Mon, Jul 12, 2021
Candice DeLong went undercover in Montana and sat face-to-face with Ted Kacszynski in a cabin in Montana. For years, Americans were terrified to open their mailboxes, fearful of falling victim to this elusive killer. Candice digs into his childhood to discover what really drove the Unabomber, and why he captured the public's attention.
Mon, Jul 12, 2021
Candice unravels the twisted mind of Christopher Duntsch, a.k.a. Dr. Death, the infamous Texas neurosurgeon whose record of botched surgeries left behind a trail of death and destruction. In the years prior to his arrest, Duntsch spewed countless lies and manipulated those around him so he could continue to practice medicine at any cost.
Mon, Jul 19, 2021
Former FBI Agent Candice DeLong takes a look back at one of the most memorable cases she studied. From the haunting message the killer scrawled in lipstick on the wall of the female victim's apartment in Chicago in 1945, the press nicknamed him "The Lipstick Killer." Candice unravels how the murderer, William Heirens, escalated his criminal career from seemingly petty "nuisance crimes" to sexually-motived homicides.
Mon, Jul 26, 2021
Former FBI agent Candice DeLong rethinks the case of The DC Sniper and the complicated relationship between the two murderers who terrified the nation in October 2002. She explores the notion that for every predator, there is a perfect victim -- and pieces together how 17 year old Lee Malvo was that victim for John Muhammad, a divorced father embroiled in a contentious custody battle whose anger fueled a homicidal spree that left 10 innocent people dead.
Mon, Aug 2, 2021
Agent Candice DeLong revisits one of the biggest cases she worked during her years as a rookie agent in Chicago: the death of seven innocent people who ingested poisoned Tylenol in 1982. She reveals the devastating false lead that she and her partner pursued for two weeks, as well as the mind games played by the prime suspect in the murders.
Mon, Aug 9, 2021
Former FBI agent Candice DeLong looks back at the murders of Aileen Wuornos, one of the first female serial killers in the public consciousness. She explores how Aileen's case made investigators rethink how they profile serial killers, and why her story inspired multiple books, movies and documentaries. Candice also digs into how Aileen's horrific childhood left her with so much rage and that she was compelled to kill seven men.
Mon, Aug 16, 2021
Former FBI agent Candice DeLong looks into the case behind one of the biggest media sensations of the 90's: the Menendez brothers. After the brutal killing of their parents, Lyle and Erik Menendez were thrust into the national spotlight. Candice delves into the allegations of psychological, physical and sexual abuse, and what effect it had on their state of mind. Candice also weighs in on how attitudes about the long term psychological effects on abuse victims have changed, and why this case has inspired a whole new generation to demand a new trial.
Mon, Aug 30, 2021
Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong revisits the case of Jennifer Reali, also known as the Fatal Attraction Murderer. She is able to rely on her meetings and interviews with Jennifer to give listeners the inside scoop on what caused this seemingly normal young mother to commit murder. Candice also uses her first hand account from Jennifer to examine what made her so desperate that she could be manipulated to kill another person.
Mon, Sep 6, 2021
Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the case of Paolo Macchiarini, the subject of Wondery's Dr. Death, season three. Paolo was a star surgeon whose revolutionary development and use of synthetic windpipes was thought to put him on track to win a Nobel Prize. However, instead of helping the countless lives like it promised, it was actually a path to his patient's torturous death. Candice examines how this star surgeon continued to rise even as his victims were falling; and what compelled him to continue with his deceits, even when he knew that there was no way to sustain them.
Mon, Sep 20, 2021
Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong reflects back on her interview with John Katehis, one of the first 'Craigslist Killers'. Back in 2009, John brutally murdered popular New York City radio host, George Weber, after connecting with him through Craigslist. Candice dives into the fetish world that both the victim, and possibly, the killer were into, and examines why the ferocity of John's rage was placed onto a stranger.
Mon, Oct 4, 2021
Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong digs into the murders committed by Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka - dubbed the 'Ken and Barbie Killers' by the press for their youth and good looks. But their name does not reveal the sadistic nature of the series of rapes and murders that the couple committed. Candice explores the psychology that brought these two killers together, and why only one of them is truly paying for the crimes.
Mon, Oct 11, 2021
Candice DeLong takes a look at Mark David Chapman - the man who killed John Lennon. Candice reflects on how Mark's obsession with the book "The Catcher in the Rye," his very vivid fantasy life, and his frequent delusions all played a part in the death of one of music's greatest icons.
