This is Your Brain on True Crime

[@dorakalmar4565]

Getting this notification while watching true crime - priceless

[@bstarjagz]

Same

[@sarahterry2140]

Ditto

[@_Fluorescent_]

Same

[@thegroovyhead]

HAAAAAAAAAAA. Yep.

[@TadiKAT]

Yep.... 😂😂😂😂

[@ThepupsnameisBrian]

On your point about mental chatter...my husband passed away unexpectedly (natural causes, not crime!) about 2 1/2 months ago. I miss him terribly. It is very easy for me to start thinking about him and getting depressed. Immersing myself in every last detail of the Idaho murders, or the Delphi murders, etc, keeps my mind occupied and away from him. Thinking about him makes me cry. Thinking about people I don't really know and trying to sort out the clues,, etc is an escape. I mean, I WAS interested in true crime before, but I find in the last couple months I'm practically obsessed.

[@Sandman1977-d9y]

This makes sense, true crime is such an escape from reality. I find it can also offer some weird sense of closure learning about other people's tragedies, like we are less alone in our own tragedy. Sorry about your husband, I hope you are doing OK xx

[@sherielowe4256]

Grief has no timeline....True Crime does. I totally get you and what you're going through. Sorry for your loss.

[@Woodman-Spare-that-tree]

It also allows you dwell on the subject of death, which is cathartic, without getting upset over your husband’s death in particular. It’s a kind of mourning, for you. You’re not escaping from reality, you are FOCUSING on reality (death) but from a safe distance (the deceased person is someone you didn’t know). It’s good for you. It’s a safe way of processing your loss.

[@Sandman1977-d9y]

@@Woodman-Spare-that-tree I know you weren't responding to me, but I really love your response here! It's very insightful. Like watching sad romcoms after a break up... Obviously that's trivial in comparison but the theory of coping mechanisms still applies. Thank you x

[@ThepupsnameisBrian]

@@Woodman-Spare-that-tree yes! You put it perfectly!

[@ginabuffaloe7534]

Hard to explain to those not in the weirdo tribe why watching true crime is relaxing to me🤣 Thanks for making perfect sense.✨

[@germainewright7348]

🤣 True!

[@DocBree13]

❤

[@michelekisly2535]

I also binge on plane crashes...

[@chadmccoy8032]

I can’t disagree with my family when the say it isn’t normal to watch 4 hr interrogation.

[@chadmccoy8032]

@@michelekisly2535me too. Natural disasters too.

[@uncccut23]

Man this is the best crime/psychology channel without a doubt. The fact that you mention Norm MacDonald just goes to show that you’re not only a great analyst of crime and the human mind but also have quite a good taste and sense of humor.

[@kridswonderhowell4541]

😂😂😂If you like true crime you shouldn't try cocaine 😂😂😂 omg I'm dying 😂😂😂 I went to college in the 80s... this advice is 30 years too late😂😂😂 good times were had indeed... fleeting ... but fun😂😂😂

[@jena.alexia]

I like true crime for several reasons: I prefer non-fiction to fiction, I am curious about the motive of the killer, it makes you aware of things to avoid, look for, red flags etc. I have learnt a lot from true crime in terms of personal safety.

[@pouakai]

I have the holy duality of ADHD and depression and this explains my addiction so well. I am a dopamine fiend.

[@lowrider81hd]

I’m not obsessed with true crime or fascinated. I worked in this field for three decades. I am deeply interested in human history and how investigations have changed over the past three decades. I’m never done learning even as I’m retired now.

[@greatgrit]

It's helped me not to get manipulated, spotting red flag behaviours, not becoming a victim.

[@nvbccjarbohum]

I live my life with CPTSD and therefore live with chronic anxiety and a need to escape from my busy mind. I used to immerse myself in my work and physical workout but now that I am old and have joint inflammation I spent a lot of time resting I picked up the habit of watching educational videos and also true crime. It makes the time go faster, I am still learning something. This started with the Cvd lockdown as due to my age I was afraid to go out. I still am. I used to get my dopamine from workouts and now I am getting it from true crime. Your videos are excellent. They explain so much no one, no therapist ever told me. Knowing is power and is helping me with healing because I don't think we can ever heal completely. There are always triggers and pain and anger for what pain we had to endure when we were helpless. Thank you and I am grateful so much.

