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The Profiling Evil Podcast delves into unsolved criminal cases from around the world. We look into the mind of the predator and talk about crime motivation, victim selection and behavior. Some episodes examine how investigators work and how they capitalize on mistakes made by the offender. Your host, Mike King, retired after a distinguished law enforcement career where he served as Chief of Staff to Utah Attorney General Jan Graham and Weber County Attorney Reed M. Richards. He learned polic ...
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The Utah County Attorney held a powerful press conference today, announcing capital charges against Tyler James Robinson, the alleged killer of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Prosecutors revealed chilling details of the September 10th sniper-style attack at Utah Valley University, describing not only the calculated nature of the murder but als…
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Three years after Suzanne Morphew vanished on Mother’s Day 2020, her remains were discovered in a shallow grave in Saguache County, Colorado. Forensic tests revealed a rare tranquilizer in her system and prosecutor’s say only one non-governmental person (her husband, Barry Morphew), had access to the concoction. Now he stands indicted once again, a…
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G’day true crime fans, Mike from #ProfilingEvil here, taking you deep into the #AustralianOutback along the Flinders Highway as we explore one of the most infamous miscarriages of justice: the disappearance of nine-week-old #AzariaChamberlain at #Uluru in 1980. Most remember the chilling phrase “#DingoAteMyBaby,” but behind it lies decades of #lega…
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With the State rested, Donna Adelson’s defense will now try to reframe her as a desperate mother, not a criminal mastermind. But the evidence—from coded wiretaps to her attempted flight to Vietnam—doesn’t vanish without explanation. That’s why Donna is almost certain to take the stand. She’ll have to explain the “script” she wrote for a fellow inma…
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Dive into the heartbreaking case of 8-month-old Emmanuel Haro, who vanished from a Yucaipa parking lot on August 14, 2025, or did he? This case has sparked a massive investigation. Initially reported as an abduction by his mother, Rebecca Haro, the story unraveled as inconsistencies piled up, leading to the arrest of both parents, Rebecca and Jake …
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Katherine Magbanua’s testimony in the Donna Adelson trial is one of the most fascinating moments in the long fight for justice in the murder of Dan Markel. In this short video, I’ll walk through how MAWG-BANA-WUA functioned as a “middle-man” between Charlie Adelson and the killers — and how that mirrors the role prosecutors say Donna Adelson played…
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Day 1 of the Donna Adelson murder trial in Florida opened the door into the plot that took the life of law professor Dan Markel. In this video, we break down every witness, from neighbor #JamesGeiger who first spotted the #Prius, to retired Sgt. #DavidSims who shut off Dan’s car, to the crime scene technician who discovered cash still in the glove …
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The shocking murder of Florida State law professor Dan Markel in 2014 has haunted Tallahassee for over a decade. Now, the spotlight is on Donna Adelson, the Adelson family matriarch, accused of orchestrating the murder-for-hire plot that left two young boys without their father. Let’s break down the prosecution’s opening statement against Donna Ade…
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A shocking murder in Australia has rocked the small fishing town of Port Lincoln and captivated true crime followers around the globe. Former Beauty and the Geek contestant Tamika Chesser is accused of killing and dismembering her boyfriend, 39-year-old Julian Story, before setting a fire to hide the evidence. She walked away as if nothing happened…
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What happened to Utah National Guardsman Matthew Johnson? In this episode we’ll take you deep inside the chilling investigation into his disappearance and the murder charges facing his wife, Jennifer Gledhill. From a secret affair to a supposed late-night confession, digital breadcrumbs to bleach-soaked crime scenes—this story has it all. We’ll als…
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What happened to Utah National Guardsman Matthew Johnson? In this episode we’ll take you deep inside the chilling investigation into his disappearance and the murder charges facing his wife, Jennifer Gledhill. From a secret affair to a supposed late-night confession, digital breadcrumbs to bleach-soaked crime scenes—this story has it all. We’ll als…
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What started as a peaceful family hike through Devil’s Den State Park turned into one of the most brutal and perplexing double homicides in Arkansas history. Cristen and Clinton Brink, devoted parents and recent transplants to Prairie Grove, were savagely stabbed in front of their daughters. But this wasn’t just a random act of violence—it may have…
