Killer Psychologist

By: Dana R. Anderson PsyD
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  • Summary

  • Step inside the mind of a forensic psychologist. Dana Anderson dissects high-stakes cases, revealing how forensic experts expose deception, uncover motives, and unravel the truth behind the most complex investigations.

    Tune in to understand how Dr. Anderson helps attorneys leverage forensic psychology to strengthen their legal cases through expert analysis, case evaluations, and strategic insights.

    Killer Psychologist brings together top experts, including forensic psychologist Craig Wetterer, cold case profiler Jasen Jenson, and Board-Certified Death Investigator Eric Zelaya, for an inside look at forensic investigations.

    Join our growing community for gripping true crime stories, expert analysis, and an unfiltered exploration of the darkest corners of human behavior.

    📺 Watch video episodes on YouTube @killerpsychologist

    ⚖️ Book a forensic expert at www.psychologydr.com

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    Copyright Dana R. Anderson, PsyD
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Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health True Crime
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Episodes
  • 64 - Killer Nurses

    64 - Killer Nurses
    Apr 2 2025
    Not every killer hides in the shadows—some wear scrubs.

    They weren’t stalking dark alleys—they were standing at your bedside, armed with syringes, IV bags, and your blind trust. Explore the chilling psychology behind nurses who kill.

    From Lucy Letby, the neonatal nurse who murdered in silence, to Charles Cullen, who left a body count across 16 hospitals—these killers didn’t wear masks. They wore name badges.

    We examine what drives a caregiver to cross the line from healer to harmer, how red flags were ignored, and whether the legal system is equipped to handle murder disguised as medicine. Are they misguided angels of mercy, convinced they’re ending suffering? Or cold-blooded predators exploiting access, authority, and the blind faith of their patients?

    Joining us is Shannon Casey, a legal nurse consultant who helps law firms uncover the truth behind suspicious deaths. She brings her clinical expertise to dissect the medical records and patterns left behind by these so-called caregivers turned killers.

    Together, we explore some of the darkest cases in medical history:
    • Lucy Letby – Neonatal killer with a chilling diary confession
    • Charles Cullen – The most prolific healthcare serial killer in U.S. history
    • Genene Jones – Created medical emergencies just to “save” her victims
    • Kristen Gilbert – Induced fatal heart attacks to play the hero
    • Beverley Allitt – Harmed children to feed a need for sympathy
    • Orville Lynn Majors – Said he hated old people… and then ensured they died
    • Jane Toppan – Admitted she “got pleasure” holding patients as they slipped away
    Peel back the sterile curtain of healthcare and uncover what happens when trust turns toxic—and compassion becomes a deadly disguise.

    Because sometimes, the most dangerous person in the room… is the one giving you care.



    Chapters
    00:00 Introduction to Killer Nurses
    02:56 The Case of Lucy Letby
    05:48 Psychological Profiles of Killer Nurses
    08:52 Methods and Motives Behind Nurse Killers
    12:03 The Role of Hospitals in Nurse Killings
    14:53 Historical Cases of Nurse Killers
    18:08 The Insanity Defense in Nursing Cases
    21:05 Cultural Issues in Healthcare and Accountability
    41:25 The Dilemma of Patient Safety vs. Employee Protection
    48:06 The Consequences of Inadequate Reporting in Healthcare
    51:00 The Case of Elizabeth Wetloffer: A Canadian Killer Nurse
    52:47 The Need for Psychological Evaluations in Healthcare
    59:18 The Impact of Stress and Liability on Healthcare Workers
    01:01:29 The Case of Beverley Allitt: Attention-Seeking Behavior in Nursing
    01:11:47 Understanding Fictitious Disorder and Its Implications


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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • 63 - A True Crime Survival Story

    63 - A True Crime Survival Story
    Mar 26 2025
    Azadeh Atzberger’s life isn’t just a story of survival—it’s a war story. Born into chaos in wartime Iran, she fled as a refugee and endured sexual, physical, and emotional abuse that would’ve broken most people. To escape the relentless pain, she turned to food, drugs, and alcohol—numbing the past in the only way she knew how.

