Killer Minds: Inside the Minds of Serial Killers & Murderers
Formerly known as "Mind of A Serial Killer," "Killer Minds" takes you deep into the psychology of history?s most chilling murderers?from infamous serial killers to ruthless cult leaders, deadly exes, and terrifying spree killers. Every Monday and Thursday, hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels, a clinical and forensic psychologist, blend gripping true crime storytelling with expert psychological analysis to uncover what drives people to kill.
From the calculated minds of serial killers like Jeffrey Dahmer and Ted Bundy to crimes of passion and cold-blooded murders, "Killer Minds" goes beyond the headlines to explore the twisted psychology behind the crimes. What fuels their darkness? How do their minds work? And most hauntingly?could they have been stopped?
"Killer Minds" is a Crime House Studios original. New episodes drop every Monday and Thursday. Follow "Killer Minds" wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us at @KillerMinds on social media.
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MURDEROUS MINDS: Oscar Pistorius Pt. 2
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After Oscar Pistorius fatally shot his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day 2013, he claimed he'd mistaken her for a home invader. But the authorities weren't so sure. As they looked into Oscar's past, they realized there were a lot of things people didn't know about him... and they wondered if he was capable of murder.
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2025-04-03Link to episode
MURDEROUS MINDS: Oscar Pistorius Pt. 1
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In 2012, Oscar Pistorius became a household name after becoming the first double-amputee Olympic runner. But just a few months later, the man known as the "Blade Runner" made headlines for another reason. Because on Valentine's Day, 2013, Oscar's girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp was found dead... and Oscar had shot her.
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2025-03-31Link to episode
SERIAL KILLER: "The Dark Strangler" Pt. 2
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After the American police started to catch on to Earle Leonard Nelson's murderous rampage, he tried to lie low in Canada. But Earle couldn't stop himself from seeking out more victims... and it wasn't long before the Canadian authorities realized there was a serial killer in their midst.
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2025-03-27Link to episode
SERIAL KILLER: "The Dark Strangler" Pt. 1
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Known for his hulking frame and olive complexion, Earle Leonard Nelson was known as the Dark Strangler. In the early 20th century, this terrifying serial killer targeted older women in San Francisco. He charmed his way into their homes... then murdered them with his bare hands.
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2025-03-24Link to episode
MURDEROUS MINDS: Charles Manson & The Manson Family Cult Pt. 2
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In the summer of 1969, Charles Manson believed the world was about to descend into an apocalyptic race war he called ?Helter Skelter.? But when his prophecy failed to materialize, Manson decided to start it himself? by convincing his followers in the Manson Family cult to commit some of the most horrific murders in true crime history. Murderous Minds is a Crime House Original. For more true crime content, follow us @crimehouse on TikTok and Instagram.
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2025-03-20Link to episode
MURDEROUS MINDS: Charles Manson & The Manson Family Cult Pt.1
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Tune in to explore the chilling rise of Charles Manson, from his troubled youth in reform school and prison to his desperate pursuit of power in the late 1960s. Using his dangerous charisma, Manson formed the notorious Manson Family, a cult of devoted followers he manipulated into obeying his every word. Murderous Minds is a Crime House Original. For more true crime content, follow us @crimehouse on Tiktok and Instagram.
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2025-03-17Link to episode
UPDATE: "Mind of a Serial Killer" is now "Killer Minds"!
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"Mind of a Serial Killer" is getting a major update! Starting March 17th, this feed will be called "Killer Minds." Along with covering the world's most notorious serial killers, Dr. Engels and Vanessa will also be doing deep dives into the minds of the world's most famous murder cases, including ruthless cult leaders, deadly exes, terrifying spree killers and more. There's nothing you need to do -- all episodes will continue dropping in this feed! "Killer Minds" is a Crime House Original. Follow us @crimehouse and @killerminds for more true crime content.
