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
Let’s break down the chilling timeline of May 9 and 10, 2020, the final days before Suzanne vanished from her Colorado home. From her last known text to the eerie silence of her phone, and the suspicious activity surrounding her husband Barry Morphew, we peel back the layers of this haunting case. How did digital forensics, behavioral red flags, and vehicle telematics create a timeline that prosecutors say points to premeditated mu...
In this powerful episode, we’ll break down the bombshell change-of-plea hearing in State of Idaho vs. Bryan Kohberger—the man accused of murdering four University of Idaho students in a crime that rocked the quiet town of Moscow, Idaho. From the moment Judge John Judge scolded members of the true crime community for interfering with the justice process, to Bryan Kohberger’s chilling and calculated confession to the brutal murders o...
Bryan Kohberger, the accused killer of four University of Idaho students, is expected to plead guilty, bypassing the death penalty and forever altering the pursuit of justice for Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. In this deep dive, let’s unpack the pros and cons of accepting a plea in a death penalty case, examine Idaho’s victim rights laws, and question whether the families were fairly included in t...
What happens when a woman accused of murder—already convicted of killing her children, conspiring to kill her husband’s wife, and murdering her former spouse—decides to act as her own attorney in a courtroom? In this gripping investigation, we break down why Lori Vallow Daybell’s decision to represent herself in her Arizona trial wasn’t just ill-advised—it was a disaster. From her bizarre objections to courtroom outbursts steeped i...
Barry Morphew has been arrested in Arizona and now faces extradition to Colorado, where he’s charged with the 2020 murder of his wife, Suzanne Morphew. In this video, we break down the extradition process step-by-step—how it starts, why it matters, and what it means for the road ahead. Watch now to understand how one of the most important legal tools in the American justice system is being used to bring Barry Morphew back to Colora...
On a hot Texas night in July 1988, Shane Stewart and Sally McNelly disappeared after attending Fourth of July fireworks in San Angelo. Months later, their bodies were discovered near a reservoir, both executed with a shotgun blast. What started as a teenage romance quickly unraveled into one of the most chilling unsolved double murders in Texas history. Were they victims of a satanic cult? Or did someone inside law enforcement help...
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 ...
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