Diagnosing A Killer

Episode 81: Andrew Cunanan

Hellooo! In this episode, Koelle breaks down the childhood of Andres Cunanan, the twisted relationships he found himself in and his ultimate crimes. Join us as we talk through this interesting but heart wrenching case. Check out our new platforming on our Patreon and join others with access to exclusive content! -> https://www.patreon.com/diagnosingakiller Click here for an exclusive offer with Audiobooksnow! -> https://www.pjatr.com/t/3-282684-293495-146749 Check out FRESH! Meal Plan today -> https://www.pntrs.com/t/3-318542-293495-232987 Click here for an offer with Perfect Memorials -> https://www.pntrs.com/t/3-318974-293495-122293 We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.org **DISCLAIMER: Kenna and Koelle are not licensed to diagnose individuals. The mental illnesses discussed in episodes are either diagnosed by a psychiatrist or psychologist or are purely speculation by the hosts.**

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3 Year Update & Upcoming

HELLOOO!! We want to give a huge S/O to everybody that has supported us thus far. Join us for this short update as we explain our current status and what we plan to do moving forward. Love you, byyeee!!!! <3

The Mental Breakdown: Body Integrity Dysphoria

In this week's MBD, Kenna talks through a very rare disorder known as Body Integrity Dysphoria (BID). Join us as we chat about this hard-to-diagnose disorder. Join our Patreon today! Check out Audiobooksnow for an offer! -> https://www.pntra.com/t/3-282684-293495-146749 Click here for an offer with Perfect Memorials! -> https://www.pntrac.com/t/3-321624-293495-122293 We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.org Sources: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/body-integrity-identity-disorder-biid https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/what-is-body-integrity-identity-disorder https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_integrity_dysphoria

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Episode 80: John List

Hellooo!! For this week's case, Kenna tackles another request: John List. This is one of the most well-known murder cases in history, and you will be baffled at the attempt to explain it away at the end. Join our patreon today! Please follow @datesofourlivespodcast! Click here for The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf offer! -> https://www.pntra.com/t/8-11138-293495-145574 Check out Scentbird today! -> https://www.pntra.com/t/8-11725-293495-162631 Check out Craft Beer Club for an offer! -> https://www.pntra.com/t/8-11725-293495-162631 We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.org Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_List_(murderer) https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/family/list/19.html https://biancasucilea.medium.com/the-case-of-john-list-f5136c52062 https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/john-list-10634.php https://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/25/nyregion/25list1.html https://www.nytimes.com/1990/04/07/nyregion/slaying-suspect-saw-2-choices-doctor-testifies.html https://allthatsinteresting.com/john-list https://abcnews.go.com/2020/story?id=132646&page=1 **DISCLAIMER: Kenna and Koelle are not licensed to diagnose individuals. The mental illnesses discussed in episodes are either diagnosed by a psychiatrist or psychologist or are purely speculation by the hosts.**

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The Mental Breakdown: Slenderman

Helloooo! In this requested mental breakdown, Kenna talks about the fictional character, Slenderman, and the chaos the belief of him caused. Anissa Weier and Morgen Geyser believed that they were "proxies" of the slenderman, and their belief caused them to commit a heinous act. Join us as we talk through this well-known lore. Join the patreon today! Check out The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf! -> https://www.gopjn.com/t/8-11138-293495-145574 Get an exclusive offer with Craft Beer Club! -> https://www.pjatr.com/t/3-302317-293495-170830 Check out Bright Cellars now! -> https://www.pjtra.com/t/3-309893-293495-162371 We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.org Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slender_Man_stabbing https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/woman-involved-slender-man-attack-child-seeks-release-psychiatric-inst-rcna136213 https://allthatsinteresting.com/anissa-weier https://allthatsinteresting.com/morgan-geyser http://www.campaignforyouthjustice.org/voices/item/childhood-mental-illness-morgan-s-story https://people.com/slender-man-stabbing-where-are-anissa-weier-morgan-geyser-now-8643057 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/slender-man-stabbing-morgan-geyser-release-denied-psychiatric-hospital/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slender_Man **DISCLAIMER: Kenna and Koelle are not licensed to diagnose individuals. The mental illnesses discussed in episodes are either diagnosed by a psychiatrist or psychologist or are purely speculation by the hosts.**

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Episode 79: Rodney Alcala A.K.A. The Dating Game Killer

