Profiling Evil
True crime podcast review — 2026
"Profiling Evil applies genuine investigative analysis techniques from a former Secret Service agent to violent criminal cases. The professional law enforcement background provides credibility to the profiling work."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
- ✓Those interested in the psychology of serial offenders
Pros
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
About the host
Mark Safarik
Host of Profiling Evil.
About this podcast
Former Secret Service agent Mark Safarik and others use criminal investigative analysis to examine the most violent and heinous criminal cases.
Best episode to start with
Browse for a case that interests you
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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What is Profiling Evil about?
Former Secret Service agent Mark Safarik and others use criminal investigative analysis to examine the most violent and heinous criminal cases.
Is Profiling Evil worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good for fans of professional criminal profiling". The community has rated it 8.0/10 overall. Former Secret Service agent applies investigative analysis to examine violent criminal cases.
Who is Profiling Evil for?
Profiling Evil 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 Profiling Evil to start with?
We recommend starting with Browse for a case that interests you. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
What podcasts are similar to Profiling Evil?
If you enjoy Profiling Evil, you might also like: Atlanta Monster, Once Upon a Crime, True Crime Garage, Which Murderer?. See our full "Podcasts Like Profiling Evil" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Conversational; interview-led
- Episode length
- 45-65 min
- Episodes
- 150+ episodes
- Country
- United States
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