Killer Psychologist

Killer Psychologist

Host: Dana R. Anderson, PsyD

Step inside the mind of a forensic psychologist. Dana Anderson dissects high-stakes cases, revealing how forensic experts expose deception, uncover motives, and unravel the truth behind the most complex investigations.Tune in to understand how Dr. Anderson helps attorneys leverage forensic psychology to strengthen their legal cases through expert analysis, case evaluations, and strategic insights.Killer Psychologist brings together top experts, including forensic psychologist Craig Wetterer, cold case profiler Jasen Jenson, and Board-Certified Death Investigator Eric Zelaya, for an inside look at forensic investigations.Join our growing community for gripping true crime stories, expert analysis, and an unfiltered exploration of...

Episodes

75 - Psychopaths in Power
01September 01, 2025 4:00amExplicit

75 - Psychopaths in Power

Why are psychopaths drawn to power—and what happens when they get it?Criminal defense attorney Joseph Tully, author of California: State of Collusion, joins forensic psychologists Dana Anderson and Craig Wetterer to examine how psychopathy …

74 - Menendez Brothers: Parole Pending
02August 05, 2025 4:00amExplicit

74 - Menendez Brothers: Parole Pending

Lyle and Eric Menendez, convicted of the 1996 murders of their parents, are now facing the possibility of parole. In May 2025, a judge resentenced them to life with the possibility of parole, clearing the way for hearings scheduled on Augus…

73 - Moscow Idaho Knife Hunt
03June 20, 2025 4:00amExplicit

73 - Moscow Idaho Knife Hunt

Where is the knife that killed four University of Idaho students? Did Brian Kohberger toss it out the window in a panic — or bury it deep in the woods?Join private investigator Jason Jensen as we launch a targeted search for the missing mur…

72 - "764"
04June 01, 2025 4:00amExplicit

72 - "764"

A Texas teen created 764—an online predator ring hidden inside Discord, Minecraft, and Telegram. At 15, Bradley Cadenhead used these platforms to groom minors, share violent content, and instruct others on how to control and destroy victims…

71 - Paper Dope
05May 21, 2025 4:00amExplicit

71 - Paper Dope

A Florida attorney. A jailhouse drug ring. And a synthetic street drug disguised as legal mail. Welcome to Paper Dope.Dana Anderson is joined by defense attorney Alex King to unpack the case of Jacksonville lawyer Nathan Williams—arrested i…

70 - Murder in Family Court
06May 14, 2025 4:00amExplicit

70 - Murder in Family Court

Custody is supposed to protect children — not bury them. In this harrowing episode, forensic psychologists Dana Anderson and Craig Wetterer expose the fatal fallout of high-conflict family court battles. Drawing from firsthand experience as…

69 - Inside Juvenile Dependency Court
07May 07, 2025 4:00amExplicit

69 - Inside Juvenile Dependency Court

Custody cases are meant to protect children — but in juvenile dependency court, the stakes are higher, and the consequences can be irreversible. This isn’t mom vs. dad. It’s the state vs. the parent, with the child caught in the crossfire. …

68 - The Menendez Brothers
08April 30, 2025 4:00amExplicit

68 - The Menendez Brothers

After more than 30 years behind bars, Erik and Lyle Menendez are scheduled for a resentencing hearing on May 9, 2025, following new allegations that the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office is too conflicted to oversee the case fairly. Th…

67 - Death Row Diaries
09April 23, 2025 4:00amExplicit

67 - Death Row Diaries

The road to the death chamber is paved with paperwork, politics—and blood.Former prosecutor and criminal justice columnist Matthew Mangino, author of The Executioner’s Toll, pulls back the curtain on America’s executions. His book documents…

66 - The Vegas Courtroom King
10April 16, 2025 4:00amExplicit

66 - The Vegas Courtroom King

From the Hell’s Angels to the man now charged in the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, Las Vegas defense attorney Ross Goodman has built his reputation in the eye of the legal storm. A Marine Corps Major turned powerhouse trial lawyer, Goodman i…

65 - The Celebrity Justice Effect
11April 09, 2025 4:00amExplicit

65 - The Celebrity Justice Effect

When high-profile cases collide with Hollywood influence, the courtroom becomes a stage. Attorney David Gelman joins Killer Psychologist to unpack the truth behind the Menendez brothers, Bryan Kohberger, and Sean “Diddy” Combs. From Kim Kar…

64 - Killer Nurses
12April 02, 2025 4:00amExplicit

64 - Killer Nurses

Not every killer hides in the shadows—some wear scrubs.They weren’t stalking dark alleys—they were standing at your bedside, armed with syringes, IV bags, and your blind trust. Explore the chilling psychology behind nurses who kill.From Luc…

