True Crime Today
Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers
Welcome to Mind Behind The Crime, the authoritative podcast that grants you exclusive access to the profound insights of respected psychologists, psychotherapists, and mental health experts as they delve into the most captivating true crime stories of our time. Hosted by Tony Brueski, this enthralling series takes you on an intellectual journey through the intricate workings of the human mind and its connection to the darkest realms of criminal behavior. In each episode, the vaulted doors of the criminal psyche are unlocked, as these esteemed professionals analyze and unravel the complexities...
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Jan 4, 2026
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Episodes
Weaponized Emotion: Karen Read’s Public Persona vs. What the Evidence Shows 27.05.2025 14:48
Weaponized Emotion: Karen Read’s Public Persona vs. What the Evidence Shows In this gripping conversation with psychotherapist Shavaun Scott , we examine one of the most debated aspects of the Karen Read case: her emotional presentation . Karen Read has cried in court. She’s collapsed in the arms of supporters. She’s publicly mourned and passionately declared her innocence. But the digital evidenc...
Breaking Down Diddy's Dark Life With Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott-WEEK IN REVIEW 24.05.2025 12:40
Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news. This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, th...
A Mind Obsessed with Control: Kohberger’s Behavior Through a Therapist’s Eyes -WEEK IN REVIEW 24.05.2025 11:48
Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news. This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, th...
“I Can Do Whatever I Want With Little Remorse” — Bryan Kohbergers Own Words Broken Down-WEEK IN REVIEW 24.05.2025 12:44
Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news. This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, th...
Bryan Kohberger's Mental Patterns — Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott Breaks Down the Dateline Special 23.05.2025 33:46
Bryan Kohberger's Mental Patterns — Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott Breaks Down the Dateline Special In this premiere episode, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins us to dissect NBC’s Dateline special on Bryan Kohberger — and no, this isn’t just a recap. We’re diving deep into the mental breadcrumbs Dateline may not even realize it dropped. From obsessive control patterns to eerie interpersonal blind...
Breaking Down Diddy's Dark Life With Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott 22.05.2025 12:35
Breaking Down Diddy's Dark Life With Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott What happens when money, power, and trauma collide in one of the music industry’s most notorious figures? In this episode, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins us to break down the psychological threads woven through the life — and now legal downfall — of Sean “Diddy” Combs. From control dynamics to sexual manipulation, we explore h...
“I Can Do Whatever I Want With Little Remorse” — Bryan Kohberger's Own Words Broken Down 21.05.2025 12:39
“I Can Do Whatever I Want With Little Remorse” — Bryan Kohberger's Own Words Broken Down Description: In his own writing, Bryan Kohberger once declared that he could do “whatever [he] wanted with little remorse.” It’s a statement that haunts — and possibly indicts. In this episode, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins us to break down that chilling phrase and the broader patterns behind it. Was it...
Dateline’s Darkest Clues – What Kohberger’s Google Searches Say About His Mind 20.05.2025 10:02
Dateline’s Darkest Clues – What Kohberger’s Google Searches Say About His Mind They say you are what you search. In Kohberger’s case? That saying might be terrifyingly true. Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott is back with us to analyze the forensic goldmine hidden in Kohberger’s digital trail. What do his Google searches tell us about his preoccupation with violence, power, and planning? And how do tho...
A Mind Obsessed with Control – Kohberger’s Behavior Through a Therapist’s Eyes 19.05.2025 11:43
A Mind Obsessed with Control – Kohberger’s Behavior Through a Therapist’s Eyes Control. Precision. Obsession. Those traits come up again and again in discussions about Bryan Kohberger — but what do they really mean in the mind of a potential killer? In this episode, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott explores the possibility that Kohberger’s need for control wasn’t just a personality quirk but a danger...
“Your F-ing Kids” Therapist Explains the Psychological Toll of Karen Read’s Rants-WEEK IN REVIEW 18.05.2025 56:02
Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news. This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, th...
“Your F-ing Kids”? Therapist Explains the Psychological Toll of Karen Read’s Rants 16.05.2025 55:57
“Your F-ing Kids”? Therapist Explains the Psychological Toll of Karen Read’s Rants What kind of person lies in bed next to two children—John O’Keefe’s niece and nephew, the very kids he raised after their parents died—and unleashes a verbal tirade about how their uncle is a “f-ing pervert,” a “f-ing loser,” and is “f-ing another girl”? In this eye-opening episode, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joi...
Why Karen Read’s Words to O’Keefe’s Kids Are Psychologically Alarming 15.05.2025 20:59
Why Karen Read’s Words to O’Keefe’s Kids Are Psychologically Alarming Karen Read didn’t just allegedly leave John O’Keefe in the snow. According to testimony and records, she also ranted to his orphaned niece and nephew —kids he was raising—calling him a “f-ing pervert,” a “f-ing loser,” and accusing him of cheating… all because someone mentioned a woman’s name as a navigation marker. In this powe...
