All tagged psychology
Our friend Fanny, a brilliant neuropsychologist. stopped by for an exclusive chat about the link between Traumatic Brain Injuries and violent crime, the relationship between serial killers and bedwetting, and everything you always wanted to know about the brain of a psychopath but didn't know who to ask!
Harold Schester, an American true crime writer, examined serial killers, their victims, and their motives by separating them into four categories in his book The A to Z Encyclopedia of Serial Killers.
According to Schester, there is no clear-cut definition or recipe for a serial killer, but it is possible to divide them into four archetypes: power & control, visionary, missionary, and hedonistic. Here are the descriptions.
In 2008, Jan Ruis, Ph.D., wrote a research paper on the statistical analysis of the astrological birth charts of serial killers and observed some repeated configurations that would make these people more susceptible to developing some disorders.
True crime has grown into a huge community and genre of fans over the years, and yet it still faces criticism and judgment from those on the outside who question how it can even be enjoyable. So the question persists: why do we like true crime?
HLN's Original Series Very Scary People is kicking off its third season with a two-hour deep dive into the infamous Golden State Killer case on May 2 at 9 pm ET/PT. You can catch the season three premiere of Very Scary People on HLN this Sunday, May 2 at 9 pm to 11 pm ET/PT! To stay up to date with all of HLN's new shows, you can follow their Instagram (@HLNOriginals), Twitter (@HLNTV), and Facebook (Facebook.com/HLN).
Most people only know her by the phenomenon that sprouted from her murder. They know her as simply, "Kitty Genovese, the girl who got stabbed and no one did anything to help her." Her case launched the famous psychology study known today as "The Bystander Effect." But what really happened to Kitty all those years ago?
"L.A. Not So Confidential" is a not so typical true crime podcast. The hosts, Los Angeles-based psychologists Dr. Shiloh and Dr. Scott, examine cases through the lens of forensic psychology and offer their hot takes on all things crime with a little snark and a whole lot of criminal justice expertise.
Researchers across the globe have conducted extensive studies on the behavior of serial killers. Everything from early childhood behaviors to the method of killing are examined. Here are all of the warning signs to watch for when predicting the behavior of future serial killers.
