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Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers

Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers

By: True Crime Today
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 Welcome to Mind Behind The Crime, the authoritative podcast that grants you exclusive access to the profound insights of respected psychologists, psychotherapists, and mental health experts as they delve into the most captivating true crime stories of our time. Hosted by Tony Brueski, this enthralling series takes you on an intellectual journey through the intricate workings of the human mind and its connection to the darkest realms of criminal behavior. In each episode, the vaulted doors of the criminal psyche are unlocked, as these esteemed professionals analyze and unravel the complexities that underlie heinous acts, shedding light on the most chilling cases that have gripped the world. Prepare to be captivated, enlightened, and challenged as you venture into the realm where true crime meets the expertise of mental health professionals. Mind Behind The Crime offers a unique opportunity to understand the intricate web of the criminal mind and the essential role mental health plays in comprehending and preventing such acts. Join us on this intellectual odyssey, where true crime stories are not merely recounted, but dissected and analyzed by the sharpest minds in the field of psychology. Tune in to Mind Behind The Crime and embark on a journey of exploration and discovery, where the complexities of the human psyche are unveiled, and the enigmatic world of true crime finds its intersection with psychological expertise.Real Story Media Politics & Government True Crime
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  • Sandra Birchmore Thought It Was Love, Then Life Ended

    Sandra Birchmore Thought It Was Love, Then Life Ended
    Jul 2 2025
    Sandra Birchmore Thought It Was Love, Then Life Ended

    Description:
    Sandra Birchmore was just 23 and pregnant when she was found dead in her Canton, Massachusetts apartment in 2021. The initial ruling? Suicide. But according to federal prosecutors, this was no mental health crisis—it was a murder designed to silence years of grooming and abuse at the hands of a police officer she trusted. In this episode, we speak with psychotherapist Shavaun Scott to unpack the psychology behind coercive control, trauma bonding, and why so many victims of abuse believe they’re in love with their predator. What happens when the only affection you’ve ever known is transactional? And what happens when it ends in death?

    This isn’t just a cautionary tale—it’s a gut punch reminder of how abuse hides in plain sight. If you think you understand consent, grooming, or survivor psychology, this conversation will challenge everything.

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    25 mins
  • Weaponized Intimacy: How Barry Morphew Allegedly Controlled Suzanne to Death

    Weaponized Intimacy: How Barry Morphew Allegedly Controlled Suzanne to Death
    Jun 30 2025
    Weaponized Intimacy: How Barry Morphew Allegedly Controlled Suzanne to Death

    Description:
    Behind every filtered family photo, there’s a story you don’t see—and sometimes, that story is deadly. In this episode, we explore how intimacy can become a weapon, and how psychological abuse hides in plain sight.

    Barry Morphew appeared to be the ideal husband: churchgoing, outdoorsy, a father of two. But beneath the surface, prosecutors allege he used subtle, psychological control to dominate his wife, Suzanne—until the day she tried to leave him. Three days after sending Barry a text saying “I’m done,” Suzanne vanished.

    Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott helps us unpack the dynamic of weaponized love—how affection, attention, and manipulation can work together to trap a person emotionally long before any physical violence occurs. From financial monitoring to gaslighting and digital surveillance, we explore how Barry may have used intimacy not as connection—but as control.

    This is the uncomfortable truth of many abusive relationships: the abuse doesn’t always look like rage. Sometimes it looks like affection. And when that control is threatened, it can turn deadly. If you want to understand how coercive control operates behind closed doors, this episode lays it bare.

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