[@kateashby3066]

I have BPD. I hear you and see you ❤ some true crime I can’t handle but overall I’m here for the psychology and the JUSTICE! 🙌🏻

[@corinnewolfe-betz7478]

I totally understand

[@Eusou13]

Wishing you luck and peace

[@usedscar]

"the pain we had to endure when we were helpless"- what a phrase.

[@alexjaybrady]

As others have said, true crime can be a break from illness and death in the family and the horror terror grief and helplessness it can bring. It helped me remember even in very dark times that im also lucky and privileged in many ways too, if only not to be a victim or indeed perpetrator of such a crime and to remmeber the good things in life, by contrast to the darkness of the content.

[@DonnaLena1]

This is a fascinating explanation of why some of us seek out the darker side of stories, artwork and, sometimes, people. I have a definite tendency to tolerate friends who are distinctly different from the regular crowd. Interesting, Andrew.

[@Zaza_Grady]

The cats. Have killed me. I am dying laughing in my cubicle. My neighbor just asked me is everything is alright.

[@Kyannimal]

This video is perfect. I’m an OT who works with kids, neuroscience heavily informs my practice. I’m going to apply this content today with a 16 year old patient that self harms (who is also into true crime). Lots of implications for ADHD as well. Please keep making videos! Your patients are lucky to have you.

[@_Fluorescent_]

“A break from mental noise”. This IS IT. I have been clean from opiates AND cocaine for almost 15 years. My brain never shuts up - it’s a nightmare. True crime is tantalizing enough to keep me hyper focused and as a result , it is oddly relaxing. (Btw, the cocaine was like another level of heaven…but also, hell, bc the comedown left me a million times worse off. But I swear to God, the first time I tried coke, I was hooked and madly in love with it. Again, I cannot stress enough to those who haven’t tried it - stay the hell AWAY. It will ruin your life.)

[@scarba]

Yeah, have attention deficit, was obsessed with sharks as a child, and shark attacks and then graduated onto horror stories and then serial killers as a teenager. Through that became interested in psychology. I am also a very curious and didactic learner.

[@morgenmachen2400]

When you started talking about Norm McDonald and his gambling addiction, i recognized my own affinity toward things that take my attention away from my own constant background noise. In fact, i am a poly drug addict in long term recovery and i realized at some point in recovery that my addictions don't stop at drugs. They take on many forms (true crime being one). Its pretty exhausting trying to be aware of the next hobby or area of interest that could take over. I cant seem to just enjoy a good thing once in a while.I think its incredibly important that this connection be made common knowledge. Glad to hear you talking about it.

[@clicheguevara5282]

I feel ya and 100% agree. I'm an addict but I'm also autistic. ....so it used to be very tricky to delineate between an unhealthy addiction and my "obsessive" autistic behavior. Sometimes it's both. It's perfectly normal for me to watch a lot of true crime/psychology because it's been a lifelong "special interest" for me. Special interests/obsession are a major part of autism. ...but sometimes I'll abuse those special interests and just use them as a comfortable escape from reality. That's when it feels like addiction. It's so valuable that you've figured out how addiction _really_ works and have the self awareness to recognize that you still have work to do on that front. As far as your brain is concerned, ANYTHING can be a drug. Addiction is addiction.

[@Sandman1977-d9y]

This video has taught me about myself 😂 a psychology student, obsessed with true crime research, trying to block out mental noise 👍 I certainly get hyper obsessed with certain cases as well, even when there is nothing new to learn but those thumbnails grab me! Very fascinating - thank you!

[@erwinjenkins1233]

This is so true because I love being safely scared! I love horror, movies that make me jump or look over my shoulder and I absolutely love true crime! For me, it’s just putting myself in the mindset of how someone can commit these crimes because I don’t have the guts to do anything like some of these people do. I wanna be in their mind and see what they see.

[@Laura-ou1ro]

I do watch a lot of true crime and like others am absolutely horrified of how a human being can commit such terrifying evil acts on another, but it also fascinates me how they catch these killers with DNA, phone tracking, CCTV etc, but the DNA especially, and yes like you say there are elements of survival by recognising danger and potential threats, and it's so saddening and heart breaking hearing what they did to their poor victim and the effect it has on families and friends of their victims

[@michaelrosenberg3465]

As a clinical social worker I really appreciate your perspectives on these things. I always learn something significant.

