Critical Incidents Podcast is hosted by Kyle Ashley, a veteran of law enforcement and the military. Each episode features candid conversations with individuals from diverse backgrounds, exploring the pivotal moments that have shaped their lives. From triumphs to challenges, these unfiltered stories offer listeners an authentic glimpse into the human experience.
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Critical Incidents Podcast is hosted by Kyle Ashley, a veteran of law enforcement and the military. Each episode features candid conversations with individuals from diverse backgrounds, exploring the pivotal moments that have shaped their lives. From triumphs to challenges, these unfiltered stories offer listeners an authentic glimpse into the human experience.
If you have a compelling story to share, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us at CriticalIncidentsPod@gmail.com.
6. Inside the Mind of the Golden State Killer || Profiling Evil with Former FBI Agent Julia Cowley
Critical Incidents
1 hour 21 minutes
6 months ago
6. Inside the Mind of the Golden State Killer || Profiling Evil with Former FBI Agent Julia Cowley
What does it take to hunt one of the most prolific serial predators in American history?
In this episode of Critical Incidents, I spoke with retired FBI profiler Julia Cowley about her in-depth work on the Golden State Killer case — before the world even knew who he was. Julia unpacks the behavior patterns that linked a string of burglaries, sexual assaults, and murders across California. She also shares her unexpected path into the FBI’s elite Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU), the truth behind what profilers really do, and how behavioral science guided one of the most chilling investigations in modern history.
We also dive into strange DUI cases and forensic toxicology. Plus, Julia reflects on the emotional toll of seeing life interrupted — and how she finds peace through purpose.
Topics Covered:
Profiling the Golden State Killer
Behavioral patterns of serial offenders
FBI profiler selection + training process
Israel Keyes, DUIs, and crime scene analysis
Mental health, family, and coping with trauma
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Critical Incidents
Critical Incidents Podcast is hosted by Kyle Ashley, a veteran of law enforcement and the military. Each episode features candid conversations with individuals from diverse backgrounds, exploring the pivotal moments that have shaped their lives. From triumphs to challenges, these unfiltered stories offer listeners an authentic glimpse into the human experience.
If you have a compelling story to share, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us at CriticalIncidentsPod@gmail.com.
