L.A. Not So Confidential: The Premier Forensic Psychology Podcast

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An L.A. based podcast brought to you by two forensic psychologists who dissect the intersections where true crime, forensic psychology, and entertainment meet.

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84. Crazy in Love: Erotomania

12.01.2021

Dr. Scott & Dr. Shiloh get into the subcategory of Delusional Disorder, Erotomania; to have the delusional or false belief of a secret or known admirer. This disorder is often the trigger for obsessive celebrity stalkers and has been the ...

L.A. Not So Confidential: The Premier Forensic Psychology Podcast episodes:

12.01.2021 84. Crazy in Love: Erotomania Dr. Scott & Dr. Shiloh get into the subcategory of Delusional Disorder, Erotomania; to have the delusional or false belief of a secret or known admirer. This disorder is often the trigger for obsessive celebrity stalkers and has been the ...
11.17.2021 83. Unintentional Killings & Moral Injury In this week's episode, we look at the recent death of Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film, Rust and other unintentional deaths in Hollywood, before exploring the traumatic experience of someone who takes the life of another in ...
11.05.2021 Introducing: Santa Maybe, a Criminal Trailer for the upcoming true-crime satire podcast, Santa Maybe, a Criminal, featuring some familiar voices. Dropping Black Friday 2021 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lansc/message
11.03.2021 82. Excited Delirium Garbage diagnosis or do we just not have robust research yet? We step outside of our lane a bit to examine the medical and legal literature on this phenomenon that has plagued the deaths of marginalized communities in evolving ways ...
10.20.2021 81. Parapsychology & Paranormal Crimes Happy {almost} Halloween! Before we get into all things parapsychology, you'll want to hear about our Halloween Horror Nights experience, complete with a mystery: the disappearing Patreon member! We'll then get into all the fun stuff- ESP, remote viewing, near ...
10.06.2021 80. The Psychological Tactics of MLMs The docs finally cover the psychological tactics of MLMs and compare and contrast them to cults. We also discuss positively skewed cognitive distortions and depictions of MLMs in some of our favorite TV shows. Mentions: Swindled: https://swindledpodcast.com/ The Dream: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-dream ...
09.22.2021 79. Filicide in LGBTQIA+ Motivated Crimes Trigger warning: Child abuse and child homicide The docs dole out the research on child homicide; filicide in particular (the murder of a child by their parent). They then discuss the lack of information on victims of filicide from the ...
09.08.2021 78. If Looks Could Kill: Beauty Pageant Crimes This week we bring you some historical perspective on beauty pageants in America and the psychological impact it has on contestants, as well as two cases with beauty queens at the center of serious criminal activity. Promo: L.A. Meekly https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l-a-meekly-a-los-angeles-history-podcast/id770532299 ...
08.25.2021 77. Missing Cop: The Jon Aujay Case In the late 90's, a LA County deputy sheriff went for a run. As an uber-fit, Type-A personality, SWAT officer, Jon Aujay was prepping for an ultramarathon, but disappeared after taking off into the vast Antelope Valley. The docs explore ...
08.11.2021 76. Listener Questions #4 It's that time again. The docs answer your burning questions about the on going Robert Durst trial, how to find research and job opportunities in forensic psychology, how to cope with burnout, and you guys can't ever seem to get ...
07.28.2021 75. The Skidrow Slasher & Vampirism The Skidrow Slasher terrorized Downtown LA and Hollywood in the 60's and 70's. Dr. Shiloh will walk you through the crime spree, which had some unusual hallmarks indicating some bizarre ritualistic behaviors. We then discuss the fallacy of "Satanic serial ...
07.14.2021 74. Spree Killer Couples The doctors bring you the most comprehensive and current research on spree killers, including new typologies recently developed in 2020. They cover the vintage infamous case of Bonnie & Clyde and a recent case of a romantically linked spree killing ...
06.30.2021 73. Stolen Valor This week, Dr. Scott and Dr. Shiloh look at the psychological makeup of military imposters and the impact on society by highlighting the research and some case studies. Promos: Muriel's Murder- https://open.spotify.com/show/3fnLz5jyf8g1JJrXpeQXwz Excuse Me, That's Illegal- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/excuse-me-thats-illegal/id1526994548 Mentions: Santa Maybe… ...
06.23.2021 More Disney Crimes Please enjoy this bonus Get Vokl lives stream episode from October 2020, where the docs continue their geek-out over Disney, cover the unsolved murder of Imagineer, Yale Gracey, and talk about deaths at Disney parks. You can find all of ...
06.09.2021 72. The Servant Girl Murders & Crime Linkage With CrimeCon happening in Austin, Texas this past week, the docs present a vintage, unsolved crime: The Servant Girl Murders. Dr. Shiloh describes the application of crime linkage and then Dr. Scott gives us some insight into Austin at the ...