[@clemmycat]

Thank you for a professional analysis! I am one of those “true crime” people! However, my main interest is when psychologists actually diagnose a serial killer via an actual one on one interview. To understand the reasons some people kill. Some crime I do not like to view, crimes against children and animal cruelty. Other crime I like to view are investigators interviewing and solving violent crimes.

[@01tripl3]

I’m currently in my masters degree program for media psychology and this video was so in line with our course reading! Love your videos.

[@marjieestivill]

This is gold - thanks for your last thought…

[@LaLasFREEcleans]

Wow this is amazinggg! Thank you for the crash course 💪

[@paulamarie43]

Yes please more of these! Your content and delivery ~ exceptional !

[@adoral.libertucci2647]

Well said!😊

[@jamesduke9809]

I really learned and enjoyed this lecture, thank you. Also dig the cool media support.🙂

[@bettyjean740]

So interesting. I do love true crime but dont know why exactly. It's so disturbing when someone appears normal but then turns out to have a hidden murderous side. I find that so scary. Maybe with enough study, I'll be able to tell?!

[@MissGarbageBrain]

This is a really fascinating video! I really identified with your explanation - I have ADHD and true crime is one of the few topics that allows me to really decompress and relax. Unfortunately, when a new case breaks or there is a massive update (looking at you, Rex Heuermann), it becomes completely consuming and all other tasks/responsibilities fall away - similar to how Norm describes his gambling addiction.

[@JoyRBradford]

I have wondered why I am addicted to true crime. I started reading Ann Rule years ago and my addiction began. I think it's interesting because I try to understand the mind of serial killers. It's so foreign to me.

[@Nefertiti0403]

3:43 You’re absolutely right! I love love my true crime

[@helenhill8093]

Love this video and from personal experience, it makes sense. I'd like to posit another reason for true crime obsession, and that is, at the end of a long day it is somewhat comforting to immerse yourself in a world where people are obviously effing up way worse than you. It's like gossip almost, you feel elevated, validated, comforted when you crowd out your own ineffectual actions and failures with the lives of these people who have done way more monstrous acts. And yes, I've known for a long time that I'm prone to crave those euphoric dopamine sensations. As an orphan left behind in an unwed mother's home in the 1950's, I was fed with a barbiturate laced formula the nuns used to keep us motherless babes quiet in the basement nursery so we were more manageable, and also so as not to disturb the neighborhood so these homes could continue to operate in a society that was very judgmental of wayward girls. Keeping the babies quiet with drugged formula was par for the course. When i was rehomed as it were, my adoptive mother used to tell the story of how I'd cry so hard I'd pass out. Obviously I was a little addict at three months and coming off cold turkey. (the family doctor said to throw cold water on my face when I passed out lol, she said it worked fine.) They never bothered to tell those poor new moms their new family member had a raging addiction. ANYWAY back to my point, I think because of my early experience I am in absolute heaven on any oxy or percocet or pain med, the sense of euphoria is akin to (false) spiritual bliss. I have had enough sense to stay far far away (though I've had my stumbles) from downers, and have never tried cocaine for just this reason. Working on the actual spiritual. nuts and bolts, thank God. I'm lucky. I worked with homeless folks for many years perhaps precisely so I could see in real time what happens when you don't say NO. (not that all homeless folks are addicts, but many many are). Anyways, back to my point again lol. I never quite understood my interest in true crime as a facet of my attraction to that kind of mind-clearing, regret chasing, responsibility free euphoria I can so easily slip into with a pill. Thanks for that insight.( I also just love the extreme spotlight on human personalities true crime offers, many many of us are just fascinated by the human race, I'm also a playwright and a portrait artist). BTW I've been awestruck and a bit obsessed by the Nancy Brophy case, would you take a turn with her? She's one for the books. Thanks so much for your channel. Just discovered it. Really helpful. Well done.

[@lorenfulghum2393]

When you talk about the Amygdala "flagging" a perception as "threatening enough", how is it making this determination? If, presumably, it is from some type of instinct or "genetic memory", does that mean that these "fast pathway" decisions are evaluated with the same bank of knowledge that the conscious mind uses to make decisions? Or is there another type of memory that is used to make these unconscious decisions? What exactly is "instinct"?

[@mtnshelby7059]

Excellent analysis. I certainly have had to reign in my True Crime addiction, especially when I caught myself cycling through the channels for hours on end. And the channels know what they're doing, casting out the bait. We have to set our own limits.

