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Diagnosing A Killer
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Two sisters dive deep into the stories of killers that happen to struggle with mental illness and disorders. Koelle is a true crime junkie and mental health advocate who is all about breaking the stigma, and is pursuing a career in forensic science, while Kenna has a degree in Psychology working in the behavioral health field, and loves everything mental health and true crime. Join us as we elaborate on different types of diagnoses, brutal crimes, and the people behind them. You are not alone, and we love you. National Suicide Prevention Hotline: (800)273-8255 The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.org
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Episode 77: Andrea Yates
Jun 14, 202400:58:45Tap to summarizeThis week, Koelle talks through a difficult, but very well known case. Join us as we walk through the life, illness and crime of Andrea Yates.Become a patreon member and get exclusive content!Check out FRESH! Meal Plan -> https://www.pntrs.com/t/3-318542-293495-232987Bright Cellars discount code -> https://www.pntrs.com/t/3-309893-293495-162371We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.orgSources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Woroniecki#Andrea_Yateshttps://culteducation.com/group/1234-michael-woroniecki/22286-a-mysterious-preacher-and-the-childrens-killer.htmlhttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2002-mar-01-mn-30487-story.htmlhttps://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(06)69789-4/fulltexthttps://www.oprah.com/omagazine/andrea-yates-a-cry-in-the-dark/allhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrea_Yates#Divorcehttps://www.people.vcu.edu/~dbromley/andreayatesLink.htm**DISCLAIMER: Kenna and Koelle are not licensed to diagnose individuals. The mental illnesses discussed in episodes are either diagnosed by a psychiatrist or psychologist or are purely speculation by the hosts.**
Transcribe →Episode 76: Herb Baumeister
Jun 7, 202401:08:15Tap to summarizeHellooo! For this week's case, Kenna brings a request from a listener. This one is a very well known case, apparently to many others besides the hosts... Enjoy!Become a patreon member today!Click here for an exclusive offer with The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf! -> https://www.pntra.com/t/8-11138-293495-145574Check out Spencers! -> https://www.pntrac.com/t/2-585948-293495-141055We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.orgSources: https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/remains-recovered-fox-hollow-farm-westfield-herb-baumeister-1996-identified-man-missing-1993-jeffrey-jones/531-eb592a69-a7e8-4536-bd15-45d0f57b0c62https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/crime/heres-what-we-know-about-notorious-indiana-serial-killer-herbert-baumeisterhttps://www.thoughtco.com/herbert-richard-baumeister-973121http://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/Psyc 405/serial killers/Baumeister, Herb - fall, 2005.pdfhttps://fox59.com/news/indycrime/missing-man-connected-to-baumeister-serial-killer-case-identified-over-30-years-later/https://people.com/herb-baumeister-indiana-serial-killer-officials-working-identify-human-remains-8574816https://www.cbsnews.com/news/remains-serial-killer-herbert-baumeister-estate-identified-manuel-resendez-missing-since-1993/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herb_Baumeister**DISCLAIMER: Kenna and Koelle are not licensed to diagnose individuals. The mental illnesses discussed in episodes are either diagnosed by a psychiatrist or psychologist or are purely speculation by the hosts.**
Transcribe →Episode 75: Scarlett Jenkinson & Eddie Ratcliffe
May 31, 202400:43:47Tap to summarizeHello!! This week Koelle talks through yet another case from across the pond. Join us as we discuss this recent, horrific case.Become a patreon member today!Check out an exclusive offer with Craft Beer Club! -> https://www.pjatr.com/t/3-302317-293495-170830Get an offer with Perfect Memorials here -> https://www.pntrs.com/t/3-319800-293495-122293We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.orgSources:https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/dec/20/why-brianna-ghey-police-quickly-ruled-out-transphobia-as-motivehttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-manchester-67727331https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/02/02/scarlett-jenkinson-brianna-ghey-murder/https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/scarlett-jenkinson-teachers-daughter-who-28555321https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/feb/03/brianna-ghey-murder-family-scarlett-jenkinsonhttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-68153179https://www.viewsonic.com/library/education/what-is-an-inclusive-classroom-and-why-is-it-important/https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/feb/02/scarlett-jenkinson-eddie-ratcliffe-teenagers-planned-murder-of-brianna-gheyhttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-manchester-67576400**DISCLAIMER: Kenna and Koelle are not licensed to diagnose individuals. The mental illnesses discussed in episodes are either diagnosed by a psychiatrist or psychologist or are purely speculation by the hosts.**
Transcribe →The Mental Breakdown: Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA)
May 21, 202400:25:15Tap to summarizeHellooo!For this week's MBD, Kenna talks through an amazing organization of bikers who protect children who have been abused, and are taking steps to do away with abuse all together. Enjoy!Join the Patreon and get bonus content!Click here for an offer with the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf -> https://www.pjatr.com/t/8-11138-293495-145574Check out Spencers! -> https://www.gopjn.com/t/8-10973-293495-141055We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.orgSources:https://drlindatucker.com/podcasts/the-guardians-chief-john-paul-lilly/https://autos.yahoo.com/meet-scary-bikers-baca-stand-142724683.htmlhttps://texas.bacaworld.org/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bikers_Against_Child_Abuse#:~:text=Based in Provo, Utah since,safer environment for abused children”.
