Behind every murder is a motive. From revenge to jealousy, from greed to control, identifying what drives people to kill is essential in bringing them to justice. For thirty years, Consultant Forensic Psychologist Kerry Daynes has unravelled the minds behind the darkest crimes. Now, in The Profiler, she takes you inside some of Britain’s most disturbing murder cases, presenting the full stories with the clarity of a seasoned documentary maker, but also stepping outside the narratives to do what she does best: getting inside the mind of each perpetrator to reveal what made them act the way they did. More than just true crime, these are journeys into the darkest extremes of human behaviour — with someone who has actually sat across the table from killers and studied them up close. New episodes every week. Cases drawn from the last three decades of British criminal history. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, or visit theprofiler.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
What this show covers
forensic psychologytrue crimecoercive controlmurder investigationcriminal investigationdeception detectiondomestic homicidedomestic abusecriminal behaviorfamily murderNeil Entwistlecovert surveillancecourt caseracially motivated abusechild protection
What listeners will find here
A family annihilation case examined through lies, flight, and forensic psychology
The episode explores the 2006 murders of Rachel Entwistle and her baby daughter Lillian in Massachusetts, and the case against Rachel’s husband, Neil Entwistle. Kerry Daynes looks at the evidence, the false life he projected, and the psychology she believes drove the crime.
A death ruled natural becomes a murder case years later
The episode examines the 2011 death of Betty Guy, initially certified as natural causes, and the later claims that reopened the case. Kerry Daynes explores the forensic clues, covert police tactics, and the mother-son dynamic at the center of a trial with no clear motive.
A forensic look at the Logan Mwangi case and the warning signs around it
The murder of five-year-old Logan Mwangi is examined through forensic psychology, body language analysis, and the failures that left him unprotected. Kerry Daynes explores the abuse, the attempted cover-up, and the evidence that unraveled the family's story.
A fatal Thames crash, a fugitive trial, and the psychology of blame
Jack Shepherd examines the 2015 speedboat crash that killed Charlotte Brown and the behaviour that followed. Kerry Daynes looks at recklessness, victim-blaming, flight from justice, and the language Shepherd used when defending himself.
A livestream alibi unravels in the killing of Natalie McNally
The murder of Natalie McNally centers on a boyfriend whose seemingly airtight YouTube livestream alibi collapsed under digital forensic scrutiny. Kerry Daynes examines a case of calculated deception, coercive control, and femicide through CCTV, computer evidence, and the response to a chilling 999 call.
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