A Walk on the Dark Side interview with Dr. Marshall Jones

A Walk on the Dark Side interview with Dr. Marshall Jones

Dark Matters Episode 10  True crime isn't just about the crime itself; it's about the professionals who dedicate their lives to understanding it. This week on Dark Matters, Dr. Eric Hickey is joined by his first guest, Dr. Marshall Jones of the Florida Institute of Technology. Drawing from decades of combined experience, these two veteran behavioral analysts trade hard-earned insights from the trenches of the criminal justice system. Dr. Jones discusses bridging the gap between clinical academia and front-line law enforcement , the dangers of confirmation bias in behavioral research , and the grim realities of tracking criminal phenomena across the country. It’s an unfiltered look at the grit, the science, and the relentless curiosity required to walk on the dark side.    Connect with Dr. Marshall Jones https://hopeforheroes.com/dr-marshall-jones/ [https://hopeforheroes.com/dr-marshall-jones/]

The Frog Boys

Dark Matters Episode 9  A community plunged into panic, an intensive military search, and a mystery that lay hidden for over a decade. This episode of Dark Matters tackles the complex case of the "Frog Boys". Dr. Eric Hickey breaks down the timeline, analyzes why initial search efforts fell short, and explores how an elusive individual managed to evade justice for over thirty years.

Canada's Darkest Pen Pal

Dark Matters Episode 8 Clifford Olson wasn't just a brutal killer; he was a master manipulator desperate for the spotlight. In this installment of Dark Matters, Dr. Eric Hickey breaks down the psychology of a monster who refused to be forgotten. From calling into Dr. Hickey's graduate university classes to orchestrating a massive, authenticated hoax claiming involvement in the Green River killings, discover the lengths a predator will go to maintain control from behind bars. Step into the dark side and learn how forensic psychologists handle the mind games of a highly dangerous sociopath.

Dahmer: Nature Loads the Gun

Dark Matters Episode 7 Dr. Eric Hickey shares the remarkable story of how a chance encounter in California led to rare, personal interviews with Jeffrey Dahmer’s closest family members. This episode details his private conversations with Dahmer’s brother, David, and his mother, Joyce Flint. Through these unique accounts, the episode provides an unprecedented look at the Dahmer family's internal struggles with depression, the profound impact of childhood abandonment, and how those closest to the killer have processed the devastating reality of his crimes. Links to videos mentioned https://youtu.be/I2m0tM16uOY?si=nF4tlPuQzyUGcerJ https://youtu.be/EwH3CuECEwA?si=t8Ev0dxOUr45gigH To purchase Serial Murderers and their Victims (7th Edition) https://a.co/d/eeQcIsS

Shadows of Control: The Psychology of Stalking

Dark Matters Bonus Episode Dr. Eric Hickey explores how stalking serves as a harbinger of violence in failed relationships, focusing on the offender’s relentless need for power and control. From the "Hearts Stalker" who used gasoline to mark his territory to the "School Bus Stalker" who turned a diamond ring into a tool of terror, this episode deconstructs the pathological need to dominate another person's life. Compilation of the Stalking Series originally posted to YouTube.