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GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 115; Inside the Minds of Serial Killers with Dr. Joni Johnston

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🔍 What makes a serial killer tick?

Dive deep into the dark psychology of criminal minds with forensic psychologist and criminal profiler Dr. Joni Johnston in this chilling episode

From Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer to David Berkowitz (Son of Sam) and Charles Manson, we uncover the twisted inner workings of some of the most notorious serial killers in history.

Dr. Johnston brings her expert insight into the patterns of psychopaths, the early warning signs of violent behavior, and what separates everyday criminals from pure evil. This is a true crime psychological breakdown you won’t hear anywhere else.

🧠 Whether you're a true crime junkie, psychology enthusiast, or just curious about what drives people to commit unspeakable acts, this episode will have you hooked from start to finish.

👉 Don’t miss Episode 115 of Gold Shields – hit Subscribe, Follow, and Share with fellow true crime fans!

🔔 Turn on Notifications so you never miss a deep dive into the darkest corners of the human mind.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
01:54 The Fascination with Forensic Psychology
05:53 Understanding Serial Killers: The Psychological Perspective
09:57 Childhood Indicators and the McDonald Triad
13:05 Insights from Interviewing Offenders
16:56 Patterns in Serial Killer Behavior
20:50 The Chilling Nature of Evil
25:03 Stalking and Social Media Concerns
26:38 The Dangers of Technology and Social Media
28:04 Obsession and Stalking: A Psychological Perspective
33:23 Understanding Serial Killers and Unsolved Cases
39:20 The Impact of True Crime Media
44:12 Transparency in Investigations and Family Involvement
47:12 Writing and Researching Serial Killers
SUBSCRIBE to Youtube.com/@GoldShields
Follow GOLD SHIELDS on ALL Audio Podcast Platforms
Visit us at https://thegoldshieldshow.com
SOCIAL MEDIA:
https://www.instagram.com/thegoldshieldshow/
https://www.facebook.com/THEGOLDSHIELDSHOW/
linkedin.com/in/tom-smith-09676a22b

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We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did.

🔍 What makes a serial killer tick?

Dive deep into the dark psychology of criminal minds with forensic psychologist and criminal profiler Dr. Joni Johnston in this chilling episode

From Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer to David Berkowitz (Son of Sam) and Charles Manson, we uncover the twisted inner workings of some of the most notorious serial killers in history.

Dr. Johnston brings her expert insight into the patterns of psychopaths, the early warning signs of violent behavior, and what separates everyday criminals from pure evil. This is a true crime psychological breakdown you won’t hear anywhere else.

🧠 Whether you're a true crime junkie, psychology enthusiast, or just curious about what drives people to commit unspeakable acts, this episode will have you hooked from start to finish.

👉 Don’t miss Episode 115 of Gold Shields – hit Subscribe, Follow, and Share with fellow true crime fans!

🔔 Turn on Notifications so you never miss a deep dive into the darkest corners of the human mind.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
01:54 The Fascination with Forensic Psychology
05:53 Understanding Serial Killers: The Psychological Perspective
09:57 Childhood Indicators and the McDonald Triad
13:05 Insights from Interviewing Offenders
16:56 Patterns in Serial Killer Behavior
20:50 The Chilling Nature of Evil
25:03 Stalking and Social Media Concerns
26:38 The Dangers of Technology and Social Media
28:04 Obsession and Stalking: A Psychological Perspective
33:23 Understanding Serial Killers and Unsolved Cases
39:20 The Impact of True Crime Media
44:12 Transparency in Investigations and Family Involvement
47:12 Writing and Researching Serial Killers
SUBSCRIBE to Youtube.com/@GoldShields
Follow GOLD SHIELDS on ALL Audio Podcast Platforms
Visit us at https://thegoldshieldshow.com
SOCIAL MEDIA:
https://www.instagram.com/thegoldshieldshow/
https://www.facebook.com/THEGOLDSHIELDSHOW/
linkedin.com/in/tom-smith-09676a22b

  continue reading

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