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Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers

True Crime Today

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

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12:02

Inside the Mind of a Killer Breaking Down Lori...

Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers ·

2025/03/11

Did Lori Vallow ever have a moment of clarity, realizing the horrors she allegedly orchestrated? Or is she so deeply entrenched in her delusions that reality never stands a chance?Psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott joins Tony Brueski to break down the tangled web of psychological dysfunction surrounding Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell, and Alex Cox. Was Cox simply a suggestible follower, or did he share the same dangerous delusions? And what about Chad—was he just another grandiose manipulator who

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22:11

Inside Lori Vallow’s Mind Psychotherapist Breaks Down...

Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers ·

2025/03/10

What does it take for someone to completely detach from reality? Apparently, not much if you're Lori Vallow Daybell. Fresh off her first-ever on-camera interview, she's still doubling down on her delusions, claiming Jesus personally assured her she and Chad would be exonerated. Because, you know, visions trump a life sentence and a guilty verdict. Psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott joins the discussion, breaking down how Lori's unwavering belief system isn’t just a stubborn personality

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10:44

Does Kevin Franke Really 'Get It', If He Still Loves...

Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers ·

2025/03/09

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, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news

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12:11

Will Kohberger's Alleged Autism Spectrum Disorder...

Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers ·

2025/03/08

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, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news

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11:19

Gabby Petito Update; Breaking Down The Cold, Callous...

Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers ·

2025/03/08

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, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news

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10:39

Does Kevin Franke Really 'Get It', If He Still Loves...

Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers ·

2025/03/07

Was Kevin Franke a victim of coercion, or did he just turn a blind eye? The case of Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt has been dissected from every angle, but Kevin—the husband who stayed, the father who didn’t intervene—is a puzzle in himself. Psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott joins Tony Brueski to unravel the layers of manipulation, blind faith, and pathological passivity that may have led Kevin to abandon his children to a house of horrors.Kevin now claims he was just another victim,

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11:13

Gabby Petito Update; Breaking Down The Cold, Callous...

Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers ·

2025/03/06

Gabby Petito Update; Breaking Down The Cold, Callous and Tone Deaf Behavior Of Bryan Laundries Parents Amid CrisisCould the tragic fate of Gabby Petito have been prevented? That’s the haunting question that lingers as we unravel the disturbing web of indifference, denial, and alleged complicity surrounding her murder. From law enforcement’s failure to act on clear warning signs to the Laundrie family's cold detachment, the case isn't just about one life lost—it’s about the larger implications of

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12:06

Will Kohberger's Alleged Autism Spectrum Disorder...

Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers ·

2025/03/05

What happens when the strongest defense strategy isn’t proving innocence, but making the jury question everything they thought they knew? Bryan Kohberger’s legal team is running out of moves, and now, they’re playing a psychological game—one that’s less about evidence and more about creating doubt. With all motions denied, they have no choice but to humanize Kohberger, challenge forensic science, and maybe even throw autism spectrum disorder into the mix as a mitigating factor. But is this a

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12:25

Kevin Franke Finally Speaks Out The Truth About Ruby...

Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers ·

2025/03/04

Was Kevin Franke a victim of manipulation, or did he knowingly turn a blind eye while his children suffered? The Ruby Franke case has left many stunned, but the focus now shifts to her husband, Kevin—a man who still claims to love the woman who tortured their children. While he insists he was a victim of religious coercion and extreme psychological control, many argue he was complicit, neglectful, and far too passive.With a new Hulu documentary shedding light on his role, Kevin is scrambling to

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12:25

Kevin Franke Seems To Think The 'Internet' Is The...

Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers ·

2025/03/03

What kind of person looks at their own children suffering and blames… YouTube? Kevin Franke seems to think the real villain here is family vlogging, not the alleged abuse that unfolded right under his nose. Sure, exploiting kids for clicks is bad, but is it really the root of the problem, or just a convenient scapegoat? Tony Brueski and psychotherapist Shavaun Scott dive into the tangled mess of belief systems, cult-like influences, and straight-up denial that kept Franke blind to what was happening

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19:00

Did Prosecutors IGNORE Key Evidence to Protect...

Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers ·

2025/03/02

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, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news

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14:29

Prosecutors ACCUSE Karen Read’s Defense of a Major...

Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers ·

2025/03/02

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, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news

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17:18

$300,000 for a Killer! The Dark Psychology of Luigi...

Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers ·

2025/03/01

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, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news

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9:41

The Dark Side of Public Sympathy – Why Luigi Mangione...

Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers ·

2025/03/01

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, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news

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14:24

Prosecutors ACCUSE Karen Read’s Defense of a Major...

Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers ·

2025/02/28

What happens when a so-called "unbiased" expert witness suddenly has a financial incentive to lean one way? The Karen Read case just took another wild turn as the prosecution accuses the defense of secretly hiring and coaching an expert witness—without telling the court. And let’s just say Judge Beverly Canonne is not amused. When a judge uses the phrase "grave concern" and looks like she just ran a marathon, you know something shady is going down. Psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott joins

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9:36

The Dark Side of Public Sympathy – Why Luigi Mangione...

Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers ·

2025/02/27

Is social media turning us all into rage-fueled time bombs? Tony Brueski sits down with psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott to dissect the ever-growing culture of outrage and revenge fantasies. Are people more consumed by anger than ever before, or have we just given them better tools to nurture their fury? From online echo chambers to the eerie rise of hospital violence, they explore the psychology behind our obsession with seething resentment. More importantly, is there any way to fix it

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7:55

Would YOU Donate to a Killer? The Insane Reality of...

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2025/02/26

What makes someone open their wallet for an alleged killer? That’s the million-dollar—well, nearly $300,000—question in the case of Luigi Mangioni, the Ivy League grad turned assassin who took out United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in broad daylight. The shocking part? The massive wave of public support and financial backing for Mangioni’s legal defense. Tony Brueski sits down with psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott to unpack the psychology behind why people are rallying behind a man caught

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17:13

$300,000 for a Killer! The Dark Psychology of Luigi...

Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers ·

2025/02/25

What drives people to open their wallets for an alleged murderer? Sure, we all love a good anti-hero, but there’s a difference between rooting for Batman and donating nearly $300,000 to the legal defense of Luigi Mangioni, the Ivy League grad accused of assassinating United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson—especially when the whole thing was caught on camera. So why is the internet rallying behind him?Psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott joins the discussion, breaking down the psychological

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18:55

Did Prosecutors IGNORE Key Evidence to Protect...

Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers ·

2025/02/24

Was there ever a real search for the truth in the Delphi case, or were investigators just playing a game of legal Twister, contorting themselves to fit one narrative while ignoring key evidence? The latest revelations bring back Ron Logan’s alleged confession, the strange behavior of Kegan Klein, and a justice system that seemingly had selective hearing. Why did Ricky Davis, an inmate with no apparent incentive, claim that Logan confessed to him back in 2017—only to have investigators shrug it off

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13:14

The Curious Case of Jodi Hildebrandt-WEEK IN REVIEW

Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers ·

2025/02/23

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, the show uncovers layers beneath the headlines, offering a comprehensive perspective that traditional news

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