How Not to Raise a Serial Killer

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“Serial Killer Session” with Dr. Michelle Ward | Lipstick & Lies Ep. 002 Sep 14, 2023

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In this episode of Lipstick & Lies, hosts Melissa Moore and Jami Rice speak with Criminal Psychologist, Dr. Michelle Ward. The ladies discuss everything from common misconceptions regarding serial killers to red flags people should watch out for in a romantic relationship. Dr. Michelle Ward also weighs in on the Gilgo Beach Murders case which recently had a major update with the arrest of Rex Heuermann who is suspected to be the the Long Island Serial Killer. But before diving into the dark topic of serial killers, Jami and Melissa play a game of “Would You Rather” with Dr. Ward as a warm-up to their deep dive on serial killers.

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Crime is typically a good ol’ boys club, but sometimes the truth lies behind lipstick.

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Listen Now - Over My Dead Body: Gone Hunting Aug 21, 2023

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When Mike Williams vanishes on a hunting trip, the authorities suspect he was eaten by alligators but the true predators who took Mike may lurk much closer to home. The mystery of Mike’s disappearance might have faded from memory, if it wasn’t for one woman’s tireless crusade. From Wondery, comes a new season of Over My Dead Body; a story about an obsessive love affair, a scandalous secret and a mother’s battle for the truth.

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Looks Who's Stalking Episode One Katie Socci: Stalked to Death Jun 06, 2023

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In the inaugural episode of Look Whose Stalking, Dr. Michelle Ward talks about the stalking case of Katie Socci. Ex-boyfriend David McNamara, accused of strangling his estranged girlfriend to death, plead guilty to second-degree murder after a stalking case gone wrong.

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Introducing: Look Who's Stalking May 30, 2023

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On Look Who's Stalking, Dr. Michelle Ward takes you through the most tragic stalking cases of our time. Ex-lovers, secret obsessions, friendships turned sour: Michelle dissects the motives of each stalker and outlines how you can spot the tell-tale signs of a potential stalker. Michelle is a neuro-criminologist who has studied and interviewed the worst criminals and predators in the world, and with this podcast, she hopes to prevent others from falling victim to crimes of obsession.

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"The Count" & Interview with Victims Family Apr 13, 2023

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This week, Michelle Ward covers a case that took the life of a young girl named Lisa Ann Mather. The killer known as “The Count” looked for young victims simply enjoying their nights out on the town in Los Angeles, CA. Michelle got the opportunity to speak with both Lisa Mather's aunt and sister, Nancy and Roz, to hear their side of the tragic story. Take a listen and hear more about the Lisa Mather case from first hand experiences with her actual family members.

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Listen to Michelle’s guest appearance on Love Before 100 on the episode Serial Killers, Dating Apps, & Dolly Parton.

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Encore Episode: Lisa Montgomery- The Only Woman on Federal Death Row Mar 28, 2023

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On this weeks episode of HNTRASK, we're re-releasing a fan favorite, where Michelle is joined by Missi and Abigail to discuss the unimaginable crimes committed by Lisa Montgomery. In 2004, Lisa and Bobby Jo Stinnett connected on social media through a dog breeding group. Under the guise of purchasing a puppy, Lisa was invited to Bobby Jo's home. After a gruesome murder and the kidnapping of an unborn child (you read that right...) Lisa became the first female prisoner to be put to death by the U.S. government since 1953. Listen to Michelle, Missi, and Abigail as they discuss Lisa's traumatic childhood, the life of crime that followed, and what can be done to prevent this.

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Payton Gendron: The Live-Stream Killer Mar 14, 2023

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On this episode of HNTRASK, Michelle discusses the 2022 Buffalo shooting at a local Tops Friendly Market. Thirteen people were shot, 10 fatally. The gunman posted a 180-page manifesto just two days before his attack. Even worse, he live-streamed his slayings on Twitch.

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The Dating App Killer Feb 28, 2023

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On this episode of HNTRASK, Michelle brings back Love Before 100 host Rachel Burch to discuss the dangers of dating apps, and a serial killer who used them as a means to finding his victims. Tune in to hear the story of murderer Khalil Wheeler-Weaver, results of peer-reviewed studies of dating apps and rape, and first hand experiences of dating app close calls.

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Listen to Michelle’s guest appearance on Love Before 100 on the episode Serial Killers, Dating Apps, & Dolly Parton.

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The Butcher of Rostov Feb 14, 2023

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This episode contains extremely disturbing descriptions of violence and brutality towards children and Ukrainian POWs. Listener digression is strongly advised.

On this week’s episode of HNTRASK, Michelle and Francis discuss the worst of the worst, Andrei Romanovich Chikatillo. Andrei, nicknamed The Butcher of Rostov, was a killer who other killers would find appalling. Preying almost exclusively on children, The Butcher received this moniker because of his gruesome M.O.: gouging out the eyes of his victims and often removing their organs for sexual gratification. While Andrei was obviously mentally unwell, and that is the understatement of the century, his upbringing in the communist USSR did not help his preexisting conditions. He grew up during a time of extreme famine, where cannibalism was common practice.

Listen in to this conversation to learn more about The Butcher, his disturbing childhood, and the historical context that may have played a major role in his success and brutality as a serial killer.

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The Amazon Review Killer Jan 31, 2023

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Michelle is back with her good friend Maleeda to discuss Todd Kohlhepp, "The Amazon Review Killer." Tune in to learn about the horrific crimes of Todd Kohlhepp, the signs of a fledgling psychopath, and strategies for parenting children with psychopathy.

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Resources

Evidence-based psychosocial treatments of conduct problems in children and adolescents: an overview

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6762114/

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