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

Recording remotely, thanks to COVID-19, the doctors have a few tips to maintain your mental wellness in these unprecedented times. And, to keep things light, they review a number of serial and mystery poopers and discuss possible motivations for this behavior. They also touch on Coprophilia; from a safe distance, of course. Mentions: Florida Men podcast https://floridamenpodcast.com/home/ You can...

In these times of social distancing, we are bringing you a different kind of "sickness." What do you get when you have highly pathological & toxic parenting and loads of money? You get a child who acts like he sees his parents act, a person with very little empathy and a horrible decision-maker. In this episode we discuss the Affluenza Teen, Ethan Couch, his parents and the evolution of the te...

Dr. Scott & Dr. Shiloh dive into the "wild world of sports" this week and look at professional athletes and their violent crimes, specifically focusing on murder. They explore the unique cultural aspects of the Oscar Pistorius case and the numerous contributing factors to Aaron Hernandez' involvement in multiple murder and attempted murder cases.  You can find all of our resources on our websi...

Dr. Shiloh & Dr. Scott are very pleased to speak with writer Robert Kolker, author of Lost Girls: An Unsolved American Mystery, the best-selling book about the women who have fallen victim to the Long Island Serial Killer. The book has also been adapted into a film set for release on Netflix in March 2020.  You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.co...

Now this is a scary concept and difficult one to define, but we try! We dive into known research on murder-suicide & family annihilation by highlighting the Lizzie Borden case and some modern day cases that follow and divert from the traditional profiles.   Mentions: Broken Harts Podcast https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/how-stuff-works/broken-harts You can find all of our resources on our webs...

Dr. Shiloh & Dr. Scott use the cannibal cop case as a jumping off point for exploring the etiology of cannibalism and the ways it has been intertwined into other true crime stories. They also discuss intrusive thoughts that we all experience, the development of fantasies and the danger of criminally prosecuting someone for their disturbing thoughts.   Mentions: Crime Con 2020: https://www.crim...

The rare condition of Capgras Syndrome (believing a loved one has been replaced by an imposter) is discussed with some true crime murder examples from the 1800's to current day.  You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/  L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Network. http://crawlspace-media.com/

The doctors take some fun and deep questions from their listeners about pedophile documentaries, teen suicide rates & social media, preventing violence in schools, as well as the best/ worst parts about their jobs, self-care, what kind of music they listen to and whether or not they go to therapy themselves!  Mentions:  Die-Alogue podcast https://www.yellowtapetruecrime.com/diealoguepodcast  R...

Dr. Scott covers founding father, Griffith J. Griffith, and his dirty little intimate partner violence secrets at the turn of the century & Dr. Shiloh tells you about the OG criminal profiler, Dr. J. Paul de River, and his involvement in some of Los Angeles’ most horrific crimes throughout the 1930's and 1940's. Mentions: Heritage Square Museum http://heritagesquare.org/ Deranged LA Crimes htt...

Dr. Scott and Dr. Shiloh delve into the world of nurses who kill their patients, and sometimes others as well. And of course we talk about everyone’s favorite fictional killer nurse, Annie Wilkes. You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/  L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Network. http://crawlspace-media.com/

For the 2019 Halloween episode, the docs bring you all things Clowns! They talk about the research behind why clowns are creepy and help define what creepiness is. They include a run down of modern negativity around clowns in crime and the media (including all the 1980's gems) and cover the Clown Panic of 2016! Mentions: Office Ladies podcast https://www.earwolf.com/show/office-ladies/ Yellow Tape...

The doctors give you the background on the statistics and components of Intimate Partner Homicide, including stalking, coercive control, and the significance of strangulation as an act of intimate partner violence. This then leads into the story of Connie Navarro, mother of American guitarist and street artist, Dave Navarro. She and her best friend were murdered by an ex-boyfriend in 1983 when her...

