonnie&Clyde and a r...

73. Stolen Valor from 2021-06-30T12:00

This week, Dr. Scott and Dr. Shiloh look at the psychological makeup of military imposters and the impact on society by highlighting the research and some case studies.  Mentions: Santa Maybe, A Cr...

Behind the Couch: More Disney Crimes from 2021-06-23T12:00

Please enjoy this bonus Get Vokl lives stream episode from October 2020, where the docs continue their geek-out over Disney, cover the unsolved murder of Imagineer, Yale Gracey, and talk about deat...

GetVokl Live Stream: More Disney Crimes from 2021-06-23T12:00

Please enjoy this bonus episode from October 2020, where the docs continue their geek-out over Disney, cover the unsolved murder of Imagineer, Yale Gracey, and talk about deaths at Disney parks....

72. Vintage Case: The Servant Girl Murders&Crime Linkage from 2021-06-09T12:00

With CrimeCon happening in Austin, Texas this past week, the docs present a vintage, unsolved crime: The Servant Girl Murders. Dr. Shiloh describes the application of crime linkage and then Dr. Sco...

71. Overprotected: Conservatorships, 5150s and Britney Spears from 2021-05-26T12:00

This week the docs cover California conservatorships and psychiatric holds (5150 WIC). Who can this happen to and is a mental health crisis the only path to conservatorship? What are the checks and...

70. Munchausen Syndrome (Factitious Disorder), Part 2 from 2021-05-06T11:56

Part 2 will cover the case of DeeDee Blancharde and her daughter Gypsy Rose Blancharde, as well as the robust choices of film&TV depictions of Factitious Disorder by Proxy. In Part 1 of this two-pa...

69. Munchausen Syndrome (Factitious Disorder), Part 1 from 2021-05-05T12:00

In Part 1 of this two-parter, the docs cover the historical context of the term Munchausen Syndrome and Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy, break down how it fits into the DSM-5 and the actual diagnostic...

Introducing: Death By Incarceration from 2021-05-04T12:00

This is an exclusive, early release episode of Death by Incarceration for your ears before the June 1st premiere. Listen as the DBI team interviews the current DA of Philadelphia and former civil r...

Crawlspace Media Exclusive: Death By Incarceration from 2021-05-04T12:00

This is an exclusive, early release episode of Death by Incarceration for your ears before the June 1st premiere. Listen as the DBI team interviews the current DA of Philadelphia and former civi...

68. The History of Sex Work Part 2 from 2021-04-21T12:00

This week, Dr. Scott and Dr. Shiloh provide an overview of the current research on sex work as related to race and gender, the integration of technology, as well as depictions in the media and the ...

67. The History of Sex Work Part 1 from 2021-04-07T12:00

There is more to sex workers than being victims of true crime. We aim to explore the history that has created the stigma by highlighting sex work in the ancient world, how sex work came to be in va...

66. L.A. Murderess "Tiger Woman" Clara Phillips from 2021-03-24T12:00

Another murderous lady from the twenties is the star in this episode, which also covers the birth of forensic science, hybristophilia, and what we knew about women & violence at the turn of ...

66. Vintage Case: Murderess "Tiger Woman" Clara Phillips from 2021-03-24T12:00

Another murderous lady from the twenties is the star in this episode, which also covers the birth of forensic science, hybristophilia, and what we knew about women&violence at the turn of the centu...

65. L.A. Murderess Madalynne Obenchain from 2021-03-10T13:00

Let's learn a little more about what Los Angeles was really like in the 20's; Hollywood, the corruption, the population explosion. Dr. Scott & Dr. Shiloh cover the case of Madalynne Obenchai...

65. Vintage Case: Murderess Madalynne Obenchain from 2021-03-10T13:00

Let's learn a little more about what Los Angeles was really like in the 20's; Hollywood, the corruption, the population explosion. Dr. Scott&Dr. Shiloh cover the case of Madalynne Obenchain. Was sh...

64. Vintage Case: The Wineville Chicken Coop Murders from 2021-02-24T13:00

The docs tackle the most well-known of the cases in their vintage Los Angels crime series, the Wineville Chicken Coop Murders. They take you through the twisted background of the perpetrator (inclu...

64. The Wineville Chicken Coop Murders from 2021-02-24T13:00

The docs tackle the most well-known of the cases in their vintage Los Angels crime series, the Wineville Chicken Coop Murders. They take you through the twisted background of the perpetrator (in...

Missing from the Crawlspace Media Network from 2021-02-18T14:00

For 5 years Tim and Lance have covered Maura Murray's disappearance and the tireless community that surrounds it in great detail. They have since expanded with this series by raising awareness f...

Introducing: Missing from 2021-02-18T13:00

For 5 years Tim and Lance have covered Maura Murray's disappearance and the tireless community that surrounds it in great detail. They have since expanded with this series by raising awareness for ...

63. Infanticide at The Hotel Cecil from 2021-02-10T13:00

Hold up- it's been 63+ episodes and we have never thoroughly talked about L.A. Not So Confidential's theme?? As we start this multipart series on vintage Los Angeles crimes, we break down the legac...

63. Infanticide at The Cecil Hotel from 2021-02-10T13:00

Hold up- it's been 63+ episodes and we have never thoroughly talked about L.A. Not So Confidential's theme?? As we start this multipart series on vintage Los Angeles crimes, we ...

63. Vintage Case: Infanticide at The Hotel Cecil from 2021-02-10T13:00

Hold up- it's been 60+ episodes and we have never thoroughly talked about L.A. Not So Confidential's theme?? As we start this multipart series on vintage Los Angeles crimes, we break down the legac...

41. Shitstorm 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Recording remotely, thanks to COVID-19, the doctors have a few tips to maintain your mental wellness in these unprecedented times. And, to keep things light, they review a number of serial and m...

38. Lost Girls- Author Robert Kolker Interview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Dr. Shiloh & Dr. Scott are very pleased to speak with writer Robert Kolker, author of Lost Girls: An Unsolved American Mystery, the best-selling book about the women who have fallen victim to the L...

8. Light My Fire from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This first episode of Season 2 centers around the criminal behaviors of Arson and the psychological disorder of Pyromania. After being contacted by Frank Girardot, the true crime author, about h...

7. Cults in California from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Dr. Scott and Dr. Shiloh discuss the history of cults in Southern California and highlight some of the more historical and infamous groups from the Golden State. Dr. Scott tells his own story ab...

3. Hunting Minds from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Dr. Shiloh and Dr. Scott dissect their new favorite show, Netflix's Mindhunter, and compare their own first experiences interviewing and working with the criminal population.

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