Mon, Oct 18, 2021
Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong focuses on Betty Broderick, who, after having one of the most infamous divorces in United States history, proceeded to kill her ex-husband and his new wife. Betty's absolute certainty that she did the right thing, and her complete lack of remorse, are some of the clues that help Candice unravel Betty's psyche.
Mon, Oct 25, 2021
Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the murders by Ron DeFeo, and the legend of the Amityville horrors. Ron's killing of his entire family in the 1970's sparked the beginning of a horror story phenomena, when the house where the murders took place was declared, "the most haunted house in the world." Candice weighs in not only on the rarity of Ron's familicide, but on the psychology behind our fascination with scary stories.
Mon, Nov 1, 2021
Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong takes a look at Ed Gein, the muse behind some of Hollywood's most famous horror films. Though Ed only murdered two women, he was more known for his graverobbing and his macabre collection and use of body parts. Ed's case was one of the most talked about of his generation, and his crimes were the inspiration for the famous onscreen killers Norman Bates, Leatherface, and Buffalo Bill.
Mon, Nov 8, 2021
Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong explores the notorious arsonist, John Orr - also known as The Pillow Pyro. John was supposed to be one of the good guys - he was an Arson Investigator with the Glendale Fire Department in California - and he was skilled at determining the point of origin for most fires. But, that may be because he set the majority of them. Candice looks at the mindset of the man who started over 2000 fires and killed 4 people.
Mon, Nov 15, 2021
Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong revisits the case of Jodi Arias, who became a media sensation after she brutally killed her ex boyfriend,Travis Alexander. Jodi told one lie after another and gave interview after interview, never believing that she would ever be convicted. Candice will explore why Jodi was not only dubbed, "the most hated woman in America," but was also known as the "poster girl for narcissism."
Mon, Nov 22, 2021
Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong and her producer, Julie, discuss the Fox Lake Murder - the subject of season three of Wondery's podcast, "Over My Dead Body." They explore the impact the resolution of the case had on the family of Joe Gliniewicz, the town of Fox Lake, and the law enforcement officers that worked the case.
Mon, Nov 29, 2021
Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong explores the case of Pedro Rodrigues Filho, aka the Brazilian Dexter. Filho killed around 100 men -- 47 of them while he was imprisoned -- all of whom he deemed unworthy to live. And yet, Rodrigues Filho is now out of jail and has become a YouTube star in his native Brazil. Candice unpacks the events that led to his release and how this brutal, prolific killer became a Brazilian celebrity.
Mon, Dec 6, 2021
Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines George Trepal, The Mensa Murderer. George attempted to kill 6 people - his next door neighbors - but only one of the victims died. George, a former chemist, used a highly toxic and rare poison, and believed with his genious IQ that he could outsmart the police. Candice dives into what the use of this particularly brutal poison tells us about this brilliant chemist, and why his faith in his own intelligence might have led to his eventual capture and arrest.
Mon, Dec 6, 2021
Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong explores the case of Winnie Ruth Judd, The Trunk Slayer. Ruth made headlines in the 1930's when news broke that she had killled two of her friends, chopped them up, and took their body parts with her to California. But when Candice researches the case, she learns there is much more to Ruth than the media's moniker of her as a "crazy axe murderess."
Mon, Dec 20, 2021
Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong digs into the case of Thomas Richard Bunday, The North Pole Killer. In 1979, the small town of North Pole, Alaska was terrified when 5 young women went missing. Their bodies were eventually found within a 10 mile area - all had been strangled and raped. When investigators finally caught up to Bunday, they discovered that not only was the FBI profile completely off base, but they were powerless to arrest him.
Mon, Dec 27, 2021
Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong updates on what has transpired in the Gabby Petito case since the original episode on the case aired. Afterwards, in a reprise of the original episode, Candice and her producer, Julie, explore what was known in the case at that snapshot in time.
Mon, Jan 3, 2022
Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong delves into the East Hampton murder and its major players, Danny Pelosi and Generosa Ammon. The murder made national headlines due to the very wealthy victim and the over the top behavior of its main suspects. Candice also uses her own personal experience from her interview with Danny Pelosi to explore the psychological factors that led to this murder.
