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Killer Psyche

Wondery | Treefort Media

When a shocking crime occurs, people ask “Why?” Was it about power, ego, or revenge? On Killer Psyche, retired FBI agent Candice DeLong draws on her decades of experience to reveal why these murderers and criminals committed these heinous acts. She will reveal fascinating new details about what drove these people, including cases she was close to. Candice will share specific psychological methods and profiling techniques that experts use to understand the deepest part of the most complex,

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00:39:50

Luigi Mangione: Discussing the Latest with Law &...

Killer Psyche ·

2025/04/29

Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong speaks with Law & Crime host and NewsNation legal contributor Jesse Weber to discuss the headline-dominating case of Luigi Mangione – the focus of Law & Crime’s gripping new podcast LUIGI, hosted by Jesse. Together, they unpack how a young man’s outward charm allegedly masked a much darker truth. Candice and Jesse discuss exclusive insights from his deep dive into Mangione’s story, unpack the head-scratching response to Mangione’s

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00:06:03

Listen Now: Death County, PA

Killer Psyche ·

2025/04/28

Lamont Jones leaves Dauphin County Prison for the last time, a free man ready to move on with his life. But when his young cousin dies in that same jail, he learns that this is not the only mysterious death that has plagued Dauphin County Prison. The search for the truth will put him at odds with a reality TV show coroner who claims to speak for the dead and people in power who all have something to hide. Listen to Death County, PA: Wondery.fm/DCPA_FD See Privacy Policy at

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00:49:28

Phil Spector: Music, Madness, and Murder

Killer Psyche ·

2025/04/22

Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong delves into the case of Phil Spector. Once a legendary music producer known for his unique use of sound, Spector slowly became a figure of mystery – and controversy. Years of erratic behavior and isolation culminated into Spector’s undoing one morning in February of 2003, when actress Lana Clarkson was found shot to death in his mansion. Candice explores how a dangerous mix of mental illness, substance abuse, and a combination of fears led one

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00:47:30

Samuel Little: America's Most Prolific Serial Killer

Killer Psyche ·

2025/04/15

Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the chilling case of Samuel Little, the most prolific serial killer in United States history. For nearly four decades, Little preyed on the society’s most vulnerable, evading justice as he carried out a staggering number of murders. Despite multiple arrests, he avoided serious punishment – until a DNA match finally exposed his crimes. Candice unpacks the psychopathy and paraphilias that fueled his crimes, how he was able to kill

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00:48:52

Leonarda Cianciulli: The Soap-Maker of Correggio

Killer Psyche ·

2025/04/08

Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong dives into the case of Leonarda Cianciulli, “The Soap-Maker of Correggio.” Between 1939 and 1940, Leonarda – a popular store owner in the Italian town of Correggio — lured three women to their deaths before turning their remains into tea cakes and soap. Her motive? To save her son from dying in World War II. Candice analyzes how years of tragedy and a series of unfavorable fortune readings led Leonarda to developing a dangerous delusion that

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00:50:08

Christopher Wilder: The Beauty Queen Killer

Killer Psyche ·

2025/04/01

Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong dives into the case of Christopher Wilder. In 1984, Wilder went on a terrifying cross-country rampage that lasted 47 days and claimed the lives of at least eight young women, who believed that Wilder would help them achieve their modeling dreams. Known as the “Beauty Queen Killer,” he used his charm and wealth to manipulate and control his victims before subjecting them to horrific violence. Candice examines how Wilder’s deeply rooted fantasies

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00:43:44

Pedro Alonso López: "The Monster of the Andes"

Killer Psyche ·

2025/03/25

Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong explores the case of Pedro Alonso López. In the late 1970s, López terrorized young girls across Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador, amassing a suspected victim count of more than 300. López was dubbed “The Monster of the Andes” due to the sheer horror and depravity of his crimes – and his own admission of enjoying the suffering of his vulnerable victims. Candice examines how López’s troubled and tragic upbringing initially led him into a life of crime,

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00:51:28

Barbara & Antony Baekeland: How a Mother Made a Murderer

Killer Psyche ·

2025/03/18

Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong dives into the case of mother-son duo Barbara and Antony Baekeland. Behind the facade of a beautiful socialite and doting mother, Barbara Baekeland was not as charming as she seemed. She harbored a dark and twisted obsession with her son – an obsession that would lead him to kill his own mother in cold blood. Candice unravels the shocking relationship between them, exploring how Barbara’s overbearing need for control ended in her downfall.Be

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00:05:39

Introducing: Law & Crime’s LUIGI

Killer Psyche ·

2025/03/17

When Luigi Mangione allegedly gunned down UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, the media called it a senseless crime. But online, a different story emerged—one of rage, reckoning, and a suspected killer turned folk hero. More than just a true crime podcast, LUIGI, hosted by Jesse Weber, dares to look beyond the crime and the accused to explore a cultural tipping point in America, asking you to decide - is the status quo enough, or is it time for a cultural reckoning? Listen to Law&Crime’s LUIGI exclusively

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00:46:47

Albert Fish, The Real-Life Boogeyman: A Conversation...

