Profiling Evil Podcast with Mike King
The Profiling Evil Podcast delves into unsolved criminal cases from around the world. We look into the mind of the predator and talk about crime motivation, victim selection and behavior. Some episodes examine how investigators work and how they capitalize on mistakes made by the offender. Your host, Mike King, retired after a distinguished law enforcement career where he served as Chief of Staff to Utah Attorney General Jan Graham and Weber County Attorney Reed M. Richards. He learned policing in the Ogden Utah Police Department where he served in patrol, traffic (motors) enforcement and SWAT. As an investigator, he led task forces and pursued serial predators throughout his career. He served as co-chair of the FBI’s ViCAP (Violent Criminal Apprehension Program) National Advisory Board and as Director of UTAP, the Utah Criminal Tracking and Analysis Project. During the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, he worked in the intelligence section. After retirement from public service, he went to work at Environmental Systems Research Institute where he consulted with law enforcement around the world on intelligence gathering, real-time crime reporting and major event management. He retired in 2024 to pursue Profiling Evil fulltime. Mike is an internationally recognized speaker and trainer, adjunct professor and visiting scholar at several accredited universities. He is a violent crimes and criminal behavior subject-matter expert who has authored, “Deceived, An Investigative Memoir of the Zion Society Cult," "She Knew No Fear," “Who Killed King Tut?,” “Predators, Who Are They and How Do We Stop Them?” and “Profilers.” You can catch Mike live on his popular YouTube Channel, @ProfilingEvil. More information is available at www.ProfilingEvil.com
Episodes
The Unabomber may have been caught, but his ideas never died. His manifesto continues to circulate, inspiring modern extremists—including a shocking new case involving Luigi Mangione, a man accused of assassinating a CEO. Is Kaczynski’s ideology fueling a new generation of radicalized criminals?
In this final chapter, we compare the Unabomber’s beliefs with recent crimes, exploring how radical manifestos can turn intellectual i...
In today’s gripping conclusion to State of Arizona v. Daybell, the courtroom tension reached its peak as both sides delivered powerful closing arguments—and Lori Vallow Daybell made one last attempt to dismiss the case. Now, the jury begins deliberations, and we’re expecting a swift verdict in this twisted tale of conspiracy, cult beliefs, and bullet-riddled secrets. It’s a pivotal moment in the chilling saga of Lori Vallow Daybell...
Day 4 of Lori Vallow Daybell’s Arizona conspiracy trial pulled forensic science into the center ring—and this time, it spoke volumes. Mesa PD forensic scientist Vanessa Mielke nailed down DNA matches that put Alex Cox behind the wheel of the now-infamous Jeep. Kyle Mueller’s expert analysis found actual gunshot residue particles in that same vehicle, months after the alleged shooting. Meanwhile, Lori’s legal team continued their tr...
For years, the FBI chased a ghost. The Unabomber’s bombs left little forensic evidence, and his attacks appeared random—until he made a crucial mistake. In 1995, Ted Kaczynski insisted on publishing his manifesto, Industrial Society and Its Future, believing it would justify his violent ideology. Instead, it exposed him.
In this episode, we reveal how forensic linguistics, behavioral profiling, and one heartbreaking family betr...
Ted Kaczynski wasn’t just a criminal—he was a self-proclaimed revolutionary waging war against modern civilization. Over 17 years, he orchestrated a nationwide bombing campaign, targeting universities, airlines, and corporate figures. But before he was the Unabomber, he was a child prodigy, a Harvard graduate, and a professor. What drove him to turn against the world?
In this first episode, we unravel the origins of the Unabomb...
In a shocking and heartbreaking case that raises serious questions about prison policies, 62-year-old Stephanie Dowells, an accomplished businesswoman, mother, and woman of faith, was strangled to death during an unsupervised conjugal visit at Mule Creek State Prison in California. Her husband? David Brinson, a man serving four consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole for the cold-blooded execution of four men i...
Just when you thought Lori Vallow Daybell’s story was over, she resurfaces—this time in Arizona, where prosecutors say she conspired with her brother Alex Cox to kill Brandon Boudreaux. No talk of divine prophecy this time—just cold, calculated planning. In this comprehensive episode, we break down Lori’s courtroom behavior in past murder trials—and what to expect now, the Gilbert PD Incident Report and why investigators believe Lo...
In this video, we delve into the recent pretrial hearing where Lori Vallow Daybell attempted to challenge the state’s use of aggravating factors in her sentencing. Representing herself, Lori’s motion was denied by Judge Justin Beresky, who clarified the legal procedures surrounding aggravating factors and their role in the sentencing phase. We also explore Lori’s request for the judge’s recusal and her concerns about courtroom acco...
