Killer Psyche
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"Killer Psyche is as close as you can get to a professional FBI agent explaining criminal psychology in plain English — Candice DeLong brings the Bureau's expertise directly to the listener."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
- ✓Those interested in the psychology of serial offenders
Pros & cons
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
About this podcast
Former FBI agent and psychiatric nurse Candice DeLong brings clinical expertise to true crime, profiling the psychology behind infamous killers and discussing criminal behaviour with the forensic authority of someone who has conducted real-world Bureau investigations.
Best episode to start with
Any episode covering a killer you're already familiar with — her Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer analyses are among the most clinically interesting
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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Frequently Asked Questions about Killer Psyche
What is Killer Psyche about?
Former FBI agent and psychiatric nurse Candice DeLong brings clinical expertise to true crime, profiling the psychology behind infamous killers and discussing criminal behaviour with the forensic authority of someone who has conducted real-world Bureau investigations.
Is Killer Psyche worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if niche interests you". It scores 7/10 on binge factor. True crime fans who want psychiatric and forensic insight into criminal psychology; listeners interested in what distinguishes clinical profiling from amateur speculation.
Who is Killer Psyche for?
Killer Psyche is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode; Those interested in the psychology of serial offenders.
What is the best episode of Killer Psyche to start with?
We recommend starting with Any episode covering a killer you're already familiar with — her Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer analyses are among the most clinically interesting. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to Killer Psyche?
Killer Psyche is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Killer Psyche?
If you enjoy Killer Psyche, you might also like: Anatomy of Murder, Real Crime Profile, Serial Killers (Parcast), The Thing About Pam. See our full "Podcasts Like Killer Psyche" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Authoritative, clinical, accessible
- Episode length
- ~30-45 min per episode; large backlog
- Binge factor
- 7/10
- Country
- United States
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