True Crime and Psychiatry
Deep dives into criminal minds with psychiatrist and neuroscientist Andrew van der Vaart, MD, PhD.
Episodes

Sep 8, 2024
Sep 8, 2024
48 min
Let's examine the case of family annihilator Peter Keller& the Truman Show Delusion& Nietzsche's "Birth of Tragedy"& the Siren SongPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/AndPsych

Jun 22, 2024
Jun 22, 2024
1 hr 24 min
Let's talk about Anna Stubblefield & Delusions& Greek mythology& Facilitated Communication & Spiritualism& Lamarckism & Ethics & Anna Stubblefield againPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/AndPsych

May 8, 2024

Mar 12, 2024
Mar 12, 2024
39 min
I analyze the speech and thought processes of Sheldon Johnson Jr., who went on Joe Rogan’s podcast to tell his story and advocate for Criminal Justice Reform, and was arrested 1 month later as the suspect in the “Bronx Torso” case.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/AndPsych

Feb 15, 2024
Feb 15, 2024
1 hr 7 min
Reviewing the case and interview footage of Luka Magnotta, a cautionary tale about the depths into which attention-seeking behaviors can degenerate.00:00 Intro00:34 Case Summary/Questions02:57 Biography05:39 First Reality Show Audition & Personality Analysis15:32 Second Reality Show Audition & Personality Analysis50:10 Fabricating Rumors & Personas55:14 Progression to Murder and BeyondPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/AndPsych

Feb 6, 2024
Feb 6, 2024
1 hr 8 min
Revisiting the enigma of Joel Guy Jr. and the House of Horrors he left for law enforcement to find. Who was this person, and how could he have done this?00:00 Introduction00:20 The House of Horrors09:40 Behaviors around the Thanksgiving Holiday14:34 The Attacks and Aftermath20:37 Jail Phone Call & Testimony of the Best Friend45:26 Joel Guy Jr.'s Behavior in Court49:06 Theories of Personality and Symptoms1:00:39 Neurobiological Theory: von Economo atrophy1:07:26 ConclusionPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/AndPsychOutro Music - Sup Spirits: "This is not a Lifetime Movie"

Oct 31, 2023
Oct 31, 2023
20 min
Charlie Adelson is on trial for the murder of his sister Wendi's ex-husband. What is notable about her behavior on the stand, upon analysis?Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/AndPsych




