Killer Psyche
Audible | Treefort Media
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 heinous 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 Alex Murdaugh to Mary Bell. Winner of the 2025 Bronze Signal Award for True Crime podcasts.Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Killer Psyche ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.
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Oct 17, 2023 • 44min
Lethal Infatuation: The Amy Fisher Affair
Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong digs into the shooting of Mary Jo Buttafuoco by then 17-year-old Amy Fisher, who was having an affair with Mary Jo's husband, Joey. Candice delves into Amy's troubled background and the fallout of Amy's lethal infatuation.Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive episodes, early access to new ones, and they’re always ad-free. Start your free trial in the Wondery App or visit wondery.app.link/TI5l5KzpDLb now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sep 26, 2023 • 38min
Leopold & Loeb, Part I
Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong explores the case of Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold and their attempt to commit the perfect murder. The podcast dives deep into their psyches, revealing the chilling murder of Bobby, the charges brought against them, and the early life and abuse they endured. It also explores the power dynamics between the two, their escalating crimes, and the murder that changed everything.
Sep 12, 2023 • 2min
Killer Psyche: Season Three Preview
Former FBI agent Candice DeLong is back with Season Three of Killer Psyche, where she delves into the fascinating psychology and motivations behind disturbing criminal figures. From well-known killers like Leopold & Loeb to lesser-known figures like Belle Guinness, Candice promises to offer chilling insights. The first episode will be available on September 19th.
May 2, 2023 • 44min
The Slender Man Stabbings
Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong unravels the internet-driven cult known as "Slender Man." Two twelve year old girls lured their friend into the forest and stabbed her nineteen times in order to appease the fictional Slender Man character. How could an obscure online tale have led to attempted murder?Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive episodes, early access to new ones, and they’re always ad-free. Start your free trial in the Wondery App or visit wondery.app.link/TI5l5KzpDLb now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 18, 2023 • 41min
The Woman Who Shot her Own Children: Diane Downs, Part I
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.Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive episodes, early access to new ones, and they’re always ad-free. Start your free trial in the Wondery App or visit wondery.app.link/TI5l5KzpDLb now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Apr 4, 2023 • 47min
Chicago's Mass Murderer: Richard Speck
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.Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive episodes, early access to new ones, and they’re always ad-free. Start your free trial in the Wondery App or visit wondery.app.link/TI5l5KzpDLb now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Feb 28, 2023 • 41min
Mary Bell: The 11-Year-Old 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.Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive episodes, early access to new ones, and they’re always ad-free. Start your free trial in the Wondery App or visit wondery.app.link/TI5l5KzpDLb now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jan 24, 2023 • 32min
The Candy Store, Part I: Undercover Madam
Once upon a time, former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong was assigned to the drug squad working in tandem with the DEA. In this special episode, Candice recounts one of her wildest operations undercover...as a madam.Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive episodes, early access to new ones, and they’re always ad-free. Start your free trial in the Wondery App or visit wondery.app.link/TI5l5KzpDLb now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jan 17, 2023 • 45min
The Fort Bragg Murders: The Brutal Case of Jeffrey MacDonald
Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong takes a closer look at the case of Jeffrey MacDonald, a former United States Army officer convicted of murdering his pregnant wife and two young daughters. He maintains innocence to this day, blaming four mysterious "hippies" for the crimes.Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive episodes, early access to new ones, and they’re always ad-free. Start your free trial in the Wondery App or visit wondery.app.link/TI5l5KzpDLb now.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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Jan 10, 2023 • 38min
Amy Bishop: The Professor Turned Killer
Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong digs into the case of Amy Bishop, a professor who murdered three of her colleagues at the University of Alabama after being denied tenure. Candice unravels Amy's long history of violence, including the shooting her brother, which was initially ruled accidental.Need more Killer Psyche? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive episodes, early access to new ones, and they’re always ad-free. Start your free trial in the Wondery App or visit wondery.app.link/TI5l5KzpDLb now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
