Composition of a Killer

Composition of a Killer

Composition of a Killer is an in-depth look into the early childhood development of killers. Hosted by Dr. Kimberly Cassidy, professor of early childhood education and early childhood special education, and Darlene D. Lee, radiology tech, certified yoga instructor, and avid true crime and brain development researcher, Composition of a Killer dives into the early childhood experiences that likely affected the brain development of people who became cold-blooded killers. Referencing early childhood development theories, adverse child experiences (ACES), McDonald Triad, and many other research-based resources, Dr. Cassidy and Darlene Lee will keep readers riveted with the heinous crimes of the worst killers in history. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/composition-of-a-killer--5602919/support.

Episodes

January 17, 2025 53 mins
This podcast discusses a list of the most famous celebrities killed by their fans

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This is a podcast about 9 serial killers who depended on stalking to identify their victims.

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This podcast discusses the definition of a stalker and the connection that stalking has to serial killers and violent offenders

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December 22, 2024 33 mins
This podcast is an update on the Menendez Brothers' possible clemency from prison that will be heard in late January.

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December 12, 2024 37 mins
This podcast discusses the Amityville Horror popular media storyline and the real murders that sparked the storyline that we are familiar with today.

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This podcast discusses the findings in the journal article School Bullying as a Predictor of Violence Later in Life

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September 22, 2024 38 mins
This podcast discusses Richard Kuklinski, also known as The Iceman, who was a hitman for the mafia.

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This is part two of the review of journal article The Causality of Serial Killers' Crimes in Early Childhood

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This podcast covers a conference presentation of a journal article by Mariam Vardan Karapethyan focused on the early childhood experiences of serial killers and their ability to process abuse with adaptive stress or psychologica trauma.

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Update on Idaho College Murders and lates findings on Heuermann Gilgo Beach Murders

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This podcast wraps up the last part of the Myers, et al study. We also discuss Scott Peterson's case that has been picked up by LA Innocence Project

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This podcast reviews the journal article by Myers; Reccoppa; Burton; and McElroy (1993), the statistics in the 90s compared to today's statistics, etc.

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January 6, 2024 40 mins
This podcast discusses The Boston Strangler and his horrific childhood. His case is surrounded by those who believe DNA solved the cold case and others who believe it's still unsolved.

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This podcast discusses Edmund Kemper, a serial killer with one of the worst childhoods among violent offenders.

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December 27, 2023 62 mins
This podcast discusses the 1800s Benders Family who killed more than 11 people on the only open trail heading west in the United State at the time.

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This is the final installment of the analysis of The Development of a Serial Killer Masters Thesis. This grounded study focuses on three serial killers: Bundy, Ridgeway, and Ramirez, and the characteristics that the three men have in common, as well as future indications based on the study.

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This podcast is the continuation of the study on The Developmental of a Serial Killer; Ridgeway, Bundy, and Ramirez

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This podcast discusses the second part of the master's thesis focused on the development of serial killers as well as the arrest in the California serial killer crimes.

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This podcast discusses the development of serial killers in depth; etiologies; theories; and the analysis of three notorious serial killers

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This podcast discusses the disturbing case of Ida Schnell, a 13-year old girl who killed infants with a hat pin back in 1907.

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