In 2002 two high school sweethearts, eager to start their lives together, exchanged wedding vows. While most of these exchanges were the run-of-the-mill "for better or for worse" and "in sickness and in health" - one of their promises was quite disturbing. On their wedding night, the young couple made a murderous pact... if either of them ever cheated on their spouse, they'd have to kill the extramarital lover. On this episode of HNTRASK, Michelle and her good friend Annie dissect the crimes and psyche of serial killer, Kelly Cochran and her husband Jason. As a textbook antisocial psychopath, Kelly used her cold nature and manipulative prowess to evade authorities after (allegedly) killing over a dozen individuals. Kelly's reign of terror finally came to an end at a BBQ she hosted, when her guests began to question why the cuts of BBQ meat looked so strange... Follow us at @hownottoraiseaserialkiller on Instagram Watch Michelle and her friends on our HNTRASK YouTube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seen this headline before? In 1998, with a 0.22 caliber rifle gifted from his father, a high school boy killed both of his parents and sprayed over 50 rounds of ammunition into his school's cafeteria. What police found next at the teen's home was something out of a horror movie. Why do we continue to allow this story to be told again and again? What can be done to extinguish this brand of violence? As Cindy Dean, creator of the Mental Health Education Management for Educators (MHEME), so thoughtfully states... working to extinguish gun violence is not a "prideful project," it must involve compromise. This week, Michelle and her good friend Cindy discuss the story of an unnamed active shooter, what might have led to his depraved acts of violence, and how targeted programs (like MEME) could curb the frequency of events like this. Follow us at @hownottoraiseaserialkiller on Instagram Watch Michelle and her friends on our HNTRASK YouTube Channel Sponsor Smartass & Sass - Subscribe at smartassandsass.com and use code HOW NOT for 15% off your first subscription! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of HNTRASK, Michelle is joined by Missi and Abigail to discuss the unimaginable crimes committed by Lisa Montgomery. In 2004, Lisa and Bobby Jo Stinnett connected on social media through a dog breeding group. Under the guise of purchasing a puppy, Lisa was invited to Bobby Jo's home. After a gruesome murder and the kidnapping of an unborn child (you read that right...) Lisa became the first female prisoner to be put to death by the U.S. government since 1953. Listen to Michelle, Missi, and Abigail as they discuss Lisa's traumatic childhood, the life of crime that followed, and what can be done to prevent this. Follow us at @hownottoraiseaserialkiller on Instagram Watch Michelle and her friends on our HNTRASK YouTube Channel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During the 80s and 90s, Patrick Lewis murdered over half a dozen women, preying on sex workers who resembled his ex-lover and mother of his child. His terror on women was overlooked by police again and again, as Patrick was repeatedly released from prison on bail. How did these flagrant killings slip under the radar? What were the underpinnings of Patrick?s MO? Were there warning signs in his childhood that pointed to a future killer? (Spoiler: YES) On this episode of HNTRASK, Michelle dissects young Patrick Lewis with her new friend Renee, and proposes treatments that could have prevented Patrick?s prolific violence. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts! Follow us at @hownottoraiseaserialkiller on Instagram Watch Michelle and her friends on our HNTRASK YouTube Channel Sponsors Smartass & Sass - Subscribe at Smartassandsass.com and use code HOWNOT for 15% off your first subscription! Follow Smartass & Sass on social media for your daily dose of attitude. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Part II of this episode, Michelle and Maleeda continue to discuss how head injuries can lead to dramatic changes in personality and, in some cases, murder, and Michelle gives some shocking solutions to treating head trauma. What do you do after your child hits their head? What does medication and meditation have to do with any of this? Find out the answer to these questions and listen in on some juicy mom stories on this episode of HNTRASK! Follow us at @hownottoraiseaserialkiller on Instagram Watch Michelle and her friends on our HNTRASK YouTube Channel Sponsors StoryWorth - Give all of the fathers in your life a meaningful gift that you can both cherish for years to come! Right now, for a limited time, you can save $10 on your first purchase when you go to StoryWorth.com/HOWNOT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1986, Antonio Bustamante broke into a home to steal. As he ransacked the house. He was in the middle of the burglary when the homeowner returned unexpectedly. The owner was a small 80-year-old man who had only gone to the local grocery store. Instead of barreling past the owner to run away, Antonio beat the man to death with his bare hands. In Part I of this story, Michelle and her good friend Maleeda discuss the murders of Antonio Bustamante, the dire effects of traumatic brain injuries, and what this all has to do with a man named Phineas Gage. Listen to Part II to learn more about how you can prevent and TREAT personality changes after head injuries. Follow us at @hownottoraiseaserialkiller on Instagram Watch Michelle and her friends on our