Understanding the mind of a serial killer, wi...

The U.S. suicide rate today is almost identical to what it was a century ago, even as death rates from many other causes have dropped. Matthew Nock, PhD, of Harvard University, discusses why it’s so hard to predict who will act on suicidal thoughts -- and when; how new tools, fro ...  Show more

Why does music give many of us goosebumps, bring back vivid memories and make us want to dance -- but leaves some people cold? Robert Zatorre, author of “From Perception to Pleasure: The Neuroscience of Music and Why We Love It,” discusses how music engages the brain’s reward sys ...  Show more

[REBROADCAST] What makes a serial killer? What drives them to kill again and again? To find out the truth about this ghastly lot, we talked to forensic psychologist Prof. Eric Hickey, criminologist Ass. Prof. Wayne Petherick, and psychiatrist Prof. Gwen Adshead. Find our transcri ...  Show more

<span style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;"> Dr. Rachel Toles, a licensed forensic psychologist, delves into the psychology of criminals, addressing the motivations beh ...

Sometimes, the best way to understand the mind of a serial killer is to play chess with them. Dr. Ramsland’s job as a forensic psychologist is to develop relationships with serial killers to study how they think. She believes understanding the minds of the most dangerous predator ...  Show more

From Jack the Ripper to Ted Bundy, serial killers strike fear in the hearts of almost everyone; and not just fear, but fascination.

What motivates someone to become a serial killer?  Is it rage or hate?  Today, Nancy Grace and her panel look at three well-known cases in ...