Diagnosing A Killer

Welcome to a unique mental breakdown! During this episode, Koelle talks about 5 old diagnoses that are no longer a part of the DSM, but are still a part of history. ** In this segment, we talk about some sensitive, but important topics. ** Join us on a historical look back at Psychology! https://www.patreon.com/diagnosingakiller We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifelin...

This week Kenna begins another 2 part journey with Robert Berdella Jr. If you thought our last episodes took some 180s, this guy was the epitome of changing it up. Listen in as we talk through his crimes, and leave you on the edge of your seat for his capture. https://www.patreon.com/diagnosingakiller We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800)273-8255 The Trevor...

If you have not heard of the Stanford Prison Experiment, you are in for a wild ride. This is one of the most infamous experiments simply due to the controversy surrounding it, and the unethical approach that was taken. Please enjoy a different take on the mental breakdown! Movies: The Stanford Prison Experiment (2015) The Experiment (2010) https://www.patreon.com/diagnosingakiller Check out one of...

HELLLLOOOOOO!!!!! We are back with the long-awaited second part of this intense episode. We hope we kept you on the edge of your seat waiting for the outcome of this one! Thank you all for the continued support during these changes! https://www.patreon.com/diagnosingakiller Check out one of our sponsors, FRESH! Meal Plan, for $40 off your first two orders! https://www.pntra.com/t/3-256230-293495-2...

Here's one that you have all been waiting for! What is the real difference of ADD and ADHD? Kenna compares the two disorders that may not be so different after all. https://www.patreon.com/diagnosingakiller Get free shipping and 3 bonus gifts from Craft Beer Club today! https://www.pntrs.com/t/3-163604-293495-170830 We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800)273-8...

Let's state facts: Andrei had it ROUGH growing up, but that is never an excuse to turn into the monster that he became later in life. In part one of this double feature, Koelle walks us through the childhood of Andrei, and leads us right up to his first few murders. You do not want to miss this one. https://www.patreon.com/diagnosingakiller Check out one of our sponsors, FRESH! Meal Plan, for $40...

We see it too often: mentally ill individuals getting the police called on them for acting erratically. How about we help these folks, instead of heightening their paranoia/anxiety/depression? Koelle talks about the flaws in the criminal injustice system and how it relates to mental illness. https://www.patreon.com/diagnosingakiller We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lif...

George Emil Banks has had many different struggles throughout his life, including a diagnosis of Paranoid Psychosis, AKA Delusional Disorder, but did this disorder cause him to kill? Kenna breaks down George's childhood, and the crimes that put him on death row... multiple times? https://www.patreon.com/diagnosingakiller We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800)...

For this weeks Mental Breakdown, Kenna explains the ins and outs of Factitious Disorder, better known as Munchausen Syndrome. This disorder is commonly known as being part of the Gypsy Rose case, and many others. https://www.patreon.com/diagnosingakiller We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800)273-8255 The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorpro...

New York, California AND Texas!? This is a whirlwind of a case that ended more recently than you thought... Koelle shares Robert Durst's story with this twist-and-turn episode. We missed y'all! https://www.patreon.com/diagnosingakiller Get free shipping and 3 bonus gifts from Craft Beer Club today! https://www.pntrs.com/t/3-163604-293495-170830 We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Pr...

You've been waiting patiently, and here it is! The second part of Alexander Lewis-Ranwell. Kenna takes you through the remainder of his crime, and the (seemingly) first ever proposed Insanity Defense in the U.K. https://www.patreon.com/diagnosingakiller We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800)273-8255 The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproj...

HALLO. Today's mental breakdown consists of Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, better known as CTE. This is a wild diagnosis that is MUCH more common than you'd think... Koelle shares some stats and knowledge in this mental breakdown. https://www.patreon.com/diagnosingakiller Check out one of our sponsors, FRESH! Meal Plan, for $40 off your first two orders! https://www.pntra.com/t/3-256230-293495-...

Alexander Lewis-Ranwell grew up in the U.K. with seemingly no mental illness shown. He loved all kinds of sports, worked lots of different jobs, and had a few girlfriends. Around his mid-20s, however, his mental health took a turn for the worse, and it ended up costing 3 people their lives. In part 1 of this story, Kenna details his early life and crimes, and leaves you on the edge of your seat, w...

