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In 2010, Umi Southworth was found brutally assaulted and concealed beneath a box spring in a wooded area behind her Lexington, Kentucky home. In this episode, we continue our discussion of the crime scene and discuss Umi’s victimology. Part 1 of 3. You can follow The Consult on social media: X/Twitter Instagram Facebook Join our Facebook fan page (created by fans for fans): UNSUBS Get The Consult...

In 2010, Umi Southworth was found brutally assaulted and concealed beneath a box spring in a wooded area behind her Lexington, Kentucky home. The investigation would become particularly complicated when forensic evidence appeared difficult to reconcile with both the investigative findings and the behavior observed in the case. In Part 1 of 3, we walk through the timeline, examine the crime scene a...

In late September 1982, seven people in the Chicago area died after taking Extra-Strength Tylenol capsules that had been deliberately contaminated with cyanide. In Part 3, we continue our discussion of James Lewis, one of the main suspects, and conclude our analysis of the case. Part 3 of 3. You can follow The Consult on social media: X/Twitter Instagram Facebook Join our Facebook fan page (create...

We continue our behavioral discussion of the Tylenol killer, including what the method, victim selection, and circumstances of the poisonings may tell us about the offender. We then turn to the investigation and begin examining the suspects who came to the attention of law enforcement. Part 2 of 3. You can follow The Consult on social media: X/Twitter Instagram Facebook Join our Facebook fan page...

When Binghamton University student, Haley Anderson, stopped answering her friends’ texts, they knew something was very wrong. A subsequent search revealed Haley was dead in a mutual friend’s apartment. But this friend was nowhere to be found. An investigation would reveal a murder, a runaway to Nicaragua, and justice that would span two continents.  You can listen to Campus Killings everywher...

In late September 1982, seven people in the Chicago area died after taking Extra-Strength Tylenol capsules that had been deliberately contaminated with cyanide. The deaths triggered a massive multiagency investigation, a nationwide recall, and changes to product packaging that remain with us today. In Part 1, we go over the timeline of the poisonings, examine how investigators discovered the conne...

In Part 3 of our analysis of the 1975 murder of Deborah “Debbie” Sue Williamson, cold case investigator Jen Bucholtz and investigative journalist George Jared join us once again. We finish our discussion of Debbie’s victimology and then bring together what we’ve learned from the crime scene, timeline, and victimology to develop a behavioral profile of the person responsible for her murder. Finally...

Single mom Eileen Zarlenga disappeared from her home on a cold night in March 1988, taking her coat, boots, and purse, but leaving behind her three-year-old daughter. Eileen remained missing for 4 days, and when she was found, it was not good news. The question of who stabbed the young mother over and over and left her body in a remote patch of woods in Mahoning County, OH would haunt generations...

In Part 2 of our series on the 1975 murder of Deborah “Debbie” Sue Williamson, we continue our analysis of the crime scene and discuss what the dynamics of the attack may tell us about the offender. We also begin victimology of Debbie, looking more closely at her life, relationships, and circumstances leading up to her murder. Cold case investigator Jennifer Bucholtz and investigative journalist G...

On August 24, 1975, 18-year-old Deborah “Debbie” Sue Williamson was murdered in the carport of the Lubbock, Texas, home she shared with her husband, Doug Williamson. In this episode, we begin our analysis of Debbie’s murder by examining the timeline and crime scene. Joining us for this series are cold case investigator Jennifer Bucholtz and investigative journalist George Jared. For more informati...

We continue our examination of Ghislaine Maxwell’s background, her relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, the role she played in his life and social world, and her involvement in the recruitment and abuse of minor girls. Part 2 of 2. For more information about Dr. Stein and her work, please visit her website: https://drsstein.com/evil-at-our-table/ Dr. Stein's book Evil at Our Table: Inside the Minds...

We examine Ghislaine Maxwell’s background, her relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, the role she played in his life and social world, and her involvement in the recruitment and abuse of minor girls. Part 1 of 2. For more information about Dr. Stein and her work, please visit her website: https://drsstein.com/evil-at-our-table/ Dr. Stein's book Evil at Our Table: Inside the Minds of the Monsters Who...

We continue our examination of the life, crimes, and behavioral patterns of Jeffrey Epstein. Joined by forensic psychologist Dr. Samantha Stein, we explore how Epstein groomed and manipulated victims, the systems that enabled his abuse for decades, and what his behavior reveals about him. Part 2 of 2. For more information about Dr. Stein and her work, please visit her website: https://drsstein.com...

