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
This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers...
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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In this episode, we shift the focus to prevention. If you’re a parent, guardian, teacher—or just someone paying attention—how do you protect the people you love from falling into incel ideology? Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins me to walk through the practical, no-BS steps that can help stop this before it starts.<...
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Once someone falls into the blackpill mindset—believing they're doomed to be unloved, unwanted, and invisible—can they ever come back? In this episode, I talk with psychotherapist Shavaun Scott about whether an incel’s belief system can actually be challenged or reversed.
We dig into what happens once som...
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What if the signs were there—and you just didn’t know what you were looking at? In this episode, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott helps us break down the early warning signs of incel ideology: what it looks like, how it develops, and how it can quietly take hold in someone’s life—sometimes even your o...
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We’ve all heard the word “incel” thrown around—usually after another headline about a mass shooting or hate-fueled violence. But where does that mindset actually come from? In this episode, I sit down with psychotherapist Shavaun Scott to go deep into the psychology behind incel ideology—what drives it, where it starts, and why...
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Enter the chilling psychological landscape of Bryan Kohberger, convicted murderer responsible for the horrific slayings of four Idaho university students. In this essential episode, renowned psychotherapist Shavaun Scott takes an incisive look into the disturbing psychological traits and behaviors that defined Kohberger long before his crimes be...
This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers...
This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers...
This is not your average news recap. With the sharp investigative lens of Tony and his guests, the show uncovers layers...
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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In the wake of Bryan Kohberger’s plea deal and life sentences for the brutal murders of four Idaho students, one profound and controversial question emerges: Is his mind worth studying? In this episode, acclaimed psychotherapist Shavaun Scott explores the ethical, scientific, and psychological dimensions of examining Kohberger’s psyche. We debate the potentia...
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Did Bryan Kohberger commit four gruesome murders in Idaho because he craved fame—even the darkest, most notorious kind? In this provocative and revealing episode, respected psychotherapist Shavaun Scott investigates whether Kohberger’s horrific acts were motivated by a twisted desire for infamy. Unpacking the psychological reasons behind his actions, Sco...
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What drives a man with extensive criminology training to commit a horrifying quadruple homicide and genuinely believe he could evade justice? In this compelling episode, esteemed psychotherapist Shavaun Scott meticulously analyzes the chilling psychological landscape behind Bryan Kohberger’s notorious crimes. From his c...
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What happens when a program meant to inspire young people becomes a pipeline for abuse? Sandra Birchmore joined the Stoughton Police Explorer Program at age 13, believing it would shape her future. Instead, it allegedly became the beginning of years-long grooming by a man in uniform—and silence from those around him. In...
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For years, Sandra Birchmore tried to tell people what was happening to her—about the older police officer who was “in a relationship” with her since she was 15, about the abuse, about the lies. No one listened. In this episode, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott joins us to dissect how grooming operates under the radar when the abus...
This 4th of July 2025 flashback weekend, we're looking back at the biggest stories we've covered so far this year in our 2025 Half Year in Review. Welcome to "The Year in Review," where we delve into the true stories behind this year's most compelling headlines. Your host, Tony Brueski, joins hands with a rotating roster of guests, sharing their insights and analysis on a collection of intriguing,...
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What happens when control becomes the only currency in a marriage? In this psychological deep dive, we dissect the chilling behavioral patterns of Barry Morphew—the man at the center of one of Colorado’s most disturbing true crime stories.
Psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott joins us to unpack the profile behind the headl...
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Sandra Birchmore was just 23 and pregnant when she was found dead in her Canton, Massachusetts apartment in 2021. The initial ruling? Suicide. But according to federal prosecutors, this was no mental health crisis—it was a murder designed to silence years of grooming and abuse at the hands of a police officer she trusted. In this episode, we speak...
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A woman’s bones don’t just tell you how she died—they tell you how someone lived. In this case, how a man may have plotted, planned, and executed control with chilling precision. When Suzanne Morphew’s remains were found in 2023, they contained traces of BAM, a rare veterinary tranquilizer. Not something you pick up ...
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