This week on Big Mad True Crime, we’re featuring a special crossover episode from Critical Incidents — a podcast that brings you inside real criminal investigations through the eyes of those who lived them.

What does it take to hunt one of the most prolific serial predators in American history? Retired FBI profiler Julia Cowley takes us deep into the Golden State Killer case — before the world even knew his name. She breaks down how a terrifying pattern of burglaries, sexual assaults, and murders was finally connected across California.

We also explore:

How FBI profilers are actually trained The behavioral patterns of serial offenders like the Golden State Killer and Israel KeyesStrange DUI cases and forensic toxicologyThe emotional toll of seeing life interrupted — and how profiling can also be healing

If you’re into true crime, criminal psychology, and real stories from the frontlines of law enforcement — check out Critical Incidents wherever you listen.

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