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Podcast: Mind Behind The Crime | The Psychology Of Killers
Episode: What Caused Karen Read's RAGE Towards John O'Keefe, Psychotherapist Explains
Description: What kind of person burns their life down to support someone they’ve never met—especially someone accused of murder?
Tony Brueski and psychotherapist Shavaun Scott dig into the psychology behind the super fans of alleged killer Karen Read, questioning what drives ordinary people to lose their grip on reality in the name of "justice." From people flying across countries and going bankrupt just to protest outside courtrooms, to disturbing voicemails and bizarre courtroom behavior, this episode dives headfirst into what might be going on in the minds of Read’s supporters—and Read herself. Is it narcissism? Projecti...