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In this gripping episode we go behind the headlines of the shocking Utah murder case involving Kathryn Restelli, who has now pled guilty to conspiring in the murder of her husband, Matthew Restelli. Her mother, Tracy Grist, and brother, Kevin Ellis, remain behind bars awaiting trial. Prosecutors say the trio tracked Matthew from California using an…
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Week 2 of the James Craig murder trial revealed a chilling and methodical unraveling of a man prosecutors say is equal parts manipulator, narcissist, and killer. From emotional testimony by Angela Craig’s siblings who adamantly deny she was suicidal, to a former lover who realized too late she’d been love-bombed by a con man. This week was stacked …
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Lori Daybell just received two additional life sentences for conspiring to murder her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and attempting to murder Brandon Boudreaux, her niece’s ex. But before she was handed her fate, Lori took the courtroom on a wild ride through constitutional grievances, near-death visions, and spiritual monologues that sounded more…
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What kind of killer walks into a hospital wearing scrubs and allegedly delivers a final dose of poison to his dying wife? Let’s explore the disturbing case of Dr. James Craig, a Colorado dentist accused of murdering his wife, Angela, by poisoning her with arsenic, cyanide, and tetrahydrozoline. Prosecutors say Craig orchestrated an elaborate murder…
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Dive into the gripping first three days of the James Craig murder trial, where a Colorado dentist stands accused of poisoning his wife, Angela Craig, with cyanide and eye drops in a twisted plot fueled by an affair and financial ruin. From the prosecution’s chilling claims of premeditated murder to the defense’s desperate suicide theory, this case …
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A seemingly perfect suburban family—shattered by lust, deception, and murder. When IRS criminal investigator Brendan Banfield lured a man into his home through a fetish website and orchestrated his wife’s death, the nation was stunned. But when his Brazilian au pair, Juliana Magalhães, was revealed as both his mistress and an accomplice in the twis…
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Let’s unravel the chilling arrest warrant placed on dentist James Toliver Craig, accused of the premeditated poisoning of his wife, Angela. We’ll peel back the layers of evidence—from internet searches on cyanide to the mysterious delivery of arsenic and cyanide, and the affair that may have sealed Angela’s fate. Plus, we explore disturbing murder-…
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Let’s break down the chilling timeline of May 9 and 10, 2020, the final days before Suzanne vanished from her Colorado home. From her last known text to the eerie silence of her phone, and the suspicious activity surrounding her husband Barry Morphew, we peel back the layers of this haunting case. How did digital forensics, behavioral red flags, an…
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In this powerful episode, we’ll break down the bombshell change-of-plea hearing in State of Idaho vs. Bryan Kohberger—the man accused of murdering four University of Idaho students in a crime that rocked the quiet town of Moscow, Idaho. From the moment Judge John Judge scolded members of the true crime community for interfering with the justice pro…
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Bryan Kohberger, the accused killer of four University of Idaho students, is expected to plead guilty, bypassing the death penalty and forever altering the pursuit of justice for Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. In this deep dive, let’s unpack the pros and cons of accepting a plea in a death penalty case, examine Id…
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What happens when a woman accused of murder—already convicted of killing her children, conspiring to kill her husband’s wife, and murdering her former spouse—decides to act as her own attorney in a courtroom? In this gripping investigation, we break down why Lori Vallow Daybell’s decision to represent herself in her Arizona trial wasn’t just ill-ad…
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Barry Morphew has been arrested in Arizona and now faces extradition to Colorado, where he’s charged with the 2020 murder of his wife, Suzanne Morphew. In this video, we break down the extradition process step-by-step—how it starts, why it matters, and what it means for the road ahead. Watch now to understand how one of the most important legal too…
