Podcasts by The ForenPsych Files

Colleen Stan and Cameron Hooker from 2020-10-18T16:15

Join Dr. N as she discuses the case against Cameron Hooker: the abduction, imprisonment, and sexual abuse of Colleen Stan and the trial that followed.

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Daryl Atkins, Intellectual Disabilities, and the Death Penalty from 2020-09-22T09:00

Join Dr. N as she discuses the case that led to a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court exempting those with intellectual disabilities from the death penalty.

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The Exoneration of James Blackmon from 2020-09-06T14:00

Join Dr. N for a discussion about James Blackmon and how he spent 30 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. This is a great case study in false confessions and competency.

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The Mathis Family Murders from 2020-08-23T19:00

Join Dr. N as she discusses the murders of LaDonna Mathis and her two sons. This case is still unsolved after nearly 40 years, and some believe the murderer walked free.

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The Unsolved Murder of Betty Gail Brown from 2020-08-16T14:00

Join Dr. N as she discusses the unsolved murder of Betty Gail Brown. Little forensic evidence, , even fewer leads, a possible false confession, and a hung jury leave this case cold after nearly ...

The Iceman: Richard Kuklinski from 2020-08-09T14:00

Join Dr. N as she discuses The Iceman, aka Richard Kuklinski. She covers the differences between hitmen and serial killers and dives into the psychology of The Iceman himself.

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The Murder of Angie Dodge from 2020-07-31T13:00

Join Dr. N as she covers the murder of Angie Dodge and the questionable investigative techniques that led to an innocent man being imprisoned for 20 years.

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Casey Anthony from 2020-07-23T17:00

Join Dr. N as she reviews evidence from the case against Casey Anthony from a forensic psychology perspective. Make sure you check out the poll in the Instagram story & post!

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Multiple Personality/Dissociative Identity Disorder Defense from 2020-07-12T20:15

Join Dr. N for a discussion about multiple personality/dissociative identity disorder and its use as a defense strategy for an insanity plea.

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Garbage In, Garbage Out from 2020-07-05T16:45

Join Dr. N for a discussion about the applications and limitations of a few investigative techniques. Topics include fingerprints, polygraphs, and forensic hypnosis.

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The Prosecutor's Fallacy from 2020-06-25T15:15

Join Dr. N for a discussion about The Prosecutor's Fallacy: how probability statistics are misinterpreted in court and how to correctly frame, calculate, and interpret these statistics.

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Police Violence and Understanding Murder Charges from 2020-06-13T18:00

Join Dr. N for a discussion about police violence and a more in-depth discussion of murder charges against police officers and those acting in a similar capacity. Cases discussed include: George...

Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy from 2020-05-31T16:00

Join Dr. N for a discussion about Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy. Case examples include Dee Dee Blanchard, Marybeth Tinning, Kathy Bush, Blanca Montano, and Lisa Hayden-Johnson.

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Repressed Memories from 2020-05-24T22:45

Join Dr. N for a discussion about repressed memories and a deep dive into the Nicole Kluemper case.

All sources and episode notes are in a google doc folder here: https://drive.google.com/...

Jury Attributes from 2020-05-17T15:30

Join Dr. N for a discussion about jury attributes and their impact on trial decisions.

All sources and episode notes are in a google doc folder here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders...

Criminal Responsibility and"Insanity" from 2020-05-10T16:45

Join Dr. N for a discussion about criminal responsibility and the insanity defense.

All sources and episode notes are in a google doc folder here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1v...

Competency from 2020-05-03T15:30

Join Dr. N for a discussion about competency and a closer look at Brendan Dassey's psychological assessment.

All sources and episode notes are in a google doc folder here: https://drive.go...

False Confessions from 2020-04-26T18:00

Join Dr. N for a discussion about the psychology of false confessions.

All sources and episode notes are in a google doc folder here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vAH8D6TmeHQbIY...

Eyewitness Testimony from 2020-04-19T17:30

Join Dr. N for a discussion about the psychology of eyewitness testimony and accuracy.

All sources and episode notes are in a google doc folder here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folder...

Criminal Investigations&Profiling from 2020-04-12T16:00

Join Dr. N for a discussion about how how forensic psychologists contribute to criminal investigations. We cover observable offender behavior and the limitations of criminal profiling. Cases cov...

The Psychology of Cults from 2020-04-05T16:30

Join Dr. N for a discussion about the psychology of cults: who is vulnerable, how people indoctrinated, and the insidious ways in which they use common psychological tactics to keep their follow...

Serial Killer Typologies from 2020-03-27T22:00

Join Dr. N for a discussion of different types of serial killers as she covers a handful of case studies.

Shout out to The Poisoner's Cabinet podcast for an excellent discussion of Giulia ...

Introduction to Serial Killers from 2020-03-08T19:15

Join Dr. N as she discusses the history of the term "serial killer", what makes a serial killer, and common myths about serial killers.

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Mass Murder Typologies from 2020-03-01T21:00

Join Dr. N for a discussion of the different types of mass murder. Explore personal characteristics of each type along with their motivations presented through specific case examples.

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Murder: Types and Degrees from 2020-02-23T21:30

Join Dr. N for a journey through the facets of murder.

All sources and episode notes are in a google doc folder here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vAH8D6TmeHQbIYaWVwecD8zCuYYpdY...

Aggression and Its Role in Crime from 2020-02-16T19:00

Learn about different theories of aggression and its role in crime.

All sources and episode notes are in a google doc folder here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vAH8D6TmeHQbIYaWV...

My Jury Duty Experience from 2020-02-10T22:00

Dr. N serves on a jury! Listen to her first-hand experience serving on a jury panel for a criminal case.

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What Forensic Psychologists Do from 2020-02-02T14:15

Episode 2 of The ForenPsych Files explores the responsibilities of forensic psychologists, specifically in the role of expert witness.

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A Brief Introduction to Forensic Psychology from 2020-01-26T13:00

The first episode of The ForenPsych Files provides an introduction into the world of Forensic Psychology, including a brief history of the field.

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Trailer from 2020-01-21T22:00

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