Mon, Jan 17, 2022
In this very special episode, former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong talks with Tony Fort, who was a kidnapped as a child in 1996. Candice was on the FBI team that rescued him, and twenty years later, the two still have a bond. Tony talks with Candice about the events that led up to the kidnapping, and how his life changed after he returned home.
Mon, Jan 31, 2022
Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong delves into the Wichita Massacre. Over the course of seven days in the year 2000, brothers Jonathan and Reginald Carr committed a series of sadistic crimes in Wichita, Kansas. They made several mistakes during their crime spree, but the biggest one was accidentally leaving a victim from each of their separate crimes alive to identify them and describe the brutal details of what happened.
Mon, Feb 7, 2022
Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong takes a look at Martha Beck and Raymond Fernandez, known as the Lonely Hearts Killers. Ray and Martha had a long history of swindling women out of their money, but things took an even darker turn when they started taking their lives as well. Candice dives into the couple's troubled history, and examines why the combination of these two personalities became so deadly.
Mon, Feb 14, 2022
Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong digs into the infamous case of Lizzie Borden, the young Massachusetts woman who was accused of killing her father and stepmother with a hatchet. Candice explores how the 19th century time period and Lizzie's financial circumstances played a role in what at the time was dubbed, "The trial of the century."
Mon, Feb 21, 2022
Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the case of Charles Albright, also known as "The Eyeball Killer." Charles would leave his victims for all to see, but he would take their eyes with him. Candice looks into his obsession with eyes, and how the police were able to use that signature to capture him.
Mon, Feb 28, 2022
Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong explores the case of Marybeth Tinning, who killed all nine of her children before the police caught up to her. Candice takes a look at how this mother was able to take the lives of her own children over and over again, and why no one around her was able to stop her.
Mon, Mar 14, 2022
In the first half of this two-part episode, former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong digs into the case of Susan Polk. When she was just 15, a troubled and lonely Susan sought the help of a psychologist named Dr. Felix Polk. Instead, she wound up marrying her therapist, and eventually, killing him. In part one, you would learn about the history that drew Susan to her future husband, and what set them both on the road to disaster.
Mon, Mar 21, 2022
In part 2 of this 2 part episode, former FBI profiler and psychiatric nurse,Candice DeLong,looks at the marriage of Felix and Susan Polk. She discusses how Susan's delusions affect not only her relationship with Felix, but also with her 3 sons - and what triggered Susan to murder Felix.
Mon, Mar 28, 2022
Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong examines the case of Joseph Edward Duncan, a serial rapist and murderer who began his criminal career at a very young age. Joseph's long history of murder and rape ended when he was spotted and apprehended at a Denny's restaurant with one of his child victims, Shasta Groene.
Mon, Apr 11, 2022
In the first half of this two-part episode, former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong digs into the case of Cindy White. In 1975, 18 year old Cindy set a fire that consumed the lives of 6 people, including four children. Using both court documents and her own interviews with Cindy, Candice delves into what could have driven Cindy to commit this deadly crime.
Mon, Apr 18, 2022
In the second half of this two-parter, former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong digs deeper into the case of Cindy White. You learn the real reasons that 18 year old Cindy White set the fire that took the lives of 6 people, including four children. Using both court documents and her own interviews with Cindy, Candice delves into what could have driven Cindy to commit this deadly crime - and the miscarriage of justice that ensued.
Mon, Jun 6, 2022
Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong explores the case of Pedro Rodrigues Filho, aka the Brazilian Dexter. Filho killed around 100 men -- 47 of them while he was imprisoned -- all of whom he deemed unworthy to live. And yet, Rodrigues Filho is now out of jail and has become a YouTube star in his native Brazil. Candice unpacks the events that led to his release and how this brutal, prolific killer became a Brazilian celebrity.
Mon, Jun 13, 2022
Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong digs into the murders committed by Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka - dubbed the 'Ken and Barbie Killers' by the press for their youth and good looks. But their name does not reveal the sadistic nature of the series of rapes and murders that the couple committed. Candice explores the psychology that brought these two killers together, and why only one of them is truly paying for the crimes.
Mon, Jun 13, 2022
Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong revisits the case of Jodi Arias, who became a media sensation after she brutally killed her ex boyfriend,Travis Alexander. Jodi told one lie after another and gave interview after interview, never believing that she would ever be convicted. Candice will explore why Jodi was not only dubbed, "the most hated woman in America," but was also known as the "poster girl for narcissism."