There is more to sex workers than being victims of true crime. We aim to explore the history that has created the stigma by highlighting sex work in the ancient world, how sex work came to be in various parts of the world (in more recent centuries), and the wide variety of laws criminalizing such work.

Another murderous lady from the twenties is the star in this episode, which also covers the birth of forensic science, hybristophilia, and what we knew about women & violence at the turn of the century.

Let's learn a little more about what Los Angeles was really like in the 20's; Hollywood, the corruption, the population explosion. Dr. Scott & Dr. Shiloh cover the case of Madalynne Obenchain. Was she a murderess? The first affluenza teen? Or a damsel caught in between two lovers? They will also talk about Murderess Row and how the violent crimes of female perpetrators were glamorized in the media.

The docs tackle the most well-known of the cases in their vintage Los Angels crime series, the Wineville Chicken Coop Murders. They take you through the twisted background of the perpetrator (including the research on intrafamilial sexual abuse), as well as the crimes, locations, and unbelievable story of the most infamous victim and his mother that inspired the film, Changeling.

Hold up- it's been 63+ episodes and we have never thoroughly talked about L.A. Not So Confidential's theme?? As we start this multipart series on vintage Los Angeles crimes, we break down the legacy of Hollywood noir films.

The delusional disorder that impacts individuals who seemingly haven't otherwise experienced mental health challenges. The docs discuss how it manifests and why it's more problematic now than ever, while also considering the criminal nexus.

The doctors join Dr. Sacks and Dr. Shlosberg, criminologists and hosts of Women & Crime and Direct Appeal, to examine the mysterious stalking and death of Cindy James. They discuss stalking behaviors, individuals who fake their own assaults and associated personality disorders, dissociative identity disorder, and their theory of a non-stranger perhaps being involved.

In the Summer of 1985, Los Angeles was held in the grip of terror. The Night Stalker, Richard Ramirez, struck without rhyme or reason and without any consistent victimology. No one was safe and everyone was scared. We discuss some lesser know facts of the case, while highlighting the victims' lives and exploring how the Satanic Panic of the 80's fueled the flames during an already hot, cruel summer.

In this Behind the Couch session from our Patreon feed, we teamed up with our fellow Angelenos & OG podcast friends, Tammie & Brice from Hollyweird Paranormal to revisit the Lizzie Borden lore. Although Dr. Scott really wanted to focus on the 1975 made-for-TV movie, The Legend of Lizzie Borden, we go deeper into her family's history to uncover two more acts of Familicide and Hollyweird Paranormal gives the details about spooky goings-on at the Borden house in Fall River, Mass.

Dexter returns... but we have to wait until next year. Fear not- Dr. Scott & Dr. Shiloh bring you the stories of real-life Dexter Morgans, the psychology of vigilantism, and crimes inspired by Dexter.

The docs are ready to dish it out to their own trade craft! Dr. Scott & Dr. Shiloh discuss the ethics of psychology and the common reasons counselors and therapists get in trouble & probable reasons for such terrible (and criminal behavior). They cover the appalling cases of Michelle Deegan, Dr. Keith Ablow, and Nancy Saltzman of NXIVM.

The doctors found it fitting to discuss some politically themed topics this week. They discuss the personality make-up of a politician and then get into some infamous cases associated with politicians and the deaths of young women; the Chandra Levy case and The Chappaquiddick Incident.

Sex-wha? Yep, Sexsmonia is this week's topic. The docs cover common sleep disorders, what constitutes Sexsomnia, how to forensically assess for the disorder as a defense in court and cover some case examples, as well as a fictional example from Nip/ Tuck.

True Crime & Disney- two of our favorite things! To mark the month we were supposed to be in Orlando, we decided to move ahead with an episode dedicated to all things tragic in the Kingdom of Disney. We start on a light note, talking about the reasons why adults love Disney and adults behaving badly at the theme parks. Then we cover the disappearance of Disney Cruise Line employee, Rebecca Coriam, the family murder at Celebration Florida, and the murder of original Mouseketeer, Dennis Day.

We had a ton of listener questions stacked up, some fun, some serious, and some that could definitely be full episodes all on their own! This is Part 2 and Part 1 was released last week. In this episode we discuss movie tropes, the effects of social media, the toxic lead theory of rise of violence crime in the 80's, and the dangers of the warrior persona of law enforcement.

We had a ton of listener questions stacked up, some fun, some serious, and some that could definitely be full episodes all on their own! This is Part 1 and Part 2 will be released next week. In this episode we discuss Autism Spectrum Disorder, more Psychopathy & serial killers questions, Havana Syndrome, and lots of fun stuff about what we would do if we weren't psychologists and where we see ourselves in 5 years.

In this episode the doctors talk about the extremely rare crimes of Female Sexual Homicide Offenders, with an overview of current, yet small amount of, current academic research. They also talk about convicted child murderer Melissa Huckaby and The Moors Murders. They also do a quick review on female sex offender typologies.

This week the docs cover the infamous studies of Psychology giants Stanley Milgram & Philip Zimbardo. These social psychologists contributed heavily to the way we understand how people's behavior can be influenced, for better and for worse. They also connect some of the more recent concepts like Active Bystandership to contemporary issues.

How far are you willing to go for your team? This week the doctors talk about the research and psychology behind our obsession with sports and how it can turn deadly in an instant. They will explore what sports mean to our identity and what the risk factors are for violent interactions.

Entertainment or dangerous blood sport? From OJ to dancing fleeing felons... the docs explore why we love police pursuits here in L.A. and why we probably shouldn't.