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133 episodes
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Diagnosing A KillerExplicit
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Date created
2021/09/01
Latest episode
2024/02/27
Average duration
47 min.
Release period
5 days
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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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The Mental Breakdown: Reactive Attachment Disorder A.K.A. R.A.D.
2024/02/27
Hey, y'all! For this week's MBD, Koelle tackles a request from our podcasting friends, RAD, with a familiar case that involves it. Enjoy!
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We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255
The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.org
Sources:
http://traumadissociation.com/rad
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/reactive-attachment-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20352939
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17904-reactive-attachment-disorder
https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/mental-health-reactive-attachment-disorder
**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.**
Episode 67: Daniel Wozniak
2024/02/22
This week, Koelle talks about the life and crimes of Daniel Wozniak, and the lies leading up to his capture. Enjoy!
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We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255
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Sources:
https://www.anylaw.com/case/people-v-romero/california-court-of-appeal/10-03-2006/9aPdR2YBTlTomsSBA5b-
https://danielwozniakismyfriend.com/2016/08/who-wants-to-talk.html
https://voiceofoc.org/2015/10/prior-murder-adds-another-layer-to-wozniak-case/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Wozniak_(murderer)
https://abcnews.go.com/US/community-theater-actors-final-performance-chilling-confession-double/story?id=63181588
**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.**
The Mental Breakdown: Homicide Charges & Types of Killing
2024/02/20
Helloooo! For this week, Kenna talks about different types of homicide charges, types of killings, and major crimes. Enjoy!
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Sources:
https://pissd.com/2015/12/six-crimes-carry-serious-penalties/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_punishments_for_murder_in_the_United_States
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Age_of_criminal_responsibility
https://www.justia.com/criminal/offenses/homicide/second-degree-murder/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_types_of_killing
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homicide
**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.**
Episode 66: Joseph Edward Duncan III
2024/02/15
For this week's case, Kenna talks through the life of Joseph Duncan III, his outrageous in-and-out-of-prison stints, and the amazing story of one little girl.
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We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255
The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.org
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Edward_Duncan
https://www.spokesman.com/topics/joseph-duncan/
https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Joseph_Duncan_III
https://nypost.com/2021/03/29/convicted-serial-killer-joseph-duncan-dies-on-death-row/
https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/29/us/joseph-edward-duncan-iii-dies-death-row/index.html
https://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/2013/01/sister_of_convicted_child_kill.html
https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna8485031
https://abc7.com/anthony-martinez-serial-killer-joseph-edward-duncan-case/10456431/#:~:text=Duncan pled guilty to the,friends on April 4, 1997.
https://www.change.org/p/idaho-slade-and-dylans-law
https://frankweberauthor.com/blog/we-are-cheering-for-you-shasta-groene
**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.**
The Mental Breakdown: S.A.D. & Seasonal Depression
2024/02/13
Hellooo!!! For this week's MBD, Koelle talks through Seasonal Affective Disorder A.K.A. S.A.D, and seasonal depression. Join us as we talk through this not-so-common depressive disorder.
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We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255
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Sources:
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/seasonal-affective-disorder#:~:text=Seasonal%20affective%20disorder%2C%20or%20SAD,antidepressants%20can%20help%20treat%20SAD.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20364651
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9293-seasonal-depression
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/seasonal-affective-disorder
https://www.webmd.com/depression/seasonal-affective-disorder
https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/seasonal-affective-disorder
**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.**
The Mental Breakdown: Alcatraz Escapees
2024/01/29
Perhaps one of the most infamous and memorable prisons in the world, Alcatraz was notorious for being un-escapable. This did not stop people from attempting the feat, however, and Kenna talks through these escape attempts in this week's MBD. Enjoy!
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We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255
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Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcatraz_Island
https://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-alcatraz
https://graylineofsanfrancisco.com/10-facts-about-alcatraz-you-probably-didnt-know/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Alcatraz_escape_attempts
**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.**
Episode 65: Carl Panzram
2024/01/25
Heelllooo!!! For this week's episode, Kenna talks through the insane life and crimes of Carl Panzram. Join us as we discuss the early crimes and capture of this 1800's man.
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We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255
The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.org
Sources:
https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Carl_Panzram
https://www.grunge.com/342189/every-serial-killer-caught-in-the-00s/
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shadow-boxing/202007/the-meanest-man-who-ever-lived
https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/carl-panzram-34302.php
https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/carlpanzram
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Panzram
**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.**
The Mental Breakdown: Horror & True Crime-Why Do We Love It?
2024/01/22
For this week's MBD, Koelle talks about the history of the horror genre, true crime lovers, and the psychology behind our morbid curiosity.
