Toxic or Domestic Violence? The Signs People Miss

Episode 30 - How a Criminologist Thinks: What Most People Never See

In this episode of RomConned, I sit down with criminologist Dr. Alex Del Carmen to talk about the path that led him into the world of crime, criminal behavior, victimization, law enforcement, and human psychology. For more than 27 years, Dr. Alex has studied criminals, trained law enforcement leaders, worked with agencies across the country, and taught the next generation of criminal justice professionals. But this conversation goes beyond degrees and career paths. We talk about: • What first drew him to criminology • How criminologists are trained • What people misunderstand about crime • Whether criminals think differently than everyone else • The patterns he notices that most people miss • What decades of studying crime taught him about human nature • How trust, manipulation, and victimization actually work • Why smart people still get conned • The emotional realities of spending a career studying the darkest parts of human behavior This is a behind-the-scenes look at the mind of a criminologist and the experiences that shaped one of RomConned's co-hosts. Music: Fear of The Dark by Soundridemusic Link to Video: Cinematic Suspense Trailer NoCopyright Music for Video / Fear of the Dark by soundridemusic [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQTtfMgz4Ow]

Toxic or Domestic Violence? The Signs People Miss

A relationship that starts with isolation, intimidation, and "small" controlling behaviors can quietly become psychological captivity. This solo episode examines coercive control, trauma bonding, stalking, and identity erosion inside abusive relationships — plus why people stay, how children absorb the damage, and what warning signs get normalized every day. Listen to RomConned and follow for more. Credits: Music: Fear of The Dark by Soundridemusic Link to Video: • Cinematic Suspense Trailer NoCopyright Mus... [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQTtfMgz4Ow] • Cinematic Suspense Trailer NoCopyright Music

Episode 28 - The Joker: Not the Villain You Think

Everyone thinks they understand the Joker. Unstable. Dangerous. Chaos. Easy label. Except he's not the villain you think. This episode breaks down the psychology behind the Joker—not as a character, but as a pattern. One that shows up in real relationships every day. Fast connection. Intensity. Emotional highs. Then distance, confusion, and instability. What feels like chemistry at the start often turns into something else entirely. We break down: • The psychology of chaos and emotional instability • Why intense connections feel so real at the beginning • How this pattern shows up in dating and relationships • The shift from attraction to confusion • Red flags people miss • How emotional manipulation turns into control • How this connects to romance scams and deception • What it looks like in others—and in yourself • What to do differently This isn't about a villain. It's about a pattern people get pulled into without realizing it. Music: Fear of The Dark by Soundridemusic Link to Video: Cinematic Suspense Trailer NoCopyright Music for Video / Fear of the Dark by soundridemusic [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQTtfMgz4Ow]

Episode 27 - Wrong Number Romance Scam

A wrong-number text, daily blessings, and a private crypto platform that seemed to prove itself with real withdrawals. Roy shares how a casual conversation turned into a five-month relationship, a $1.3 million loss, and a silence that still follows him. Listen to the full episode. Music: Fear of The Dark by Soundridemusic Link to Video: Cinematic Suspense Trailer NoCopyright Music for Video / Fear of the Dark by soundridemusic

Episode 26- Why Scammers Target Moms on Mother's Day

Mother's Day isn't just emotional—it's strategic. Why scammers target single moms, and how to spot it before it's too late. Music: Fear of The Dark by Soundridemusic Link to Video: Cinematic Suspense Trailer NoCopyright Music for Video / Fear of the Dark by soundridemusic [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQTtfMgz4Ow]