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Profiling Evil Podcast with Mike King

The Profiling Evil Podcast delves into unsolved criminal cases from around the world. We look into the mind of the predator and talk about crime motivation, victim selection and behavior. Some episodes examine how investigators work and how they capitalize on mistakes made by the offender. Your host, Mike King, retired after a distinguished law enforcement career where he served as Chief of Staff to Utah Attorney General Jan Graham and Weber County Attorney Reed M. Richards. He learned policing in

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44:15

Lori Daybell’s Final Courtroom Sermon | Profiling Evil

Profiling Evil Podcast with Mike King ·

2025/07/27

Lori Daybell just received two additional life sentences for conspiring to murder her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and attempting to murder Brandon Boudreaux, her niece’s ex. But before she was handed her fate, Lori took the courtroom on a wild ride through constitutional grievances, near-death visions, and spiritual monologues that sounded more like a cult sermon than a sentencing statement. Let’s examine Lori’s bizarre final remarks, how she twisted scripture to justify her crimes, and t...

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22:44

Dr. James Craig & the Deadly Doses, The Final...

Profiling Evil Podcast with Mike King ·

2025/07/23

What kind of killer walks into a hospital wearing scrubs and allegedly delivers a final dose of poison to his dying wife? Let’s explore the disturbing case of Dr. James Craig, a Colorado dentist accused of murdering his wife, Angela, by poisoning her with arsenic, cyanide, and tetrahydrozoline. Prosecutors say Craig orchestrated an elaborate murder plot driven by an affair, financial trouble, and a crumbling marriage. #JamesCraig #AngelaCraig #ColoradoMurderTrial #DentistMurderCase #Poi...

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27:16

Cyanide & Secrets, Unraveling the James Craig Trial...

Profiling Evil Podcast with Mike King ·

2025/07/22

Dive into the gripping first three days of the James Craig murder trial, where a Colorado dentist stands accused of poisoning his wife, Angela Craig, with cyanide and eye drops in a twisted plot fueled by an affair and financial ruin. From the prosecution’s chilling claims of premeditated murder to the defense’s desperate suicide theory, this case is packed with emotional testimony from Angela’s daughters, damning forensic evidence, and a detective’s bombshell revelations about Craig’s...

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42:46

The Banfield Fetish Murder Setup, Manipulation, and...

Profiling Evil Podcast with Mike King ·

2025/07/21

A seemingly perfect suburban family—shattered by lust, deception, and murder. When IRS criminal investigator Brendan Banfield lured a man into his home through a fetish website and orchestrated his wife’s death, the nation was stunned. But when his Brazilian au pair, Juliana Magalhães, was revealed as both his mistress and an accomplice in the twisted plan, the true horror unfolded. Join Mike King from Profiling Evil as we go behind the headlines and into the dark psychology of this chilling ...

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21:01

Dr. James Craig, Did the Dentist Kill His Wife...

Profiling Evil Podcast with Mike King ·

2025/07/14

Let’s unravel the chilling arrest warrant placed on dentist James Toliver Craig, accused of the premeditated poisoning of his wife, Angela. We’ll peel back the layers of evidence—from internet searches on cyanide to the mysterious delivery of arsenic and cyanide, and the affair that may have sealed Angela’s fate. Plus, we explore disturbing murder-for-hire allegations and what they mean under Colorado law, how Craig lost two attorneys on two separate occasions before major hearings and what t...

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29:19

Suzanne Morphew Missed Mother's Day, Inside the...

Profiling Evil Podcast with Mike King ·

2025/07/08

Let’s break down the chilling timeline of May 9 and 10, 2020, the final days before Suzanne vanished from her Colorado home. From her last known text to the eerie silence of her phone, and the suspicious activity surrounding her husband Barry Morphew, we peel back the layers of this haunting case. How did digital forensics, behavioral red flags, and vehicle telematics create a timeline that prosecutors say points to premeditated murder—and why Barry Morphew’s phone data may be the most damnin...

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62:19

Kohberger Pleads Guilty & Judge Slams Influence...