Want to impress your friends with some hard-to-say and rare disorder knowledge? You've come to the right place! Kenna explains 10 of the rarest disorders and syndromes known to man, along with some interesting history and stats. You asked for it, and its back! Please enjoy some harmless bloopers after the outro music. https://www.patreon.com/diagnosingakiller Get free shipping and 3 bonus gifts fr...

Grant Amato seemed to have it all growing up: successful and loving parents, great siblings, brains, looks, and opportunity. While he originally began going down a path to Anesthesiology, his plans quickly changed when he got caught stealing from the hospital. This brought him into a dangerous spiral that soon turned deadly. Koelle details his life and crimes in this chilling episode. https://www....

Clara Harris seemed to have the perfect life: Loving husband, children, amazing job, and beauty. However, when her husband decided he did not want to spend a certain night with her, and instead with another woman, this "perfect" marriage seemed to take a turn, and Clara made a life-ending decision. Join us as Kenna details this local (for us, at least) crime from the early 2000s. https://www.patre...

HELLO! We had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Great Day SA's own Clark Finney and give her insight into what we love to do. This is a raw, real, unedited version of what we do weekly to bring you content, and a look into the mental illnesses many people struggle with. Please enjoy our playful banter, authentic emotions, and personal stories. https://www.patreon.com/diagnosingakiller We...

Hello! In this mental breakdown, Kenna goes into detail about acute stress disorder, and PTSD. We feel like this term is loosely thrown around as well, so we decided to clear the stigma and give some accurate information about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Thanks for listening! https://www.patreon.com/diagnosingakiller We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (8...

Todd Kohlhepp is a special type of killer, being able to lie and manipulate one minute and then giving a full confession with little to nothing in return. Koelle takes us on the journey of Todd's early life, his crimes and his odd bragging on a well-known company's reviews. https://www.patreon.com/diagnosingakiller Get free shipping and 3 bonus gifts from Craft Beer Club today! https://www.pntrs.c...

Who knew that narcolepsy was in the DSM-5?! Koelle did, and she's here to tell you all about this mental disorder that causes people to be extra sleepy all the time. Please enjoy this mental breakdown! https://www.patreon.com/diagnosingakiller Check out one of our sponsors, FRESH! Meal Plan, for $40 off your first two orders! https://www.pntra.com/t/3-256230-293495-232987 We love you, YOU ARE NOT...

Zack Bowen was an all-American boy that seemed to have the perfect life growing up. However, after his parents' divorce, while he was reaching high school, his mental health began to take a turn for the worse. Join us as Kenna talks about Zack's love life, his children, his military experience (resulting in a bad case of PTSD), and the relationship that would ultimately be his last one. https://ww...

Welcome back to another mental breakdown! This week were are focusing on Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), pinpointing melancholic depression. This is a bummer of a topic, but we hope you learn something in the process! WE LOVE YOU https://www.patreon.com/diagnosingakiller Get free shipping and 3 bonus gifts from Craft Beer Club today! https://www.pntrs.com/t/3-163604-293495-170830 National Suicide...

You've been waiting patiently, and here it is! The sequel to Randy Kraft is upon us. UMMMMM, spoiler: this guy is STILL ALIVE!? Koelle details the trial of Kraft, as well as some potential accomplices?? Strap in! https://www.patreon.com/diagnosingakiller Check out one of our sponsors, FRESH! Meal Plan, for $40 off your first two orders! https://www.pntra.com/t/3-256230-293495-232987 National Suici...

HAYOOO. It's us, back with yet another diagnosis that we will break down for you. Plot twist, we both relate to this one very heavily, and many others may as well. In this episode you will learn more about Koelle and Kenna, and the disorder they both struggle with. Enjoy! https://www.patreon.com/diagnosingakiller National Suicide Prevention Hotline: (800)273-8255 The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650...

Randy Kraft was an all around, well appreciated child growing up. Nobody could've anticipated his wild (and we're being generous) acts as a future adult. This is a hefty one, so join us on the first part of this crazy adventure that was Randy. P.S. Due to the fact that this episode is significantly hard to listen to with to the amount of victims and graphic nature of the crimes, we felt a little c...