116. Inside the Narcissistic Minds of Serial Killers | Dr. Ann Burgess

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What goes on in the mind of a serial killer? Dr. Ann Burgess is a pioneer in the FBI's process of profiling killers. She explains how killers are driven by narcissism and the need for control.00:00 In this episode...01:47 Introducing Dr. Ann Burgess02:30 Narcissism in Serial Killers03:24 Using the killer's narcissism against him07:54 Narcissism in the UNABOMBER09:21 Narcissism in FBI Profiling10:15 Components of a Serial Killer11:46 Fantasies of Murder13:38 Control is the core of a serial killer14:54 Control in the Psychopathy Checklist (PCL-R)16:21 Getting into the mind of a serial killer19:06 Interview Skills22:05 How to understand a psychopath23:19 Why killers manipulate law enforcement25:08 Talking with serial killers26:09 Victimology in homicide28:16 "Behavior reflects personality"29:37 Signature vs. Modus Operandi32:30 What does it take to be an FBI proflier?35:18 Dr. Burgess in the courtroom38:20 The Psychology of Victims41:26 Defending The Taco Bell Strangler (Henry Louis Wallace)47:46 Serial Killers and Fame49:47 The Demands of FBI Profiling51:43 Dr. Burgess reflects on her career52:14 Predicting future crimes53:01 Find Dr. Burgess's books53:42 Victims who are thriving55:00 SHARE this episode. Raise awareness about narcissistic abuse.DISCLAIMER: The information provided is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice from a qualified healthcare provider.----------------------------RELATED LINKSDr. Karen Mitchell on Human Predators: https://youtu.be/KcfuSbHbEocDr. Peter Salerno on Narcissistic Abuse: https://youtu.be/yx-0px-ymtMDr. George Simon on Narcissists and Manipulation: https://youtu.be/rThlIF1Hzp4Prof. Sam Vaknin on Narcissistic Abuse: https://youtu.be/MVulOdCa1YUDr. Kerry McAvoy on Narcissistic Abuse: https://youtu.be/lkxBdZs2VLkRick Ross on Narcissists and Mind Control: https://youtu.be/Xjcg9g6xYzsNarcissistic Abuse Recovery: https://youtu.be/XXP941XRLUINarcissistic Relationships Episode: https://youtu.be/dl52f2vy7FQDr. Karen Mitchell on X: https://x.com/karenmitchell__Dr. Karen Mitchell's Ph.D. thesis: https://kalmor.com.au/s/Psychopaths-Narcissists-Machiavellians-Toxic-Leaders-Coercive-Controllers-Subsets-of-One-Overarching.pdfBrad's microphone: https://amzn.to/4jVOjqq🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: https://goo.gl/uEAeNp✉️ Get Immediately Actionable Tactics to Be More Strategic: http://eepurl.com/dELB39--------------------------#narcissisticabuseInside the Narcissistic Minds of Serial Killers | Dr. Ann Burgess