Criminology - Amazon Music Presents: Killer Psyche Daily

Episode Date: November 23, 2022

When a shocking crime occurs, former FBI Profiler Candice DeLong will have a lot to say about it. On KILLER PSYCHE DAILY, Candice digs into the motivations and behaviors of the criminal masterminds and killers who are dominating the headlines. For 10 minutes, five days a week, she draws on her years of experience to break down complex criminal cases, look back at the historic crimes that still haunt us today, and share new insights. With new episodes every Monday through Friday, KILLER PSYCHE DAILY delivers a lot of true crime in just a little bit of time. Listen only on Amazon Music: www.amazon.com/KPD_us_pfd_AA_110122   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello, it's Mike and Morf, host of criminology. We want to tell you about a new podcast called Killer Psychie Daily. It's a bite-sized version of the weekly that gives you a quick 10-minute rundown every weekday on the motivations and behaviors of the criminal masterminds, psychopaths, and cold-blooded killers you read about in the news. Host Candice DeLong draws on her years as an FBI agent and criminal profiler to break down the cases for you. She'll give you insight into cases like Ryan Grantham and the active Stockton serial killer. That's right, active serial killer. Someone was arrested. Is it the right person?

I'm about to play you a clip from the show. While you're listening, make sure to follow the Amazon music exclusive podcast, Killer Psychie Daily. In the Amazon music app, download the app today. A listener note, this episode contains adult content and is not suitable for everyone. Please be advised. Most people listening probably know that I'm a former FBI agent and criminal profiler, but I like to remind people that I was also a psychiatric nurse for several years beforehand. And like everyone else, I read headlines about crimes happening every day. And I think about what led that individual.

to commit that act of violence. Why did they do it? There are certain cases that stick with me. The Ryan Grantham case was one in particular that grabbed my attention because it validated my belief that if mental health issues are recognized and addressed, many acts of interpersonal violence could be prevented. While most of the world was grappling with the unknown mysteries surrounding, the COVID-19 virus, Canadian actor Ryan Grantham was planning a murder.

The then-21-year-old was a familiar face thanks to his roles in hit TV series like Riverdale and Supernatural, as well as the 2010 film Diary of a Wimpy Kid. But after he murdered his mother on March 31st, 2020, he became more famous as a killer than he ever was. as an actor. On that day, Grantham loaded and unloaded his 22-caliber rifle for about 15 minutes before going into the room where his 64-year-old mother, Barbara Waite, was playing the piano. He then aimed his firearm at the back of her head and fired. She died instantly. Grantham claimed he murdered his mother because he wanted to spare her from seeing the violence he had planned. After he murdered her at their home, about an hour outside of Vancouver, British Columbia,

Grantham left to buy beer and marijuana. Then he returned home and went to bed. 24 hours later, with his mother's body still on the floor in a pool of blood, Grantham packed up his car, intending to drive across the country to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's official residence in the Canadian capital of Ottawa. He had three guns, lots of ammunition, 12 Molotov cocktails, camping supplies, and a map. Hey, Prime members, listen to the Amazon Music exclusive podcast, Killer Psyche Daily in the Amazon Music app. Download the app today.