Killer Psychologist

Ed Gein: Psycho Killer or Hollywood Myth? Before Norman Bates and Buffalo Bill, there was Ed Gein. He only had two confirmed victims, so how did he become one of the most notorious “serial killers” in American history? In this episode, forensic psychologist Dana Anderson and serial-killer expert William A. Noguera break down the real facts of the Ed Gein case, from his disturbing skin trophies to...

Thanksgiving Day Massacre A True-Crime Psychological Breakdown. On Thanksgiving Day 2009, a family dinner in Jupiter, Florida turned into one of the most shocking holiday homicides in modern American history. What began as a quiet evening ended in terror when Paul Merhige retrieved a .40-caliber handgun and murdered five family members without warning — including a 6-year-old child.  In this episo...

What happens when the Night Stalker becomes your neighbor on death row? For years, William Noguera lived just cells away from Richard Ramirez inside San Quentin, observing one of the most notorious serial killers in American history up close. In this haunting conversation, William reveals Ramirez’s morbid fixation on eyes—cutting them from photographs and, horrifyingly, from one of his victims, le...

Celeste Hernandez was a California teen who vanished—only to be discovered days later, deceased in the trunk of a Tesla in Hollywood. The vehicle belonged to David Burke, known publicly as D4VD, a rising music artist whose meteoric career now intersects with a devastating loss of life. But here’s where the story gets more complex: D4VD has not been arrested. Killer expert William A. Noguera offers...

What makes a serial killer confess to another inmate? Author of  Through the Lens of a Monster  and death row survivor William Noguera spent over four decades on death row at San Quentin—living alongside the most notorious killers in American history. Behind prison walls, he gained the trust of serial killer Joseph Naso, leading to new revelations that helped identify four previously unsolved murd...

Killer Psychologist speaks with Johnny Trevisani, author of Serial Killer Quote of the Day —a book that compiles the most unsettling, revealing, and disturbingly casual words from history’s deadliest killers. Together, they explore why these murderers spoke the way they did, what their words expose about manipulation, delusions, and psychopathy, and why society remains transfixed by their stories...

Why are psychopaths drawn to power—and what happens when they get it? Criminal defense attorney Joseph Tully, author of  California: State of Collusion , joins forensic psychologists Dana Anderson and Craig Wetterer to examine how psychopathy in positions of authority reveals itself. These individuals are not guided by justice—their moral compass is broken—and the collateral damage they leave behi...

Lyle and Eric Menendez, convicted of the 1996 murders of their parents, are now facing the possibility of parole. In May 2025, a judge resentenced them to life with the possibility of parole, clearing the way for hearings scheduled on August 21 and 22. Are the Menendez brothers truly rehabilitated—or do they still pose a danger to society? Join host Dr. Dana Anderson as she speaks with veteran def...

Where is the knife that killed four University of Idaho students? Did Brian Kohberger toss it out the window in a panic — or bury it deep in the woods? Join private investigator Jason Jensen as we launch a targeted search for the missing murder weapon on June 21-22, 2025. Discover how the knife sheath became the critical DNA link to Kohberger's arrest — and why forensic psychologists are called to...

A Texas teen created 764—an online predator ring hidden inside Discord, Minecraft, and Telegram. At 15, Bradley Cadenhead used these platforms to groom minors, share violent content, and instruct others on how to control and destroy victims. Children were coerced into self-harm, forced to carve “764” into their skin, and pushed toward livestreamed suicide. His server contained child sexual abuse m...

A Florida attorney. A jailhouse drug ring. And a synthetic street drug disguised as legal mail. Welcome to  Paper Dope . Dana Anderson is joined by defense attorney Alex King to unpack the case of Jacksonville lawyer Nathan Williams—arrested in January 2025 for allegedly smuggling drug-laced documents into the Duval County Jail. Authorities say Williams conspired with inmates and their families to...

Custody is supposed to protect children — not bury them. In this harrowing episode, forensic psychologists Dana Anderson and Craig Wetterer expose the fatal fallout of high-conflict family court battles. Drawing from firsthand experience as a court-appointed evaluator, Dr. Anderson breaks down how custody disputes can spiral into calculated violence. True cases include: A mother who fatally stabbe...

Custody cases are meant to protect children — but in juvenile dependency court, the stakes are higher, and the consequences can be irreversible. This isn’t mom vs. dad. It’s the state vs. the parent, with the child caught in the crossfire. Award-winning family law attorney Lauren Johnson-Norris joins forensic psychologist Dana Anderson to reveal what really happens behind closed courtroom doors. F...

