Morbid Instinct

In this episode, the hosts discuss the Netflix series 'Catching Killers' and focus on the case of the Happy Face Killer. They explore the twists and turns of the investigation, including Laverne's changing stories and her eventual confession. They also discuss the flaws in the justice system, the power dynamics between police and suspects, and the impact of false confessions. The hosts delve into the childhood and early signs of violence in Keith Jesperson, the Happy Face Killer, and discuss his confessions and additional convictions. They also highlight the wrongful conviction of John Sosnowski and Laverne Pavlenac. In this episode, the hosts discuss the show 'Catching Killers' and its focus on killers who confess to their crimes. They highlight the fact that the show's title is somewhat misleading, as the killers in this particular episode were not caught but rather confessed. The hosts also praise the show for its detailed and informative storytelling, providing a comprehensive description of the crimes. They appreciate the real and conversational approach of the interviews with people involved in the cases. The episode concludes with a preview of the next season and a discussion on the link between cases.TakeawaysFalse confessions can occur due to coercive tactics and the desire to please authority figures.The justice system is not infallible, and wrongful convictions can occur due to flawed investigations and biased beliefs.Early signs of violence and cruelty towards animals can be indicators of future criminal behavior.The power dynamics between police and suspects can lead to abuses of power and wrongful convictions.The pursuit of justice requires persistence, open-mindedness, and a commitment to finding the truth.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the episode00:58 Discussion of the episode and initial twists01:40 Focus on the case of Tanya Bennett02:16 The detective's reaction and Laverne's changing stories03:13 Implication of Laverne and John in the murder04:37 Laverne's changing stories and implicating herself05:34 Laverne leading the police to the body06:00 John's arrest and the plea deal06:50 John's conflicting statements and the detective's belief in Laverne07:44 The district attorney's refusal to accept new evidence08:59 The detective's persistence and Laverne's confession09:57 The impact of false confessions and coercive tactics11:22 The flaws in the justice system and the power dynamics between police and suspects13:31 Introduction of Keith Jesperson and his confessions14:19 Keith Jesperson's letters and the nickname 'Happy Face Killer'18:00 Keith Jesperson's childhood and early signs of violence19:29 Keith Jesperson's victims and his confessions22:08 Keith Jesperson's suicide attempts and additional convictions25:35 John Sosnowski and Laverne Pavlenac's wrongful conviction27:23 Confessing Killers28:13 Detailed and Informative30:41 Real and Conversational31:31 Emotional Impact32:00 Life Sentence33:01 Season Two Preview34:23 Link Between Cases

In this episode, the hosts discuss the case of Aileen Wuornos, a female serial killer who operated in Florida in the early 1990s. They delve into her troubled childhood, including sexual abuse and a history of violence. The hosts also explore the psychological profile of Wuornos and the factors that may have contributed to her crimes. They discuss the undercover operation that led to her arrest and the subsequent conviction and execution. The conversation also touches on the topic of female serial killers and how they differ from their male counterparts. In this conversation, the hosts discuss the motivations behind serial killers, focusing on the case of Aileen Wuornos. They recommend the movie 'Aileen Wuornos, American Boogie Woman' as a portrayal of her troubled life. They explore Wuornos' troubled childhood and her anger towards men due to her past experiences. The hosts also discuss Wuornos' decision to end her own life and the impact of imprisonment on her relationships. They compare Wuornos' childhood to other serial killers and discuss the role of personal choices in committing evil acts. The conversation highlights the importance of recognizing signs and providing intervention and support to prevent further violence. The hosts express shock at the idea of a female serial killer and emphasize empathy for the victims and the tragedy of their lives. The conversation concludes with a preview of the next episode on the Happy Face Killer.TakeawaysAileen Wuornos had a troubled childhood, marked by sexual abuse and a lack of stability and support.Her psychological profile indicated a high level of psychopathy and explosive anger.Wuornos targeted and killed several men, claiming self-defense in some cases.The undercover operation that led to her arrest and the subsequent conviction and execution were discussed.Female serial killers often have different motivations and patterns of behavior compared to male serial killers. Understanding the motivations behind serial killers can help shed light on their actions.Aileen Wuornos' troubled childhood and anger towards men played a significant role in her crimes.Recognizing signs of potential violence and providing intervention and support is crucial in preventing further harm.Empathy for the victims is important, as they often endure tragic lives.