Day 21 of the Karen Read murder trial brought a wave of compelling forensic evidence. Dr. Judson Welcher, a biomechanics expert, methodically aligned John O’Keefe’s injuries to the physical structure of Karen Read’s Lexus. From paint transfer tests and GPS analysis to reverse trajectories and alcohol impairment science, his testimony may have changed everything. But will the jury see it through the noise? Or will the distrust in la...
A 32-year-old man was held hostage for over two decades by his own mother in Waterbury, Connecticut. After years of starvation, isolation, and psychological control, he made a desperate escape attempt by setting his room on fire! This shocking case reveals dangerous loopholes in homeschooling and child welfare laws that allowed this horror to go unnoticed for 20 years. Let’s review the arrest affidavit and why welfare checks failed...
As the Commonwealth lays out its case against Karen Read—complete with DNA evidence, digital data, physical trauma, and her own alleged confessions—questions continue to mount about whether the investigation itself is what may derail a conviction. In this episode, we explore the forensic science behind the mitochondrial DNA match to John O’Keefe, the timeline of events pulled from vehicle telematics, and the damning behavioral clue...
In the Karen Read murder trial, a single strand of hair found clinging to the broken rear bumper of her SUV has ignited fierce debate. Could a hair really survive a 30-mile journey at highway speeds through snow and ice? In this episode of Profiling Evil, we unpack the science of airflow, forensic recovery, and the aerodynamic phenomenon known as the “recirculation zone”—using geese in flight as an analogy. This is where true crime...
A millionaire businesswoman, a bitter divorce, and a $286,000 murder-for-hire plot—this case has all the makings of a crime thriller, except it’s terrifyingly real. On January 10, 2025, Yesenia “Jessica” Torres was gunned down in broad daylight outside her favorite burger spot in San Bernardino. Authorities say this was no random attack—her estranged husband, Sergio Reveles, allegedly orchestrated the hit amid a messy divorce battl...
What really happened the night Boston police officer John O’Keefe was found lifeless in the snow? The headlines spun a dozen theories, but the truth may lie in what the autopsy reveals. Two medical examiners, black box vehicle data, and a chilling pattern of injuries paint a picture far more damning—and far more human—than rumor and speculation. In this episode of Profiling Evil, Mike King unpacks the testimony that the mainstream ...
Nestled in the unforgiving Skull Valley, Utah, the ghost town of Iosepa tells an incredible story of perseverance, faith, and resilience. In the late 19th century, a group of Polynesian pioneers left the lush landscapes of Hawai’i to build a new life in the western desert. Against all odds, they thrived, creating a community that once won Utah’s award for best-kept town. But by 1917, Iosepa was abandoned. What led to its demise? Wh...
In this explosive Profiling Evil breakdown, we tear apart Lori Vallow Daybell’s stunning interview with True Crime Arizona after her conviction for conspiracy to commit murder. From claiming divine authority to blaming the entire legal system, Lori revealed more about her dangerous delusions than she intended. We expose her attempts to preach from behind bars, her twisted spiritual superiority complex, her manic emotional swings, a...
In the ancient ruins of Delphi, Greece — where people once sought the voice of the gods — I reflect on the recently resolved case in Delphi, Indiana. Richard Allen has been found guilty of murdering Abigail Williams and Liberty German. Still, many claim he was framed. Join me as we explore what was proven in court, what was whispered in myth, and why the ancient god of deception — Dolos — might still be whispering today. #Profiling...
Alisa Petrov was just 15 years old when she vanished from South Jordan, Utah—leaving behind a chilling digital trail and a desperate family searching for answers. As investigators uncover a web of adult men from multiple states who were grooming her online, we ask the hard questions: Was this a coordinated human trafficking operation? Did Alisa ever make it to Las Vegas, or was she intercepted along the way? And why have we heard n...
Jennifer Gledhill is accused of murdering her husband, Matthew Johnson, in September 2024, yet his body has never been found. In this deep dive, we examine the power of circumstantial evidence in cases like this—where every forensic clue, GPS data point, and behavioral pattern helps build a case for conviction. We’ll break down the detailed timeline of events, analyze the evidence against Gledhill, and discuss how convictions witho...
Walk with me through the heart of Istanbul as we retrace the chilling steps of the Severed-Leg Killer — a sadistic predator who turned one of the world’s busiest cities into his hunting ground. From the bustling Spice Bazaar to the shores of the Bosphorus, we explore the brutal clues he left behind, the victims who deserved justice, and the haunting question: how does someone kill in a crowd and disappear without a trace? Join me o...
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