It Takes Two... Paul Bernardo And Karla Homolka: Love, Control And The Banality of Evil

When love turns lethal: the Ken and Barbie Killers.In this episode of It Takes Two…, Simon Ford and Jacques Morrell explore Canada’s most chilling criminal couple: Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka. Were they partners in evil — or a manipulator and his victim? A gripping, psychological deep dive into love, power, and shared psychopathy.References & AcknowledgementsWe gratefully acknowledge the following sources that informed this episode:Radio-Canada Interview with Karla Homolka (Joyce Napier, 2005) — Parts 1 & 2 available on YouTube:Part 1Part 2This rare interview features Homolka shortly after her release, as she reflects on rehabilitation and public perception.Martin DeCoder – “Paul Bernardo Case Study | Police Interview Statement Analysis” — in the Criminals playlist on YouTube.Watch here“The Effect of Embedded Lies on the Verbal Quality of …” (Maastricht University Study, 2020) — analysing deceptive language in criminal interviews, including those with Bernardo.Read the studyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/psycho-killer-shocking-true-crime-stories--5005712/support.