Presenting: KILLER MINDS

Presenting: KILLER MINDS

Author: Crimelines True Crime March 21, 2025 Duration: 10:43
Formerly known as Mind of A Serial Killer, Killer Minds takes you deep into the psychology of history’s most chilling murderers—from infamous serial killers to ruthless cult leaders, deadly exes, and terrifying spree killers. Every Monday and Thursday, hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels, a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, blend gripping true crime storytelling with expert psychological analysis to uncover what drives people to kill. From the calculated minds of serial killers like Jeffrey Dahmer and Ted Bundy to crimes of passion and cold-blooded murders, Killer Minds goes beyond the headlines to explore the twisted psychology behind the crimes. What fuels their darkness? How do their minds work? And most hauntingly—could they have been stopped? A Crime House Studios original, new episodes drop every Monday and Thursday. Follow Killer Minds wherever you get your podcasts, and follow us at Killerminds on social media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Each episode of Crimelines® True Crime begins with a story you might think you know, then carefully unravels the deeper narrative woven into the facts. Host Charlie guides you through these events with a focus on clarity, ensuring the sequence of events is understood, but the real focus lies in the exploration that follows. This isn't just a recounting of crimes; it's an examination of the circumstances that made them possible. Charlie brings necessary historic and cultural context to the forefront, asking what forces-social pressures, systemic failures, or personal histories-converged to create a tragedy. This approach transforms each case from a simple tale into a complex human puzzle. Listening to this podcast feels like having a thoughtful, well-researched conversation with someone who respects both the victims and the audience's intelligence. You'll find yourself considering the 'why' long after the 'what' has been laid out. The storytelling is compelling but never sensational, aiming to provide a respectful and thorough perspective on difficult subjects. Crimelines® True Crime is a registered trademark of Crimelines LLC, and it stands out in the true crime genre for its deliberate and contextual analysis.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Crimelines® True Crime
Podcast Episodes
Bill and Opal Arnold | The Lives of William Leslie "Les" Arnold [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:12
From the time he murdered his parents as a teenager until his death under an assumed name, William Les Arnold’s life intersected with several other people and it left many of them wondering who was he, really? This case…
Part 2: John and Joan Robinson Hill [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:22
In 1969, Joan Robinson Hill died of an infection of unknown origin. Her father was sure it was murder and, due to pressure, charges were eventually filed. But what happened next muddied the water more than it already was…
Part One: John and Joan Robinson Hill | Decades of Questions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:44
When Joan Robinson Hill died in 1969, her father was sure foul play was involved even after multiple autopsies ruled it was natural causes. The state ended up charging her husband under a rarely used law, but he was neve…
Kara Nichols | Victimization [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:06
When Kara Nichols went missing, her family released relevant details of her life even though they thought it may impede getting attention on the case. It turned out they were right, until the right investigator came on t…
Monique Baugh | Aiding and Abetting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:57
In December of 2019, Monique Baugh went to show a house to a potential buyer and didn’t come back. Hours later, a home intruder shot her boyfriend and the search for Monique was on. Fortunately for the investigators, the…
Ha Smith and Anita Vo |Dual Motives [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:43
In 2005, a mother and daughter were found dead in an apparent home invasion robbery. As the police started tracking down leads, the killer got bold but as the authorities moved in, they found the motive wasn’t exactly wh…
Thomas and Jennifer Ayers | Adequate Provocation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:19
When Thomas and Jennifer Ayers were found dead, the suspect was known from the start. But the investigation questioned motives and in the end, it was up to a judge to balance justice with mercy. This case is *solved* Tha…
That Beast Was Not Me | An interview with Dr. Jeffrey Smalldon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:06
An interview with Dr. Jeffery Smalldon, author of “That Beast Was Not Me: One Forensic Psychologist, Five Decades of Conversations with Killers” THAT BEAST WAS NOT ME documents five decades of conversations with murderer…
Lucille Butterworth | A Missed Confession [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:45
Lucille Butterworth went missing in Tasmania in 1969, and Australians were shocked to learn decades later that someone confessed to her murder just 7 years after her disappearance. Confirmation bias, tunnel vision, and p…