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The Consult: Real FBI Profilers

The Consult is a true crime podcast that examines behavior exhibited before, during, and after the commission of a criminal act. Consultants are retired FBI profilers who worked the cases.

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01:12:21

JonBenét Ramsey – The Ransom Note, Part 1

The Consult: Real FBI Profilers ·

2023/12/27

In this episode, we assess the true nature of the JonBenét Ramsey ransom note, with the aim of providing insight into the personality traits and characteristics of the author. Music by John Hanske. You can listen to John’s music on Spotify. Follow The Consult: Real FBI Profilers on social media: Twitter.com/theconsultpod Instagram.com/theconsultpod

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01:17:54

The Abduction of Jodi Huisentruit – Part 3

The Consult: Real FBI Profilers ·

2023/12/13

During the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 27, 1995, Iowa television news anchor Jodi Huisentruit was abducted outside her Mason City apartment as she rushed to get to work. Since that day, there have been no signs of Jodi. In the final episode on this case, Julia, Angela, Susan, and Bob discuss the likely characteristics of the person who abducted Jodi. You can report information about Jodi’s abduction one of the following ways: Call the Mason City Police Department at (641) 421-3636. Call

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00:53:12

The Abduction of Jodi Huisentruit – Part 2

The Consult: Real FBI Profilers ·

2023/11/29

During the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 27, 1995, Iowa television news anchor Jodi Huisentruit was abducted outside her Mason City apartment as she rushed to get to work. Since that day, there have been no signs of Jodi. In today’s episode, Julia, Angela, Susan, and Bob discuss Jodi’s victimology. Please report any information about Jodi's case one of the following ways: Call the Mason City Police Department at (641) 421-3636. Call the Iowa Department of Public Safety, DCI, at (641)

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01:12:04

The Abduction of Jodi Huisentruit – Part 1

The Consult: Real FBI Profilers ·

2023/11/15

During the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 27, 1995, Iowa television news anchor Jodi Huisentruit was abducted outside her Mason City apartment as she rushed to get to work. Since that day, there have been no signs of Jodi. In today’s episode, Julia, Angela, Susan, and Bob meet with a special guest, Caroline Lowe, a retired crime reporter and member of the FindJodi.com team. Caroline has covered Jodi’s case for many years and provides an overall summary of the case facts and subsequent

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01:22:49

Mark Twitchell – SK Confessions

The Consult: Real FBI Profilers ·

2023/11/01

In October 2008, filmmaker, aspiring screenwriter, and wannabe serial killer, Mark Twitchell, pretended to be a woman on an online dating website and lured Johnny Altinger to a rented garage under the pretense of a romantic encounter. Instead, Twitchell ambushed Altinger and murdered him in a brutal manner. Twitchell then wrote a document called “SK Confessions” which detailed his thoughts, plans, and actions related to the murder of Altinger, as well as the attempted murder of Gilles Tetreault. In

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00:41:49

Profiling Israel Keyes - Part 3

The Consult: Real FBI Profilers ·

2022/05/25

Israel Keyes was a highly mobile serial killer who murdered Bill and Lorraine Currier in June 2011 and Samantha Koenig in February 2012. Keyes is also suspected of murdering several other people. He died by suicide in December 2012. Listen as retired FBI profilers Julia Cowley, Angela Sercer, Susan Kossler Drew, and Bob Drew continue to profile Keyes, including discussion of the note he left in his jail cell. Part 3 of 3. Music by John Hanske. If you'd like to hear more of John's music, you can

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00:41:47

Profiling Israel Keyes - Part 2

The Consult: Real FBI Profilers ·

2022/04/23

On February 2, 2012, 18-year-old Samantha Koenig was reported missing from her place of employment, a coffee stand in Anchorage, Alaska. Security camera footage obtained by investigators showed she was abducted the night before as she prepared for closing. Several weeks later, after Israel Keyes was arrested for Samantha's murder, investigators learned of his connection to the disappearance of Lorraine and William Currier in June 2011. Listen as retired FBI profilers Julia Cowley, Angela Sercer,

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01:11:31

Profiling Israel Keyes - Part 1

The Consult: Real FBI Profilers ·

2022/04/04

On June 9, 2011, Lorraine and William Currier were discovered missing from their home in Essex, Vermont. There were indications they were abducted, but the answers as to what happened did not come until almost a year later when serial killer Israel Keyes was arrested for another murder in Anchorage, Alaska. Listen as retired FBI profilers Julia Cowley, Angela Sercer, Susan Kossler Drew, and Bob Drew discuss this case. Part 1 of 3. Music by John Hanske. You can listen to more of John's music on

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00:22:39

The Unsolved Murder of Philip DiMartino – Part 2

The Consult: Real FBI Profilers ·

2022/03/03

On Monday, August 2, 2010, Philip DiMartino was found murdered in his San Francisco apartment. Philip had been stabbed 48 times and with such force some of his ribs were broken. Listen as retired FBI profilers Julia Cowley, Angela Sercer, Bob Drew, and Susan Kossler Drew discuss the case and the type of person who committed this crime. Part 2 of 2. If you have any information about the murder of Philip DiMartino, please contact the San Francisco Police Department Homicide Detail at (415) 553-1145

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00:35:36

The Unsolved Murder of Philip DiMartino – Part 1

The Consult: Real FBI Profilers ·

2022/02/22

On Monday, August 2, 2010, Philip DiMartino was found murdered in his San Francisco apartment. Philip had been stabbed 48 times and with such force some of his ribs were broken. Listen as retired FBI profilers Julia Cowley, Angela Sercer, Bob Drew, and Susan Kossler Drew discuss the case and the type of person who committed this crime. Part 1 of 2. If you have any information about the murder of Philip DiMartino, please contact the San Francisco Police Department Homicide Detail at (415) 553-1145

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00:46:07

The Murder of Marie Warren – An Unusual Level of...

