The Consult: Real FBI Profilers
The Consult is a true crime podcast that examines behavior exhibited before, during, and after the commission of a criminal act. Consultants are retired FBI profilers who worked the cases.
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Single mom Eileen Zarlenga disappeared from her home on a cold night in March 1988, taking her coat, boots, and purse, but leaving behind her three-year-old daughter. Eileen remained missing for 4 days, and when she was found, it was not good news.
The question of who stabbed the young mother over and over and left her body in a remote patch of woods in Mahoning County, OH would haunt generations of investigators.
When DNA was dete...
In Part 2 of our series on the 1975 murder of Deborah “Debbie” Sue Williamson, we continue our analysis of the crime scene and discuss what the dynamics of the attack may tell us about the offender. We also begin victimology of Debbie, looking more closely at her life, relationships, and circumstances leading up to her murder. Cold case investigator Jennifer Bucholtz and investigative journalist George Jared join us aga...
On August 24, 1975, 18-year-old Deborah “Debbie” Sue Williamson was murdered in the carport of the Lubbock, Texas, home she shared with her husband, Doug Williamson. In this episode, we begin our analysis of Debbie’s murder by examining the timeline and crime scene. Joining us for this series are cold case investigator Jennifer Bucholtz and investigative journalist George Jared.
We continue our examination of Ghislaine Maxwell’s background, her relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, the role she played in his life and social world, and her involvement in the recruitment and abuse of minor girls. Part 2 of 2.
For more information about Dr. Stein and her work, please visit her website: https://drsstein.com/evil-at-our-table/
Dr. Stein's book Evil at Our Table: Inside the Minds of the Monsters Who Live Among ...
We examine Ghislaine Maxwell’s background, her relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, the role she played in his life and social world, and her involvement in the recruitment and abuse of minor girls. Part 1 of 2.
For more information about Dr. Stein and her work, please visit her website: https://drsstein.com/evil-at-our-table/
Dr. Stein's book Evil at Our Table: Inside the Minds of the Monsters Who Live Among Us is available here...
We continue our examination of the life, crimes, and behavioral patterns of Jeffrey Epstein. Joined by forensic psychologist Dr. Samantha Stein, we explore how Epstein groomed and manipulated victims, the systems that enabled his abuse for decades, and what his behavior reveals about him. Part 2 of 2.
For more information about Dr. Stein and her work, please visit her website: https://drsstein.com/evil-at-our-table/
Dr. Stein's book ...
In this two-part series, we examine the life, crimes, and behavioral patterns of Jeffrey Epstein. Joined by forensic psychologist Dr. Samantha Stein, we explore how Epstein groomed and manipulated victims, the systems that enabled his abuse for decades, and what his behavior reveals about him. Part 1 of 2.
For more information about Dr. Stein and her work, please visit her website: https://drsstein.com/evil-at-our-table/
Dr. Stein's ...
We continue our discussion of the FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit's planned interviews with convicted Long Island Serial Killer (LISK) Rex Heuermann. Part 2 of 2.
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As part of his plea agreement, convicted Long Island Serial Killer (LISK) Rex Heuermann agreed to be interviewed by the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU). In this episode, we discuss what those interviews will involve, what profilers hope to learn, and how they differ from traditional police interrogations. We also examine the behavioral significance of the evidence in the Gilgo Beach serial killings, including Heuermann's alleg...
Journalist Andrew Goldman, host of the podcast Dead Certain, returns for the conclusion of our six-part series on the 1975 murder of Martha Moxley. In this final episode, we evaluate and prioritize the individuals we believe warrant the greatest investigative attention based on the evidence, known timelines, victimology, and behavioral analysis. Part 6 of 6.
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Journalist Andrew Goldman, host of the podcast Dead Certain, returns for Part 5 of our multi-part series on the 1975 murder of Martha Moxley. In this episode, we conclude our analysis of the offender's personality and behavioral characteristics before turning to the Sutton Report. We examine how both Michael and Tommy Skakel changed their accounts of the night Martha was murdered, and what those evolving statements may reveal when ...
Andrew Goldman, host of the podcast Dead Certain, joins us once again for Part 4 of our multi-part series on the 1975 murder of Martha Moxley. In this episode, we wrap up our victimology analysis and then turn our attention to the offender's profile. We examine the personality traits and characteristics of the person responsible for this crime, exploring what they may reveal about who committed the murder and why.
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Journalist Andrew Goldman, host of the podcast Dead Certain, returns for Part 3 of our multi-part series on the 1975 murder of Martha Moxley. In this episode, we focus on victimology, examining Martha’s personality, relationships, and social world in the months leading up to her murder.
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Journalist Andrew Goldman, host of the podcast Dead Certain, returns for Part 2 of our multi-part series on the murder of Martha Moxley. In this episode, we take a closer look at Martha’s injuries, the forensic evidence, and what the crime scene may reveal about the sequence of events on the night of October 30, 1975. We discuss the apparent initial attack near the driveway, the movement through the yard, the broken golf club...
Journalist Andrew Goldman, host of the podcast Dead Certain, joins us for this multi-part series on the murder of Martha Moxley. We begin by examining the events of October 30, 1975, reconstructing the timeline of 15-year-old Martha’s final hours, and discussing the crime scene.
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Forensic psychologist Dr. Samantha Stein joins the show to discuss her book, Evil at Our Table: Inside the Minds of the Monsters Who Live Among Us. For nearly three decades, Dr. Stein interviewed violent sexual offenders under California’s Sexually Violent Predator law, helping determine who may safely return to society and who remains too dangerous to release. Dr. Stein discusses the challenges of evaluating dangerous offend...
In Part 2 of our analysis of the 2009 murder of 59-year-old Barbara Lea Tooley and the attempted murder of her 88-year-old mother, Helen Long, we examine victimology. We also provide our final assessment of the case, offender characteristics, and whether this crime was likely targeted or opportunistic. Part 2 of 2
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On October 1, 2009, 59-year-old Barbara Lea Tooley was murdered while visiting her 88-year-old mother, Helen Long, at the family home in Glendale, Oregon. Helen survived the attack despite suffering serious gunshot injuries. In this episode, we examine the timeline of events, witness statements, and the crime scene. Part 1 of 2.
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Tad DiBiase, a former federal prosecutor who specialized in “no-body” homicide cases joins the show. Tad walks through the reality behind these investigations and prosecutions, and why the idea that “no body means no case” simply isn’t true. We discuss what it takes to move forward without a body, from building circumstantial evidence to identifying behavioral patterns that demonstrate a homicide occur...
In part 4 of our series on the disappearance of Ashley Loring HeavyRunner, we bring our analysis to a close. Drawing from the timeline, Sam McDonald’s account, and Ashley’s victimology, we assess what the known facts—and the gaps—may suggest about what happened to Ashley in June 2017. Part 4 of 4.
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