63 - A True Crime Survival Story
13March 26, 2025 4:00amExplicit

63 - A True Crime Survival Story

Azadeh Atzberger’s life isn’t just a story of survival—it’s a war story. Born into chaos in wartime Iran, she fled as a refugee and endured sexual, physical, and emotional abuse that would’ve broken most people. To escape the relentless pai…

62 - Justice for Joshua Garbutt
14March 19, 2025 4:00amExplicit

62 - Justice for Joshua Garbutt

Joshua Garbutt’s death was preventable. He understood the dangers of opioid withdrawal and warned Trinity County Jail staff, "I will be withdrawing from fentanyl and had to go to the hospital last time I was here to receive Suboxone, so I w…

61 - Death of OpenAI Whistleblower Suchir Balaji
15March 12, 2025 4:00amExplicit

61 - Death of OpenAI Whistleblower Suchir Balaji

On November 26, 2024, OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji was found dead in his San Francisco apartment—a gunshot wound to the head, a firearm registered in his name, and toxicology reports showing alcohol and amphetamines in his system. Aut…

60 - Killer Story with Claire St. Amant
16March 05, 2025 4:00amExplicit

60 - Killer Story with Claire St. Amant

What does it take to bring a true crime story to national television?For nearly a decade, journalist and TV producer Claire St. Amant has worked on some of the most high-profile cases in the country, reporting for 48 Hours and 60 Minutes. F…

59 - Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey?
17February 26, 2025 4:00amExplicit

59 - Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey?

On December 26, 1996, six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey was found dead in her Boulder, Colorado home. Hours before the case even hit the news, convicted pedophile Gary Oliva called his friend Michael Vail, confessing that he had "accidentally" k…

58 - When Therapy Turns Predatory
18February 19, 2025 4:00amExplicit

58 - When Therapy Turns Predatory

What happens when therapy becomes the ultimate betrayal?Roxana Eubanks, PsyD—better known as Rox the Doc— unpacks the chilling case of therapist Kristin Marchese, who seduced her patient, Mark Huckeby, during their sessions at a mental heal…

57 - Sarah Boone: The Suitcase Killer
19February 12, 2025 4:00amExplicit

57 - Sarah Boone: The Suitcase Killer

When a Florida woman stuffs her partner into a suitcase and leaves him to die, the legal battle that followed was just as twisted as the crime itself. Was it self-defense, premeditated murder, or something even more sinister? Fox Nation’s L…

56 - Florida Doctor: Wrongful Death Lawsuit
20February 05, 2025 4:00amExplicit

56 - Florida Doctor: Wrongful Death Lawsuit

A routine surgery turned fatal when Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky allegedly removed a man's liver instead of his spleen—but was this a tragic accident or part of a disturbing pattern of negligence? Legal Nurse Consultant Shannon Boyett joins the sh…

55 - Sins of the Church
21January 29, 2025 4:00amExplicit

55 - Sins of the Church

Jessee Baldwin exposes the sins hidden within religious institutions, recounting her sexual abuse as a 12-year-old at North Valley Christian School. For years, Jessee was ignored as those in power, including the pastor, protected her abuser…

54 - The Butcher and The Beast
22January 22, 2025 4:00amExplicit

54 - The Butcher and The Beast

Investigative journalist and Dark Mind Detective host Marc Deveraux explores the disturbing cases of two West Coast serial killers who shocked society: Robert Pickton, chillingly dubbed "The Butcher," and Clifford Robert Olson Jr., the infa…

53 - Understanding Sexual Fetishes and Crime
23January 15, 2025 4:00amExplicit

53 - Understanding Sexual Fetishes and Crime

What drives someone to engage in extreme sexual fetishes, and how do forensic psychologists distinguish between deviance and danger? Dr. John Deletorre joins us to examine the disturbing case of Mark Redwine, convicted of brutally murdering…

52 - The Death of Kayla Seago
24January 08, 2025 4:00amExplicit

52 - The Death of Kayla Seago

On January 11, 2015, 24-year-old Kayla Seago, a mother of three, was found dead in her Rockford, Illinois, home. Her family suspects foul play, haunted by unanswered questions about the events leading to her tragic death. Raising additional…

51 - CEO, Killer, Insanity
25January 01, 2025 4:00amExplicit

51 - CEO, Killer, Insanity

Explore the complexities of building a successful insanity defense and why top attorneys like Karen Friedman Agnifilo turn to forensic psychologists to assess the validity of mental health claims. Dr. Craig Wetterer, forensic psychologist, …

50 - Murder, Motive, and Money
26December 25, 2024 3:00amExplicit

50 - Murder, Motive, and Money

On December 4, 2024, Brian Thompson, CEO of United Healthcare, was murdered, igniting controversy over alleged insider trading and casting suspicion on suspect Luigi Mangione. Private investigator Eric Zelaya and Dr. Craig Wetterer examine …

49 - Is Amanda Lewis Innocent? (Part II)
27December 18, 2024 4:00amExplicit

49 - Is Amanda Lewis Innocent? (Part II)