HNTRASK YouTube Channel Sponsors EveryPlate - Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.79 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com, and entering code HOWNOT179 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Shirley Turner wreaked havoc on the lives of many, most notably, terrorizing the Bagby familiy. Turner would murder their only son, Andrew, and grandson Zachary in acts of selfishness and entitlement. What drove this woman to commit such atrocious acts against her boyfriend and her infant son? What, if anything, could have been done to stop her from spiraling in this way? On this episode, Michelle and her good friend Amy discuss the murders of Andrew and Zachary, the signs and symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and how this all relates to the Depp v. Heard Trial. Sponsors Audible - Listen to The Miranda Obsession on audible.com/themirandaobsession BetterHelp - How Not To Raise A Serial Killer listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/hownot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Michelle and her sister, Heidi, analyze Andrew Cunanan, the infamous killer of Gianni Versace. After being cut off by his sugar daddy, Cunanan took the lives of five people over the course of three months, culminating in the murder of Versace. What could have driven this otherwise well-to-do socialite to commit five murders? Love? Desperation? Money? Well, Michelle and Heidi have a few ideas... Tune in this week as Michelle and Heidi discuss how certain styles of parenting can exacerbate personality disorders, and how parents can channel perceived negative traits into positive activities. Sponsor Smartass & Sass - Subscribe at www.smartassandsass.com and use code HOWNOT for 15% off your first subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In September 2005, 23-year-old Levi King was forced to leave his father?s home in Pineville, Missouri. He had been there for a week after violating his parole terms and fleeing a halfway house. After waiting for his father to leave in the morning, Levi grabbed several of his fathers guns without his knowledge and began a tragic killing spree that would soon result in five innocent victims. This week on How Not To Raise A Serial Killer, Dr. Michelle Ward and her good friend Alli recount the details of Levi King's killing spree and tragic childhood, as they discuss what could have been done to prevent it. Sponsor StoryWorth - Right now for a limited time you'll save $10 on your first purchase when you go to storyworth.com/hownot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Michelle and fellow mom, Claire, sit down to discuss Matthew Cushing and his unthinkable crime. When Matthew was just a young college student, he woke up one day and decided he needed to travel home from school to kill his stepfather... instead, he killed his entire family. How did this young man from a good family end up doing such a terrible deed? After meeting him face to face, Michelle has some theories about what may have been going on in Matthew's brain, and it's something that all parents should be aware of. Today's Sponsors: BetterHelp - As a Special offer for How Not To Raise a Serial Killer listeners, BetterHelp is offering 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/HOWNOT. That?s betterhelp.com/HOWNOT. EveryPlate - Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.79 per meal by going to EveryPlate dot com and entering code hownot179. That?s $1.79 per meal by entering hownot179 at Everyplate.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Holmes is responsible for one of the worst mass shootings in United States history. But what can we learn from this terrible incident? By looking into Holmes?s childhood symptoms and his undiagnosed schizophrenia, Dr. Michelle Ward finds some important lessons to take away from this tragedy. In Part 2 of this 2 part episode, Dr. Michelle Ward takes a deeper look at schizophrenia and the importance of a proper diagnosis. What can parents do when their own children display symptoms of schizophrenia? How can we fight the stigma against this mental illness (and all mental illnesses) as a society? With the help of her good friend and fellow mom, Courtney, Michelle dives deep so that we can try to prevent a similar tragedy in the future.  Today?s Sponsor: BetterHelp - As a Special offer for How Not To Raise a Serial Killer listeners, Better Help is offering 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/HOWNOT. That?s betterhelp.com/HOWNOT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On July 20, 2012, 24 year-old , James Holmes, bought a ticket for ?The Dark Knight Rises? and proceeded to enact one of the worst mass shootings in our country?s history up until that point. But how did this tragedy happen, exactly? In Part 1 of this 2 part episode, Dr. Michelle Ward is joined by her good friend and fellow mom, Courtney, to look into Holmes?s childhood symptoms and family history, his urge to diagnose himself by pursuing neuroscience, and the full story of his undiagnosed schizophrenia. Part 2 reveals even deeper truths about childhood schizophrenia that all parents should be aware of, so be sure to listen to part 2 as well! Today?s Sponsor: BetterHelp - As a Special offer for How Not To Raise a Serial Killer listeners, Better Help is offering 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/HOWNOT. That?s betterhelp.com/HOWNOT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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