Killer Psyche

The horrific “Suitcase Murder” case will finally go to trial in July following months of delays. In a shocking twist, Sarah Boone’s defense team has announced how they will fight for her innocence in court: by using the “battered woman defense.” But what is it, and will it help or harm Sarah’s case? Legal analyst and former DA Josh Ritter joins Candice to explain the defense’s strategy, and what we can expect when the high-profile trial begins...

A shooting in the small Californian town of Rancho Tehama in 2017 continues to haunt both the families of the victims and those closest to the shooter. Whit Missildine, host of the This Is Actually Happening podcast, digs into the fallout of the shooting in his new limited series “Point Blank.” He joins Candice to talk about the psychology of the shooter, the warning signs from his past, and how this small community was changed forever...

In 2021, 16-year-old Willard Miller struggled to keep his grade up in his high school Spanish class. But instead of creating a study plan or asking for extra credit, he decided to do the unthinkable. He called upon the help of his friend, and the pair beat 66-year-old Nohema Graber to death. Candice and her producer Julie Berke discuss the facts of the case, and what could have possibly driven the teens to murder a well-loved teacher in the community. See Privacy Policy at https://art19...

On May 1st, Jordan Neely was choked to death by former marine Daniel Penny on a New York City subway. Penny’s attorneys claim he was protecting passengers from Neely’s “aggressive” behavior – but many believe he took it too far, killing a man who deserved proper mental health care at the time. Neely’s death was ruled as a homicide, but no charges have been filed yet...

Earlier this year, Kouri Richins, a mother of three in Utah, published a children’s book titled Are You With Me? She wrote it in collaboration with her three sons, who were mourning the loss of their father. Except, Kouri wasn’t exactly in mourning. She had allegedly killed her husband with a fentanyl-laced cocktail...

Nearly fifty years ago, Melissa Highsmith was kidnapped by her babysitter. She was barely two years old at the time, and went through life believing that her kidnapper was her real mother. But in 2022, Melissa found out the truth – thanks to the decades-long effort her family put into finding her, the advent of new technology…and a true crime podcast...

Following the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, the school’s resource officer, Scot Peterson, faced scrutiny for not entering the building as the first shots were fired. Now, Peterson is on trial for several charges – including felony child neglect. Legal analyst Josh Ritter joins Candice to discuss the arguments presented in court, and what a conviction could mean for similar cases going forward...

Clicia Morales Guzzardo was murdered in her Costa Rica apartment in 2019, and initially, the case had no leads. When journalist Marie McGovern began her own deep-dive investigation, she was determined to help solve the murder and provide closure to Clicia’s family. Now, two months after discussing her findings with Candice, Marie returns to Killer Psyche Daily to provide new bombshell evidence that could finally close the case...

Relisha Rudd was just eight years old when she went missing in 2014. Kahlil Tatum, the man suspected of grooming and kidnapping her, deceived Relisha’s family – and the police – in the weeks leading up to her disappearance. After nine years of searching, authorities are still looking for Relisha and pleading for the help of the public to find her. If you have any information about Relisha’s disappearance, contact the Metropolitan Police Department at 202-727-9099 or text the tipline at 50411...

In February 2022, Taylor Schabusiness was arrested and charged for killing and dismembering 24-year-old Shad Thyrion. Her case drew national attention for its gruesome and disturbing details – and now, after failed attempts to prove she was not responsible due to mental illness, Taylor has been found guilty of her crimes...