Dark Matters explores the realities of violent and predatory behavior through stories and conversations, not classroom theory. Episodes focus on homicide and serial murder, sex crimes, stalking, criminal paraphilias, and cold cases. You will hear interviews with offenders who speak anonymously about choices and consequences, and in-depth talks with investigators, clinicians, and researchers who explain what they saw and what they learned. Guided by criminal psychologist Dr. Eric Hickey, the show looks for patterns, turning points, and practical ways to prevent harm while avoiding sensational detail.
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Dark Matters explores the realities of violent and predatory behavior through stories and conversations, not classroom theory. Episodes focus on homicide and serial murder, sex crimes, stalking, criminal paraphilias, and cold cases. You will hear interviews with offenders who speak anonymously about choices and consequences, and in-depth talks with investigators, clinicians, and researchers who explain what they saw and what they learned. Guided by criminal psychologist Dr. Eric Hickey, the show looks for patterns, turning points, and practical ways to prevent harm while avoiding sensational detail.
Shining a Light on Dark Matters, An Introduction to Forensic Psychology
Dark Matters: True Crime
22 minutes
1 month ago
Shining a Light on Dark Matters, An Introduction to Forensic Psychology
Dark Matters EP 1In this kickoff to Dark Matters, Dr. Eric Hickey offers a guided tour of forensic psychology, what it is, where it came from, and why it matters. He charts the field’s growth, from early behavioral units and rough profiling, to modern research, advanced risk assessment, and geographic prediction. Drawing from decades of experience across investigations, research, and consultation, he discusses homicide, sex crimes, and criminal paraphilia, the value of partnerships with law enforcement, and the skills needed to do the work, empathy, boundaries, and critical thinking. With candid stories from hospitals, prisons, courtrooms, and cold cases, this introduction previews a season of informed conversations that illuminate the darkest corners to help save lives.
Dark Matters: True Crime
Dark Matters explores the realities of violent and predatory behavior through stories and conversations, not classroom theory. Episodes focus on homicide and serial murder, sex crimes, stalking, criminal paraphilias, and cold cases. You will hear interviews with offenders who speak anonymously about choices and consequences, and in-depth talks with investigators, clinicians, and researchers who explain what they saw and what they learned. Guided by criminal psychologist Dr. Eric Hickey, the show looks for patterns, turning points, and practical ways to prevent harm while avoiding sensational detail.