For this week's episode, Koelle talks through the life and crimes of one Rodney Alcala. Join us as we discuss the horrific details of Rodney's crimes, and the amount of times he was let out to kill again. Click here to become a patreon member! Click here for an offer with Craft Beer Club! -.> https://www.pjatr.com/t/3-302317-293495-170830 Check out Scentbird today! -> https://www.pntrs.com/t/8-11725-293495-162631 Click here for an offer with Rifle Paper Co.! -> https://pepperjam.riflepaperco.com/t/v1/3-320941-293495-9472 We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.org Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/cheryl-bradshaw-dating-game https://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/Psyc%20405/serial%20killers/Alcala.%20Rodney%20_2012_.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodney_Alcala (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodney_Alcala) LINK TO THE UNIDENTIFIED PHOTOS 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/serial-killers-secret-photos-24-9-10/67/ **DISCLAIMER: Kenna and Koelle are not licensed to diagnose individuals. The mental illnesses discussed in episodes are either diagnosed by a psychiatrist or psychologist or are purely speculation by the hosts.**

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The Mental Breakdown: TCPF 2024 Recap

We are so grateful that we got to attend the True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival once again this year! Here's a look at our weekend in Denver. We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.org **DISCLAIMER: Kenna and Koelle are not licensed to diagnose individuals. The mental illnesses discussed in episodes are either diagnosed by a psychiatrist or psychologist or are purely speculation by the hosts.**

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The Mental Breakdown: Somatic Symptom Disorder

For this week's MBD, Kenna talks through Somatic Symptom Disorder. Is it the same as hypochondria?? Listen to find out! Join the patreon now to get bonus episodes! Check out Craft Beer Club today! -> https://www.gopjn.com/t/3-302317-293495-170830 Find your new fragrance with Scentbird -> https://www.pntrac.com/t/2-511699-293495-162631 We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.org Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatic_symptom_disorder https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17976-somatic-symptom-disorder-in-adults https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/somatic-symptom-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20377776 https://www.toptenz.net/top-10-famous-hypochondriacs.php#google_vignette\ **DISCLAIMER: Kenna and Koelle are not licensed to diagnose individuals. The mental illnesses discussed in episodes are either diagnosed by a psychiatrist or psychologist or are purely speculation by the hosts.**

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Episode 78: Israel Keyes

This week, Kenna brings the highly recommended case of Israel Keyes. This guy sure is an anomaly. Join us as we break down the guy with no M.O. Join the patreon to gain access to exclusive episodes! Check out Bright Cellars! -> https://www.pntra.com/t/3-321003-293495-162371 Click here for an offer with Scentbird! -> https://www.pntrs.com/t/2-511699-293495-162631 We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.org **DISCLAIMER: Kenna and Koelle are not licensed to diagnose individuals. The mental illnesses discussed in episodes are either diagnosed by a psychiatrist or psychologist or are purely speculation by the hosts.**

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The Mental Breakdown: The Trevor Project

Hey, everyone! This week, aptly during Pride Month, Koelle talks through one of the organizations that we support the most, The Trevor Project. Join us as we talk through their mission. Join the patreon and gain access to exclusive content! Check out The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf today! -> https://www.pntrs.com/t/8-11138-293495-145574 We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.org Sources: https://www.thetrevorproject.org https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicides_of_LGBT_people **DISCLAIMER: Kenna and Koelle are not licensed to diagnose individuals. The mental illnesses discussed in episodes are either diagnosed by a psychiatrist or psychologist or are purely speculation by the hosts.**

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Episode 77: Andrea Yates

This week, Koelle talks through a difficult, but very well known case. Join us as we walk through the life, illness and crime of Andrea Yates. Become a patreon member and get exclusive content! Check out FRESH! Meal Plan -> https://www.pntrs.com/t/3-318542-293495-232987 Bright Cellars discount code -> https://www.pntrs.com/t/3-309893-293495-162371 We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.org Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Woroniecki#Andrea_Yates https://culteducation.com/group/1234-michael-woroniecki/22286-a-mysterious-preacher-and-the-childrens-killer.html https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2002-mar-01-mn-30487-story.html https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(06)69789-4/fulltext https://www.oprah.com/omagazine/andrea-yates-a-cry-in-the-dark/all https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrea_Yates#Divorce https://www.people.vcu.edu/~dbromley/andreayatesLink.htm **DISCLAIMER: Kenna and Koelle are not licensed to diagnose individuals. The mental illnesses discussed in episodes are either diagnosed by a psychiatrist or psychologist or are purely speculation by the hosts.**

