Season 5, Episode 24 · Killer Psyche
Ted Kaczynski: The Unabomber 30 Years Later
14 Apr 2026 · 54 min
Episode notes
30 years after ""The Unabomber's"" arrest, Ted Kaczynski's ideas are more alive than ever, cited by killers like Luigi Mangione, debated by philosophers and celebrated by people who see him as a prophet rather than a murderer. Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong, who sat alone with him hours after his capture, will share all-new anecdotes about Kaczynski's case, his capture, her own (not entirely accurate) portrayal in Michael Mann's film ""The Insider,"" and how we can still gain valuable insights from his case three decades later. This episode also details Ted's death,…
Killer Psyche
by Audible | Treefort Media · English · True Crime
When a shocking crime occurs, people ask “Why?” Was it about power, ego, or revenge? On Killer Psyche , retired FBI agent Candice DeLong draws on her decades of experience to reveal why these murderers and criminals committed these heinous acts. She will reveal fascinating new details about what dr
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