Episode
What to Listen to Next: Mind of a Monster - Jeffrey Dahmer
35:55
Published: Wed Apr 19 2023
Description
If you enjoyed Why Can't We Talk About Amanda's Mom?, check out a new podcast from ID - Mind of a Monster: Jeffrey Dahmer Listen to episode 1, First Kill, here.From 1978 to 1991 Jeffrey Dahmer murdered seventeen men and boys, attempted to kill at least two others, and attacked, drugged, and abused countless more. He cannibalized some of his victims, dismembered their bodies and preyed on the vulnerable to become one of the most depraved serial killers in American history.Across six episodes, criminal psychologist Dr. Michelle Ward consults with detectives, journalists, survivors, and witnesses to dive deep into the case of Jeffrey Dahmer. Investigating his crimes, Dr Ward tracks his trajectory as a killer and exposes the many opportunities that were lost to prevent his reign of terror.Follow Mind of a Monster wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chapters
This podcast explores the case of Jeffrey Dahmer and the missed opportunities to prevent his crimes.
00:00 - 02:21 (02:21)
Summary
This podcast explores the case of Jeffrey Dahmer and the missed opportunities to prevent his crimes. It delves into his brutal killings, cannibalism, and manipulation of society's stigmas, questioning whether a similar tragedy could happen again.
EpisodeWhat to Listen to Next: Mind of a Monster - Jeffrey Dahmer
PodcastWhy Can't We Talk About Amanda's Mom?
A childhood friend of Jeff Dahmer's discusses her memories of him in junior high and high school, describing him as a quiet kid who liked to read fantasy books and keep to himself.
02:23 - 09:28 (07:05)
Summary
A childhood friend of Jeff Dahmer's discusses her memories of him in junior high and high school, describing him as a quiet kid who liked to read fantasy books and keep to himself.
EpisodeWhat to Listen to Next: Mind of a Monster - Jeffrey Dahmer
PodcastWhy Can't We Talk About Amanda's Mom?
A student gets into yearbook group photographs that he was not a member of and becomes disinterested in school by the end of high school, instead preferring to press his face against classroom windows.
09:28 - 14:50 (05:21)
Summary
A student gets into yearbook group photographs that he was not a member of and becomes disinterested in school by the end of high school, instead preferring to press his face against classroom windows.
EpisodeWhat to Listen to Next: Mind of a Monster - Jeffrey Dahmer
PodcastWhy Can't We Talk About Amanda's Mom?
This podcast discusses how Jeffrey Dahmer's need for control was a critical part of his story, and how his parents' divorce may have contributed to his disturbing fantasies.
14:50 - 19:40 (04:49)
Summary
This podcast discusses how Jeffrey Dahmer's need for control was a critical part of his story, and how his parents' divorce may have contributed to his disturbing fantasies. The podcast also emphasizes how our desires are not necessarily a result of our choices.
EpisodeWhat to Listen to Next: Mind of a Monster - Jeffrey Dahmer
PodcastWhy Can't We Talk About Amanda's Mom?
Troubled adolescents experiencing problematic sexual attractions need a safe space to come forward and get help to prevent future unwanted behavior such as that of Jeffrey Dahmer.
19:40 - 25:42 (06:02)
Summary
Troubled adolescents experiencing problematic sexual attractions need a safe space to come forward and get help to prevent future unwanted behavior such as that of Jeffrey Dahmer.
EpisodeWhat to Listen to Next: Mind of a Monster - Jeffrey Dahmer
PodcastWhy Can't We Talk About Amanda's Mom?
The speaker shares his experience of driving and dropping a friend at his house after a night out, where he noticed how dark his house was but assumed everyone had gone to bed while trying to convey the message of not jumping to conclusions based on limited information.
25:42 - 33:48 (08:06)
Summary
The speaker shares his experience of driving and dropping a friend at his house after a night out, where he noticed how dark his house was but assumed everyone had gone to bed while trying to convey the message of not jumping to conclusions based on limited information.
EpisodeWhat to Listen to Next: Mind of a Monster - Jeffrey Dahmer
PodcastWhy Can't We Talk About Amanda's Mom?
Dahmer lies to a police officer about needing to get to the dump when he was actually on his way to dispose of the body parts he had in his car, giving a hint of the depravity to come.
33:49 - 35:53 (02:03)
Summary
Dahmer lies to a police officer about needing to get to the dump when he was actually on his way to dispose of the body parts he had in his car, giving a hint of the depravity to come.