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Sources:
https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/why-are-we-so-obsessed-with-true-crime
https://www.law.ac.uk/resources/blog/why-we-love-true-crime/
https://itsxeee.medium.com/why-we-love-murder-mysteries-in-movies-3e2fb8460278
https://www.verywellmind.com/why-do-people-like-horror-movies-5224447#:~:text=These%20long%2Dago%20experiences%20have,encountered%20a%20real%2Dlife%20threat.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2022/10/27/why-we-like-scary-things/
https://hbr.org/2021/10/the-psychology-behind-why-we-love-or-hate-horror
https://www.npr.org/2022/10/30/1132658607/why-do-we-like-horror
https://movieweb.com/why-we-love-horror-movies/
https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-Castle-of-Otranto
https://www.britannica.com/art/horror-story
https://www.psychologytools.com/resource/fight-or-flight-response/#:~:text=The%20fight%20or%20flight%20response,body%20to%20fight%20or%20flee.
**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.**
DAK Live: With Louie Archuleta
2024/01/20
Hey there! In this installment of our DAK Live, we bring on long-time friend and loyal listener Louie! In this raw, unfiltered, and unedited episode, we talk about ODD, peer pressure, childhood, and more. We hope you enjoy it!
Episode 64: Ezra McCandless
2024/01/19
For this week's episode, Koelle talks through the life of Ezra McCandless, her situationships, and her ultimate demise. Happy to have you all here!
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We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255
The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.org
Sources:
https://www.courttv.com/title/29-wi-v-mccandless-joshane-karlen/
https://www.courttv.com/title/33-wi-v-mccandless-jason-mengal/
https://www.courttv.com/title/41-wi-v-mccandless-ezra-mccandless/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Alex_Woodworth#:~:text=Her%20name%20at%20birth%20was,relationship%20with%20her%20adoptive%20father.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gender-dysphoria/symptoms-causes/syc-20475255
**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.**
The Mental Breakdown: Borderline Personality Disorder
2024/01/15
It's another requested MBD! This week, Kenna talks about BPD and some of the people DAK has covered that experienced the disorder.
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We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255
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Sources:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/borderline-personality-disorder/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20370242
https://www.learning-mind.com/famous-people-with-borderline-personality-disorder/
https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/quick-facts-mental-health-disorders/personality-disorders/borderline-personality-disorder
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-disorders/borderline-personality-disorder.htm
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/borderline-personality-disorder
https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/borderline-personality-disorder
**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.**
The Mental Breakdown: Gaslighting
2024/01/09
It's a topic that is talked about often, and usually brushed aside as a joke. But when it becomes the way someone controls a relationship, gaslighting can be extremely toxic and mentally draining. Join us as Koelle talks through the newly coined term.
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We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255
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Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaslight_(1944_film)
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/pere.12510
https://www.thehotline.org/resources/what-is-gaslighting/
https://www.newportinstitute.com/resources/mental-health/what_is_gaslighting_abuse/
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/gaslighting#:~:text=Gaslighting%20is%20an%20insidious%20form,perception%2C%20and%20even%20their%20sanity.
**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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SamMahony 2024/01/06
Really Good
Not only are these ladies smart and the podcast is well researched with honest empathy they are hilarious. I find myself laughing a lot
goodsteph76 2023/12/10
Still a Killer Podcast
I have been listening to this podcast pretty much since the beginning. I love it so much that even when I attempt to listen to another one, they just ...
Jacaria 2023/12/02
True Crime talk that keeps my attention
I like their banter, and how they get to the story in a timely manner that keeps me engaged. It’s one skill to be a good story teller, and then anoth...
Handy N Heels 2023/12/02
True Chics!
These ladies I’ve known forever and this podcast is what they are all about!
JDAChill 2023/06/13
Informative and Entertaining
Out of happenstance, I met Kenna at a minor league baseball game in South Texas. She mentioned this podcast and I am now hooked. I love the banter wit...
priskola 2023/06/30
At first….but then….
I really like the crimes y’all pick to talk about, and have enjoyed listening to a lot of them. Like your mom, I absolutely despise hearing the “f” wo...
Ordep22 2023/05/26
Great!
Very entertaining. The ladies are funny and do a lot of research for their shows! Highly recommend!
stewben 2023/05/12
My new favorite podcast
Love these two ladies they are amazing. Great Podcasters! 100% vibe with listening to them. I don’t have a lot of patience, so I love this …podcasts t...
B-rizzle12 2021/10/16
Nice idea, great output
These ladies are KILLING IT. I love true crime, and pairing it with advocating for mental illness is genius! Please continue to do this, and I hope it...
Doctor head 2021/10/04
Best TRUE CRIME Podcast Out There
This is the greatest podcast ever!! Anyone interested in the honest truth and learning about the things that go unnoticed should definitely tune in fo...
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