Karen Read’s Meltdowns Examined by Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott 14.05.2025 10:36
Karen Read’s Meltdowns Examined by Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott Karen Read’s words don’t just reveal her state of mind—they may seal her fate. In this compelling breakdown, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott explores how jurors are likely to interpret Karen Read’s profane, erratic statements, especially those made around children and during high-stress moments. From calling John O’Keefe a “f-ing loser...
Shavaun Scott on Karen Read: Emotional Abuse? Narcissistic Rage? Let’s Talk 13.05.2025 12:17
Shavaun Scott on Karen Read: Emotional Abuse? Narcissistic Rage? Let’s Talk She heard the name Kathy —not an affair, not a betrayal—just a name used as a turn signal in conversation. And that, according to multiple sources, is all it took to allegedly trigger a rage spiral that ended with John O’Keefe left in the snow. Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins us to unpack the psychological profile behi...
Karen Read’s ‘Pervert’ Rant and Screaming Fits: A Therapist’s Perspective 12.05.2025 12:55
Karen Read’s ‘Pervert’ Rant and Screaming Fits: A Therapist’s Perspective Karen Read’s defense is unraveling—not because of what others are saying, but because of what she keeps saying. In this episode, renowned psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins us to examine how Karen Read’s own words—her rants about John O’Keefe being a “f-ing pervert,” her bizarre meltdown over the name “Kathy,” and her attac...
15 Psychological Reasons People Ignore the Facts in the Karen Read Case From A Psychotherapist-WEEK IN REVIEW 11.05.2025 50:49
Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news. This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, th...
Four Reasons You Can Think Karen Read Is Innocent Without Believing the Cover-Up Story-WEEK IN REVIEW 11.05.2025 13:59
Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news. This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, th...
Narcissism in Real Time: What Karen Read’s Behavior Reveals About Her Mindset -WEEK IN REVIEW 10.05.2025 13:44
Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news. This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, th...
15 Psychological Reasons People Ignore the Facts in the Karen Read Case From A Psychotherapist 08.05.2025 50:43
15 Psychological Reasons People Ignore the Facts in the Karen Read Case From A Psychotherapist Could Karen Read's panicked early morning screams actually be fragments of memory—hinting at guilt, trauma, or something far more disturbing? Psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott joins us to break down the emotional chaos surrounding Jennifer McCabe’s testimony and Karen's erratic behavior after John...
Four Reasons You Can Think Karen Read Is Innocent Without Believing the Cover-Up Story 07.05.2025 13:54
Four Reasons You Can Think Karen Read Is Innocent Without Believing the Cover-Up Story What really happened the night John O’Keefe died—and how much does Karen Read actually remember? In today’s gripping conversation with psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott, we dissect the psychological unraveling at the center of one of the most debated murder cases in recent memory. From the eerie early-mor...
Five Reasons Why Karen Reads 'House Attack' Defies Logic And ALL Odds, With Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott 06.05.2025 14:34
Five Reasons Why Karen Reads 'House Attack' Defies Logic And ALL Odds, With Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott Could Karen Read really not remember that night—or was she trying to rewrite it? From her frantic “Did I hit him?” phone calls to the eerie detail of a cracked taillight, this episode dives into the unraveling narrative at the heart of the John O’Keefe case. Psychotherapist and author Shavaun...
Narcissism in Real Time What Karen Read’s Behavior Reveals About Her Mindset 05.05.2025 13:39
Narcissism in Real Time What Karen Read’s Behavior Reveals About Her Mindset What kind of person says “I think I hit him”—then leads friends directly to a snow-covered body no one else can see? In this episode, psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott joins us to unravel the disturbing behavioral patterns emerging in the Karen Read case. From claims of jealousy and emotional volatility to suicidal...
Was Lori Vallow Evil or Delusional? Therapist Breaks It Down-WEEK IN REVIEW 04.05.2025 26:33
Was Lori Vallow Evil or Delusional? Therapist Breaks It Down-WEEK IN REVIEW Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news. This is not your aver...
Cult of Karen Inside the Extremes of Her Supporters and Detractors-WEEK IN REVIEW 04.05.2025 14:39
Cult of Karen Inside the Extremes of Her Supporters and Detractors-WEEK IN REVIEW Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news. This is not you...
Zombies, Cults & Kids Lori Vallow’s Mental Spiral Explained-WEEK IN REVIEW 03.05.2025 15:49
Zombies, Cults & Kids Lori Vallow’s Mental Spiral Explained-WEEK IN REVIEW Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news. This is not your...
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