LISK: Long Island Serial Killer
S3 Ep17: What Makes A Psychopath? (Part 2)
Sep 27, 2023
Forensic psychologists Dr Shiloh and Dr Scott discuss how traits of personality disorders relate to alleged serial killer Rex Heuermann. They cite other cases and explain how diagnosing personality disorders affects his case. They also explore the challenges faced by alleged serial killers in prison and the limitations of acting out sexual urges. They discuss psychopathy, sadism, harmful behaviors, and the relationship between personality disorders and trauma.
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- In prison, hierarchy is the opposite of what is commonly believed, with child sex offenders at the bottom rung and often isolated in special needs yards or small peer groups to protect them from other inmates.
- The prison environment closely monitors and evaluates inmates upon entry, ensuring their safety and the safety of others, including screening for mental health issues and conducting psychological evaluations to aid legal defense and prosecution.
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Understanding the Experience of Incarceration for Criminals with Severe Offenses
This podcast episode delves into the topic of what life in prison looks like for individuals who have committed heinous crimes. It emphasizes that there is a misconception that criminals at that level have respect and credibility within the prison system. However, it's revealed that hierarchy in prison is actually the opposite, with child sex offenders considered at the bottom rung, followed by serial rapists and killers. These individuals are often kept in special needs yards or small peer groups due to the danger they face from other inmates. The episode also explores concerns about the mental state and potential danger posed by sadistic and violent criminals in the prison population.
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