Chasing Evil

Latest Episodes:

Inside the Mind of a Child Predator Jan 04, 2023

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As parents there’s nothing we fear more than child predators. What makes them tick? How do they choose a victim? Today we sit down with one of the world's foremost experts on the subject, forensic psychologist Dr. Michael Bourke. He has interviewed or evaluated over 1,000 sex offenders over three decades. Prepare to be educated. Dr. Bourke’s insights will help keep you and your children safe and able to recognize subtle red flags.

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The Femme Fatale Dec 21, 2022

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Lilly Schmidt is beautiful, mysterious and deadly. Facing a long jail term, Lilly hires a mafia hitman to kill two federal agents in the hope that her other charges will fade away. Things don't go according to plan.

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Approach with Caution Dec 14, 2022

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Bobby Joe Claybrook, Jr. is wanted for attempted murder. When his pursuers approach the house, Bobby Joe fires through the window before they can reach the door. Hear two members of the Marshals' Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force tell their story of survival and perseverance.

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The Burden of Proof Dec 07, 2022

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A sexual predator with prior convictions holds a woman hostage in a small box for four months. How do we as a society determine a person's likelihood to reoffend? On what grounds?

In this episode, the protocol for measuring the probability of future crimes is examined, along with the severe cost of getting it wrong.

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The Rescue from a 'Rescuer' (Part I of II) Nov 28, 2022

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Sue is groomed from ages 12 to 16. With a home life that is intolerable, she runs away with the man she thinks she loves. Hear Sue herself bravely recount her harrowing story of abuse, imprisonment, sexual assault - and finally - her rescue.

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The Fall of the House of Madoff Nov 28, 2022

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When the house of Madoff fell, there were innumerable restitutions owed to his victims. This is the story of Bernie and Ruth’s asset forfeiture within the Madoff Penthouse, where everything was up for auction - from a Steinway piano to Bernie's underwear.

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The Rescue from a 'Rescuer' (Part II of II) Nov 27, 2022

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Law enforcement is unaware of “Dave's” capacity for violence. With no sign of “Sue”, they begin the heartbreaking search for her body.

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