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In-depth analysis of criminology, forensic psychology, and criminal behavior.
Nov 14, 2025 · 9 min
The Psychology of Serial Killers: What the Research Actually Shows
Beyond the Hollywood myths and true-crime sensationalism lies a more nuanced picture. What does peer-reviewed research actually tell us about the minds of serial killers?
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Oct 28, 2025 · 8 min
Criminal Profiling: Science, Art, or Something Else Entirely?
The FBI made it famous. Hollywood made it glamorous. But what does the evidence say about whether criminal profiling actually works?
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Sep 15, 2025 · 7 min
The Dark Triad: Narcissism, Machiavellianism, and Psychopathy
Three personality traits have been linked to antisocial and sometimes criminal behavior. Understanding them is essential to understanding the people most likely to cause harm.
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Aug 30, 2025 · 8 min
Childhood Trauma and the Path to Crime: A Complex Relationship
The link between adverse childhood experiences and later criminal behavior is real — but it is neither deterministic nor simple. What does the research actually show?
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Aug 5, 2025 · 8 min
White-Collar Crime: The Psychology of Respectable Wrongdoing
Bernie Madoff. Enron. Theranos. What drives educated, successful people to commit financial crimes that devastate thousands? The psychology is more ordinary than you might expect.
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Jul 12, 2025 · 9 min
Forensic Psychology in the Courtroom: Power, Limits, and Ethics
When psychologists take the witness stand, they wield significant influence over verdicts and sentences. What can — and can not — psychology legitimately tell a court?
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