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Psycho Killer: Shocking True Crime Stories

Psycho Killer: Shocking True Crime Stories

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 Psycho Killer: The true crime podcast exposing serial killers, psychopaths, and the darkest minds.

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  • The A-Z Of Psychopaths: Zodiac – The Killer Who Wanted An Audience

    The A-Z Of Psychopaths: Zodiac – The Killer Who Wanted An Audience
    Feb 20 2026
    The Zodiac didn’t just kill — he performed.

    In this episode of A-Z of Psychopaths, we examine the crimes and communications of the Zodiac Killer, whose letters, cyphers, and taunts terrorised Northern California in the late 1960s and continue to fascinate investigators and psychologists today.

    Rather than focusing on suspect speculation, this episode analyses Zodiac’s behaviour through the lens of forensic psychology and criminal profiling. Using the Hare Psychopathy Checklist as a framework—while acknowledging its limitations—we explore whether Zodiac’s actions are consistent with psychopathy, narcissism, sadism, or a dangerous blend of traits driven by control and attention.

    We also look at the role of media amplification, the psychology of anonymous offenders, and how unresolved cases evolve into cultural mythology. This is not a hunt for answers—but an examination of what the evidence actually supports.

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    This episode includes AI-generated content.
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    8 Min.
  • The A-Z Of Psychopaths: Andrea Yates – When Crime, Faith & Severe Mental Illness Collide

    The A-Z Of Psychopaths: Andrea Yates – When Crime, Faith & Severe Mental Illness Collide
    Feb 16 2026
    Content warning: This episode discusses filicide, postpartum psychosis, severe mental illness, and religious delusion. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

    Andrea Yates remains one of the most disturbing—and misunderstood—cases in modern criminal history.

    This episode does not sensationalise her crimes. Instead, it examines postpartum psychosis, religious delusion, and the profound failures that preceded the deaths of her children.

    Crucially, we ask why Andrea Yates does not meet the criteria for psychopathy—and what her case teaches us about the dangers of oversimplification in true crime.

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    7 Min.
  • The A-Z Of Psychopaths: Xiong Zhijun – A Grievance-Driven Spree Killer Whose Crimes Shocked China.

    The A-Z Of Psychopaths: Xiong Zhijun – A Grievance-Driven Spree Killer Whose Crimes Shocked China.
    Feb 13 2026
    Eight murders. One night. One man’s shocking killing spree.

    In January 2009, a quiet town in Hubei Province, China, became the scene of one of the country’s most shocking acts of mass violence. Xiong Zhijun — also known in court records and media reports as Xiong Zhenlin — murdered eight people in less than 15 hours, including a toddler. The killings followed a pattern of personal grievance, rejection, and rage, culminating in an attack that stunned even seasoned investigators. In this episode of The A-Z of Psychopaths, we examine:
    • The timeline of Xiong’s spree killings
    • His background and psychological stressors
    • Whether his actions suggest clinical psychopathy, or a grievance-fuelled violent collapse
    • The role of capital punishment and mental health assessment in the Chinese legal system
    This is not a story of genius or mystery — it is a study in resentment, entitlement, and catastrophic violence.

    Listener discretion advised.

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    7 Min.
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