Profiling Evil Podcast with Mike King ·

2025/07/04

In this powerful episode, we’ll break down the bombshell change-of-plea hearing in State of Idaho vs. Bryan Kohberger—the man accused of murdering four University of Idaho students in a crime that rocked the quiet town of Moscow, Idaho. From the moment Judge John Judge scolded members of the true crime community for interfering with the justice process, to Bryan Kohberger’s chilling and calculated confession to the brutal murders of Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Ch...

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33:33

Plea Deal or Victim Betrayal? Exploring the Kohberger...

Profiling Evil Podcast with Mike King ·

2025/07/02

Bryan Kohberger, the accused killer of four University of Idaho students, is expected to plead guilty, bypassing the death penalty and forever altering the pursuit of justice for Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. In this deep dive, let’s unpack the pros and cons of accepting a plea in a death penalty case, examine Idaho’s victim rights laws, and question whether the families were fairly included in this life-altering decision. We’ll think about questions like w...

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55:36

The Cost of Chaos in Lori Daybell’s Pro Se Disaster |...

Profiling Evil Podcast with Mike King ·

2025/07/01

What happens when a woman accused of murder—already convicted of killing her children, conspiring to kill her husband’s wife, and murdering her former spouse—decides to act as her own attorney in a courtroom? In this gripping investigation, we break down why Lori Vallow Daybell’s decision to represent herself in her Arizona trial wasn’t just ill-advised—it was a disaster. From her bizarre objections to courtroom outbursts steeped in religious delusion, Lori turned her trial into a sideshow, a...

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35:05

Extraditing Barry Morphew, What You Need to Know |...

Profiling Evil Podcast with Mike King ·

2025/06/27

Barry Morphew has been arrested in Arizona and now faces extradition to Colorado, where he’s charged with the 2020 murder of his wife, Suzanne Morphew. In this video, we break down the extradition process step-by-step—how it starts, why it matters, and what it means for the road ahead. Watch now to understand how one of the most important legal tools in the American justice system is being used to bring Barry Morphew back to Colorado where his wife disappeared, and where the fight for truth b...

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36:18

The Devil You Know, The Murders of Shane and Sally |...

Profiling Evil Podcast with Mike King ·

2025/06/24

On a hot Texas night in July 1988, Shane Stewart and Sally McNelly disappeared after attending Fourth of July fireworks in San Angelo. Months later, their bodies were discovered near a reservoir, both executed with a shotgun blast. What started as a teenage romance quickly unraveled into one of the most chilling unsolved double murders in Texas history. Were they victims of a satanic cult? Or did someone inside law enforcement help cover up the truth? #ShaneStewart #SallyMcNelly #UnsolvedMurd...

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43:47

Unabomber’s Legacy, Copycats, Extremism & The Modern...

Profiling Evil Podcast with Mike King ·

2025/06/17

The Unabomber may have been caught, but his ideas never died. His manifesto continues to circulate, inspiring modern extremists—including a shocking new case involving Luigi Mangione, a man accused of assassinating a CEO. Is Kaczynski’s ideology fueling a new generation of radicalized criminals? In this final chapter, we compare the Unabomber’s beliefs with recent crimes, exploring how radical manifestos can turn intellectual ideas into acts of terror. Who’s listening to these dangerous philo...

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97:41

Daybell’s Final Act, Jury Takes the Stage |...

Profiling Evil Podcast with Mike King ·

2025/06/12

In today’s gripping conclusion to State of Arizona v. Daybell, the courtroom tension reached its peak as both sides delivered powerful closing arguments—and Lori Vallow Daybell made one last attempt to dismiss the case. Now, the jury begins deliberations, and we’re expecting a swift verdict in this twisted tale of conspiracy, cult beliefs, and bullet-riddled secrets. It’s a pivotal moment in the chilling saga of Lori Vallow Daybell’s legal saga in Arizona. After days of intense courtroom dram...

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34:42

Daybell Trial, DNA, GSR, and a Silent Defense |...