    But instead of letting her suffering define her, she fought back.

    Today, Azadeh is a globally recognized advocate for trauma recovery. Through her groundbreaking program, The 12 Steps for Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, she helps others escape the grip of abuse and addiction.

    Her journey echoes the insight of Viktor Frankl, the Holocaust survivor and psychiatrist who believed it’s not suffering that destroys us—it’s suffering without meaning. Azadeh is living proof that even in darkness, purpose can be found, and survival is only the beginning.

    This episode is a psychological exploration of trauma, resilience, and what it takes to reclaim a life stolen by abuse.

    We explore:
    • How Azadeh found meaning in her suffering—and how that shaped her survival
    • Her path to reclaiming control after war, abuse, and addiction
    • How The 12 Steps for Narcissistic Abuse Recovery became her purpose
    • What survivors can learn from her transformation
    Prepare for a gripping conversation that blends forensic psychology, true crime, and the raw truth of post-traumatic growth.

    🔗 Learn more about Azadeh and her work:
    • Website: https://finallyfreelife.com
    • Instagram: @breakfree_riseandbuild
    • Programs: 12 Steps for Narcissistic Abuse Recovery

    Chapters
    00:00 Introduction to Killer Psychologist
    02:11 Survivor Stories: From Victim to Advocate
    03:45 Childhood Trauma: Growing Up in Violence
    06:04 Family Dynamics: The Impact of a Narcissistic Parent
    10:06 The Journey of Healing: Overcoming Addiction and Abuse
    12:11 Finding Meaning in Suffering: Lessons from Trauma
    14:08 The Importance of Deep Healing: Breaking the Cycle
    17:34 Defining Moments: Choosing to Heal or Return
    20:45 Creating a Support System: The Role of Community
    22:41 The 12 Steps for Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
    25:12 Cognitive Dissonance: Understanding the Mind's Tricks
    30:14 Emotional Boundaries: Protecting Yourself After Abuse
    37:58 Building Your Inner Home
    44:38 The Dangers of Dating in Vulnerability
    49:23 Confronting the Past: Healing from Abuse
    01:00:49 Emotional Intelligence and Resilience


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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • 62 - Justice for Joshua Garbutt

    62 - Justice for Joshua Garbutt
    Mar 19 2025
    Joshua Garbutt’s death was preventable. He understood the dangers of opioid withdrawal and warned Trinity County Jail staff, "I will be withdrawing from fentanyl and had to go to the hospital last time I was here to receive Suboxone, so I won’t die." Despite this, the jail failed to initiate the Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS) protocol or transfer him to a hospital. Two and a half days later, after repeated pleas for help, Joshua was found dead in solitary confinement.

    Brian Townsend, retired DEA agent and founder of Only 2mg, joins the conversation to expose the deadly consequences of fentanyl withdrawal and the growing crisis inside U.S. jails. Joshua’s mother, Stacy Pohlmeyer, is fighting for justice, filing a lawsuit against Trinity County and demanding an independent investigation into his death. They examine the 55-page civil complaint, while exploring psychological autopsies, psychiatric acuity reviews, and critical steps to prevent future in-custody deaths.

    This marks the third in-custody death at Trinity County Jail in just two years. How many more lives will be lost to a system that ignores those in medical crisis?

    🔗 Learn More & Support #JusticeforJoshua:
    • News Coverage: https://krcrtv.com/news/local/lawsuit-alleges-trinity-county-left-man-to-die-in-solitary-confinement
    • Advocacy & Legal Action: https://krcrtv.com/news/local/mother-protests-on-anniversary-of-sons-death-in-trinity-county-jail
    • Fentanyl Awareness: https://www.only2mg.com
    This is an urgent conversation on accountability, policy failures, and the human cost of incarceration. Don't miss it.



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    55 mins

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