How Not to Raise a Serial Killer

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A Psychopath in Coach's Clothing Jan 17, 2023

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This week on HNTRASK, Michelle and her good friend Kevin kick off this episode by going through some of the wildest crimes in football. Something all of these criminals have in common? They all played for the Florida Gators. Who coached (or groomed) these men to lack empathy and act impulsively? Listen this week as Michelle discusses the violent track record of the Florida Gators and their ringleader, who may be the worst of them all.

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Clip Sources:

Newton Laughs At Female Reporter’s Question YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3morj18dJE

Jaguars Head Coach Fired YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpFKsHqbD14

Chuck Hughes Collapses on the Field YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIlyvFg9-S4

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The Murderous Alter of Deryl Madison Jan 03, 2023

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On this episode, Michelle and her good friend Jessica discuss the unique case of Deryl Madison and his murderous alter. Madison was diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) by Dr. Wendall Dickerson after clearly being unable to recall many of his actions related to a homicide and revealing a murderous alter named Bubba. While this seems awfully convenient for a killer to forget his crimes, many of Madison's statements point to his eventual diagnosis, including a quote from his most recent TV appearance, “I feel there was someone else inside of me, besides me."

Tune in this week to learn Michelle's personal take on this case, the tragic causes of DID, how to spot DID in children, and resources for parents with children affected by this disorder.

In this episode, Michelle reiterates that there are harmful stereotypes that people who suffer from mental illness are frequently violent criminals, and this is completely untrue. The vast majority of people with mental illness are not violent criminals, and the relationship between mental illness and violent crime is elusive.

Child Dissociative Checklist + The Adolescent Dissociative Experiences Scale

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The Vampire Cult Killer Dec 20, 2022

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This week, Michelle delves into the story of The Vampire Cult Killer. A thirst for power (and blood) brought a teenage boy to commit a most atrocious crime. Tune in as our host unravels details of the killer's childhood, explains what parents can do to prevent their children from joining a vampire cult, and talks with her good friend Beth about whether vampires vacation at Disneyland.

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The Sinister Consequences of Lead Poisoning Dec 06, 2022

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Do you know what toxins lurk in the walls of your own home? Join Michelle and her good friend Kevin as they dive into three different murders and find their common thread: a toxic substance that inflicts permanent brain damage on its victims, lead.

Learn how you can protect your child (and yourself) from lead poisoning at https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/prevention/sources.htm

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A Case of Botched Restorative Justice Nov 22, 2022

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On this episode, Michelle and her childhood friend Christa discuss the tragic murder of Deborah Liles and the botched attempt of restorative justice that followed. The killer's past raises questions about the physical effects of systematic oppression and trauma on young children. Why are some neighborhoods plagued with violence? What are the consequences of growing up in communities with high crime rates? And what can we do about it in our own communities and our greater society? Michelle answers these questions and more on this week's episode.

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Introducing Mind of a Monster: One Serial Killer Follows Another Nov 15, 2022

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In this season, criminal psychologist Dr. Michelle Ward takes us to Washington State in the 1970s to investigate two of the most prolific serial killers in US history – Ted Bundy and the so-called Green River Killer, Gary Ridgway. Both use deception to prey on young women and utilize the vast terrain to dump their bodies. And they did it almost 100 times between them – maybe more.

In this episode, multiple young women are disappearing without a trace. Then, on September 7, law enforcement’s worst fears are confirmed when human remains are found in the woods near Issaquah. But there is even worse to come…

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Brad Waldroup and "The Warrior Gene" Nov 08, 2022

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Are some people destined to kill? What if there was a gene that could predict one's propensity to become a murderer? Well, it's complicated... On today's episode, Michelle and Rachel Burch discuss the gruesome murder of Leslie Bradshaw and how the MAOA gene or "The Warrior Gene" played a part in getting Brad Waldroup a lighter sentence.

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Dissecting the Medical Serial Killer with Guest Pia Baroncini Oct 25, 2022

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DISCLAIMER: This episode contains discussion of infanticide. Listener discretion is advised.

On this episode of HNTRASK, Michelle invites entrepreneur, creative director, and podcaster Pia Baroncini (and her dog Nutella) to discuss the dark side of medicine. Following the arrest of serial killer Nurse Lucy Letby, who worked at Countess of Chester Hospital in the UK, Michelle brings to light the different classifications of medical serial killers and what motivates them to break their Hippocratic Oath.

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Jeffrey Dahmer Part II: Beyond the Netflix Documentary Oct 15, 2022

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Oops! Were you confused at the end of this week's episode? So were we! A technical glitch that cut the episode in half left us all hanging! Hold on to your hats and glasses, because here is the unanticipated Part II of Michelle and Heidi's Dahmer deep dive!

Today, Michelle and Heidi go beyond the new Netflix documentary, "DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story." Learn more about Dahmer's childhood and psychological disorders while Michelle answers your questions from Instagram!

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Jeffrey Dahmer Part I: Beyond the Netflix Documentary Oct 11, 2022

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Join Michelle and her sister Heidi as they go beyond the new Netflix documentary, "DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story." Learn more about Dahmer's childhood and disorders while Michelle answers your questions from Instagram!

Follow the podcast on Instagram at @hownottoraiseaserialkiller and follow Michelle at @drmichelleward. DM us with your questions and comments!

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