Introducing: Critical Incidents — the podcast hosted by law enforcement veteran Kyle Ashley, featuring candid conversations with individuals from diverse backgrounds, exploring the pivotal moments that have shaped their lives. From triumphs to challenges, these unfiltered stories offer listeners an authentic glimpse into the human experience.

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EPISODE TITLE: Inside the Mind of the Golden State Killer || Profiling Evil with Former FBI Agent Julia Cowley

What does it take to hunt one of the most prolific serial predators in American history? In this episode of Critical Incidents, I spoke with retired FBI profiler Julia Cowley about her in-depth work on the Golden State Killer case — before the world even knew who he was. Julia unpacks the behavior patterns that linked a string of burglaries, sexual assaults, and murders across California. She also shares her unexpected path into the FBI’s elite Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU), the truth behind what profilers really do, and how behavioral science guided one of the most chilling investigations in modern history. We also dive into strange DUI cases and forensic toxicology. Plus, Julia reflects on the emotional toll of seeing life interrupted — and how she finds peace through purpose. Topics Covered: Profiling the Golden State Killer Behavioral patterns of serial offenders FBI profiler selection + training process Israel Keyes, DUIs, and crime scene analysis Mental health, family, and coping with trauma Subscribe, rate, and share if you’re into real stories of criminal psychology, unsolved mysteries, and frontline law enforcement insight.