From Paul Bernardo’s emotionless grin to Russell Williams’ secret trophies, Inside the Mind of a Killer explores the psychology and criminology behind some of Canada’s darkest crimes.Mark walks us through the science — psychopathy checklists, brain imaging, behavioural analysis — while Leah joins later to reflect on guilt, control, and what past Northern Dark cases reveal about the criminal mind.

Referenced Cases & Sources

All information verified through publicly available records and Canadian outlets:

• Paul Bernardo – Parole Board of Canada decision (2023); CBC and Global News coverage.
• Dr. Robert Hare – UBC Psychopathy Checklist (PCL-R).
• Clifford Olson – CBC Archives (1981 – 2010); RCMP case summaries.
• RCMP ViCLAS & Behavioural Sciences Branch – RCMP National Police Services documentation.
• Luka Magnotta – CBC News trial coverage (2014); expert testimony on personality disorders.
• Vince Li / Will Baker – Justice Canada NCRMD framework; National Trajectory Project findings.
• Russell Williams – Global News trial reporting; court transcripts.
• Robert Pickton – CBC News and RCMP investigation summaries.
• Dr. Kim Rossmo – Simon Fraser University / RCMP training materials.
• Bruce McArthur – Toronto Police Services Board Missing-Persons Review (2019).
• Cheryl Regehr, PhD (U of Ottawa) – “True Crime and Empathy Fatigue,” 2023.
• British Journal of Psychology (2024) – Meta-analysis on true-crime audience motives.

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