Transcribe →Episode 74.3: Fred & Rose West: Part 3
May 9, 202400:53:09Tap to summarizePart 3 of this episode series is finally here! We hope you all have enjoyed the content so far. Today, Kenna wraps up the highly anticipated end to Fred & Rose West's case.Become a patreon member and get bonus content!Check out Bright Cellars! -> https://www.pjtra.com/t/3-309893-293495-162371Get an offer with FRESH! Meal Plan! -> https://www.pntrs.com/t/3-318542-293495-232987We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.orgSources:https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/rose-west-now-name-change-32198173https://www.theguardian.com/theobserver/1999/nov/21/featuresreview.review4https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-guardian-fred-west/37301322/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-57182844https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/articles/13-harrowing-facts-about-fred-westhttps://www.biography.com/crime-figure/rosemary-westhttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-57146895https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_West**DISCLAIMER: Kenna and Koelle are not licensed to diagnose individuals. The mental illnesses discussed in episodes are either diagnosed by a psychiatrist or psychologist or are purely speculation by the hosts.**
Transcribe →Episode 74.2: Fred & Rose West: Part 2
May 2, 202401:03:53Tap to summarizePart 2 of our 3 part request episode is here! We hope you are on the edge of your seat after these episodes, with just one left after this one! In this episode, Kenna continues talking through the lives of Fred & Rose, and their increasing victims.Become a patreon member and get bonus content!Click here for an offer with Craft Beer Club! -> https://www.pjtra.com/t/3-302317-293495-170830Check out temporary tattoos! -> https://www.pntrac.com/t/3-309574-293495-146707We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.orgSources:https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/rose-west-now-name-change-32198173https://www.theguardian.com/theobserver/1999/nov/21/featuresreview.review4https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-guardian-fred-west/37301322/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-57182844https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/articles/13-harrowing-facts-about-fred-westhttps://www.biography.com/crime-figure/rosemary-westhttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-57146895https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_West**DISCLAIMER: Kenna and Koelle are not licensed to diagnose individuals. The mental illnesses discussed in episodes are either diagnosed by a psychiatrist or psychologist or are purely speculation by the hosts.**
Transcribe →Episode 74.1: Fred & Rose West: Part 1
Apr 25, 202401:15:44Tap to summarizeYALLLL!!! The highly anticipated 3 part episode is finally here! This is a DOOOOZY of a requested case, and we are so ready for you to get to listen to the content. Thank you so much for your constant support, and we hope you enjoy this 3 part installment brought to you by Kenna.Become a patreon member today! -> https://www.patreon.com/diagnosingakillerExclusive offer from Bright Cellars -> https://www.gopjn.com/t/3-309893-293495-162371Exclusive offer from FRESH! Meal Plan-> https://www.pjtra.com/t/3-318542-293495-232987We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.orgSources:https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/rose-west-now-name-change-32198173https://www.theguardian.com/theobserver/1999/nov/21/featuresreview.review4https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-guardian-fred-west/37301322/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-57182844https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/articles/13-harrowing-facts-about-fred-westhttps://www.biography.com/crime-figure/rosemary-westhttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-57146895https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_West**DISCLAIMER: Kenna and Koelle are not licensed to diagnose individuals. The mental illnesses discussed in episodes are either diagnosed by a psychiatrist or psychologist or are purely speculation by the hosts.**
Transcribe →The Mental Breakdown: Capgras Disorder
Apr 23, 202400:22:21Tap to summarizeHelloooo!! For this week's MBD, Koelle talks through a vary rare syndrome that may mimic other disorders. We hope you enjoy this episode!Get exclusive content by becoming a patreon member!Click here for an exclusive offer with Scentbird! -> https://www.gopjn.com/t/2-511699-293495-162631Check out Spencer's today! -> https://www.gopjn.com/t/2-579694-293495-141055We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.orgSources:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34033319/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capgras_delusionhttps://www.webmd.com/mental-health/impostor-syndrome-capgrashttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Rosato#Death**DISCLAIMER: Kenna and Koelle are not licensed to diagnose individuals. The mental illnesses discussed in episodes are either diagnosed by a psychiatrist or psychologist or are purely speculation by the hosts.**
Transcribe →Episode 73: Charlie Wilkinson & Erin Caffey
Apr 19, 202400:48:30Tap to summarizeHey, y'all! This week we bring you a highly requested local case. Koelle talks through the lives of Erin and Charlie, and the crime they committed together.Join the Patreon and check out our new tier 1!Click here for an exclusive offer with The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf! -> https://www.pntrs.com/t/3-297358-293495-145574Check out Rifle Paper Co! -> https://www.gopjn.com/t/3-303999-293495-197186We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.orgSources:https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/flesh-and-blood/https://allthatsinteresting.com/erin-caffeyhttps://www.popsugar.com/family/is-my-child-too-sheltered-48165682**DISCLAIMER: Kenna and Koelle are not licensed to diagnose individuals. The mental illnesses discussed in episodes are either diagnosed by a psychiatrist or psychologist or are purely speculation by the hosts.**
Transcribe →The Mental Breakdown: Types of Manias
Apr 9, 202400:32:22Tap to summarizeHey, y'all! In this week's episode, Kenna talks through the most common types of mania, and the disorders it can come with.Support the show & get bonus content!Click here for an exclusive offer with Rifle Paper Co! -> https://www.pntrs.com/t/3-303999-293495-197186Check out Scentbird! -> https://www.pntra.com/t/2-511699-293495-162631We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.orgSources:https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3250279/7-celebrities-who-have-opened-about-being-bipolar-kanye-west-and-selena-gomez-mariah-careyhttps://www.choosingtherapy.com/mania/#:~:text=Types of Mania&text=Insofar as more commonly presenting,mania are described as follows:&text=Euphoric: Euphoric mania is a,unbelievable, fantastic, and expansive.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_manias**DISCLAIMER: Kenna and Koelle are not licensed to diagnose individuals. The mental illnesses discussed in episodes are either diagnosed by a psychiatrist or psychologist or are purely speculation by the hosts.**
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