The Consult: Real FBI Profilers ·

2022/01/31

On Sunday morning, October 1, 2006, Marie Warren's grandson called the Lapeer County Sheriff's Office to report his grandmother missing. Shortly thereafter, just as investigators were securing the crime scene, Ms. Warren's body was found approximately five miles from her home. She had died from blunt force trauma to the head and neck, and there were indications of post mortem mutilation. What was the offender's motive? Why was the body removed from the scene? Was the offender someone close to the

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00:40:15

The Murder of Jane Gilboy

The Consult: Real FBI Profilers ·

2022/01/09

On Monday, July 18, 1988, Jane Gilboy was found murdered in her home in Franklin, Massachusetts. She was brutally beaten and her throat was cut just as she arrived home from work at 4:15 p.m. Jane's murder remains unsolved. Listen as retired FBI profilers Julia Cowley, Susan Kossler Drew, and Bob Drew discuss this case and the type of person who likely murdered Jane. If you have any information, contact the Franklin Police tip line at (508) 440-2780 or tips@franklinpolice.com. Follow The

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00:36:28

The Twilight Rapist - Part 2

The Consult: Real FBI Profilers ·

2021/12/12

In 2009, a serial rapist struck in several small towns in Texas. He was dubbed the Twilight Rapist because his attacks occurred in the early morning hours. This offender became one of the most wanted men in Texas, and a task force was created by the Governor to catch him. Listen as retired FBI profilers Julia Cowley, Angela Sercer, Susan Kossler Drew, and Bob Drew discuss the unusual aspects of this case. Part 2 of 2. Show resources and additional reading:In 1979, Nicholas Growth and Jean

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00:29:46

The Twilight Rapist - Part 1

The Consult: Real FBI Profilers ·

2021/11/23

In 2009, a serial rapist struck in several small towns in Texas. He was dubbed the Twilight Rapist because his attacks occurred in the early morning hours. This offender became one of the most wanted men in Texas, and a task force was created by the Governor to catch him. Listen as retired FBI profilers Julia Cowley, Angela Sercer, Susan Kossler Drew, and Bob Drew discuss the unusual aspects of this case. Part 1 of 2. Music by John Hanske. Please visit https://soundcloud.com/john-hanske if you'd

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00:50:33

Profiling Concepts

The Consult: Real FBI Profilers ·

2021/11/12

In this episode of The Consult, retired FBI profilers Julia Cowley, Angela Sercer, Susan Kossler Drew, and Bob Drew discuss the process of profiling, or criminal investigative analysis, and the important concepts to consider when conducting a criminal investigative analysis. Concepts include victimology, organized vs. disorganized, M.O., ritual, staging, and body disposal. Follow The Consult on social media: Twitter.com/theconsultpod Instgram.com/theconsultpod Music by John Hanske. You can

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00:22:23

The Weleetka Murders - Part 2

The Consult: Real FBI Profilers ·

2021/10/25

On June 8, 2008, Skyla Whitaker, age 11, and Taylor Paschal-Placker, age 13, were murdered while walking down a dirt road in rural Weleetka, Oklahoma. They were shot multiple times with two different guns. In this episode of The Consult, retired FBI profiler Julia Cowley discusses the profile of the offender. This is Part 2 of 2. Music by John Hanske. Please visit https://soundcloud.com/john-hanske if you'd like to hear more of John's music.

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00:23:58

The Weleetka Murders - Part I

The Consult: Real FBI Profilers ·

2021/10/14

On June 8, 2008, Taylor Paschal-Placker, age 13, and her best friend, Skyla Whitaker, age 11, were murdered while walking down a dirt road in rural Weleetka, Oklahoma. They were shot multiple times with two different weapons. In this episode of The Consult, retired FBI agent Julia Cowley discusses the case and her initial observations of the crime scene. This is Part 1 of 2. Music by John Hanske. You can listen to more of John's music on Spotify.

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00:30:31

Profiling Joe DeAngelo, Part 3

The Consult: Real FBI Profilers ·

2021/10/07

This is the conclusion of the 3-part series of profiling Joe DeAngelo – the serial burglar, rapist, and murderer also known as the Golden State Killer, East Area Rapist, Original Night Stalker, and Visalia Ransacker. Retired FBI profilers Julia Cowley and Bob Drew discuss the profile they gave investigators before he was apprehended and how it compared to DeAngelo.

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00:43:56

Profiling Joe DeAngelo, Part 2

The Consult: Real FBI Profilers ·

2021/09/30

Known as the East Area Rapist, Original Night Stalker, and Golden State Killer, Joseph James DeAngelo terrorized California from 1974 - 1986. He was infamous for breaking into homes, ransacking them, and sexually assaulting female victims when their male companions were also home. Join retired FBI profilers Julia Cowley and Bob Drew as they continue their discussion of DeAngelo’s crimes and his evolution from burglar, to rapist, to murderer. This is part 2 of a 3-part series. Follow The

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00:24:07

Profiling Joe DeAngelo, Part 1

The Consult: Real FBI Profilers ·

2021/09/20

Known as the East Area Rapist, Original Night Stalker, and Golden State Killer, Joseph James DeAngelo terrorized California from 1974 - 1986. He was infamous for breaking into homes, ransacking them, and sexually assaulting female victims when their male companions were also home. In 2011, FBI agents Julia Cowley and Bob Drew of the Behavioral Analysis Unit, were called in to work on the case and profile DeAngelo who was at the time, still unknown. In the first few episodes of The Consult, Julia

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