Hosted by criminal psychologist Michelle Ward, the Mind of a Monster true crime podcast brings you exclusive access and insight into some of history’s most notorious serial killers—with chilling audio straight from the monsters themselves. Season 4 of Mind of a Monster examines Jeffrey Dahmer, who from 1978 to 1991 murdered seventeen men and boys, attempted to kill at least two others, and attacked, drugged, and abused countless more. He cannibalized some of his victims, dismembered their...

While you're waiting for the new season of Mind of a Monster, check out a new podcast from ID: Why Can't We Talk About Amanda's Mom? Listen to episode 1, Renee, here. In November 1993, a veteran discovers the body of a woman on a dirt road near Interstate-10 in Mobile, Alabama. She’s nude, drained of blood, and decapitated. But despite the horrific nature of the murder, it garners little sympathy in the press and detectives fail to close the case. Over the course of 8 episodes, host Sarah...

When a shocking crime occurs, former FBI Profiler Candice DeLong will have a lot to say about it. On KILLER PSYCHE DAILY, Candice digs into the motivations and behaviors of the criminal masterminds and killers who are dominating the headlines. For 10 minutes, five days a week, she draws on her years of experience to break down complex criminal cases, look back at the historic crimes that still haunt us today, and share new insights. With new episodes every Monday through Friday, KILLER PSYCHE...

In 2002 two high school sweethearts, eager to start their lives together, exchanged wedding vows. While most of these exchanges were the run-of-the-mill "for better or for worse" and "in sickness and in health" - one of their promises was quite disturbing. On their wedding night, the young couple made a murderous pact... if either of them ever cheated on their spouse, they'd have to kill the extramarital lover. On this episode of HNTRASK, Michelle and her good friend Annie dissect the crimes...

If you enjoyed Mind of a Monster, check out a new podcast from ID: Killer Questions with Daryn Carp. Here's season 2 episode 1, Murder or Suicide? (with Cumberland Times Reporter Teresa McMinn). As an obsessive true crime fan, Daryn Carp has tons of cases stuck in her brain. Cases with loose ends that keep her from sleeping at night... and now she's digging deeper. From irregular investigations and inexplicable behavior, to questionable evidence and debate-able trials, Daryn is obsessed with...

In our season finale, with Bundy executed, Dr. Michelle Ward explores the cutting-edge technology that finally put Gary Ridgway behind bars, and finds out what it’s like to be face-to-face with the one of the most prolific serial killers of all time. Watch full episodes of Mind of a Monster on discovery+:  discoveryplus.com/mindofamonster   *discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Michelle Ward takes us back to Ted Bundy’s escape where he carried out the frenzied Chi Omega murders. She talks to the Florida Sheriff who took the bite out of Bundy’s campaign of killing for good, and picks apart the decline of the Green River Taskforce, following their unsuccessful raid of Gary Ridgway’s home. Ridgway commits what he later claims is his last murder, but evidence shows there were many, many more. Watch full episodes of Mind of a Monster on discovery+: ...

In this episode, Gary Ridgway has escaped the clutches of police not once, but twice, and is feeling invincible. He has now killed at least 40 women and there’s no sign of him stopping. But a key witness comes forward to confess to having escaped the killer’s clutches. It’s a lightning rod to the investigation. Could they finally catch the individual responsible?  Watch full episodes of Mind of a Monster on discovery+:  discoveryplus.com/mindofamonster   *discovery+ is currently only...

Dr. Michelle Ward is on the trail of The Green River Killer.  As the disappearances and bodies pile up, the public is gripped by fear. The story is all over the news, but investigators are out of ideas and desperate for a break in the case. What happens next shocks everyone… Green River Task Force detective Bob Keppel receives a letter from a ‘wanna-be consultant’. The letter has come from a cell on death row in Florida; the sender is Ted Bundy. Watch full episodes of Mind of a Monster on...

In this episode, Ted Bundy is in captivity, but makes a final frenzied attempt to evade justice. Dr. Michelle Ward follows the case of the The Green River Killer as it continues to unfold over almost two decades. How did another evil killer not just emerge, but thrive in King County so soon after Bundy? Watch full episodes of Mind of a Monster on discovery+:  discoveryplus.com/mindofamonster   *discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on...

In this season, criminal psychologist Dr. Michelle Ward takes us to Washington State in the 1970s to investigate two of the most prolific serial killers in US history – Ted Bundy and the so-called Green River Killer, Gary Ridgway. Both use deception to prey on young women and utilize the vast terrain to dump their bodies. And they did it almost 100 times between them – maybe more.  In this episode, multiple young women are disappearing without a trace. Then, on September 7, law enforcement’s...

Mind of a Monster Season 3 takes a close look at King County, Washington where THE biggest names in serial killing history – Ted Bundy and The Green River Killer – began their murder sprees. Host Dr. Michelle Ward investigates how one county gave birth to two such despicable human beings. Was there something in the water? Or was it just bad luck? Dr. Michelle Ward wants to find out and interviews those closest to the case in search of an answer. Two men, one county, more than one hundred dead...