In this two-part series, we examine the life, crimes, and behavioral patterns of Jeffrey Epstein. Joined by forensic psychologist Dr. Samantha Stein, we explore how Epstein groomed and manipulated victims, the systems that enabled his abuse for decades, and what his behavior reveals about him. Part 1 of 2. For more information about Dr. Stein and her work, please visit her website: https://drsstei...

We continue our discussion of the FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit's planned interviews with convicted Long Island Serial Killer (LISK) Rex Heuermann. Part 2 of 2. You can follow The Consult on social media: X/Twitter Instagram Facebook Join our Facebook fan page (created by fans for fans): UNSUBS Get The Consult Merch For additional information and resources, please visit our episode webpage: https:/...

As part of his plea agreement, convicted Long Island Serial Killer (LISK) Rex Heuermann agreed to be interviewed by the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU). In this episode, we discuss what those interviews will involve, what profilers hope to learn, and how they differ from traditional police interrogations. We also examine the behavioral significance of the evidence in the Gilgo Beach serial ki...

Journalist Andrew Goldman, host of the podcast Dead Certain, returns for the conclusion of our six-part series on the 1975 murder of Martha Moxley. In this final episode, we evaluate and prioritize the individuals we believe warrant the greatest investigative attention based on the evidence, known timelines, victimology, and behavioral analysis. Part 6 of 6. You can follow The Consult on social me...

Journalist Andrew Goldman, host of the podcast Dead Certain, returns for Part 5 of our multi-part series on the 1975 murder of Martha Moxley. In this episode, we conclude our analysis of the offender's personality and behavioral characteristics before turning to the Sutton Report. We examine how both Michael and Tommy Skakel changed their accounts of the night Martha was murdered, and what those e...

Andrew Goldman, host of the podcast Dead Certain, joins us once again for Part 4 of our multi-part series on the 1975 murder of Martha Moxley. In this episode, we wrap up our victimology analysis and then turn our attention to the offender's profile. We examine the personality traits and characteristics of the person responsible for this crime, exploring what they may reveal about who committed th...

Journalist Andrew Goldman, host of the podcast Dead Certain, returns for Part 3 of our multi-part series on the 1975 murder of Martha Moxley. In this episode, we focus on victimology, examining Martha’s personality, relationships, and social world in the months leading up to her murder. You can follow The Consult on social media: X/Twitter Instagram Facebook Join our Facebook fan page (created by...

Journalist Andrew Goldman, host of the podcast Dead Certain, returns for Part 2 of our multi-part series on the murder of Martha Moxley. In this episode, we take a closer look at Martha’s injuries, the forensic evidence, and what the crime scene may reveal about the sequence of events on the night of October 30, 1975. We discuss the apparent initial attack near the driveway, the movement through t...

Journalist Andrew Goldman, host of the podcast Dead Certain, joins us for this multi-part series on the murder of Martha Moxley. We begin by examining the events of October 30, 1975, reconstructing the timeline of 15-year-old Martha’s final hours, and discussing the crime scene. You can follow The Consult on social media: X/Twitter Instagram Facebook Join our Facebook fan page (created by fans for...

Forensic psychologist Dr. Samantha Stein joins the show to discuss her book, Evil at Our Table: Inside the Minds of the Monsters Who Live Among Us . For nearly three decades, Dr. Stein interviewed violent sexual offenders under California’s Sexually Violent Predator law, helping determine who may safely return to society and who remains too dangerous to release. Dr. Stein discusses the challenges...

In Part 2 of our analysis of the 2009 murder of 59-year-old Barbara Lea Tooley and the attempted murder of her 88-year-old mother, Helen Long, we examine victimology. We also provide our final assessment of the case, offender characteristics, and whether this crime was likely targeted or opportunistic. Part 2 of 2 You can follow The Consult on social media: X/Twitter Instagram Facebook Join our Fa...

On October 1, 2009, 59-year-old Barbara Lea Tooley was murdered while visiting her 88-year-old mother, Helen Long, at the family home in Glendale, Oregon. Helen survived the attack despite suffering serious gunshot injuries. In this episode, we examine the timeline of events, witness statements, and the crime scene. Part 1 of 2. You can follow The Consult on social media: X/Twitter Instagram Faceb...