Introducing Mind of a Monster: One Serial Killer Follows Another

In this season, criminal psychologist Dr. Michelle Ward takes us to Washington State in the 1970s to investigate two of the most prolific serial killers in US history – Ted Bundy and the so-called Green River Killer, Gary Ridgway. Both use deception to prey on young women and utilize the vast terrain to dump their bodies. And they did it almost 100 times between them – maybe more.  In this episode, multiple young women are disappearing without a trace. Then, on September 7, law enforcement’s worst fears are confirmed when human remains are found in the woods near Issaquah. But there is even worse to come…  Watch full episodes of Mind of a Monster on discovery+: discoveryplus.com/mindofamonster. Terms apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ever wonder if your kids have it in them to be a killer? It's okay, we've all had the thought once or twice. And if you're willing to admit that, you'll love How Not to Raise a Serial Killer. On this podcast, criminal psychologist Dr. Michelle Ward digs into the childhoods of some of the most notorious criminals and killers in order to learn from them and prevent future tragedies. Dr. Ward will use her expertise to determine what went wrong with each killer (a brain injury, an undiagnosed illness, a specific trauma) with the help of a fellow mom/non-expert who can weigh in about their own taboo parenting fears. Because on our better days as parents, we want to know how to raise good humans. But on our worst days, we at least want to know that we're not raising a future serial killer.