Every Monday, delve into the myriad minds of history’s most notorious serial killers like never before. In Mind of a Serial Killer, hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels, a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, combine true crime storytelling with expert psychological analysis to uncover what drives these infamous killers. From Jeffrey Dahmer to Ted Bundy, they explore not just the lives and crimes of these infamous killers but the twisted psychology behind them. Together, they tackle the haunting question: what makes a serial killer? Follow Mind of a Serial Killer—a Crime House Studios original—wherever you get your podcasts. For more true crime content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse.
23 episodes transcribedEven after authorities uncovered Ted Bundy's heinous crimes, bringing the terrifying serial killer to justice proved incredibly difficult. With his ca...
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...
Ted Bundy is one of America's most infamous serial killers, infamous for his charm, intelligence, and shocking brutality. Preying on young women, Bund...
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...
When 17-year-old William Heirens was caught breaking into an apartment, police believed they had finally captured the infamous "Lipstick Killer." Heir...
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...
After one of Ray and Faye Copelands' intended victims managed to escape their clutches, the police began to investigate this seemingly-harmless elderl...
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 mi...
Herbert Mullin's struggles with delusions made him an especially dangerous serial killer. Unable to overcome the voices in his head, he preyed on peop...
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 p...
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,...
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 kille...
For years, "Angel of Death" serial killer Elizabeth Wettlaufer flew under the radar. Because she made her murders look like death from natural causes,...
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 tur...
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 whe...
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...
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 seri...
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...
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...
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 mot...
