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John Wayne Gacy is a well known American serial killer but did you know he has an abusive and sickly childhood? Gacy's crimes also started long before his infamous murders and should have brought light to his twisted mind.

In this second part of Gacy we dive deep into his victims and the forensic anthropology techniques used to search for human remains. As a palate cleanser, we Zillow the house on that property that currently stands.

What do you know about black widows? And I don't mean the spiders. Today we delve into times when love has gone wrong and why the romantic partner is usually a suspect first. Hope you enjoy our (late) Valentine's episode.

This horrific experiment brought a world of changes to the world of psychology. Take a deep dive with us into what this experiment is about and why it can never be repeated again. This prison experiment had major effects of all the participants, including someone who had to drop out early.

Gary Ridgeway is one of the most prolific serial killers in our time with a confirmed 49 kills and over 71 confessed kills. He wasn't caught until years later but it was all thanks to DNA evidence. How did it work?

What do we know about Luigi? And how has social media influenced the public’s view on him? Tune in as we discuss this active case and how social media affects it. Social media is a huge influence on criminal cases when names are released to the public, especially when it comes time for court.

If the gloves doesn't fit, you must acquit. What was the evidence that showed OJ's involvement in the killing of Nicole and Ron? There seemed to be a lot of evidence to find OJ guilty but he was instead found not guilty. Why?

How in the world do you get a murder conviction without a body?! It is very hard to do so but was seen in the case of Richard Crafts. Listen and discover how prosecutors were able to secure a murder conviction when his wife's body was not found.

How are mummies made in nature? We discuss numerous ways a mummy can form in the world whether natural or accidental. Hear about a mummy that was actually discovered on the set of Million Dollar Man!

The Boy in the Box or America's Unknown Child was recently identified through a technique where his mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) was examined. This technique was also used to identify the Romanovs.

How much do you know about blood spatter? And I'm not just talking about Dexter. This field is one of my favorite because there is so much information one can glean from some blood drops. You'll hear some technical terms then how they helped solve the Lululemon murder.

Trigger Warning: this will be a gross episode. We talk about a waxy substance called adipocere that is sometimes a by product of decomposition. How is it made? And why is this episode so gross? Buckle up and find out.

What is a psychopath and what characteristics do they have? Was Ted Bundy a psychopath? Was Jeffrey Dahmer? It's a difficult thing to diagnose but we go into details about how one gets diagnosed.

Travel through time with us to learn about the history of the death penalty and what crimes qualified you for it. One is so outlandish that if you stole some grapes or cut down any tree, you could be sentenced to death.

Another episode of Movies with Mystik and we watched Midsommar. This psychological movie follows a group of friends who travel to a small village in Sweden for their Midsummer festival. The celebration start out as normal as you would expect but things quickly take a dark turn. Mystik and Olivia analyze this movie and review it as well as relate it back to the previous episode about cults.

What is a cult and why do people join them? Today we answer these questions and delve into Jim Jones and his cult, the People's Temple, later named Jonestown. You'll find out the origin of the phrase :don't drink the kool aid".

Have you seen The Lighthouse? Join us in a review/discussion of the movie with SPOILERS! We delve into psychopathy of the main characters and try to figure out what the meaning of the movie is.

What is a serial killer and what drives them to kill? There's a cycle of thoughts and actions they go through. Now does that apply to children? Craig Price and Amarjeet Soda were both children when they committed heir serial murders but each had different experiences.

In this episode we dive into the official timeline of events that took place. Prepare yourself for this episode because it was not an easy one to record. You'll also hear some of the comments the gunmen said that showed their mental state at the time.

There is a lot of psychological analysis that takes place before and after a school shooting. Learning the contributing factors and threat assessment perspective is vital in trying to understand the horrible acts of violence. Harris and Klebold of Columbine left behind a large amount of material to go over and analyze their psychology.

Why do women fall in love with serial killers? Why are Death Row Brides a thing? There is actually a very simple psychological reason behind his type of behavior, Hybristophilia. Wife of Ted Bundy is the perfect case study to see an example of this philia in action.

Time stood still for Americans on November 22nd in 1963. JFK's assassination rocked the country but would you believe only 3 bullets were shot? Put on your detective's hat and prepare for a widely controversial theory.

What do you know about Al Capone's involvement and the infamous Saint Valentine's Day Massacre? Have you heard about the Valentine's Murders of Jesse McBane and Patricia Mann? The day of love is not always filled with love but sometimes blood and violence.

Think you know everything there is to know about forensics? You may be under the influence of the CSI Effect. A multitude of shows contribute to this phenomenon, yes including Criminal Minds.

What is Stockholm syndrome? It's a complex psychological reaction that involves trauma. Buckle up and get ready for the history that covers everything from bank robberies, to kidnapping, to Beauty and the Beast.