05.26.2021 71. Overprotected: Conservatorships, 5150s & the Britney Spears Saga This week the docs cover California conservatorships and psychiatric holds (5150 WIC). Who can this happen to and is a mental health crisis the only path to conservatorship? What are the checks and balances? The docs dissect the timeline of ...
05.06.2021 70. Munchausen Syndrome (Factitious Disorder), Part 2 Part 2 will cover the case of DeeDee Blancharde and her daughter Gypsy Rose Blancharde, as well as the robust choices of film & TV depictions of Factitious Disorder by Proxy. In Part 1 of this two-parter, the docs covered ...
05.05.2021 69. Munchausen Syndrome (Factitious Disorder), Part 1 In Part 1 of this two-parter, the docs cover the historical context of the term Munchausen Syndrome and Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy, break down how it fits into the DSM-5 and the actual diagnostic term, Factitious Disorder. They also look ...
05.04.2021 Introducing: Death By Incarceration This is an exclusive, early release episode of Death by Incarceration for your ears before the June 1st premiere. Listen as the DBI team interviews the current DA of Philadelphia and former civil right attorney Mr. Larry Krasner. Both sides ...
04.21.2021 68. The History of Sex Work Part 2 This week, Dr. Scott and Dr. Shiloh provide an overview of the current research on sex work as related to race and gender, the integration of technology, as well as depictions in the media and the psychological impacts on sex ...
04.07.2021 67. The History of Sex Work Part 1 There is more to sex workers than being victims of true crime. We aim to explore the history that has created the stigma by highlighting sex work in the ancient world, how sex work came to be in various parts ...
03.24.2021 66. L.A. Murderess "Tiger Woman" Clara Phillips Another murderous lady from the twenties is the star in this episode, which also covers the birth of forensic science, hybristophilia, and what we knew about women & violence at the turn of the century. You can find all of ...
03.10.2021 65. L.A. Murderess Madalynne Obenchain Let's learn a little more about what Los Angeles was really like in the 20's; Hollywood, the corruption, the population explosion. Dr. Scott & Dr. Shiloh cover the case of Madalynne Obenchain. Was she a murderess? The first affluenza teen? ...
02.24.2021 64. The Wineville Chicken Coop Murders The docs tackle the most well-known of the cases in their vintage Los Angels crime series, the Wineville Chicken Coop Murders. They take you through the twisted background of the perpetrator (including the research on intrafamilial sexual abuse), as well ...
02.18.2021 Introducing: Missing For 5 years Tim and Lance have covered Maura Murray's disappearance and the tireless community that surrounds it in great detail. They have since expanded with this series by raising awareness for the stories of other missing persons. They now ...
02.10.2021 63. Infanticide at The Hotel Cecil Hold up- it's been 63+ episodes and we have never thoroughly talked about L.A. Not So Confidential's theme?? As we start this multipart series on vintage Los Angeles crimes, we break down the legacy of Hollywood noir films. We then ...
01.27.2021 62. Gang Stalking The delusional disorder that impacts individuals who seemingly haven't otherwise experienced mental health challenges. The docs discuss how it manifests and why it's more problematic now than ever, while also considering the criminal nexus. Dark Poutine podcast: https://darkpoutine.com/ Women & ...
01.19.2021 Examining the Cindy James Case with Women & Crime The doctors join Dr. Sacks and Dr. Shlosberg, criminologists and hosts of Women & Crime and Direct Appeal, to examine the mysterious stalking and death of Cindy James. They discuss stalking behaviors, individuals who fake their own assaults and associated ...
01.13.2021 61. The Night Stalker & Satanic Panic In the Summer of 1985, Los Angeles was held in the grip of terror. The Night Stalker, Richard Ramirez, struck without rhyme or reason and without any consistent victimology. No one was safe and everyone was scared. We discuss some ...
12.30.2020 Lizzie Borden Lore & Ghosts w/ Hollyweird Paranormal Dropping some surprise content for you as we take an end-of-the-year break! In this Behind the Couch session from our Patreon feed, we teamed up with our fellow Angelenos & OG podcast friends, Tammie & Brice from Hollyweird Paranormal to ...
12.16.2020 60. The Real Life Dexter & Vigilantism Dexter returns... but we have to wait until next year. Fear not- Dr. Scott & Dr. Shiloh bring you the stories of real-life Dexter Morgans, the psychology of vigilantism, and crimes inspired by Dexter. LANSC Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lanotsopodcast You can find ...
12.02.2020 59. Criminal Counselors The docs are ready to dish it out to their own trade craft! Dr. Scott & Dr. Shiloh discuss the ethics of psychology and the common reasons counselors and therapists get in trouble & probable reasons for such terrible (and ...
11.18.2020 58. Politicians Accused of Homicide The doctors found it fitting to discuss some politically themed topics this week. They discuss the personality make-up of a politician and then get into some infamous cases associated with politicians and the deaths of young women; the Chandra Levy ...