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Episode 76: Herb Baumeister

Hellooo! For this week's case, Kenna brings a request from a listener. This one is a very well known case, apparently to many others besides the hosts... Enjoy! Become a patreon member today! Click here for an exclusive offer with The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf! -> https://www.pntra.com/t/8-11138-293495-145574 Check out Spencers! -> https://www.pntrac.com/t/2-585948-293495-141055 We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.org Sources: https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/remains-recovered-fox-hollow-farm-westfield-herb-baumeister-1996-identified-man-missing-1993-jeffrey-jones/531-eb592a69-a7e8-4536-bd15-45d0f57b0c62 https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/crime/heres-what-we-know-about-notorious-indiana-serial-killer-herbert-baumeister https://www.thoughtco.com/herbert-richard-baumeister-973121 http://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/Psyc 405/serial killers/Baumeister, Herb - fall, 2005.pdf https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/missing-man-connected-to-baumeister-serial-killer-case-identified-over-30-years-later/ https://people.com/herb-baumeister-indiana-serial-killer-officials-working-identify-human-remains-8574816 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/remains-serial-killer-herbert-baumeister-estate-identified-manuel-resendez-missing-since-1993/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herb_Baumeister **DISCLAIMER: Kenna and Koelle are not licensed to diagnose individuals. The mental illnesses discussed in episodes are either diagnosed by a psychiatrist or psychologist or are purely speculation by the hosts.**

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Episode 75: Scarlett Jenkinson & Eddie Ratcliffe

Hello!! This week Koelle talks through yet another case from across the pond. Join us as we discuss this recent, horrific case. Become a patreon member today! Check out an exclusive offer with Craft Beer Club! -> https://www.pjatr.com/t/3-302317-293495-170830 Get an offer with Perfect Memorials here -> https://www.pntrs.com/t/3-319800-293495-122293 We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.org Sources: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/dec/20/why-brianna-ghey-police-quickly-ruled-out-transphobia-as-motive https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-manchester-67727331 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/02/02/scarlett-jenkinson-brianna-ghey-murder/ https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/scarlett-jenkinson-teachers-daughter-who-28555321 https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/feb/03/brianna-ghey-murder-family-scarlett-jenkinson https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-68153179 https://www.viewsonic.com/library/education/what-is-an-inclusive-classroom-and-why-is-it-important/ https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/feb/02/scarlett-jenkinson-eddie-ratcliffe-teenagers-planned-murder-of-brianna-ghey https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-manchester-67576400 **DISCLAIMER: Kenna and Koelle are not licensed to diagnose individuals. The mental illnesses discussed in episodes are either diagnosed by a psychiatrist or psychologist or are purely speculation by the hosts.**

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The Mental Breakdown: Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA)

Hellooo! For this week's MBD, Kenna talks through an amazing organization of bikers who protect children who have been abused, and are taking steps to do away with abuse all together. Enjoy! Join the Patreon and get bonus content! Click here for an offer with the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf -> https://www.pjatr.com/t/8-11138-293495-145574 Check out Spencers! -> https://www.gopjn.com/t/8-10973-293495-141055 We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.org Sources: https://drlindatucker.com/podcasts/the-guardians-chief-john-paul-lilly/ https://autos.yahoo.com/meet-scary-bikers-baca-stand-142724683.html https://texas.bacaworld.org/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bikers_Against_Child_Abuse#:~:text=Based in Provo, Utah since,safer environment for abused children”.

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Episode 74.3: Fred & Rose West: Part 3

Part 3 of this episode series is finally here! We hope you all have enjoyed the content so far. Today, Kenna wraps up the highly anticipated end to Fred & Rose West's case. Become a patreon member and get bonus content! Check out Bright Cellars! -> https://www.pjtra.com/t/3-309893-293495-162371 Get an offer with FRESH! Meal Plan! -> https://www.pntrs.com/t/3-318542-293495-232987 We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.org Sources: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/rose-west-now-name-change-32198173 https://www.theguardian.com/theobserver/1999/nov/21/featuresreview.review4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-guardian-fred-west/37301322/ https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-57182844 https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/articles/13-harrowing-facts-about-fred-west https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/rosemary-west https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-57146895 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_West **DISCLAIMER: Kenna and Koelle are not licensed to diagnose individuals. The mental illnesses discussed in episodes are either diagnosed by a psychiatrist or psychologist or are purely speculation by the hosts.**

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Episode 74.2: Fred & Rose West: Part 2

