Killer Psyche

From Wondery and Bloomberg, the makers of The Shrink Next Door, comes a new story of incredible wealth, betrayal, and what happens when “doing good” goes really, really bad.When nerdy gamer Sam Bankman-Fried rocketed to fame as the world’s richest 29-year-old, he pledged to donate his billions to good causes. But when Sam's crypto exchange FTX collapsed, billions of dollars went missing, and Sam was in handcuffs, those who knew him were left wondering — who was Sam really? A well-meaning billionaire who made a mistake? Or a calculated con man?Listen to Spellcaster: Wondery.fm/SC_KPSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Award winning actor Paul Giamatti and author Stephen Asma, the hosts of the podcast Chinwag, join retired FBI profiler Candice DeLong in this special crossover episode. Their conversation topics ranged from serial killers to astrology, Ed Gein to BTK. Chinwag can be found at: https://link.chtbl.com/chinwagSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

24-year-old Daniel Penny now faces a manslaughter charge for the killing of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway earlier this month. With the case still gripping the headlines, many are wondering if his claim of self-defense will succeed in a courtroom – or if he will face prison time. Legal analyst Josh Ritter explains what we can expect to see in the case, from the legal point of view.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this special crossover episode with the Women & Crime podcast, retired FBI profiler Candice DeLong and criminologist Megan Sachs unravel the case of Jade Janks. After discovering nude photos of herself on her stepfather's computer - including when she was underage - Jade made sure he could never take advantage of her again. Follow Megan's podcast here: womenandcrimepodcast.comPlease support us by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong explores the case of Bruce McArthur: a serial killer that terrorized Toronto's Gay Village, often targeting immigrants. McArthur was finally arrested in 2018, after police discovered evidence of his crimes on his property. He pled guilty to eight counts of first-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison. The case drew national attention in Canada and highlighted issues around police response to missing persons cases, particularly in marginalized communities.Please support us by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On May 1st, Jordan Neely was choked to death by former marine Daniel Penny on a New York City subway. Penny’s attorneys claim he was protecting passengers from Neely’s “aggressive” behavior – but many believe he took it too far, killing a man who deserved proper mental health care at the time. Neely’s death was ruled as a homicide, but no charges have been filed yet. In this week’s Ripped From the Headlines, Candice and her producer Julie Berke discuss the facts, the polarizing conversations taking place around this event, and what could come next.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When Lauri Taylor reached out, she managed to convince Candice DeLong to take her on case, despite being retired. Lauri was determined to solve the mystery surrounding her mother's death - and with Candice's help, she finally got an answer. In this candid discussion, Lauri and Candice discuss the case they tackled together. To find out more about Lauri's journey and her book, please check out her website at www.lauri-taylor.comPlease support us by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong unravels the internet-driven cult known as "Slender Man." Two twelve year old girls lured their friend into the forest and stabbed her nineteen times in order to appease the fictional Slender Man character. How could an obscure online tale have led to attempted murder?Please support us by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong continues down the rabbit hole of Diane Downs, a troubled woman who murdered her daughter and shot her other two children. Candice explores what could have pushed a mother to commit such a horrible crime?Please support us by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong dives into the case of Diane Downs, a troubled woman who longed for motherhood, yet murdered her daughter and shot her other two children.Please support us by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this special episode, former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong and her producer, Julie, go back in time to discuss Candice's first week as a psychiatric nurse. Tune in to hear from the frontlines of mental illness, and what spurred Candice to begin this journey.Please support us by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong dives into the grisly mass murders that rocked Chicago in the 1960s. Richard Speck killed eight student nurses in their residence. Candice walks us through Speck's troubled childhood and criminal history, and how they might have contributed to this tragic outcome.Please support us by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong delves into Earle Leonard Nelson. Known by many nicknames, including Gorrilla Man and the Dark Strangler, Earle primarily targeted middle aged women who managed boarding houses the late 1920's, strangling them and raping them post mortem.Please support us by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong explores the particular case of Jane Toppan: a Massachusetts nurse suspected of murdering over one hundred people at the turn of the century. No one suspected the good natured, successful nurse nicknamed "Jolly Jane" to be a narcissistic psychopath. Florence Nightingale, she was not.Please support us by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this special episode, Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong and her producer, Julie, discuss the ins and outs of the Alex Murdaugh trial. Due to the intense public scrutiny of everything Murdaugh, revelations about possible crimes in the family's history were brought to light. What part could these past events have played in the murder of Maggie and Paul? And more importantly, what could drive a man to murder his own wife and son in