Profiling Evil Podcast with Mike King ·

2025/06/11

Day 4 of Lori Vallow Daybell’s Arizona conspiracy trial pulled forensic science into the center ring—and this time, it spoke volumes. Mesa PD forensic scientist Vanessa Mielke nailed down DNA matches that put Alex Cox behind the wheel of the now-infamous Jeep. Kyle Mueller’s expert analysis found actual gunshot residue particles in that same vehicle, months after the alleged shooting. Meanwhile, Lori’s legal team continued their trend of silence, opting not to cross-examine key witnesses. Was...

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24:48

Unabomber’s Fatal Mistake | How a Manifesto Led to...

Profiling Evil Podcast with Mike King ·

2025/06/10

For years, the FBI chased a ghost. The Unabomber’s bombs left little forensic evidence, and his attacks appeared random—until he made a crucial mistake. In 1995, Ted Kaczynski insisted on publishing his manifesto, Industrial Society and Its Future, believing it would justify his violent ideology. Instead, it exposed him. In this episode, we reveal how forensic linguistics, behavioral profiling, and one heartbreaking family betrayal led to the unmasking of America’s most elusive terrorist. Cou...

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32:42

She Married a Convicted Killer and Died Alone in a...

Profiling Evil Podcast with Mike King ·

2025/06/03

In a shocking and heartbreaking case that raises serious questions about prison policies, 62-year-old Stephanie Dowells, an accomplished businesswoman, mother, and woman of faith, was strangled to death during an unsupervised conjugal visit at Mule Creek State Prison in California. Her husband? David Brinson, a man serving four consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole for the cold-blooded execution of four men in a 1990 robbery. Despite his violent history and lifelong sen...

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40:36

Saints, Sinners, and a Smoking Gun, the Attempted...

Profiling Evil Podcast with Mike King ·

2025/06/02

Just when you thought Lori Vallow Daybell’s story was over, she resurfaces—this time in Arizona, where prosecutors say she conspired with her brother Alex Cox to kill Brandon Boudreaux. No talk of divine prophecy this time—just cold, calculated planning. In this comprehensive episode, we break down Lori’s courtroom behavior in past murder trials—and what to expect now, the Gilbert PD Incident Report and why investigators believe Lori helped plan the hit and that Grand Jury Indictment that lea...

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36:56

Lori Daybell Still Has a Fool for an Attorney, the...

Profiling Evil Podcast with Mike King ·

2025/06/01

In this video, we delve into the recent pretrial hearing where Lori Vallow Daybell attempted to challenge the state’s use of aggravating factors in her sentencing. Representing herself, Lori’s motion was denied by Judge Justin Beresky, who clarified the legal procedures surrounding aggravating factors and their role in the sentencing phase. We also explore Lori’s request for the judge’s recusal and her concerns about courtroom accommodations. #LoriVallowDaybell #TrueCrime #AggravatingFactors ...

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54:46

Karen Read Murder Trial: Where Science and Emotion Coll

Profiling Evil Podcast with Mike King ·

2025/05/30

Day 21 of the Karen Read murder trial brought a wave of compelling forensic evidence. Dr. Judson Welcher, a biomechanics expert, methodically aligned John O’Keefe’s injuries to the physical structure of Karen Read’s Lexus. From paint transfer tests and GPS analysis to reverse trajectories and alcohol impairment science, his testimony may have changed everything. But will the jury see it through the noise? Or will the distrust in law enforcement drown out the science? #KarenReadTrial #Jo...

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33:52

Man Held Captive for 20 YEARS by His Mother – The...

Profiling Evil Podcast with Mike King ·

2025/05/27

A 32-year-old man was held hostage for over two decades by his own mother in Waterbury, Connecticut. After years of starvation, isolation, and psychological control, he made a desperate escape attempt by setting his room on fire! This shocking case reveals dangerous loopholes in homeschooling and child welfare laws that allowed this horror to go unnoticed for 20 years. Let’s review the arrest affidavit and why welfare checks failed to protect him. #TrueCrime #BreakingNews #HorrorStory #RealLi...

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