The Targeted Violence Podcast
The Targeted Violence Podcast
Podcast Description
The Targeted Violence Podcast explores the psychology, motivations, and behaviours behind acts of targeted violence. Hosted by Forensic Psychologist Dr Nathan Brooks, this podcast brings together experts from law enforcement, forensic psychiatry, psychology, and threat assessment to share their firsthand experiences investigating and assessing perpetrators of mass violence, lone actor attacks, stalking, and other targeted offences. Through in-depth discussions and real case analyses, the podcast provides insights into the minds of those who commit these acts.
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The podcast delves into themes such as the psychology of mass violence, motivations behind lone actor attacks, and the dynamics of stalking behavior. Specific episodes explore case studies like the Toronto van attack, examination of the Incel ideology, and discussions on threat assessment techniques and forensic psychiatric evaluations.
The Targeted Violence Podcast explores the psychology, motivations, and behaviours behind acts of targeted violence. Hosted by Forensic Psychologist Dr Nathan Brooks, this podcast brings together experts from law enforcement, forensic psychiatry, psychology, and threat assessment to share their firsthand experiences investigating and assessing perpetrators of mass violence, lone actor attacks, stalking, and other targeted offences. Through in-depth discussions and real case analyses, the podcast provides insights into the minds of those who commit these acts.
In the latest episode of the Targeted Violence Podcast, we speak with Retired Detective Paul Mitton from the Durham Regional Police Service, Ontario, Canada.In a shift from our usual focus on targeted violence, this episode explores the world of serial offending. Det. Mitton shares his experience interviewing serial killer Adam Strong, who murdered two young women roughly a decade apart. The case came to light when plumbers discovered human flesh in the drains of Strong’s rental property—triggering a complex police investigation.Det. Mitton’s 12-hour interview with Strong played a pivotal role in securing a conviction and was highly praised by the sentencing judge. In this episode, we unpack:
- The importance of rapport and reciprocity
- The value of preparation and planning
- How to interview challenging personalities
- The subtle cues and turning points that led to Strong’s admissions
To learn more about Det. Paul Mitton and his ongoing work in suspect interview training, visit Eastwood Consulting, where he is partnered with Joseph Eastwood.
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