such a horrific way?Please support us by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong delves into Richard Cottingham, the Torso Killer. The notorious serial killer targeted women, mostly sex workers and those working in the adult entertainment industry. He was known for his signature "trophy taking," keeping items belonging to his victims as mementos. His murders were calculated and methodical, and he managed to evade capture for several years. How did he come to be known as the Torso Killer? What can we learn from his troubled childhood? Please support us by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the upsetting case of Mary Bell, an 11-year-old who killed two young boys. While Mary's crimes were horrific, it would be too simplistic to say she was purely evil. She had a tragic backstory, and she was not as one dimensional as many others have portrayed her.Please support us by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the peculiar case of Ken McElroy, a serial assaulter who evaded the law for years...until he was gunned down by the townspeople who took matters into their own hands. This was a murder that thirty people witnessed, but to this day, remains unsolved.Please support us by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this special episode, former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong interviews Marcia Clark. She reflects on prosecuting Rebecca Schaeffer's murder case, and the fight to bring her killer to justice.Please support me by supporting my sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the case of Rebecca Schaeffer. A rising star and actress, Rebecca was stalked and murdered by obsessive fan Robert John Bardo, who traveled from Arizona to California to shoot her at her apartment doorstep. Her death shocked the nation and led to increased public awareness of the dangers of stalking. It also prompted changes in the law, including the passage of the first anti-stalking legislation in California and the creation of a national database of stalkers. Schaeffer's death remains a powerful reminder of the importance of protecting victims of stalking.Please support us by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the second half of this two part episode, former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong continues the story of her wildest operations undercover, working with the FBI drug squad and the DEA.Please support us by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Once upon a time, former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong was assigned to the drug squad working in tandem with the DEA. In this special episode, Candice recounts one of her wildest operations undercover...as a madam.Please support us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong takes a closer look at the case of Jeffrey MacDonald, a former United States Army officer convicted of murdering his pregnant wife and two young daughters. He maintains innocence to this day, blaming four mysterious "hippies" for the crimes.Please support us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong digs into the case of Amy Bishop, a professor who murdered three of her colleagues at the University of Alabama after being denied tenure. Candice unravels Amy's long history of violence, including the shooting her brother, which was initially ruled accidental.Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. https://wondery.app.link/killerpsychePlease support us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong digs into the case of Thomas Richard Bunday, The North Pole Killer. In 1979, the small town of North Pole, Alaska was terrified when 5 young women went missing. Their bodies were eventually found within a 10 mile area - all had been strangled and raped. When investigators finally caught up to Bunday, they discovered that not only was the FBI profile completely off base, but they were powerless to arrest him.Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. https://wondery.app.link/killerpsychePlease support us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong and her producer, Julie, discuss Candice's first undercover assignment in the 1980s. Let's just say it involves the Chicago mob, a banquet, and big hair.Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. https://wondery.app.link/killerpsychePlease support us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong explores the peculiar case of Peter Madsen, known as the Danish Submarine Killer. The monied inventor, engineer and entrepreneur lured a female journalist, Kim Wall, into his submarine. She was never heard of again. He thought he could get away with her murder. He was wrong.Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. https://wondery.app.link/killerpsychePlease support us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong exposes the case of "La Malaviejitas" Juana Barraza. A former professional wrestler, Juana is one of Mexico's most prolific serial killers, who terrorized elderly women in Mexico City.Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. https://wondery.app.link/killerpsychePlease support us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former FBI agent and criminal profile Candice DeLong shines a light on the disappearance of 24 year old geologist Daniel Robinson, who remains missing to this day. In this special episode, Daniel's father joins Candice to talk about his son, and his unrelenting search for the truth. If you have any information or wish to volunteer, please visit https://pleasehelpfinddaniel.com/Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. https://wondery.app.link/killerpsychePlease support us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong digs into the case of Manhattan socialite Tommy Gilbert Jr, who shot his father point-blank in the head. Despite his striking good looks and privileged upbringing, Tommy's delusional paranoia and spiraling mental health led him to commit the murder that rocked Manhattan's upper class.Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. https://wondery.app.link/killerpsychePlease support us by supporting our sponsors!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.