Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong continues down the rabbit hole of Diane Downs, a troubled woman who murdered her daughter and shot her other two children. Candice explores what could have pushed a mother to commit such a horrible crime?Please support us by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The Woman Who Shot her Own Children: Diane Downs, Part II

Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong dives into the case of Diane Downs, a troubled woman who longed for motherhood, yet murdered her daughter and shot her other two children.Please support us by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Woman Who Shot her Own Children: Diane Downs, Part I

The Generation Why Podcast released its first episode in 2012 and pioneered the true crime genre in the podcasting world. Now, in a special, 4-part series, The Generation Why podcast unravels the story of Kalief Browder. A young boy who was falsely accused of stealing a backpack and held without bail at Rikers Island for 3 years. He endured consistent abuse by prison staff and inmates, and was held in solitary confinement for more than seven hundred consecutive days. This is a story about a young life unfairly caught in the middle of the (in)justice system.Listen to this 4-part series on Kalief’s story by following Generation Why wherever you get your podcasts: Wondery.fm/KP_GenWhyMiniHey Prime Members, you can listen to Generation Why ad-free on Amazon Music. Download the Amazon Music app today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wondery Presents Generation Why: Kalief Browder

A shooting in the small Californian town of Rancho Tehama in 2017 continues to haunt both the families of the victims and those closest to the shooter. Whit Missildine, host of the This Is Actually Happening podcast, digs into the fallout of the shooting in his new limited series “Point Blank.” He joins Candice to talk about the psychology of the shooter, the warning signs from his past, and how this small community was changed forever.Listen to the 5 part series entitled "Point Blank" by following This Is Actually Happening on Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts: www.amazon.com/TIAH_us_hfd_wiaa_41323See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Killer Psyche Daily: Point Blank: Inside the Mind of the Rancho Tehama Gunman

In this special episode, former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong and her producer, Julie, go back in time to discuss Candice's first week as a psychiatric nurse. Tune in to hear from the frontlines of mental illness, and what spurred Candice to begin this journey.Please support us by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Behind Closed Doors: Candice DeLong’s Experience as a Psychiatric Nurse

The horrific “Suitcase Murder” case will finally go to trial in July following months of delays. In a shocking twist, Sarah Boone’s defense team has announced how they will fight for her innocence in court: by using the “battered woman defense.” But what is it, and will it help or harm Sarah’s case? Legal analyst and former DA Josh Ritter joins Candice to explain the defense’s strategy, and what we can expect when the high-profile trial begins.If you like what you hear and want to dive deeper, be sure to follow Killer Psyche on Amazon Music: http://amazon.com/KillerPsyche See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Killer Psyche Daily: The Trial of Sarah Boone: What You Need to Know

Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong dives into the grisly mass murders that rocked Chicago in the 1960s. Richard Speck killed eight student nurses in their residence. Candice walks us through Speck's troubled childhood and criminal history, and how they might have contributed to this tragic outcome.Please support us by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chicago's Mass Murderer: Richard Speck

Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong delves into Earle Leonard Nelson. Known by many nicknames, including Gorrilla Man and the Dark Strangler, Earle primarily targeted middle aged women who managed boarding houses the late 1920's, strangling them and raping them post mortem.Please support us by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Earle Leonard Nelson: The Dark Strangler

Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong explores the particular case of Jane Toppan: a Massachusetts nurse suspected of murdering over one hundred people at the turn of the century. No one suspected the good natured, successful nurse nicknamed "Jolly Jane" to be a narcissistic psychopath. Florence Nightingale, she was not.Please support us by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jolly Jane Toppan: Killer Nurse

In this special episode, Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong and her producer, Julie, discuss the ins and outs of the Alex Murdaugh trial. Due to the intense public scrutiny of everything Murdaugh, revelations about possible crimes in the family's history were brought to light. What part could these past events have played in the murder of Maggie and Paul? And more importantly, what could drive a man to murder his own wife and son in such a horrific way?Please support us by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alex Murdaugh Found Guilty: From High Powered Lawyer to Convicted Murderer

Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong delves into Richard Cottingham, the Torso Killer. The notorious serial killer targeted women, mostly sex workers and those working in the adult entertainment industry. He was known for his signature "trophy taking," keeping items belonging to his victims as mementos. His murders were calculated and methodical, and he managed to evade capture for several years. How did he come to be known as the Torso Killer? What can we learn from his troubled childhood? Please support us by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Richard Cottingham: The Torso Killer

Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the upsetting case of Mary Bell, an 11-year-old who killed two young boys. While Mary's crimes were horrific, it would be too simplistic to say she was purely evil. She had a tragic backstory, and she was not as one dimensional as many others have portrayed her.Please support us by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mary Bell: The 11-Year-Old Killer

Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the peculiar case of Ken McElroy, a serial assaulter who evaded the law for years...until he was gunned down by the townspeople who took matters into their own hands. This was a murder that thirty people witnessed, but to this day, remains unsolved.Please support us by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ken McElroy: Who Murdered the Town Bully?

In this special episode, former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong interviews Marcia Clark. She reflects on prosecuting Rebecca Schaeffer's murder case, and the fight to bring her killer to justice.Please support me by supporting my sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Murder of Rebecca Schaeffer, Part II: Interview with Former Prosecutor Marcia Clark

Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the case of Rebecca Schaeffer. A rising star and actress, Rebecca was stalked and murdered by obsessive fan Robert John Bardo, who traveled from Arizona to California to shoot her at her apartment doorstep. Her death shocked the nation and led to increased public awareness of the dangers of stalking. It also prompted changes in the law, including the passage of the first anti-stalking legislation in California and the creation of a national database of stalkers. Schaeffer's death remains a powerful reminder of the importance of protecting victims of stalking.Please support us by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Murder of Rebecca Schaeffer: How One Death Changed Stalking Laws Forever

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 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 Dr. Death to El Chapo.Listen to new episodes 1-week early and to all episodes ad-free with Wondery+ or on Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription. Join Wondery+ here: https://wondery.app.link/killerpsyche

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