11.04.2020 57. Sexsomnia Sex-wha? Yep, Sexsmonia is this week's topic. The docs cover common sleep disorders, what constitutes Sexsomnia, how to forensically assess for the disorder as a defense in court and cover some case examples, as well as a fictional example from ...
10.21.2020 56. Tragic Kingdom: Disney Crimes True Crime & Disney- two of our favorite things! To mark the month we were supposed to be in Orlando, we decided to move ahead with an episode dedicated to all things tragic in the Kingdom of Disney. We start ...
10.07.2020 55. Listener Questions #3 (Part 2) We had a ton of listener questions stacked up, some fun, some serious, and some that could definitely be full episodes all on their own! This is Part 2 and Part 1 was released last week. In this episode we ...
09.30.2020 54. Listener Questions #3 (Part 1) We had a ton of listener questions stacked up, some fun, some serious, and some that could definitely be full episodes all on their own! This is Part 1 and Part 2 will be released next week. In this episode ...
09.16.2020 53. Female Sexual Homicide Offenders In this episode the doctors talk about the extremely rare crimes of Female Sexual Homicide Offenders, with an overview of current, yet small amount of, current academic research. They also talk about convicted child murderer Melissa Huckaby and The Moors ...
09.02.2020 52. Authority, Influence, & Active Bystandership This week the docs cover the infamous studies of Psychology giants Stanley Milgram & Philip Zimbardo. These social psychologists contributed heavily to the way we understand how people's behavior can be influenced, for better and for worse. They also connect ...
08.19.2020 51. The Violence of Sports Fandom How far are you willing to go for your team? This week the doctors talk about the research and psychology behind our obsession with sports and how it can turn deadly in an instant. They will explore what sports mean ...
08.05.2020 50. Police Pursuits Entertainment or dangerous blood sport? From OJ to dancing fleeing felons... the docs explore why we love police pursuits here in L.A. and why we probably shouldn't. You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/ --- This ...
07.22.2020 49. Internet Facilitated Sexual Offenses, Part 3 Dr. Scott & Dr. Shiloh wrap up this three part series by addressing solicitation offenders aka the To Catch a Predator types. They talk about the ethics of such investigations when crossed over in the world of entertainment. We also ...
07.03.2020 48. Internet Facilitated Sexual Offenses, Part 2 Another installment in this multi-part series on Internet Facilitated Sex Crimes. In Part 1, we gave you a broad overview and some stats in how this horrific phenomenon exploded with the progression of technology. In this episode (Part 2), we ...
07.01.2020 47. Internet Facilitated Sexual Offenses, Part 1 Hide yo kids! We are here to bring you a multi-part series on Internet Facilitated Sex Crimes. In Part 1, we give you a broad overview and some stats in how this horrific phenomenon exploded with the progression of technology. ...
06.10.2020 46. Law Enforcement Wellness with the End of Watch Podcast, Part 2 We are dropping Part 2 of our conversation with Bootsy + Sal of the End of Watch podcast. Not only is the content very important, but we thought it important to give some additional insight into the world of law ...
05.27.2020 45. QAnon & The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories Down the rabbit hole we go...Let us introduce you to the conspiracy theories of QAnon and the timely COVID "connections," while exploring how & why seemingly average people can fall for conspiracy theories. Mentions: QAnon Anonymous podcast: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/qanon-anonymous/e/55750815 Reply All ...
05.13.2020 44. Law Enforcement Wellness with the End of Watch Podcast, Part 1 Please enjoy this crossover episode with Bootsy & Sal of the End of Watch podcast for a real conversation about the toll a law enforcement career can take. From undercover work, to physical injuries, to shootings- we cover the many ...
04.29.2020 43. Crisis & Hostage Negotiations With help from their friend and veteran crisis negotiator, Sgt. Harry Drucker, Doctors Shiloh and Scott discuss the psychological considerations given to the field of crisis negotiations. Additionally, they give you the formula for your next hostage- themed script while ...
04.20.2020 Trauma in Essential Workers After COVID-19 A listener question stemming from her own concern about relatives working in the medical field spawned this mini episode. The doctors talk grit, gratitude and self-care while addressing how much trauma we can expect to see after the COVID-19 pandemic ...
04.15.2020 42. Con Men & The Dark Triad Today we are covering the Psychology of the Con, including victim selection & the Psychology of the Con Artist which includes the Dark Triad of personality characteristics. Promo: Women & Crime https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/ Mentions: Private Investigation for the Missing blog https://investigationsforthemissing.org/ ...