In the season finale, all three killers face the justice system. Dr. Michelle Ward guides us through legal proceedings and the circus of the courtroom – from Bianchi turning against Buono, to Richard Ramirez’s satanic theatrics. Will the killers be convicted?   Watch full episodes of Mind of a Monster on discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/mindofamonster to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The shocking revelation about Kenneth Bianchi’s mental state is put under the microscope. Does he really have Multiple Personality Disorder? Or is he just faking it? Dr. Michelle Ward interrogates the evidence and tracks the arrest of Angelo Buono.  In 1985, Richard Ramirez’s killings plunge the entire state into mass panic until investigators finally make a breakthrough. Could they be on the brink of apprehending the Night Stalker?   Watch full episodes of Mind of a Monster on discovery+. Go...

In this episode, Dr. Michelle Ward takes us beat by beat as the murders and disappearances continue, the net finally closes in on Kenneth Bianchi, and a journalist picks up the hunt for the second Hillside Strangler. We also flashforward to 1985 as Satan-worshipping Richard Ramirez begins to terrorize LA. Will the horror ever end?   Watch full episodes of Mind of a Monster on discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/mindofamonster to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply. See...

In this episode, we follow the story of Kimberly Martin, a teenager who moves to LA to make a life for herself but crosses paths with the Hillside Stranglers. Meanwhile, 800 miles away in El Paso, Texas, 17-year-old Richard Ramirez obsesses over serial killers like Jack the Ripper. With more disappearances and killings, the public starts to wonder – is anyone safe?   Watch full episodes of Mind of a Monster on discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/mindofamonster to start your 7-day free trial...

It’s 1977 and women and girls around Hollywood are found murdered and displayed naked, with signs of strangulation. Dr. Michelle Ward follows the trail with former LAPD detective Bob Grogan and delves into Kenneth Bianchi’s and Angelo Buono’s psyches to get answers. Police are forced to confront a difficult truth – could there be a pair of serial killers operating in LA?    Watch full episodes of Mind of a Monster on discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/mindofamonster to start your 7-day free...

It’s the stuff of nightmares. Women and girls start disappearing, then are found murdered, naked and brutalized. A shadowy intruder breaks into homes, leaving satanic signs and murdering and raping everyone inside. Yet from 1977 to 1985 this was a reality for residents in Los Angeles as it became the center of two of the most notorious serial killer investigations in US history: those committed by the Hillside Strangler and the Night Stalker.  Criminal psychologist Dr. Michelle Ward takes us...

Mind of a Monster Season 2 takes us back to 70s and 80s Los Angeles when two of the most notorious, vicious, and devastating serial killers in US history spread fear across the city: The Hillside Strangler and The Nightstalker. Between them, 25 murders, 5 attempted murders, and an unknown number of sexual assaults occurred, putting an entire city in a state of terror. Dr. Michelle Ward – who grew up in LA – speaks candidly with detectives, experts, friends, family and witnesses involved in...

Unraveled, ID's popular podcast hosted by Billy Jensen and Alexis Linkletter, is back for a fifth season. Listen to the first episode here, and follow Unraveled for more. The rape and murder of a small-town schoolteacher has the look of a serial predator on the loose. But when forensics and profilers can't identify the attacker, it takes 26 years before a new scientific process offers an unbelievable answer.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From ID comes a new podcast: Mafia Tapes. Mafia Tapes dives into the legend of the notorious DeMeo Crew, and their once trusted associate Dominick Montiglio. The 8-part series tells the story of Dominick’s life, at the center of one of the most vicious mafia crews in history. With access to newly discovered audio tapes featuring Dominick, this isn’t your average mob tale. Listen to episode 1 now wherever you get your podcasts.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For even more shocking true crime, check out ID's new show: Nightmare Next Door. Listen to a full episode here. 23-year-old Stephanie Bennett is brutally raped and murdered in her suburban Raleigh apartment. Investigators work the case for years but their leads go nowhere. A closer look at a peeping tom provides police the break they desperately need. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For even more shocking true crime, check out an episode of Betrayal with Daryn Carp called "An Arson Execution (with Rabia Chaudry)". From romantic relationships to family bonds to the sordid history of the Chippendales, Betrayal with Daryn Carp explores love and all the dark ways it can go wrong. Each week Daryn is joined by a celebrity guest to help her dive in and discuss some of the most shocking cases of betrayal in the true crime world. Listen to Betrayal with Daryn Carp wherever...

With the killers captured, the cases go to trial. The stakes are high as both Herbert Mullin and Edmund Kemper attempt to plead insanity. Will they succeed? In the season finale, Dr Michelle Ward details the ultimate fates of the serial killers and their lasting impact on Santa Cruz. Watch full episodes of Mind of a Monster on discovery+: discoveryplus.com/mindofamonster *discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s April 1973 and an early morning phone call triggers a chain of events that both shock and appall the Santa Cruz community. Criminal psychologist Dr Michelle Ward follows as law enforcement investigate a horrific crime scene and finally catch the man behind the second wave of killings. Watch full episodes of Mind of a Monster on discovery+:discoveryplus.com/mindofamonster *discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out...