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2025-03-12Link to episode
Joel the Ripper: Joel Rifkin 2
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Unable to control his violent lust, serial killer Joel Rifkin preyed on vulnerable sex workers across New York City with increasing frequency throughout the 1990s. As his crimes escalated, Rifkin became more reckless and sloppy, leaving behind crucial evidence. Ultimately, his growing carelessness led to his capture, and it was only a matter of time before police caught him in the act. Mind of a Serial Killer is a Crime House Original. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse for more true crime content.
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2025-03-10Link to episode
Joel the Ripper: Joel Rifkin 1
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During the 1990s, serial killer Joel Rifkin stalked the streets of New York City. Operating in the shadows, Rifkin targeted vulnerable sex workers and disposed of his victims' bodies with disturbing precision. But his addiction to killing soon spiraled out of control... making him even more dangerous than ever. Mind of a Serial Killer is a Crime House Original. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse for more true crime content.
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2025-03-03Link to episode
Dr. Satan: Marcel Petiot
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During World War II, Dr. Marcel Petiot posed as a French Resistance fighter, promising to help people escape Nazi-occupied France. Instead, this serial killer lured dozens of innocent victims into his home, where he murdered them for their money. Mind of a Serial Killer is a Crime House Original. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse for more true crime content.
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2025-02-24Link to episode
Ted Bundy Pt. 2
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Even after authorities uncovered Ted Bundy's heinous crimes, bringing the terrifying serial killer to justice proved incredibly difficult. With his calculated alibis, charm, and daring jailbreaks, it seemed Bundy might escape punishment forever. However, his uncontrollable urge to kill eventually led to his downfall, and it was only a matter of time before Bundy lost control. Mind of a Serial Killer is a Crime House Original. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse for more true crime content.
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2025-02-17Link to episode
SNEAK PEEK: NEW Original - Crime House The Show
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Crime House has a new original show, Crime House True Crime Stories, Every Monday, take a deep dive into some of the world?s most notorious true crime cases from that week in history, all connected by a captivating theme ? infamous serial killers, mysterious disappearances, tragic murders, and more. Join host Vanessa Richardson every Monday. Search ?Crime House True Crime Stories? now and follow our new show!
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2025-02-12Link to episode
Ted Bundy Pt. 1
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Ted Bundy is one of America's most infamous serial killers, infamous for his charm, intelligence, and shocking brutality. Preying on young women, Bundy terrorized college campuses across the Pacific Northwest during the 1970s, carefully hiding his dark, violent side behind a mask of respectability. His ability to blend in and manipulate others made it almost impossible to suspect him as the horrifying killer he truly was. Mind of a Serial Killer is a Crime House Original. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse for more true crime content.
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2025-02-10Link to episode
The Teacup Poisoner: Graham Young
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Known as the "Teacup Poisoner," Graham Young was a British serial killer who claimed his first victim at 14 years when he murdered his stepmother with poisoned tea. But even a long stint in a mental hospital did little to quiet his urges. Once he got out, Graham continued to poison and kill...and nobody suspected a thing. Mind of a Serial Killer is a Crime House Original. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse for more true crime content.
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2025-02-03Link to episode
The Lipstick Killer: William Heirens Pt. 2
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When 17-year-old William Heirens was caught breaking into an apartment, police believed they had finally captured the infamous "Lipstick Killer." Heirens confessed to the brutal murders of two women and a young girl, but his controversial confession and questionable police tactics have led many to doubt his guilt. Mind of a Serial Killer is a Crime House Original. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse for more true crime content.
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2025-01-27Link to episode
The Lipstick Killer: William Heirens Pt. 1
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Known as the "Lipstick Killer" for the haunting message he left at one of his crime scenes, teenage serial killer William Heirens struck fear into the city of Chicago during the 1940s. Despite a troubled childhood, no one suspected Heirens of being a ruthless murderer, making his case even more chilling. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse for more true crime content.
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2025-01-20Link to episode
Serial Killer Grandparents: Ray and Faye Copeland 2
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After one of Ray and Faye Copelands' intended victims managed to escape their clutches, the police began to investigate this seemingly-harmless elderly couple. But they quickly discovered that Ray and Faye were far more dangerous than they seemed. Not only had the Copelands committed murder -- they were serial killers. Mind of a Serial Killer is a Crime House Original. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse for more true crime content.
