L.A. Not So Confidential: The Premier Forensic Psychology Podcast

Please enjoy this audio from our livestream from July 2023. This week we follow up on Episode 142, The Psychology and Evolution of True Crime, by talking with one of the researchers we cited, Dr. Melissa Tackett-Gibson of the University of Colorado, Denver. She shares the preliminary results of her research on true crime consumers. Link to take her study here: https://ucdenver.co1.qualtrics.com/jf... You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/  L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Network. http://crawlspace-media.com/

This week the docs review the 4 part MAX documentary series "Last Call Killer: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York”. A rare 100% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes has gotten this well produced series a great deal of exposure on a serial killer in early 1990's New York who systematically and brutally murdered a number of gay men. The documentary does a beautiful job lifting the victims lives out of a true crime narrative, while laying out the incompetence and indifference of the investigators at the time. This Black Friday through Cyber Monday you can save up to 60% off sitewide at scentair.com, and LA Not So Confidential listeners can take an EXTRA 25% off with promo code LANOTSOPOD. You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/  L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Network. http://crawlspace-media.com/

This week the docs unlock the enigma of criminal acts committed by children. We delve into disturbing examples of historical and recent cases of homicides committed by children with a thorough explanation of the complexities of nature versus nurture. This Black Friday through Cyber Monday you can save up to 60% off sitewide at scentair.com, and LA Not So Confidential listeners can take an EXTRA 25% off with promo code LANOTSOPOD. You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/  L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Network. http://crawlspace-media.com/

This month's vintage episode focuses on yet ANOTHER rattlesnake - themed killer, Robert James. Using his smooth southern charm, James left a trail of destruction from the heart of Alabama across the United States, conning and killing many of the women who had the misfortune of crossing his path. Insurance cons, murder, incest and rattlesnakes all play a role in the story of this cold and vicious killer. You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/  L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Network. http://crawlspace-media.com/

On the heels of the release of Britney Spears' memoir, The Woman in Me, and finally getting to hear from her directly, we wanted to re-release this episode form 2021 to help better understand what conservatorships are and how they are supposed to work. We cover California conservatorships and psychiatric holds (5150 WIC). Who can this happen to and is a mental health crisis the only path to conservatorship? What are the checks and balances? The docs dissect the timeline of Britney Spears' tragic saga after the 2021 release of the New York Times documentary, Framing Britney Spears.  We will be at CrimeConUK 2024, so come and join us! Use the code CONFIDENTIAL for your special 10% discount. Head to crimecon.co.uk to book your tickets today! You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/  L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Network. http://crawlspace-media.com/

This week the docs review and discuss I Love You, Now Die: The Commonwealth vs. Michelle Carter, a two-part documentary that explores the controversial case of Michelle Carter, a teenager who was convicted in 2019 of involuntary manslaughter for encouraging her boyfriend to die by suicide through text messages. The two episodes delve into the complexities of modern communication, teen romance in the 21st century and the impact of loneliness and emotional isolation on our culture as well as the legal and ethical questions in the choice to end one's life. You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/  L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Network. http://crawlspace-media.com/

In today's episode, we explore the lore and research behind the ever-interesting tradecraft of Criminal Profiling. What it is, what it isn't and why we are enthralled by it. We also contrast it with Investigative Psychology and discuss cases of when profiling worked, when it didn't and what happens when a fraud gains "profiler celebrity." You're Wrong About episode David Canter et al. Study The Case of the Fake Sherlock article This fall, try luxury home fragrance trusted by the pros by going to scentair.com and using promo code LANOTSOPOD for 25% off your order.   You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/  L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Network. http://crawlspace-media.com/

For this month's vintage case, we look at another untimely death of one of Hollywood's earliest stars, Ramon Novarro. A Mexican immigrant, Novarro rose to stardom in the silent film era and then transitioned to talking films at a time when the audience was hungry for "Latin lovers" like Rudolph Valentino. His journey to megastardom was deceptively meteoric and required him to hide his sexuality due to the era and the strict studio system. His tragic death came at age 69, at the hands of Paul Ferguson; a murderer who went on to create a post-prison alternative history of the event. You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/  L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Network. http://crawlspace-media.com/

This week the doctors bring you an episode about a Paraphilic Disorder that is often linked with serial sexual offending and killers, Sexual Sadism. We define what it is- and isn't- and how dangerous individuals are when they have a combination of Sexual Sadism and other psychological diagnosis or phenomenon. Crawlspace Episode on Dean Corll LISK Episodes Linktree Dr. Anna Salter documentary You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/  L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Network. http://crawlspace-media.com/

In this episode, the hosts review the true crime documentary 'The Thin Blue Line' and explore the history of the term 'thin blue line'. They discuss the miscarriage of justice in the Texas judicial system, the impact of the documentary on the criminal justice system, and the damaging consequences of evaluations. They also dive into a chilling recording of a director's confession and analyze his behavior, leaving listeners captivated for future episodes.