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background01:00 Discussion of Aileen Wuornos' Crimes06:23 Aileen Wuornos' Troubled Childhood10:24 Psychological Profile of Aileen Wuornos14:17 Undercover Operation and Arrest16:15 Victims and Crime Spree20:05 Conviction and Execution25:20 Discussion on Female Serial Killers27:46 Discussion on the motivations behind serial killers28:06 Movie recommendation: Aileen Wuornos, American Boogie Woman29:06 Aileen Wuornos' troubled childhood and anger towards men29:35 Aileen Wuornos' decision to end her own life30:10 The impact of imprisonment on Aileen Wuornos' relationships30:41 Serial killers with different childhood experiences31:14 The role of personal choices in committing evil acts32:04 Parental influence and missed signs in the case of Jeffrey Dahmer33:18 Denial and disbelief in recognizing signs of potential violence34:04 The importance of intervention and support in preventing further violence35:09 The shock of a female serial killer35:58 Empathy for the victims and the tragedy of their lives36:38 Wrap-up of the discussion on Aileen Wuornos37:13 Preview of the next episode: The Happy Face Killer

In this episode, the hosts discuss the first episode of the documentary series 'Catching Killers' which focuses on the Green River Killer. They explore topics such as the killer's narcissistic tendencies, the emotional impact on investigators, advancements in forensic technology, and the difficulty of catching serial killers. They also discuss the killer's personal life, motivation, and lack of conscience. The hosts reflect on the challenges of passing polygraph tests and the inevitability of serial killers getting caught. Overall, the episode provides insights into the mindset and actions of serial killers and the efforts to bring them to justice. In this conversation, the hosts discuss plea bargains and the death penalty, expressing frustration with the use of plea bargains in cases like that of Gary Ridgway. They debate the ethics of the death penalty and the use of tax dollars to support convicted criminals. The conditions in American prisons are also discussed, with comparisons to prisons in other countries. The career of Detective Dave Reichert, the lead investigator in the Green River Killer case, is highlighted. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the challenges of solving serial killer cases and the importance of recognizing the victims.TakeawaysSerial killers often exhibit narcissistic tendencies and lack empathy for their victims.The emotional impact on investigators can be significant, and they may feel guilt for not catching the killer sooner.Advancements in forensic technology, such as DNA testing, have made it easier to catch serial killers.Serial killers often manipulate and deceive others, including law enforcement and their partners.Passing a polygraph test does not necessarily indicate innocence, as serial killers can lie convincingly and lack emotional responses.Serial killers often push the limits of their crimes, testing how much they can get away with before getting caught. Plea bargains and the death penalty are topics of debate, with differing opinions on their use in criminal cases.Conditions in American prisons are discussed, with concerns raised about the use of tax dollars to support convicted criminals.The career of Detective Dave Reichert, the lead investigator in the Green River Killer case, is highlighted.The challenges of solving serial killer cases and the importance of recognizing the victims are emphasized.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Change of Topic01:00 Background of the Green River Killer02:01 Discussion on Serial Killers' Narcissistic Tendencies03:18 The Witness and the Investigation04:21 Confusion and Correction05:09 Discussion on Serial Killers' Choice of Victims06:06 Personal Connection to the Cases07:04 The Number of Victims and Emotional Impact on Investigators08:16 Advancements in Forensic Technology09:19 The Guilt of Law Enforcement10:05 Serial Killers' Justification and Lack of Empathy11:06 Serial Killers' Relationships and Manipulation12:23 Emotional Impact on Investigators13:10 The Difficulty of Catching Serial Killers14:01 The High Body Count and Unidentified Victims17:01 Discussion on the Killer's Personal Life18:01 The Killer's Motivation and Lack of Conscience19:00 The Killer's Arrests and DNA Evidence20:12 The Difficulty of Passing Polygraph Tests21:23 Serial Killers' Manipulation and Testing Limits23:20 Serial Killers' Lack of Emotion and Guilt25:45 The Inevitability of Serial Killers Getting Caught26:40 Discussion on Plea Bargains and Death Penalty27:11 The Case of Gary Ridgway28:08 Debate on Death Penalty and Tax Dollars29:27 Conditions in American Prisons30:19 Career of Detective Dave Reichert32:46 Challenges of Solving Serial Killer...