After coming upon some further research, the doctors bring you this follow-up to episode #27 on Stockholm Syndrome. Please listen to the prior episode first for a historical perspective and what preliminary research says about the phenomenon. This episode highlights the evolution of the term and how it is most often being applied to forensic cases today that involve prolonged entrapment  Mentions:...

Dr. Scott & Dr. Shiloh provide a quick recap of Delusional Disorder before getting into the definition of a shared delusion or psychosis: Folie A Deux, also known as The Madness of Two. The docs talk about the bizarre true stories of The Eriksson Twins and the Slender Man assault. They also review an X-Files episode on the phenomenon as well as the movies Bug and Heavenly Creatures.  Mentions:...

The doctors do a deep dive into Stockholm Syndrome by covering the original case, the lack of validated criteria for the concept, the evolution of how it is used and a few terrible films depicting the relationships between captors and hostages. Mentions:  Nordic True Crime podcast https://nordictruecrime.podbean.com/ Memory Motel podcast https://memorymotel.podbean.com/ Yellowtape True Crime Trivi...

Re-recorded "live" show with the Getting Off podcast from the 2019 True Crime Podcast Festival.  Please listen to Part 1 on the Getting Off podcast or {soon} on our YouTube channel.  Dr. Scott & Dr. Shiloh discuss psychological and legal points to the fascinating Mary Kay Letourneau case with attorneys Nick and Jessa from the Getting Off podcast. This crossover touches on the facts of the case...

The docs are back after a July break and they catch us up on the True Crime Podcast Festival in Chicago! Dr. Shiloh & Dr. Scott discuss stalking, the crime of the 90's, and the psychologcial concepts behind it for the victim and the perpetrator. They touch on Rebecca Schaeffer, the Tarasoff rule, delusional disorder & celebrity stalking in LA. Dr. Scott shares yet another professional danc...

It's Pride month and it has been 50 years since the Stonewall riots. Dr. Scott & Dr. Shiloh continue to highlight marginalized victims by covering several serial & mass killings in which the victims, perpetrators or motives were part of the LGBTQ+ community. Included are the Trash Bag Murders of NYC, Jeffery Dahmer, Andrew Cunanan, the Pulse nightclub shooting, Bruce MacArthur and the miss...

You asked- we answered! The docs update you on their recent training and answer listener questions about how they met, their favorite episodes, their views on the exploitative nature of true crime entertainment, upcoming topics and tons of other stuff. You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/  L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Craw...

This episode blends story-telling of The Cleveland Strangler, Anthony Sowell, and his disregarded victims while using his case and a 2005 psych report to look at why comprehensive sex offender risk assessment is so important. You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/  L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Network. http:...

Following the interest in the Madeleine McMann disappearance, Dr. Scott & Dr. Shiloh talk about affect & presentation after experiencing a trauma and other similar cases throughout history, including the JonBenet Ramsey case. You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/  L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Networ...

This mini follow-up episode to Episode 12 on Columbine focuses on bouncing back from trauma and thriving through resiliency and post traumatic growth. You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/  L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Network. http://crawlspace-media.com/

It has been 20 years, an entire generation, since the landmark mass school shooting that changed everything. Dr. Scott & Dr. Shiloh attempt to bring awareness to the impact the event had on April 20, 1999 and what we have learned since then. They discuss the contagion or “Columbine Effect” of media coverage of mass shootings, murder-suicide & stress event symptomology while not glamorizing...

This episode,the docs are bringing it back to LA. They review the genius of iconic architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, and his tragic brush with death that inspired his famous designs in Los Angeles. Additionally, they explore the his son’s most infamous house in the heart of LA with the literal receipts linking it to the most notable unsolved murder in the city. You can find all of our resources on ou...

We critically examine the injustices served upon Amanda Knox and the Netflix documentary, Amanda Knox. We will catch you up on everything that occurred over the 8 years of this saga and examine the behavior of someone exposed to traumatic events. However, this episode is more about the other key players in the story that shaped the wrongful convictions. We also take a glimpse at what Ms. Knox is d...