Dr. Kimberly Cassidy

Composition of a Killer

Composition of a Killer is an in-depth look into the early childhood development of killers. Hosted by Dr. Kimberly Cassidy, professor of early childhood education and early childhood special education, and Darlene D. Lee, radiology tech, certified yoga instructor, and avid true crime and brain development researcher, Composition of a Killer dives into the early childhood experiences that likely affected the brain development of people who became cold-blooded killers. Referencing early childhood development theories, adverse child experiences (ACES), McDonald Triad, and many other research-bas...

Author

Dr. Kimberly Cassidy

Category

True Crime

Podcast website

compositionofakiller.com

Latest episode

Oct 7, 2025

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Episodes

Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield 07.10.2025

This podcast discusses the crimes of Ed Gen and his overbearing mother Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/composition-of-a-killer--5602919/support .

Celebrities Who Were Killed by Stalkers (Fans) 17.01.2025

This podcast discusses a list of the most famous celebrities killed by their fans Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/composition-of-a-killer--5602919/support .

List of 9 Serial Killers Who Utilized Stalking 13.01.2025

This is a podcast about 9 serial killers who depended on stalking to identify their victims. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/composition-of-a-killer--5602919/support .

Stalking and the Connection to Serial Killers & Violent Offenders 08.01.2025

This podcast discusses the definition of a stalker and the connection that stalking has to serial killers and violent offenders Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/composition-of-a-killer--5602919/support .

Update on the Menendez Brothers 22.12.2024

This podcast is an update on the Menendez Brothers' possible clemency from prison that will be heard in late January. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/composition-of-a-killer--5602919/support .

The Amityville Horror-The Real Story 12.12.2024

This podcast discusses the Amityville Horror popular media storyline and the real murders that sparked the storyline that we are familiar with today. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/composition-of-a-killer--5602919/support .

School bullying as a predictor of violence later in life: A systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective longitudinal studies 28.10.2024

This podcast discusses the findings in the journal article School Bullying as a Predictor of Violence Later in Life Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/composition-of-a-killer--5602919/support .

The Iceman: Richard Kuklinski 22.09.2024

This podcast discusses Richard Kuklinski, also known as The Iceman, who was a hitman for the mafia. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/composition-of-a-killer--5602919/support .

Part 2: The Causality of Serial Killers' Crimes in Early Childhood 06.09.2024

This is part two of the review of journal article The Causality of Serial Killers' Crimes in Early Childhood Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/composition-of-a-killer--5602919/support .

Part I: Review of The Causality of Serial Killers' Crime in Early Childhood Journal Article 05.09.2024

This podcast covers a conference presentation of a journal article by Mariam Vardan Karapethyan focused on the early childhood experiences of serial killers and their ability to process abuse with adaptive stress or psychologica trauma. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/composition-of-a-killer--5602919/support .

August 18, 2024 Updateon Kohberger/Heuermann Gilgo Beach Murders 19.08.2024

Update on Idaho College Murders and lates findings on Heuermann Gilgo Beach Murders Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/composition-of-a-killer--5602919/support .

Part Two Malignant Sex and Aggression: An Overview of Serial Sexual Homicide; Scott Peterson LA Innocence Project 05.02.2024

This podcast wraps up the last part of the Myers, et al study. We also discuss Scott Peterson's case that has been picked up by LA Innocence Project Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/composition-of-a-killer--5602919/support .

Malignant Sex & Aggression: An Overview of Serial Sexual Homicide Part 1 12.01.2024

This podcast reviews the journal article by Myers; Reccoppa; Burton; and McElroy (1993), the statistics in the 90s compared to today's statistics, etc. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/composition-of-a-killer--5602919/support .

The Boston Strangler 06.01.2024

This podcast discusses The Boston Strangler and his horrific childhood. His case is surrounded by those who believe DNA solved the cold case and others who believe it's still unsolved. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/composition-of-a-killer--5602919/support .

Edmund Kemper: The Genius Co-Ed Killer (Trigger Warning) 31.12.2023

This podcast discusses Edmund Kemper, a serial killer with one of the worst childhoods among violent offenders. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/composition-of-a-killer--5602919/support .

The Bloody Benders 27.12.2023

This podcast discusses the 1800s Benders Family who killed more than 11 people on the only open trail heading west in the United State at the time. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/composition-of-a-killer--5602919/support .

Part 4 The Development of a Serial Killer Masters Thesis 13.12.2023

This is the final installment of the analysis of The Development of a Serial Killer Masters Thesis. This grounded study focuses on three serial killers: Bundy, Ridgeway, and Ramirez, and the characteristics that the three men have in common, as well as future indications based on the study. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/composition-of-a-killer--5602919/suppor...

Part 3 Master's Thesis on The Development of a Serial Killer 05.12.2023

This podcast is the continuation of the study on The Developmental of a Serial Killer; Ridgeway, Bundy, and Ramirez Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/composition-of-a-killer--5602919/support .

Part 2 The Development of Serial Killers Master's Thesis & California Serial Killer 03.12.2023

This podcast discusses the second part of the master's thesis focused on the development of serial killers as well as the arrest in the California serial killer crimes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/composition-of-a-killer--5602919/support .

The Development of Serial Killers: A Grounded Theory Study: Part 1 30.11.2023

This podcast discusses the development of serial killers in depth; etiologies; theories; and the analysis of three notorious serial killers Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/composition-of-a-killer--5602919/support .

Final Episode on Juvenile Serial Killers: Ida Schnell "The Hat-Pin Killer" 28.11.2023

This podcast discusses the disturbing case of Ida Schnell, a 13-year old girl who killed infants with a hat pin back in 1907. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/composition-of-a-killer--5602919/support .

Juvenile Serial Killers: Craig Price & the Grandmother Who Stabbed and Baked her Grandbaby to Death 19.11.2023

This podcast discusses juvenile serial killer Craig Price and the 2018 story of the Grandmother who stabbed and baked her 20-month old Granddaughter to death. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/composition-of-a-killer--5602919/support .

Juvenile Offenders Series: 1996 Frontier Middle School shooting; Barry Loukatitis 07.11.2023

This podcast discusses the mass murder of students and staff at Frontier Middle School by Barry Dale Loukaitis who claimed the song Jeremy by Pearl Jam influenced him to commit murder. The podcast also discusses other media that has been identified as inspiring violent offenses. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/composition-of-a-killer--5602919/support .

Serial Killer Nurses; New Information on Lucy Letby; New Statistics 04.11.2023

This podcast discusses the increase in serial killer nurses; red flags; statistics; new information on Lucy Letby's case; the need for more practitioners in both the education and medical field and the implications. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/composition-of-a-killer--5602919/support .

Part V Juvenile Killers: Harvey Robinson-The Allentown Serial Killer 31.10.2023

This podcast discusses the crimes and early childhood experiences of Harvey Robinson, also known as the Allentown Serial Killer. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/composition-of-a-killer--5602919/support .

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