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On a hot Texas night in July 1988, Shane Stewart and Sally McNelly disappeared after attending Fourth of July fireworks in San Angelo. Months later, their bodies were discovered near a reservoir, both executed with a shotgun blast. What started as a teenage romance quickly unraveled into one of the most chilling unsolved double murders in Texas his…
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The Unabomber may have been caught, but his ideas never died. His manifesto continues to circulate, inspiring modern extremists—including a shocking new case involving Luigi Mangione, a man accused of assassinating a CEO. Is Kaczynski’s ideology fueling a new generation of radicalized criminals? In this final chapter, we compare the Unabomber’s bel…
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In today’s gripping conclusion to State of Arizona v. Daybell, the courtroom tension reached its peak as both sides delivered powerful closing arguments—and Lori Vallow Daybell made one last attempt to dismiss the case. Now, the jury begins deliberations, and we’re expecting a swift verdict in this twisted tale of conspiracy, cult beliefs, and bull…
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Day 4 of Lori Vallow Daybell’s Arizona conspiracy trial pulled forensic science into the center ring—and this time, it spoke volumes. Mesa PD forensic scientist Vanessa Mielke nailed down DNA matches that put Alex Cox behind the wheel of the now-infamous Jeep. Kyle Mueller’s expert analysis found actual gunshot residue particles in that same vehicl…
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For years, the FBI chased a ghost. The Unabomber’s bombs left little forensic evidence, and his attacks appeared random—until he made a crucial mistake. In 1995, Ted Kaczynski insisted on publishing his manifesto, Industrial Society and Its Future, believing it would justify his violent ideology. Instead, it exposed him. In this episode, we reveal …
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Ted Kaczynski wasn’t just a criminal—he was a self-proclaimed revolutionary waging war against modern civilization. Over 17 years, he orchestrated a nationwide bombing campaign, targeting universities, airlines, and corporate figures. But before he was the Unabomber, he was a child prodigy, a Harvard graduate, and a professor. What drove him to tur…
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In a shocking and heartbreaking case that raises serious questions about prison policies, 62-year-old Stephanie Dowells, an accomplished businesswoman, mother, and woman of faith, was strangled to death during an unsupervised conjugal visit at Mule Creek State Prison in California. Her husband? David Brinson, a man serving four consecutive life sen…
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Just when you thought Lori Vallow Daybell’s story was over, she resurfaces—this time in Arizona, where prosecutors say she conspired with her brother Alex Cox to kill Brandon Boudreaux. No talk of divine prophecy this time—just cold, calculated planning. In this comprehensive episode, we break down Lori’s courtroom behavior in past murder trials—an…
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In this video, we delve into the recent pretrial hearing where Lori Vallow Daybell attempted to challenge the state’s use of aggravating factors in her sentencing. Representing herself, Lori’s motion was denied by Judge Justin Beresky, who clarified the legal procedures surrounding aggravating factors and their role in the sentencing phase. We also…
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Day 21 of the Karen Read murder trial brought a wave of compelling forensic evidence. Dr. Judson Welcher, a biomechanics expert, methodically aligned John O’Keefe’s injuries to the physical structure of Karen Read’s Lexus. From paint transfer tests and GPS analysis to reverse trajectories and alcohol impairment science, his testimony may have chang…
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A 32-year-old man was held hostage for over two decades by his own mother in Waterbury, Connecticut. After years of starvation, isolation, and psychological control, he made a desperate escape attempt by setting his room on fire! This shocking case reveals dangerous loopholes in homeschooling and child welfare laws that allowed this horror to go un…
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As the Commonwealth lays out its case against Karen Read—complete with DNA evidence, digital data, physical trauma, and her own alleged confessions—questions continue to mount about whether the investigation itself is what may derail a conviction. In this episode, we explore the forensic science behind the mitochondrial DNA match to John O’Keefe, t…
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In the Karen Read murder trial, a single strand of hair found clinging to the broken rear bumper of her SUV has ignited fierce debate. Could a hair really survive a 30-mile journey at highway speeds through snow and ice? In this episode of Profiling Evil, we unpack the science of airflow, forensic recovery, and the aerodynamic phenomenon known as t…