After more than 30 years behind bars, Erik and Lyle Menendez are scheduled for a resentencing hearing on May 9, 2025, following new allegations that the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office is too conflicted to oversee the case fairly. Their defense team argues that decades of rehabilitation deserve a second chance at freedom. Netflix’s new documentary, MONSTERS, and the resurgence of public fas...

The road to the death chamber is paved with paperwork, politics—and blood. Former prosecutor and criminal justice columnist Matthew Mangino, author of  The Executioner’s Toll , pulls back the curtain on America’s executions. His book documents every person put to death in 2010, exposing the names, the crimes, the last appeals, and the cold precision process behind the state’s deadliest ritual. Fro...

From the Hell’s Angels to the man now charged in the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, Las Vegas defense attorney Ross Goodman has built his reputation in the eye of the legal storm. A Marine Corps Major turned powerhouse trial lawyer, Goodman is now one of the most well-known and respected names in criminal defense. In this episode of  Killer Psychologist , Ross shares how he defends violent crime sus...

When high-profile cases collide with Hollywood influence, the courtroom becomes a stage. Attorney David Gelman joins  Killer Psychologist  to unpack the truth behind the Menendez brothers, Bryan Kohberger, and Sean “Diddy” Combs. From Kim Kardashian’s public advocacy to the media’s grip on public perception, we explore the tension between celebrity influence and cold, hard evidence.  Spoiler: Gelm...

Not every killer hides in the shadows—some wear scrubs. They weren’t stalking dark alleys—they were standing at your bedside, armed with syringes, IV bags, and your blind trust. Explore the chilling psychology behind nurses who kill. From Lucy Letby, the neonatal nurse who murdered in silence, to Charles Cullen, who left a body count across 16 hospitals—these killers didn’t wear masks. They wore n...

Azadeh Atzberger’s life isn’t just a story of survival—it’s a war story. Born into chaos in wartime Iran, she fled as a refugee and endured sexual, physical, and emotional abuse that would’ve broken most people. To escape the relentless pain, she turned to food, drugs, and alcohol—numbing the past in the only way she knew how. But instead of letting her suffering define her, she fought back. Today...

Joshua Garbutt’s death was preventable. He understood the dangers of opioid withdrawal and warned Trinity County Jail staff,  "I will be withdrawing from fentanyl and had to go to the hospital last time I was here to receive Suboxone, so I won’t die."  Despite this, the jail failed to initiate the Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS) protocol or transfer him to a hospital. Two and a half days l...

On November 26, 2024, OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji was found dead in his San Francisco apartment—a gunshot wound to the head, a firearm registered in his name, and toxicology reports showing alcohol and amphetamines in his system. Authorities ruled it a suicide. But his mother, Poornima Balaji, isn't convinced. She has publicly challenged the official narrative, pointing to inconsistencies i...

What does it take to bring a true crime story to national television? For nearly a decade, journalist and TV producer Claire St. Amant has worked on some of the most high-profile cases in the country, reporting for  48 Hours  and  60 Minutes . From serial killers to mass shootings, she has tracked down the criminals behind the headlines and uncovered the stories that haunt both victims’ families a...

On December 26, 1996, six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey was found dead in her Boulder, Colorado home. Hours before the case even hit the news, convicted pedophile Gary Oliva called his friend Michael Vail, confessing that he had "accidentally" killed her. So why, 28 years later, does this case remain unsolved? Is justice within reach, or has it already been served without anyone realizing? Cold Case In...

What happens when therapy becomes the ultimate betrayal? Roxana Eubanks, PsyD—better known as Rox the Doc— unpacks the chilling case of therapist Kristin Marchese, who seduced her patient, Mark Huckeby, during their sessions at a mental health clinic. Already battling bipolar disorder, PTSD, and suicidal ideation, Huckeby spiraled into emotional turmoil—leading to homicidal threats and forcing Mar...

When a Florida woman stuffs her partner into a suitcase and leaves him to die, the legal battle that followed was just as twisted as the crime itself. Was it self-defense, premeditated murder, or something even more sinister? Fox Nation’s Lauren Conlin joins Dana Anderson to dissect the psychological profile of Sarah Boone. We’ll unravel her bizarre "hide-and-seek" defense, the damning interrogati...