[@rosariccardo3529]

Your explanation makes a lot of sense. Thank you! I think a lot of us true crimers also carry considerable anxiety before we get into true crime.

[@emmyrose1802]

As a person diagnosed with depression, having mental breaks feel good and necessary. 😢 I look to true crime, cozy mystery books and KZbin shorts (unfortunately) for breaks.

[@CarolinaFarming]

You deserve a million subscribers. I hope you stick with it until you reach that number.

[@godsgirl7353]

Thank you soooo much. This explanation makes it all make sense. I often go to bed to true crime. The narration alone is quieter sometimes & low toned often and I can just zone out without ruminating at all about the day, life, the world - anything !!! And it's definitely better than casino visits aka Going into the Zone which you also noted. Great therapy !! Appreciated

[@renisauria]

I was not interested in true crime at all until my life was threatened. I developed an interest in understanding how the human mind can break, what makes it break, why it breaks, and how it can be healed, and how it can be prevented. Thank you for sharing your insights and for the educational content you create, it can be life-saving.

[@Chiochiopi]

I’m going through a tough time. Unemployed and having depression, started taking ISRS a month ago. I find interesting that ever since I’ve been so into true crime stories, almost addicted to them… I guess besides the antidepressants, that dopamine triggers made me escape from my reality.

[@lflood84]

Omg thank you so much for this video!! I can never give a clear and concise answer when asked how i can watch true crime all the time. You’ve just hit the nail on the head!! Can’t wait to watch your other videos…new follower here!! ❤

[@JAB914]

Dearest Dr. Andrew. I'm so grateful I found you. Thank's for the education. I can easily, comfortably follow your explanations. You're ability to deliver the goods, will assist me with more successful human relations. Sincerely, Antonio Key West, FL

[@debragraber2889]

I like the “break from mental noise” explanation. I watch/listen to lots of true crime stories and I believe this is why. Just found your channel and i find you so interesting. Love your analyses of true crime perps and family members. I am now a subscriber.

[@sum1has2]

My gosh I’m glad I found your channel. You NAILED this on so many levels! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@lflood84]

The snake part…Ahhh!! 😂😂😂 2:00

[@hermione8253]

Very interesting. Personally, I'm not fascinated by horrible things. The aspect I'm most interested in, apart from the psychological aspects, is the investigation part, the detective work, trying to find out who is guilty, like the Madeleine McCann case or the Jon Beney Ramsey case. I think a sense of justice is at stake here, as well as intellectual stimulation. Same thing for the Chris Watts case, which is full of inconsistencies and mysteries. But as you said, this might be an endless search, very frustrating, with no immediate reward.

[@applepie9576]

You saved me from posting what you said! I too am interested in the "no stone unturned" parts of the investigations. The other part is seeing justice being done...well, most of the time. The most satisfying aspect is seeing a "life w/o parole" sentence. It's satisfying because justice is done and the victims deserve that.

[@advena996]

Yeah- I think there's that puzzle aspect to true crime, which to me is interesting.

[@edenfainberg5963]

I LOVE you content so much, everything you explain is so clear and fascinating, you have a very special way of explaining things that really makes me hang to every word. More dr. Andrew dopamine pls🙏

[@lindylee1139]

I know part of my interest in this topic is because of growing up in my dysfunctional family that I am still trying to make sense of. Love the music references!

[@JaymanJuuzou]

1:58 I've been watching your videos for a little while now. This moment. This is what earned my subscription, lmao. Even though I've been finding your content very valuable and interesting, I haven't thought to subscribe for whatever reason until I saw this. I think I just find it so funny because it upended my perception of you, then you immediately just went straight back to normal mode. Zero acknowledgement. You make great, informative videos. I hope more people catch on to just how awesome your channel is!

[@advena996]

Interesting! In terms of cycling stimuli, I actually find myself doing this naturally. I typically cycle between music, adventure novels, and true crime/accident investigation videos. This is an interesting explanation for that behavior.

[@livescript4462]

thank you!

[@sanguinesoulful]

I wonder if those of us with a trauma history (and therefore, an overactive amygdela) are more likely to have an interest in true crime. 🤔 Like, "quiet down, Amy, watch this serial killer doc..."

[@kathrynmarie412]

Your content and analyses are so refreshing. I truly enjoy learning from you!