Tonight, Elaine, Jeremy, Josh, and Colette discuss notorious serial killer, Jeffrey Dahmer. They discuss his crimes against men and boys nvolving murder, necrophilia, and cannibalism; his eventual arrest, confession tapes, missed opportunities to stop him, and his death in prison. Mental illness, narcissism, or quite a bit of both? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tonight, Elaine, Jeremy, Josh, and Colette discuss the disappearance of 3 year old Madeleine McCann while on vacation with her family in Portugal in May of 2007. The theories of what may have happened circle around everything from kidnapping to murder to human/sex trafficking to her parents covering up her death. To this day, she has not been found. Will we ever know the truth? The mystery still remains...what happened to little Madeleine? If you have any information on this case, please contact The Metropolitan Police in the UK at T: 44 (0) 207 321 9251 or E: operation.grange@met.pnn.police.uk or The Policia Judiciaria in Portugal at T: 351 282 405 400 or E: DIC.Portimao@pj.pt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tonight, Elaine, Jeremy, Josh, and Colette discuss the facts and theories of a Delhi family of 11 (3 generations) found deceased in their home. Was it suicide, murder, or something else? What theory do you believe?--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tonight, Elaine, Jeremy, Josh, and Colette discuss serial killer, Richard Cottingham, his crimes in New York and New Jersey in the late 70s and early 80s, and the crime and seedy underbelly of Times Square during the same timeframe from this three part Netflix docuseries. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tonight, Elaine, Jeremy, Josh, and Colette discuss Ted Bundy in this four part documentary that consist of 100 hours of archival interview tapes from Bundy himself, as well as, interviews with his family, friends, surviving victims, and law enforcement that worked his case(s). Definitely extremely wicked, shockingly evil, and vile.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tonight, Elaine, Jeremy, Josh, and Colette discuss the Son of Sam killer, David Berkowitz, and the journalist whose theory; that became a 40 year obsession, was that there was more than one killer involved. Was it a cult? Did Berkowitz act alone...?--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tonight, Elaine, Jeremy, Josh, and Colette discuss Chris Watts, who murderer his pregnant wife and two young daughters. Narcissism at it's worst.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tonight, Elaine, Jeremy, Josh, and Colette discuss the 3 part Netflix docuseries about the NFL star that turned into a convicted killer. Was it CTE that made him do it?--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tonight, Elaine, Jeremy, Josh, and Colette discuss the 6 part Peacock docuseries about the notorious American serial killer who was convicted of killing 33 young men and burying most of them under his house in the 1970s. Talk about no empathy!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tonight, Elaine, Jeremy, Josh, and Colette discuss the heartbreaking Netflix docuseries about an 8 year old California boy who was abused, tortured, and murdered by his biological mother and her boyfriend. Pure evil at its finest.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tonight, Elaine, Jeremy, Josh, and Colette discuss the Netflix documentary of Cyntoia Brown. Convicted of murder at 16, Cyntoia was granted clemency after serving 15 years in prison. Was justice served? Listen in to hear our thoughts.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tonight, Elaine, Jeremy, Josh, and Colette discuss the three part Netflix series about Luka Rocco Magnotta who went from posting online videos of killing kittens to killing Jun Lin, posting the murder video online, and causing an international manhunt to catch him.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tonight, Elaine, Jeremy, Josh, and Colette discuss the four part Netflix series about the night stalker, Richard Ramirez, who terrorized CA in the mid 1980s and the law enforcement who solved his heinous crimes.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tonight, Elaine, Jeremy, and Josh discuss the four part Netflix series about the disappearance and death of Elisa Lam at The Cecil Hotel in LA. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.