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

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 Heard/ Johnny Depp trial including expert witnesses, the Black Sheep Phenomenon, and our general observations and opinions on the "circus of the century." *This was recorded August 2022.* Dr. Delatorr...

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 documentary itself, as well as offer some potential psychological hypotheses for the offender. Netflix's The Anthrax Attacks Surviving the Survivor You can find all of our resources on our website:...

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 deemed “out of control.” From incarceration, to reform schools and now the trend of “wilderness camps,” young people are forced by into brutal environments by sketchy and poorly trained facilitators. From...

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, developmental background, and the stressors present in her life that led to her decision to take the life of a child within her care. You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-con...

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 we are drilling down into this specific form of violence. We review the categories of domestic terrorism, cover the background of the offender in the Oklahoma City Bombing, and discuss where Misogynisti...

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 his story and seeks justice for himself and other members of Menudo, while possibly giving new legal hope to Erik & Lyle's life sentences. Available for streaming on Peacock. An Open Secret documentary...

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 parallel the issues that the civilian population face? Listen to the docs cover two wild cases, one from right here in the heart of Los Angeles. You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la...

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 Blonde Rattlesnake" was a luminous platinum blonde with hypnotic blue eyes... but was she actually the cackling psychopath that the media made her out to be? In this episode we cover her crime spr...

“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 grim origins. The docs cover the first such case in depth, and then discuss a long history of increasing work pressures, toxic work sites and how pushing workers to the edge can have dire consequences, as w...

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 stories, unreliable narrators, over-the-top personalities, abuse and neglect... all presented by the producers as a real life version of the suspense / horror movie, "The Orphan". The docs provide some real d...

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 various theories around this phenomenon and review a few of the most egregious examples that include the murdering Twins of Conyers, Georgia, The Wichita Horror Brothers, and The Irish Scissor Sisters. And yes, we will...

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. Podcast Event at the Heritage Square Museum. We are joined by the L.A. Meekly podcast (bringing the hysterical history of the mansion) and Hollyweird Paranormal (bringing the ghosts) to cover every angle of...

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 true crime has on listeners, and where the research is heading. University of Colorado Denver True Crime Survey You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/  L.A...

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 act of forcing her, at gunpoint, to put her hand into a box that contained venomous snakes. The docs cover the storytelling, the people involved in this crime case, and the cultural folklore phenomenon...

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 in both Los Angeles and Chicago in the mid to late 1930's. Tenacious police work and forensic evidence eventually linked his brutal crimes and brought the terror imposed on both of these thriving cities...

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. Macabre Mansions + Haunted History: A Los Angeles Podcast Event Crime Con UK Tickets code: CONFIDENTIAL You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/  L.A. Not So Co...

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 other data collected from their online presence. This episode also discusses an attack from 1989, which some deem the first incel attack. Receive two pounds of ground beef for a year and get $20 off your f...

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. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast. Check out their website here and get your tickets to our show here! You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/  L.A. Not...

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 other data collected from their online presence. This episode also discusses the Plymouth, England attack. Get free chicken thighs for a year and $20 off your first box when you sign up today at butcherbox...

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 sweet grannies to serial squatters, these stories are truly terrifying and there are several lessons to be learned. Macabre Mansions + Haunted History: A Los Angeles Podcast Event You can find all of our r...

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. While there are only a very FEW crimes related to this disorder, the impact it has on those diagnosed does lead to a high level of distress that impacts their day to day life. Dr Shiloh and Dr. Scott e...

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 the OG theme restaurant: Think “Rainforest Cafe” BUT the owner turns away no one due to their ability to pay. We discuss so many terrible people on this podcast, that we want to share with our audience o...

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, the Dark Triad and other mental health issues are brought into focus from previous episodes as well. And of course, the docs stretch their thespian skills to the absolute limit with a short but dramatic...

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 will be giving you access to answers to more specific questions about us, about our work, and of course, many of the subjects we cover in LA Not So Confidential. Take a listen and PLEASE take some notes f...

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 wrongly accused and jailed for a murder he did not commit. His only alibi is taking his daughter to a Dodger’s game at the time the crime was committed. The docs quickly review research on eye witness tes...