In the second part of our deep dive into the Soham murders, Psycho Killer: Shocking True Crime Podcasts examines Ian Huntley’s disturbing psychological profile through the lens of the Hare Psychopathy Checklist (Revised). What does his score reveal about his mind—and his motives?
We also explore the complex role of Maxine Carr: was she a willing accomplice, or a victim of coercive control? With forensic storytelling, gold-standard journalism, and insight from a real former detective, Psycho Killer goes beyond the headlines to uncover the uncomfortable truths behind this notorious case.
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Acknowledgements & Source Material
- BBC 10 O'clock News (2003). Huntley and Carr sentenced – Duncan Kennedy reports. Watch on YouTube
- BBC Six O'clock News (2002). Police retrace the last-known steps of the missing ten-year-olds – Clarence Mitchell reports from Soham. Watch on YouTube
- CNN (2002). News report on Soham murders: police announcement that two bodies had been found. Watch on YouTube
- Good Morning Britain/The Sun (n.d.). Huntley 'apologises' for Soham murders. Watch on YouTube
- The Independent (2022). Journalist Brian Farmer recalls Soham killer’s suspicious answers 20 years on. Watch on YouTube
- ITV News (2013). Soham 10 Years On – includes Jeremy Thompson's interview with Maxine Carr. Watch on YouTube
- ITV News (2010). Ian Huntley recovers after prison attack. Watch on YouTube
- ITV News at 10 (2002). Ian Huntley will stand trial next summer. Watch on YouTube
- ITV News (2002). Jeremy Thompson's interview with Ian Huntley. Watch on YouTube
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