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, fascinating, and twisted minds, from the Unabomber to Alex Murdaugh to Mary Bell.Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive episodes, early access to new ones, and they’re always ad-free. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting http://link.wondery.com/KillerPsycheLinks now. 

  • 26 minutes 25 seconds
    Hillside Stranglers, Part II

    In the second half of this two-part episode, retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong continues to explore the case of cousins Kenneth Bianchi and Angelo Buono Jr., also known as the “Hillside Stranglers.” Between 1977 and 1978, the sadistic duo tortured and murdered 10 women in Los Angeles. In this episode, Candice dives deeper into the psyche of Angelo Buono, explores the power dynamic between the duo, and how the “Hillside Strangler” trial became one of the longest running in United States history.


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    12 November 2024, 8:01 am
  • 39 minutes 4 seconds
    Hillside Stranglers, Part I

    In the first half of this two-part episode, retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong explores the case of cousins Kenneth Bianchi and Angelo Buono Jr., also known as the “Hillside Stranglers.” Between 1977 and 1978, the sadistic duo tortured and murdered 10 women in Los Angeles. Candice dives deep into how their partnership resulted in some of the most horrific crimes in Los Angeles history, putting the entire city on edge.


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    5 November 2024, 8:01 am
  • 5 minutes 31 seconds
    Listen Now: Informants: Lawyer X

    Join famed attorney Marcia Clark as she unravels the shocking story of Nicola Gobbo, a criminal lawyer who turned informant on her own clients - some of Australia’s most dangerous gangsters. Informants: Lawyer X is true crime story with the kinds of twists and turns you’d only believe if it were absolutely true and it’s available exclusively on Wondery+.


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    4 November 2024, 9:00 am
  • 42 minutes 52 seconds
    The Liske Family Murders

    Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the case of William “B.J.” Liske. On the morning of Halloween 2010, B.J. killed three members of his own family: his father, stepmother and stepbrother. On the surface, it seemed like a random attack. But behind the curtain of a big happy family was a history of turmoil and violence – fueled by a troubled young man with a severe, longstanding and untreated mental illness. Candice explores how the Liske family slowly fell apart, and how B.J.'s behavior and mindset unraveled into the unthinkable.

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    29 October 2024, 7:01 am
  • 47 minutes 48 seconds
    Joe Hunt & The Billionaire Boys Club

    Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong dives into the case of Joe Hunt. In the 1980s, Hunt formed a high-profile investment and social group dubbed the “Billionaire Boys Club,” calling on some of the wealthiest young men in Los Angeles to join him in his pursuit of wealth and power. But behind Hunt’s facade of success was a web of lies and fraud – pushing him to go to deadly lengths to protect his image. Candice discusses how Hunt’s obsession with success spiraled out of control, and how it ultimately became his undoing.


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    22 October 2024, 7:01 am
  • 8 minutes 59 seconds
    Listen Now: MrBallen's Medical Mysteries

    The human body is a miracle. But when it’s not working, it can be the stuff of nightmares. On this new series from master storyteller MrBallen, we’re sharing medical horror stories and diagnostic mysteries that are surgically calibrated to make your blood run cold.

    From bizarre, unheard-of diseases and miraculous recoveries to strange medical mishaps and unexplainable deaths — you’ll never hear the phrase “heart-stopping” in the same way again. MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between MrBallen and Wondery, the award-winning company behind Dr. Death. 

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    21 October 2024, 7:01 am
  • 41 minutes 36 seconds
    Quincy Allen: A Conversation with Karen Conti

    Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong speaks with Karen Conti, John Wayne Gacy’s former appeals lawyer, to discuss the case of Quincy Allen. In 2002, Allen went on a deadly crime spree that claimed the lives of four people across two states. He pleaded guilty in both states, receiving a life sentence in one – but a death sentence in the other. His sentence was overturned in 2022 after it was found that Allen’s history of childhood abuse and mental illness were not considered by the sentencing judge – and, most recently, Allen was resentenced to life in prison instead. Candice and Karen discuss Allen’s background and the factors that led to a successful appeal in his case.


    Karen's book, "Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy: Defending America’s Most Evil Serial Killer on Death Row" is out now and available on Amazon and most book retailers. To learn more about Karen and the book, please check out www.karenconti.com


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    15 October 2024, 7:01 am
  • 44 minutes 6 seconds
    Nannie Doss: The Giggling Granny

    Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong dives into the case of Nannie Doss, also known as the “Giggling Granny.” From 1927 to 1954, Doss poisoned and killed four of her five husbands – and was even suspected of killing her own family members along the way. By luring her love interests from “lonely hearts” newspaper columns and keeping up a sweet, smiley exterior, Nannie was able to kill undetected for years, with no one suspecting a thing. Candice explores how Nannie’s method of murder kept her under the radar, and why she felt compelled to kill her loved ones. 

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    8 October 2024, 7:01 am
  • 39 minutes 25 seconds
    Rex Heuermann: What the Evidence Tells Us

    Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong speaks with legal analyst Josh Ritter to discuss the headline-dominating case of Rex Heuermann, the alleged Long Island Serial Killer. Authorities believe Heuermann is responsible for a string of murders that first came to light in 2010, after four bodies were found along Gilgo Beach in New York. After more than a decade of extensive investigation, Heuermann was finally arrested – and has since been implicated in at least two more murders. Candice and Josh explore the investigative process that linked Heuermann to the crimes, the evidence gathered against him so far, and what we can expect to see from both sides of the courtroom when the case goes to trial.


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    1 October 2024, 7:01 am
  • 42 minutes 10 seconds
    When Serial Killers Surrender: The Case of Mack Ray Edwards

    Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the case of Mack Ray Edwards. Between 1953 and 1970, Edwards killed at least six children in Los Angeles County, California, using his career in highway construction to hide their bodies – and his trail of murder. He ultimately turned himself in for his crimes, citing a guilty conscience…but was that truly the case? Candice explores how Edwards went undetected for so long, why he targeted children, and what the actual motive behind his confession could have been. 


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    24 September 2024, 7:01 am
  • 39 minutes 15 seconds
    The Life & Crimes of "Wild Bill": An Interview with Journalist Nick Foster

    Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong speaks with journalist Nick Foster to discuss the case of William Holbert, also known as “Wild Bill.” On the run from U.S. authorities, Holbert and his partner, Laura Michelle Reese, hid away in the idyllic landscape of Bocas Del Toro, Panama, where they worked together to kill at least six American expats and steal their properties. Candice and Nick discuss what he learned through his on-the-ground research of the case, how the area of Bocas del Toro became the perfect backdrop for Holbert’s crimes, and what it was like for Nick to speak with Holbert face-to-face in prison.


    For the full story of William Holbert, read The Jolly Roger Social Club: A True Story of a Killer in Paradise: https://www.amazon.com/Jolly-Roger-Social-Club-Paradise/dp/1627793720


    Listen to Natural Selection: Scott vs. Wild Bill: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/natural-selection-scott-v-wild-bill/id1734928408


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    17 September 2024, 7:01 am
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