Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers

Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers

Welcome to Mind Behind The Crime, the authoritative podcast that grants you exclusive access to the profound insights of respected psychologists, psychotherapists, and mental health experts as they delve into the most captivating true crime stories of our time. Hosted by Tony Brueski, this enthralling series takes you on an intellectual journey through the intricate workings of the human mind and its connection to the darkest realms of criminal behavior. In each episode, the vaulted doors of the criminal psyche are unlocked, as these esteemed professionals analyze and unravel the complexities that underlie heinous acts, shedding light on the most chilling cases that have gripped the world. Prepare to be captivated, enlightened, and challenged as you venture into the realm where true crime meets the expertise of mental health professionals. Mind Behind The Crime offers a unique opportunity to understand the intricate web of the criminal mind and the essential role mental health plays in comprehending and preventing such acts. Join us on this intellectual odyssey, where true crime stories are not merely recounted, but dissected and analyzed by the sharpest minds in the field of psychology. Tune in to Mind Behind The Crime and embark on a journey of exploration and discovery, where the complexities of the human psyche are unveiled, and the enigmatic world of true crime finds its intersection with psychological expertise.

Episodes

August 8, 2025 11 mins
He Didn’t Snap—He Planned It: Bryan Kohberger’s Chilling Escalation Before the Idaho Murders

Everyone wants to believe that mass killers just “snap.” That something short-circuits and pushes them to kill. But what if that’s not true at all? What if Bryan Kohberger didn’t explode—but evolved?

In this gripping first installment of a four-part deep dive, Tony Brueski sits down with psychotherapist and author of ...
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 Psychotherapist Breaks Down The Mind Of The Devil’s Den Killer

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In this extended deep-dive compilation episode, licensed psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins Tony Brueski for a comprehensive, unflinching analysis of the Devil’s Den double homicide—one of the most disturbing and mysterious crimes to hit Northwest Arkansas in years.

We explore the psychological impact on the two surviving childr...
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How the Devil’s Den Park Killer Shattered a Community’s Sense of Safety

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This wasn’t just a murder. It was a rupture—one that tore through the collective sense of safety in an otherwise peaceful hiking community.

In this episode, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins Tony Brueski to unpack how the Devil’s Den murders have left residents of Prairie Grove, Fayetteville, and surrounding areas reth...
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What Motivated the Devil’s Den Killer To Destroy an Innocent Family

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What drives a person to destroy an entire family in the middle of a public park trail on a summer day?

In this episode, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins Tony Brueski to dissect the possible psychological motivations behind the double homicide at Devil’s Den State Park. From delusional thinking to deeply rooted rage and fa...
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Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.
    
 This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers...
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Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.
    
 This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers...
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Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.
    
 This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers...
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Why Did the Devil’s Den Killer Target Two Parents With Kids

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Why did the Devil’s Den killer target Clinton and Cristen Brink—two parents simply out for a hike with their daughters? In this episode, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins Tony Brueski to examine the psychological and symbolic motives behind the attack that has shaken the Northwest Arkansas community to its core.

Was this act preme...
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How Will The Children Survivors Of The Devil’s Den Tragedy Find Healing After Trauma

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In this emotional and clinically grounded episode, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins Tony Brueski to explore the long road ahead for the two young girls who survived the horrific double homicide at Devil’s Den State Park. After witnessing the brutal murder of their parents—Clinton and Cristen Brink—these children a...
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 Six Shocking Ways Dentist James Craig Tried To Cover Up His Alleged Crime
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This is the full picture.

In this extended episode, we’re putting all four segments together for a comprehensive, forensic-level dive into the mind of James Craig — the Colorado dentist accused of slowly poisoning his wife with cyanide and Visine while texting “I love you” and pretending to be the concerned husband.
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What Drives a Man Like James Craig? A Forensic Psychological Profile

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What makes someone capable of this kind of betrayal?

In the final episode of our four-part series, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott helps break down the forensic-level psychological profile of James Craig — if the allegations against him are true. This is about more than cyanide and Visine. This is about the man who allegedly u...
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James Craig’s Deepfake Plot: Psychological Abuse Beyond the Grave

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You think the poisoning was bad? Let’s talk about what came next.

After allegedly killing his wife Angela, James Craig didn’t stop. According to prosecutors, he wrote a letter from jail asking his teenage daughter to help create a fake suicide confession video — a deepfake of Angela admitting to taking her own life. It’s one of...
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Why James Craig Allegedly Chose Poison: The Psychology of Slow Murder

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This wasn’t a murder of passion. It was a slow bleed.

James Craig allegedly poisoned his wife Angela not in a fit of rage — but with surgical patience. Cyanide mixed into protein shakes. Visine added quietly to drinks. All while texting “I love you” and smiling beside her hospital bed. If true, this was murder by milligram ...
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James Craig’s Double Life: How a “Loving Husband” Became a Suspected Killer

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He was a dentist. A father of six. A man of faith. But prosecutors say James Craig was also a cold, calculated killer — slowly poisoning his wife with cyanide and Visine over multiple days while pretending to be the doting husband.

In this episode, I sit down with psychotherapist Shavaun Scott to unpack how someone ma...
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James Craig: The Complete Psychological Profile of a Killer Dentist | True Crime Exposed

In this powerful and conclusive fifth episode, we bring together all the threads of the James Craig case, offering a comprehensive psychological profile of the Colorado dentist accused of murdering his wife, Angela. Host Tony Brueski of Hidden Killers and licensed psychotherapist Shavaun Scott synthesize the chilling elements of ...
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Welcome to the "Week in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this week's headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing, perplexing, and often chilling stories that made the news.
    
 This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers...
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Did James Craig Murder Angela Due To Narcissistic Collapse & Delusional Thinking?

In this culminating fourth episode of "Unmasking the Mind of a Murderer," licensed psychotherapist Shavaun Scott provides a forensic-level breakdown of James Craig, the Colorado dentist accused of killing his wife. Joined by Hidden Killers Host Tony Brueski, this episode aims to construct a comprehensive psychological profile, sheddi...
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Deepfake Dentist Daddy: James Craig Asks Daughter To Make Disturbing Video Of Deceased Mom
Explore the most disturbing facets of the James Craig case in this third episode of "Unmasking the Mind of a Murderer." Licensed psychotherapist Shavaun Scott and Hidden Killers Host Tony Brueski examine the chilling manipulation of James Craig's family, especially his daughter, and the alleged use of children in a post-crime cover-...
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The James Craig Case: Why a Dentist Is Accused Of Poising His Wife's Smoothie | Forensic Psychology Breakdown

Uncover the sinister method behind the alleged madness in the James Craig case. In this second episode of "Unmasking the Mind of a Murderer," licensed psychotherapist Shavaun Scott and Hidden Killers Host Tony Brueski analyze why James Craig, a medical professional, allegedly chose poison—cyanide and Visine—to...
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James Craig: The Narcissist Dentist's Deadly Double Life

Dive deep into the chilling case of James Craig, the Colorado dentist accused of poisoning his wife, Angela. In this first episode of our "Unmasking the Mind of a Murderer" series, we explore the disturbing psychological persona James Craig presented to the world, contrasting it with the malevolent actions he allegedly committed. Licensed psychotherapist Shavaun...
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