[@Euterpe65]

Hello. My interest in true crime came from a place of victimization: that drive to try to understand why and what causes someone to choose violence. I’m not a religious person so the concept of evil isn’t enough to quench my curiosity. I have friends who fit the description of the dopamine loop. I’m curious if my drive to learn about criminal behavior is a common reaction to such circumstances. I look forward to the next video!

[@nadinecooper5607]

Same🙂🌞

[@Euterpe65]

@@nadinecooper5607thanks I’m glad I’m not the only one 😊

[@fistyann8434]

You remind me of someone, and I can not put my finger on who. Whom? Superior content, either way. Please do keep it coming.

[@EM-ub3hn]

I have this with him too but in my case he looks like my brother and he is a neuroscientist...

[@SanFrancisco94118]

Robin Thicke (sort of)?

[@MeanTweetsPlease]

@@EM-ub3hn He's the spittin' image of my cousin, who is a US Navy test pilot.

[@Connie-E]

Andrew, Your channel came up on my home page today for the first time and I suppose it is because of the Lori Vallow video you just did. I am so glad that it did. I want to encourage you to please continue with these videos, time permitting, of course. I am a psych nurse and we get no education except what we see on the job. This is the second video I have watched and I will be back to watch them all. I love all of this information, and also finding answers to things about myself. I also follow true crime, but am not interested scary movies of any kind. It isn't entertainment to me. I thought I must be very odd to be interested in serial killers. I can not understand and keep searching for why they do what they do. Love your videos and all of the great information. Thanks!

[@just.julie.axon.addict]

I can attest to the link between TC and urge to survive! I started watching TC at a point when I was extremely vulnerable.

[@dontwanagivit1860]

Thank you for this video, truly. 🙏 I have a feeling this might help me in the future regulating my adhd. I've already kind of figured out some things and advanced to a stage where I don't kick myself for not having motivation to do something and instead kind of recognise that I'm in a low dopamine pit. But I haven't really figured out how not to fall into that pit.. This insight could really help! I'm more of a STEM person so I really appreciate this sort of analysis that doesn't require me to already be acquainted with psychology terminology yet seems academically valid enough in this context of.. I guess popular science video format. You're good at what you're doing and I hope you all the best! ✌️♥️

[@ForeverCurious7]

Wow! So insightful! This has really helped me cause I kinda thought something was wrong wit me to be so into true crime… but the sensitization part hits hard…. You gotta let it reset and ride out. Thanku so much! I was just correlating it with masturbating with the Hitachi. I just told a story tonight to a beloved friend, that it made me numb. it was the best thing for a while, and then it became numb… so I threw it in the garbage period. I always break up wit my sex toys 😏 you should do a video on that. You’ve helped me so much. Thanku ❤

[@jclcrow2621]

Excellence video as always. I’d add that killers are also fascinating in and of themselves. It is intriguing to try and understand how they view the world and their emotional life. How do they feel about love? Joy? Anger? Death? Do they believe in an afterlife? Has there ever been a religiously devout serial killer, etc? Can they think abstractly about things like time, the past and the future? Since it’s so hard to come at them directly with questions about these things one can believe they will come to understand be watching and comparing. I was raised in a very violent, aberrant household and it sparked a lifelong fascination with just how people who can’t control themselves see the world.

[@Anisky123]

It makes me feel normal and centered. And that my family isn’t completely psycho and I’m basically OK

[@adoral.libertucci2647]

If I had it to do over again I’d be a forensic psychologist. I’m equally frightened of and intrigued by how people can commit the unthinkable. What is it? How do they get there? Love this channel!!! I am a dopamine and sensation seeker.

[@Thomas_Kempis]

I used to be addicted to cocaine and watch a lot of videos about car crashes and other accidents (threats). I haven't used in 10 years but I do watch a lot of true crime.

[@niamhcaitriona]

Well done

[@jw_FL]

Very interesting. I have been reading TC books for decades and am enjoying the instant TC options on KZbin. Looking back I miss the time consuming detail reading enjoyment however I seem to be drawn to the instant gratification of KZbin. I have always thought my curiosity was the basis .. how does the evidence form a puzzle.. forensic science.. human psychology etc. your points on survival and brain responses seems to be spot on for me as well .. thank you

[@DigitalLogicCircuit]

I’m a new subscriber and I’m my junior year in college. I am applying to the Clinical Psychology Program at university. I have had a lifelong interest in human psychology and have always been curious about true crime. I thought there was maybe something abnormal in myself for awhile because of my morbid curiosity. I have always been a curious type person. I’m quiet and like to study.