Part 2 of our 3 part request episode is here! We hope you are on the edge of your seat after these episodes, with just one left after this one! In this episode, Kenna continues talking through the lives of Fred & Rose, and their increasing victims. Become a patreon member and get bonus content! Click here for an offer with Craft Beer Club! -> https://www.pjtra.com/t/3-302317-293495-170830 Check out temporary tattoos! -> https://www.pntrac.com/t/3-309574-293495-146707 We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.org Sources: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/rose-west-now-name-change-32198173 https://www.theguardian.com/theobserver/1999/nov/21/featuresreview.review4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-guardian-fred-west/37301322/ https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-57182844 https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/articles/13-harrowing-facts-about-fred-west https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/rosemary-west https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-57146895 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_West **DISCLAIMER: Kenna and Koelle are not licensed to diagnose individuals. The mental illnesses discussed in episodes are either diagnosed by a psychiatrist or psychologist or are purely speculation by the hosts.**

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Episode 74.1: Fred & Rose West: Part 1

YALLLL!!! The highly anticipated 3 part episode is finally here! This is a DOOOOZY of a requested case, and we are so ready for you to get to listen to the content. Thank you so much for your constant support, and we hope you enjoy this 3 part installment brought to you by Kenna. Become a patreon member today! -> https://www.patreon.com/diagnosingakiller Exclusive offer from Bright Cellars -> https://www.gopjn.com/t/3-309893-293495-162371 Exclusive offer from FRESH! Meal Plan-> https://www.pjtra.com/t/3-318542-293495-232987 We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.org Sources: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/rose-west-now-name-change-32198173 https://www.theguardian.com/theobserver/1999/nov/21/featuresreview.review4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-guardian-fred-west/37301322/ https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-57182844 https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/articles/13-harrowing-facts-about-fred-west https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/rosemary-west https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-57146895 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_West **DISCLAIMER: Kenna and Koelle are not licensed to diagnose individuals. The mental illnesses discussed in episodes are either diagnosed by a psychiatrist or psychologist or are purely speculation by the hosts.**

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The Mental Breakdown: Capgras Disorder

Helloooo!! For this week's MBD, Koelle talks through a vary rare syndrome that may mimic other disorders. We hope you enjoy this episode! Get exclusive content by becoming a patreon member! Click here for an exclusive offer with Scentbird! -> https://www.gopjn.com/t/2-511699-293495-162631 Check out Spencer's today! -> https://www.gopjn.com/t/2-579694-293495-141055 We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.org Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34033319/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capgras_delusion https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/impostor-syndrome-capgras https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Rosato#Death **DISCLAIMER: Kenna and Koelle are not licensed to diagnose individuals. The mental illnesses discussed in episodes are either diagnosed by a psychiatrist or psychologist or are purely speculation by the hosts.**

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Episode 73: Charlie Wilkinson & Erin Caffey

Hey, y'all! This week we bring you a highly requested local case. Koelle talks through the lives of Erin and Charlie, and the crime they committed together. Join the Patreon and check out our new tier 1! Click here for an exclusive offer with The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf! -> https://www.pntrs.com/t/3-297358-293495-145574 Check out Rifle Paper Co! -> https://www.gopjn.com/t/3-303999-293495-197186 We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.org Sources: https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/flesh-and-blood/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/erin-caffey https://www.popsugar.com/family/is-my-child-too-sheltered-48165682 **DISCLAIMER: Kenna and Koelle are not licensed to diagnose individuals. The mental illnesses discussed in episodes are either diagnosed by a psychiatrist or psychologist or are purely speculation by the hosts.**

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The Mental Breakdown: Types of Manias

Hey, y'all! In this week's episode, Kenna talks through the most common types of mania, and the disorders it can come with. Support the show & get bonus content! Click here for an exclusive offer with Rifle Paper Co! -> https://www.pntrs.com/t/3-303999-293495-197186 Check out Scentbird! -> https://www.pntra.com/t/2-511699-293495-162631 We love you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 The Trevor Project: (212) 695-8650 https://www.thetrevorproject.org Sources: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3250279/7-celebrities-who-have-opened-about-being-bipolar-kanye-west-and-selena-gomez-mariah-carey https://www.choosingtherapy.com/mania/#:~:text=Types of Mania&text=Insofar as more commonly presenting,mania are described as follows:&text=Euphoric: Euphoric mania is a,unbelievable, fantastic, and expansive. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_manias **DISCLAIMER: Kenna and Koelle are not licensed to diagnose individuals. The mental illnesses discussed in episodes are either diagnosed by a psychiatrist or psychologist or are purely speculation by the hosts.**

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