In one of my recent criminology books,Privileged Killers, I examined a celebrity who killed someone: Ira Einhorn was the wellknown "Prince of Nonviolence" in Philly in the '60s and '70s and even ran for mayor of the City of Brotherly Love. Einhorn blamed others for killing his girlfriend, skipped bail before his trial, and was on the lamb almost 20 years before being brought to justice. People just couldn't believe the allegation that an affable, brilliant peace … [Read more...]
Soc-psych aspects of white-collar crime
Sociological & Psychological aspects. With large scale corruption soon to be unleashed on us as business regulators have been sent packing by the Trump administration, we should refresh ourselves as to what constitutes white collar crime. It does range from executives in C-suites CEOs, CFOs, CIOs) as discussed here to car repair scams done by "blue"collar workers as I blogged here. M.F.Anika is a a university law student, well versed in social and … [Read more...]
“Dissociation (MPD)” resulted as Psychopathic Dad Trafficked her.
I've written a good deal about the violent consequences of psychopathic behavior: here and here. And while I write about some of the the nonviolent consequences in my book Privileged Killers, I've not written about the dissociation result. As many celebrate the great things dads do on Father's Day in a few days, its makes us even more thankful to know that some dads can do despicable things. Adrian Fletcher MA, PsyD just wrote the following personal piece in Psychology Today about … [Read more...]
What to Watch After Netflix’s YOU Series Ends.
You may know that one of my murdering "friends" in my true crime book, Privileged Killers, is a serial killer. If you don't know that, you undoubtedly know that countless Americans tune into serial killers when and wherever they can. The hit series You, is no exception.It features this cage room where the serial killer Joe Goldberg keeps his victims. First a couple of true facts about the book-based series: Is Joe Goldberg based on a real serial killer? While some fans have … [Read more...]
A Test to see if you have a Psychopath in your Life.
Do you know a psychopath? I certainly do. My latest book, Privileged Killers, is about a few who crossed paths with me in my everyday life. Not about some whom I encountered as an academic criminologist doing research. For some who've wondered if their partner or a friend might be dangerous or psychopathic, venerable Psychology Today has an easy, quick questionnaire for you. It's not the classic one based on Paul Hare's work that's mainly used in prision settings. See here for that and … [Read more...]
When Bad Boy Diddy visited Borinda
It's uncanny that another "baddie" - Bad Boy Diddy Combs - was in my neighborhood, likely up to no good. In my recently published Privileged Killers- which is about murderers who had been aquaintances of mine during the heyday of murder and serial killing- I explain how Richard Ramirez, the Night Stalker, drove the road past my house several times in the process of buying a gun from a friend. His MO was to strike whenever the urge to commit mayhem struck.. This was in the … [Read more...]
Next-level psychopath tops Ira Einhorn
Besides writing extensively about my former acquaintance, Ira Einhorn, in my book, Privileged Killers, I've blogged about this next-level psychopath here and here. Plus photos here. Comparisons Why am I comparing Einhorn, called the Unicorn Killer, to a next-level' psychopath? Because, for starters, he kept his murder victim around for two years before police arrested him. Used more sophistication than Virginia McCullough did. Used his smarts to mummify his victim and stuff … [Read more...]