Mind of a Serial Killer Podcast: Psychological Analysis of Notorious Criminals

Exploring the Psyche of Serial Killers

• 🧠 Mind of a Serial Killer is a podcast that delves into the twisted psychology of history's most notorious criminals.
• 🎯 Hosted by Vanessa Richardson and clinical/forensic psychologist Dr. Tristin Engels, the show aims to answer the question: what makes a serial killer?
• 💡 The podcast features expert analysis, combining true crime storytelling with psychological insights into infamous murderers like Jeffrey Dahmer, Ted Bundy, and the Nightstalker.

Deep Dive into Jeffrey Dahmer's Second Murder

• 🔍 The episode revisits Jeffrey Dahmer's second murder of Steven Twomi on November 21st, 1987.
• ⚠️ Dahmer's shifting feelings post-murder, including elation, arousal, guilt, and fear, are discussed, along with his attempts to suppress them through alcohol.
• ⚡ The analysis explores possible reasons for Dahmer's claimed lack of memory of the murder, including psychosis, substance misuse, or dissociative rage.
• 🧐 It's also considered whether Dahmer might have been consciously or subconsciously repressing the memory due to its discomfort.

The Aftermath and Disposal of a Victim

• 📦 Following the murder, the focus shifts to the practical challenge of disposing of the body.
• 🤫 Dahmer used a "do not disturb" sign to conceal his actions before acquiring a large suitcase to transport the body.
• 🏡 The body was transported back to his grandmother's home, where he was living at the time, highlighting the complex circumstances surrounding his crimes.

Podcast Release Schedule and Call to Action

• 🗓️ Mind of a Serial Killer is a Crime House original series with new episodes released every Monday.
• 🎧 Listeners are encouraged to follow the podcast on their favorite podcast platforms to explore the psyches of frightening offenders.