Discover legal intricacies surrounding Amanda Lewis’s conviction, exploring how biases, courtroom dynamics, and the role of a child witness shaped the outcome. With expert insight from N. Leigh Hunt, we uncover the broader implications of t…

48 - Is Amanda Lewis Innocent? (Part I)
28December 11, 2024 4:00amExplicit

48 - Is Amanda Lewis Innocent? (Part I)

On August 8, 2007, Adrianna Hutto tragically drowned in a pool. Six months later, her mother, Amanda Lewis, was convicted of first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse. The prosecution's key witness was A.J., Amanda's six-year-old son, …

47 - Telling Abby's Story (Part II)
29December 04, 2024 4:00amExplicit

47 - Telling Abby's Story (Part II)

The second part of Abigail Bieber’s story reveals the systemic failures within the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Department that allowed Detective Daniel Leyden’s abusive behaviors to go unchecked. Abigail’s father, Bruce Bieber, shares his…

46 - Telling Abby's Story (Part I)
30November 27, 2024 4:00amExplicit

46 - Telling Abby's Story (Part I)

Inspired by Telling Amy's Story, this episode begins with a closer look at Abigail Bieber's life, a vibrant young officer whose future was filled with promise. Through heartfelt conversations with her father, Bruce Bieber, we reconstruct th…

45 - Psychology Careers in the U.K.
31November 20, 2024 4:00amExplicit

45 - Psychology Careers in the U.K.

Dr. Marianne Trent, clinical psychologist and host of the award-winning Aspiring Psychologist Podcast in the UK, joins Killer Psychologist to explore the intersections of clinical and forensic psychology across borders. Together, they discu…

44 - The Dark Triad: Escaping Pathological Partners
32November 13, 2024 4:00amExplicit

44 - The Dark Triad: Escaping Pathological Partners

Margot Robbie brought Nadine Macaluso to life in The Wolf of Wall Street, but the real Nadine—now Dr. Nae—is here to tell her own story. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, doctor, and author of Run Like Hell, she guides us through…

43 - Interviewing Serial Killers
33November 06, 2024 4:00amExplicit

43 - Interviewing Serial Killers

Andrew Dodge, host of the Unforbidden Truth podcast, joins us to discuss his chilling conversations with some of the most violent offenders and serial killers across the US. Andrew shares his experiences from inside the minds of these crimi…

42 - The Embrace: With Aphrodite Jones
34October 30, 2024 4:00amExplicit

42 - The Embrace: With Aphrodite Jones

New York Times bestselling author Aphrodite Jones reveals the haunting true story behind her book, The Embrace: A True Vampire Story. At its center is 16-year-old self-avowed Antichrist Roderick Ferrell, who led a group of teenagers enthral…

41 - South Africa's Crime Epidemic
35October 23, 2024 4:00amExplicit

41 - South Africa's Crime Epidemic

Laurie Pieters-James, criminologist and specialist offender profiler, joins us to confront the staggering crime epidemic in South Africa. As the founder of Cybareti Consulting, Laurie sheds light on the overwhelming rates of rape and murder…

40 - Psychologist or Killer?
36October 16, 2024 4:00amExplicit

40 - Psychologist or Killer?

A true crime group accuses Killer Psychologist of staging a 911 call in the Mica Miller case. Private investigator Eric Zelaya and attorney Craig Wetterer weigh in, revealing how accusations not only blur the line between storytelling, but …

39 - Crimes Of The Paranormal
37October 09, 2024 4:00amExplicit

39 - Crimes Of The Paranormal

Emmy-Award-winning producer Alexandra Orton, the creative mind behind Out There: Crimes of the Paranormal on Hulu, joins us for an in-depth conversation. Best known for her work on Secrets of Playboy, ReMastered, and Framing John DeLorean, …

38 - Diddy, Crime and Sex Trafficking
38October 02, 2024 4:00amExplicit

38 - Diddy, Crime and Sex Trafficking

Dr. Nicholas Baham, professor and noir crime fiction author, exposes the stark realities of sex trafficking and the intricate forensic elements woven into his novel, The People’s Detective. He discusses his inspiration, its connection to cu…

37 - Competency and Insanity Evaluations
39September 25, 2024 4:00amExplicit

37 - Competency and Insanity Evaluations

Understanding the distinction between court-ordered evaluations, such as competency to stand trial, is crucial for navigating complex legal cases involving mental health. In this episode, Dr. Rod Hoevet discusses how these evaluations impac…

36 - Hybristophilia & Wade Wilson
40September 18, 2024 4:00amExplicit

36 - Hybristophilia & Wade Wilson

What is hybristophilia? Why would someone fall for a killer, and just how far will they go in the name of love? We investigate the case of convicted murderer Wade Wilson, now on death row. Legal expert Eric Zelaya walks us through the convi…