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Podcast: Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers
Episode: What Was Karen Read Thinking When Digging Her Hole Deeper, Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott Weighs In
Description: Was Karen Read seeking justice—or just someone to keep telling her she’s right?
When a Boston police officer, John O'Keefe, turns up dead and Karen Read is charged with his alleged murder, things spiral into more than just a courtroom drama. Encrypted messages, endless hours of contact with a controversial blogger (who might have a bit of a crush), and a defense that screams “cover-up” more than “clear-cut”—this case is a messy mix of emotion, obsession, and chaos.
Psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott joins Tony Brueski to break down the psychological whirlwind behind Read’s actions...