Killer Psyche ·

2025/03/11

Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the case of Albert Fish. Though he appeared harmless, Fish was anything but; his crimes were fueled by a disturbing blend of sadism, cruelty, and unimaginable depravity. Candice unpacks the disturbing psychology behind his crimes and the twisted fantasies that fueled his brutality. Then, she sits down with legendary true crime author Harold Schechter, who wrote Deranged: The Shocking True Story of America’s Most Fiendish Killer!, to

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00:51:09

Aaron Hernandez: From NFL Superstar to Cold Blooded...

Killer Psyche ·

2025/03/04

Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the case of Aaron Hernandez. Once a rising NFL star at the top of his game, Hernandez’s legacy took a dark turn when his past caught up with him, resulting in a murder conviction – and, eventually, his own death. Candice discusses how a devastating combination of a troubled upbringing and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) could have played a role in his deadly actions.Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated

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00:51:34

Shelly Knotek: Mother, Manipulator, Murderer

Killer Psyche ·

2025/02/25

Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong delves into the chilling case of Shelly Knotek, a woman who hid monstrous cruelty behind a facade of kindness. For years, Shelly inflicted years of abuse, control, and torture on her own family and friends – completely undetected. Candice unpacks the psychological tactics Shelly used to break her victims, the horrifying extent of her abuse, and how the shocking truth finally came to light, ending years of unchecked brutality.Be the first to

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00:06:27

Listen Now: Scam Factory

Killer Psyche ·

2025/02/24

You know those messages that you get all the time, the ones that pop up out of nowhere? They could be real, but something about them seems fishy. You likely dismiss these texts and emails as mere annoyances, thinking you’ve stopped some random stranger from ripping you off. But the shocking truth is, the person behind that message might be trapped inside a “scam factory” on the other side of the world and forced to scam others against their will. From Wondery, comes a new series about the brutal

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00:42:03

John Wilkes Booth: The Assassin of President Abraham...

Killer Psyche ·

2025/02/18

Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong dives into the infamous case of John Wilkes Booth. Once recognized for his charm, good looks, and talent, Booth cemented himself in history when he shot and killed Abraham Lincoln in 1865 – becoming the first person to ever assassinate an American president. Candice examines how a promising actor became a cold blooded killer, and explains how radicalization and a thirst for fame played a role in his deadly actions.Be the first to know about

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00:08:27

Introducing: Blood Vines

Killer Psyche ·

2025/02/14

Get ready for a whole new vintage of true crime podcast with Blood Vines, available exclusively on Wondery+.Hosted by Chris Walker, this full-bodied series uncorks the never-before-told story of the Licciardi family - one of the most powerful wine dynasties in California history - who almost brought down the entire industry over a family battle for succession …that ended in murder. www.wondery.com/links/blood-vinesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:52:50

Andrew Cunanan: The Versace Killer

Killer Psyche ·

2025/02/11

Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the case of Andrew Cunanan. In 1997, Cunanan infamously murdered iconic fashion designer Gianni Versace at his Florida mansion. But months before the crime shocked the world, Cunanan had killed at least four men across the country – landing him on the radar of the FBI. Candice explores how Cunanan’s pursuit of wealth and flair for the dramatic spiraled into instability, and discusses how he used murder to make a mark on the world. Be

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00:49:41

Linda Hazzard: The "Starvation Doctor"

Killer Psyche ·

2025/02/04

Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong dives into the case of Linda Hazzard, also known as the “Starvation Doctor.” Deluded by her belief that fasting cures all diseases, Hazzard killed at least 14 people in the 20th century by subjecting them to fatally restrictive diets. And when her patients were on the wealthier side, she used their physical weakness to her financial advantage. Candice explores how a childhood sickness might have contributed to Hazzard’s harmful health beliefs,

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00:52:08

Robert Durst: From Millionaire to Murderer

Killer Psyche ·

2025/01/28

Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong explores the case of Robert Durst, the infamous New York real estate heir turned convicted killer. From the disappearance of his wife to the gruesome murder of one of his neighbors, mystery and death seemed to follow Durst wherever he went – and somehow, he always managed to keep suspicion at bay. But that all changed when Durst himself decided to tell his own story in the HBO show The Jinx, unknowingly bringing his dark secrets into the

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00:06:03

Listen Now: We Came to the Forest

Killer Psyche ·

2025/01/27

Vienna is working a delivery job when she hears about Cop City, a massive police training facility planned for Atlanta. She decides to join the activists trying to stop construction. When Vienna arrives in the South River Forest, she quickly finds a community, a cause and a love unlike any other. But the events of one morning shatters everything. Vienna and everyone connected to the forest begin to question what are you willing to die for? Wondery, Campside and Tenderfoot TV present: We Came to the

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00:52:13

Harvey Glatman: The Glamour Girl Slayer

Killer Psyche ·

2025/01/21

Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the case of Harvey Glatman, also known as the “Glamour Girl Slayer.” In the late 1950s, Glatman lured aspiring models to him by posing as a true detective magazine photographer. But Glatman was no photographer – he was a dangerous predator who lied and manipulated his way into killing three women. Candice explores how Glatman’s early deviant behaviors escalated over time, and how his sadistic crimes became some of the most infamous in

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