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L.A. Not So Confidential: The Premier Forensic Psychology Podcast episodes:

84. Crazy in Love: Erotomania

83. Unintentional Killings & Moral Injury

Introducing: Santa Maybe, a Criminal

82. Excited Delirium

81. Parapsychology & Paranormal Crimes

80. The Psychological Tactics of MLMs

79. Filicide in LGBTQIA+ Motivated Crimes

78. If Looks Could Kill: Beauty Pageant Crimes

77. Missing Cop: The Jon Aujay Case

76. Listener Questions #4

75. The Skidrow Slasher & Vampirism

74. Spree Killer Couples

73. Stolen Valor

More Disney Crimes

72. The Servant Girl Murders & Crime Linkage

71. Overprotected: Conservatorships, 5150s & the Britney Spears Saga

70. Munchausen Syndrome (Factitious Disorder), Part 2

69. Munchausen Syndrome (Factitious Disorder), Part 1

Introducing: Death By Incarceration

68. The History of Sex Work Part 2

67. The History of Sex Work Part 1

66. L.A. Murderess "Tiger Woman" Clara Phillips

65. L.A. Murderess Madalynne Obenchain

64. The Wineville Chicken Coop Murders

Introducing: Missing

63. Infanticide at The Hotel Cecil

62. Gang Stalking

Examining the Cindy James Case with Women & Crime

61. The Night Stalker & Satanic Panic

Lizzie Borden Lore & Ghosts w/ Hollyweird Paranormal

60. The Real Life Dexter & Vigilantism

59. Criminal Counselors

58. Politicians Accused of Homicide

57. Sexsomnia

56. Tragic Kingdom: Disney Crimes

55. Listener Questions #3 (Part 2)

54. Listener Questions #3 (Part 1)

53. Female Sexual Homicide Offenders

52. Authority, Influence, & Active Bystandership

51. The Violence of Sports Fandom

50. Police Pursuits

49. Internet Facilitated Sexual Offenses, Part 3

48. Internet Facilitated Sexual Offenses, Part 2

47. Internet Facilitated Sexual Offenses, Part 1

46. Law Enforcement Wellness with the End of Watch Podcast, Part 2

45. QAnon & The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories

44. Law Enforcement Wellness with the End of Watch Podcast, Part 1

43. Crisis & Hostage Negotiations

Trauma in Essential Workers After COVID-19

42. Con Men & The Dark Triad

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