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A millionaire businesswoman, a bitter divorce, and a $286,000 murder-for-hire plot—this case has all the makings of a crime thriller, except it’s terrifyingly real. On January 10, 2025, Yesenia “Jessica” Torres was gunned down in broad daylight outside her favorite burger spot in San Bernardino. Authorities say this was no random attack—her estrang…
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What really happened the night Boston police officer John O’Keefe was found lifeless in the snow? The headlines spun a dozen theories, but the truth may lie in what the autopsy reveals. Two medical examiners, black box vehicle data, and a chilling pattern of injuries paint a picture far more damning—and far more human—than rumor and speculation. In…
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Nestled in the unforgiving Skull Valley, Utah, the ghost town of Iosepa tells an incredible story of perseverance, faith, and resilience. In the late 19th century, a group of Polynesian pioneers left the lush landscapes of Hawai’i to build a new life in the western desert. Against all odds, they thrived, creating a community that once won Utah’s aw…
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In this explosive Profiling Evil breakdown, we tear apart Lori Vallow Daybell’s stunning interview with True Crime Arizona after her conviction for conspiracy to commit murder. From claiming divine authority to blaming the entire legal system, Lori revealed more about her dangerous delusions than she intended. We expose her attempts to preach from …
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In the ancient ruins of Delphi, Greece — where people once sought the voice of the gods — I reflect on the recently resolved case in Delphi, Indiana. Richard Allen has been found guilty of murdering Abigail Williams and Liberty German. Still, many claim he was framed. Join me as we explore what was proven in court, what was whispered in myth, and w…
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Alisa Petrov was just 15 years old when she vanished from South Jordan, Utah—leaving behind a chilling digital trail and a desperate family searching for answers. As investigators uncover a web of adult men from multiple states who were grooming her online, we ask the hard questions: Was this a coordinated human trafficking operation? Did Alisa eve…
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Jennifer Gledhill is accused of murdering her husband, Matthew Johnson, in September 2024, yet his body has never been found. In this deep dive, we examine the power of circumstantial evidence in cases like this—where every forensic clue, GPS data point, and behavioral pattern helps build a case for conviction. We’ll break down the detailed timelin…
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Walk with me through the heart of Istanbul as we retrace the chilling steps of the Severed-Leg Killer — a sadistic predator who turned one of the world’s busiest cities into his hunting ground. From the bustling Spice Bazaar to the shores of the Bosphorus, we explore the brutal clues he left behind, the victims who deserved justice, and the hauntin…
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Lori Vallow Daybell once claimed she stood in heaven—and didn’t want to come back. Now, as she stands trial for conspiracy to murder her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, she claims she’s been placed in prison by God to help other women inmates. Is this spiritual transformation genuine—or a carefully calculated move to survive the brutal reality of p…
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Today, the Arizona courtroom becomes Lori Vallow Daybell’s final stage. Will she testify and risk cross-examination? Or will she rest her case without ever taking the stand? As Judge Justin Beresky prepares to instruct the jury, and the Prosecution builds toward a final argument, the stakes, and the legal reality Lori now faces, couldn’t be higher.…
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Day 7 of the Lori Vallow Daybell Arizona murder trial was courtroom drama at its finest. The prosecution rested its case, and in a jaw-dropping move, Lori—representing herself—chose not to call a single witness. Instead, she delivered her own Rule 20 motion, arguing the state hadn’t proven its case. Then came the real show: her cross-examination of…
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Was Lori Vallow Daybell spiritually justified—or dangerously deluded? In this episode of Profiling Evil, we break down Lori’s Arizona murder trial for the death of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow. We analyze her courtroom behavior, religious references, and contradictory opening statement… and we ask the tough questions. Did Lori confess—acciden…
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In today’s gripping session of the Lori Vallow Daybell trial, the courtroom was riveted by the detailed autopsy findings of Charles Vallow, revealing the chilling circumstances of his death. Dr. Derek Baumgarner’s testimony shed light on the trajectory of the fatal shots, suggesting Charles was on the ground when the second shot was fired—a detail …
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