Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer: Typologies, Motives & Behavioral Patterns | Dr. Susan Lewis

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On this episode of True Crime with the Sarge, former NYPD Sergeant and cold case investigator Joseph Giacalone sits down with forensic psychologist and attorney Dr. Susan Lewis to break down the psychology, typologies, and behavioral patterns of serial killers.

Dr. Lewis explains how investigators and behavioral experts classify serial killers, including organized vs. disorganized offenders, mission-oriented killers, power-control killers, hedonistic killers, and visionary killers. We also explore the psychological traits, motivations, and patterns that law enforcement and profilers analyze when hunting serial offenders.

This deep dive into criminal psychology and behavioral profiling examines how serial killers think, how patterns emerge across cases, and why understanding these typologies can help investigators solve crimes and prevent future violence.

If you’re interested in true crime analysis, criminal profiling, forensic psychology, and serial killer investigations, this episode provides expert insight into the science behind some of the most disturbing offenders in history.

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Topics Covered

• Serial killer typologies explained

• Organized vs disorganized offenders

• Power-control, mission-oriented, and hedonistic killers

• Behavioral profiling in homicide investigations

• Psychological traits of serial offenders

• How investigators identify serial crime patterns

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