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Killer Psyche

Wondery | Treefort Media

When a shocking crime occurs, people ask “Why?” Was it about power, ego, or revenge? On Killer Psyche, retired FBI agent Candice DeLong draws on her decades of experience to reveal why these murderers and criminals committed these heinous acts. She will reveal fascinating new details about what drove these people, including cases she was close to. Candice will share specific psychological methods and profiling techniques that experts use to understand the deepest part of the most complex, fascinating, and twisted minds, from the Unabomber to Alex Murdaugh to Mary Bell.


You can listen to Killer Psyche one week early and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery+ in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app. Killer Psyche season 3 will be available September 19th on Wondery+ and September 26th wherever you get your podcasts.

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Our Editor's Take

Killer Psyche takes a deep dive into the world of the darkest criminals, killers, and massacres throughout U.S. history. First released in June 2021, this Wondery true crime podcast now has over 30 episodes, benefitting from criminal profiler and host Candice DeLong. The podcast helps listeners sink into the minds of criminals to discover the why behind the crime, along with the dark and twisted path it followed. From the notorious “Eyeball Killer” to “The Lonely Hearts Killers,” these gripping stories will have the audience on the edge of their seat.

This episodic podcast looks at a variety of high-profile and brutal murders. Each series of episodes targets one case or killer, and goes deep into the psychology of it all. Sometimes cruel, dark, and gruesome, this podcast is not for the faint of heart. But for fans of true crime, it is a powerful show of investigation, evidence, and psychoanalysis.

While many of the stories in this podcast are infamous, only the most dedicated true crime aficionados will know them all. If listeners are still delving into the genre, they're about to discover some of the darkest crimes in U.S. history.

DeLong investigates and uncovers the deepest secrets of history’s most frightening psychopaths. If listeners are brave enough to jump in, this podcast will not disappoint. A must-listen for any true crime fan, this podcast is a thrilling experience full of twists, turns, and dark secrets.

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