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🕵️‍♂️ Welcome to TheColdCases.com Podcast with host Dustin Terry, who holds a Master’s degree in Psychology. In this chilling one-hour episode, we journey into the disturbing world of serial killers and the psychological forces that drive their crimes.

What compels someone to commit repeated murders? From childhood trauma and psychopathy to obsession, ritual, and the need for control, Dustin breaks down the hidden psychology behind these murder stories. You’ll also learn about the different types of killers—visionary, mission-oriented, hedonistic, and power/control-driven—and uncover the truth behind common myths that cloud public understanding of real crime.

This episode also explores how profiling and psychological analysis play a critical role in solving cold cases, shining new light on unsolved crimes and forgotten crimes. By examining patterns and behaviors, investigators can connect the dots, find new evidence, and bring justice to families still waiting for answers.

🔍 Topics covered in this episode:
🧩 Defining serial killers and their crime patterns
🧠 Psychological development and early warning signs
🎭 Inside the fantasy, obsession, and control of a serial killer
❌ Debunking myths about serial killers
📊 Typologies of killers and their behavior types
⚖️ How psychology aids investigative journalism and cold case investigations

If you’re fascinated by true crime stories, the psychology of crime, and the pursuit of justice in long-unsolved cases, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Subscribe now to TheColdCases.com Podcast and explore the dark psychology behind some of history’s most notorious killers. 🎙️

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