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2025-01-13Link to episode
Serial Killer Grandparents: Ray and Faye Copeland 1
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After a lifetime of petty crimes, Ray Copeland turned to murder in the 1980s as part of a scheme to defraud cattle auctions. Although his wife Faye might not have participated in the violence herself, she seemed to be in on the scheme. But the Copelands weren't sophisticated killers -- and their sloppiness threatened to reveal their true nature as a pair of elderly serial killers. Mind of a Serial Killer is a Crime House Original. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse for more true crime content.
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2025-01-06Link to episode
The Apocalypse Killer: Herbert Mullin 2
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Herbert Mullin's struggles with delusions made him an especially dangerous serial killer. Unable to overcome the voices in his head, he preyed on people all around Santa Cruz, California in the early 1970s. But because there was so much violent crime in the area, Herb's killing spree went undetected. And by the time anyone realized what was going on, thirteen people had lost their lives. Mind of a Serial Killer is a Crime House Original. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse for more true crime content.
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2024-12-30Link to episode
The Apocalypse Killer: Herbert Mullin 1
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Serial killer Herbert Mullin suffered from the delusion that a terrible disaster was coming -- and the only way to avert it was to sacrifice as many people as he could. During the 1970s, he terrorized the region around Santa Cruz, California, murdering innocent people. But soon, his killing spree turned more personal -- and even more dangerous. Mind of a Serial Killer is a Crime House Original. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse for more true crime content.
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2024-12-23Link to episode
BEST OF CRIME HOUSE 2024: The Tylenol Murders
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As the end of the year approaches, we're revisiting the best episodes of 2024 from Crime House. On Murder: True Crime Stories, Carter Roy examined the case of the Tylenol Murders. In the fall of 1982, seven people in Chicago were killed by poisoned Tylenol pills. In the first of three episodes, learn how the murders unfolded, the early steps investigators took... and how the killer eluded them. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original. For more, follow us on Tiktok and Instagram @crimehouse. To hear the conclusion of this gripping true crime story, check out Murder: True Crime Stories on Apple or Spotify.
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2024-12-19Link to episode
The Bloody Baron: Gilles de Rais 2
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During the 1400s, Gilles de Rais terrorized his lands, kidnapping and murdering children as he pleased. But when he stopped being useful to his lords, this medieval serial killer's crimes were finally exposed -- but the question is, would anyone care enough to stop him from murdering again? Mind of a Serial Killer is a Crime House Original. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse for more true crime content.
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2024-12-16Link to episode
The Bloody Baron: Gilles de Rais 1
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In medieval France, Gilles de Rais made his name as Joan of Arc's greatest ally. But now, we know him as one of history's most terrifying serial killers. From the depths of his castle, Gilles assaulted and murdered innocent children. And it seemed like nobody could stop him. Mind of a Serial Killer is a Crime House Original. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse for more true crime content.
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2024-12-09Link to episode
The Angel of Death: Elizabeth Wettlaufer 2
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For years, "Angel of Death" serial killer Elizabeth Wettlaufer flew under the radar. Because she made her murders look like death from natural causes, nobody suspected she was killing her elderly nursing patients. But a lifetime of shame and guilt was weighing on Elizabeth. And by 2016, that dam was about to burst. Mind of a Serial Killer is a Crime House Original. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse for more true crime content.
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2024-12-02Link to episode
The Angel of Death: Elizabeth Wettlaufer 1
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Growing up in a strict religious household, Elizabeth Wettlaufer had to repress her sexual identity. The years of lies took a toll on her, and she turned to substance abuse to cope. As a nurse, Elizabeth had easy access to drugs -- and she spiraled out of control. Eventually, the dam burst and Elizabeth took out her anger on the patients she was trying to save... and became a serial killer known as "the Angel of Death." Mind of a Serial Killer is a Crime House Original. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse for more true crime content.
