Killer Genes

By Killer Genes

Host Melissa McCarty is an Emmy nominated investigative journalist with more than 20 years of true crime experience. Covering both solved and unsolved cases, She traveled the country confronting ac

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The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.

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July 11, 2025 America's Top Interrogator: How to get a Killer to talk
Can You Spot a Lie—or Get a Killer to Confess?
In this gripping episode, we sit down with legendary former homicide detective Fil Waters, known nationwide for extracting confessions in the most unthinkable cases. With decades of experience behind the badge, Waters reveals what it really takes to read a suspect, spot deception, and guide a killer toward the truth.
🔎 Learn how to identify the physical and verbal cues of a lie
🧠 Go inside the proven interrogation tactics used to crack the toughest criminals
🗣️ Hear chilling real-life stories of murderers who confessed—sometimes when you least expect it
This is more than true crime—it’s a psychological journey into human behavior, motive, and manipulation.
Subscribe now for firsthand stories from those who lived it, solved it, and survived it.
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29min
July 07, 2025 Boyfriend Beheaded & 400 Bodies Discovered | Global True Crime Shocker
From the U.S.–Mexico border to the southern coast of Australia, two disturbing headlines have captured international attention. In this episode, we break down the horrifying discovery of 400 bodies found in a Mexican border town—raising questions about cartel violence, missing migrants, and mass graves. Then, we shift to Port Lincoln, Australia, where a former Beauty and the Geek reality star has been charged with the brutal murder and dismemberment of her boyfriend—just one day after his birthday. Two different worlds. One chilling theme: the darkness people are capable of.
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13min
June 29, 2025 First Time Murder Confession Exclusive: David Hoshaw
An exclusive interview with a convicted killer, which I've done many in the past throughout my career, but this one lead to an unexpected confession and details of the "Why" and "How" he did the act, plus how he intentionally sent detectives on a wild hunt for a made-up serial killer to buy himself two years of freedom. He was convicted without a confession. David Hoshaw killed his fiancee Angelique, 35 and her mom Vonda Goyena 74, minutes apart in the middle of the night because he wanted to be with another woman. Mom and daughter had a special bond, "Angel" was the youngest of 4 siblings, she was her mom's caretaker and that's why they lived together. Angel was planning to marry Hoshaw when he decided to end her life and her mom's instead of simply breaking up with her.
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57min
February 01, 2022 Killer Genes: Stripped Down - Christopher Barbour
Kelly and Melissa are joined by one of the world's leading psychic detectives and intuitive forensic sketch artists, Christopher Barbour. Learn about his process and work on unsolved murders, cold cases and missing persons cases, as well the cases that are emotionally close to his heart. It's a great episode you won't want to miss!
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1h 12min
January 25, 2022 Killer Genes: Stripped Down - Matt Murphy
Kelly & Melissa are joined by famed former California Deputy District Attorney, now in private practice, Matt Murphy. Hear about the cases he's worked throughout his career, like killer Daniel Wozniak, the murders of Thomas and Jackie Hawks and The Golden State Killer.
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1h 9min
January 18, 2022 Killer Genes: Stripped Down - Fil Waters
Kelly and Melissa are joined by former Houston Police Department Detective, Fil Waters. Waters was the feature of Investigation Discovery's, The Interrogator, as he is legendary for being able to pull confessions out of suspects. Listen as he talks about interrogation tactics and relives some of his most memorable cases!
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51min
January 11, 2022 Killer Genes: Stripped Down - Sarah Klein
Sarah Klein, an attorney and leading advocate for sexual assault victims, not only fights against predators each day legally, she was one of Olympic trainer Larry Nassar's first victims at only 8 years old. She recounts her brave tale and gives practical tips on how to teach your kids and spot a potential child predator.
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49min
January 04, 2022 Killer Genes: Stripped Down - Journalist & Predator Hunter, Chris Hansen
McCarty and McLear are joined by their colleague and friend, veteran investigative journalist and legendary child-predator hunter, Chris Hansen.
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41min
December 28, 2021 Killer Genes: Stripped Down - Kerri Kasem
Famed advocate Kerri Kasem, daughter of iconic entertainment personality Casey Kasem, talks about legislation she helped regarding elder abuse predators and what justice means to her when it comes to the untimely death of her father.
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36min
December 21, 2021 Killer Genes: Strippe Down - Detective Patty Tackett
Former Dayton Ohio Police Department cold case detective Patty Tackett has been at the helm of some of Ohio's biggest cases. Hear how she was as one of the few women in the police department, starting with the cold case division and the struggles of getting a conviction. Tackett does not hold back in this interview and gives it to you straight!
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46min

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How many episodes does Killer Genes have?

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