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2024-11-25Link to episode
The Baby Farm Killer: Amelia Dyer 2
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After Amelia Dyer was exposed as a merciless serial killer, the police scrambled to find her. They were too late -- she'd already disappeared. But when dead infants started washing up on the banks of the Thames River, it was clear Amelia was still out there. And this time, the authorities were determined to catch this serial killer before she vanished again. Mind of a Serial Killer is a Crime House Original. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse for more true crime content.
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2024-11-18Link to episode
The Baby Farm Killer: Amelia Dyer 1
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When it comes to serial killers, few have been as prolific as Amelia Dyer. In 19th century England, Amelia ran a group home for infants called a baby farm. But instead of helping these children, she murdered them. Eventually, her scheme was revealed. But could the police stop Amelia before she murdered again? Mind of a Serial Killer is a Crime House Original. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse for more true crime content.
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2024-11-11Link to episode
The Monster Behind the Mask: Charlie Brandt 2
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To the outside world, Charlie Brandt was a regular guy who loved fishing, drinking, and hanging out with his friends. In secret, he was a vicious serial killer. After a horrifying murder-suicide revealed his true nature in 2004, the authorities wondered: how many victims did Charlie Brandt really have? Mind of a Serial Killer is a Crime House Original. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse for more true crime content.
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2024-11-04Link to episode
The Monster Behind the Mask: Charlie Brandt 1
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When Charlie Brandt was a child, he murdered his mother and tried to kill his father and sister. For the rest of his life, he hid this terrible secret from the world. When the truth finally came to light in 2004, an even more frightening secret was revealed: Charlie Brandt was a serial killer. Mind of a Serial Killer is a Crime House Original. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse for more true crime content.
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2024-10-28Link to episode
Jeffrey Dahmer Pt. 4
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In the gripping finale of our limited series, we explore Jeffrey Dahmer?s final murder spree and the chilling events that led to his downfall. As one of the world?s most notorious serial killers spiraled out of control, discover the shocking moments that sealed his fate. Don?t miss the final chapter of Mind of a Serial Killer, a Crime House Original. And come back next week as we examine the life of another serial killer. Follow @crimehouse on Instagram and TikTok for more bone-chilling true crime content.
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2024-10-21Link to episode
Jeffrey Dahmer Pt. 3
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Follow the twisted path of Jeffrey Dahmer as he evolved from a murderer to one of history's most notorious serial killers. Discover the disturbing motivations behind every sadistic act as his list of victims grew. Mind of a Serial Killer is a Crime House Original. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse for more true crime content.
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2024-10-14Link to episode
Jeffrey Dahmer Pt. 2
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After Jeffrey Dahmer?s first kill, he tried to suppress his deadly urges?but it wasn?t long before his dark desires took over. Uncover the chilling reasons behind his descent into madness, leading him to become one of the world?s most infamous serial killers. Don?t miss this gripping episode of Mind of a Serial Killer, a Crime House Original. Follow @crimehouse on Instagram and TikTok for more spine-chilling true crime content.
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2024-10-07Link to episode
Jeffrey Dahmer Pt. 1
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In this four-part series, unlock the disturbing secrets behind one of history?s most notorious serial killers: Jeffrey Dahmer. Explore his early years and troubled childhood, uncovering the chilling motivations that drove him to become a cold-blooded murderer. Don?t miss this deep dive into the Mind of a Serial Killer, a Crime House Original. Follow @crimehouse on Instagram and TikTok for more spine-tingling true crime content.
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2024-10-07Link to episode
Introducing..."Killer Minds"
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Every Monday and Thursday, dive into the twisted minds of the world?s most chilling murderers ? from infamous serial killers to ruthless cult leaders, deadly exes, and terrifying spree killers. "Killer Minds" combines gripping true crime storytelling with expert psychological analysis, taking you beyond the crimes and into their minds. Hosted by Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse for more true crime content.
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2024-09-19Link to episode