[@issyfragebe]

2nd video I watch from you. You're already my fav person on KZbin.

[@DocBree13]

This is quite fascinating. I think it could also apply to being addicted to horror stories and movies, as I am (in addiction to true crime). Thank you

[@KineticSoul2]

This was great! I’ve always wondered what was wrong with me for being drawn to horrific true crime and horror/psycho thriller movies. For me I think there are also things that happened in my childhood to wire me this way. E.g., a caregiver who was emotionally dis-regulated and would have angry uncontrollable outbursts that sometimes turned violent towards inanimate objects or other men-never physical towards my mom or me, but it happened a lot and from the time I was very very young that I think it may have heightened my amygdala (is that right?) fight/flight response and has made me obsessed with trying to make sure I can detect potential threats in other humans. I think what made it even more confusing for me is that my dad was a very loving, attentive and present father towards me. He never once got crazy wildly angry with me, but with his sig others and my brother and other men….it happened a lot. It may have never been scary for my adult mother/stepmoms just hard to deal with but as a very small child it threatened my sense of security and survival to see my very large protector totally loose it. I was obsessed with horror films and true crime from a very young age. In HS I had a poster of Jack Nicholson with the axe coming through the door in Shinning hanging over my bed. Who does that!? I think I was trying to reconcile and make sense of a father with two sides and also somehow calm myself with the idea that Nicholson was just playing a role. It wasn’t real. I’d love to see you do another video on this topic and maybe go into psychological things similar to what I’ve mentioned here. 🙏🏼. Love your videos!!!

[@KineticSoul2]

Oh also…I remember priding myself on being someone who could watch horror films and sleep fine afterwards, or read about true crime and not be totally flipped out about it. I think again that it was some kind of practice of self-soothing…? I mean it was certainly thrilling and I’m sure gave me the dopamine hits you described but I think I was really working on learning how to deal with these kinds of possibilities and not cower to them, because I think my dads anger made me feel disempowered in a lot of ways. So mastering the ability to face these horrific stories made me feel stronger. Does that make sense?

[@KineticSoul2]

Today I care a lot less about that and am trying to be more introspective and make sure that I’m really okay when watching this stuff! I liked your suggestions around when to take a break.

[@tinaanne2410]

I feel like true crime channels are projectile vomiting all over the place around here. Yours has just the right spin that my dopamine needs. Nice. Thank you. You've described so much of my personality, this explains so much, right down to addictions and horror movies. It's creepy. I like creepy. But not in a creepy way. And if you haven't made that 2nd video, please do. Can't wait.

[@ChubbyUnicorn]

As a miniature, independent female, I watch true crime for survival. I also watch survival stories for survival. 😉 Stay safe out there my friends.

[@deniseelsworth7816]

Ditto 😊

[@nyoodmono4681]

All women should be allowed to carry a gun

[@maryannsy4129]

Thank you. I have watched each of your videos. I subscribed and await more postings from you. I learned from listening.

[@drvondakaye]

I love your videos, & I rewatch them often, mainly for the purpose of viewing them through different lenses & perspectives. I appreciate the way you succinctly explain the concept with real-world examples. One area I was curious about was true crime & fairy tales & how humans have epigenetically evolved over time to find comfort in listening to "true crime" stories at night, including while we are asleep. Do you have any thoughts on this? Thank you.

[@KELLY-maybeiCudBeUrGirlfriend]

Hi There, I just discovered you recently and DAMN YOU ARE GOOD!! I feel like I have struck gold with you!! What is your opinion on why more women than men are interested in true crime? (or is that even true?) Thank you for doing all the videos you have done!❤💙🧡💜💚🖤💙❤

[@attorneycarissa]

This was so enlightening. Wow. Thank you.

[@PsiologaLilyValentina]

Hi Andrew! I love your content

[@TheMary0831]

I love this analysis! I have always thought my morbid curiosity wasn't that morbid but more info-gathering. For instance, even though I am a true crime maven, I don't care to hear the gory parts. I prefer the interrogations of the murderers, because I want to see how their minds work, and understand their physical cues.

[@cht2162]

Love the hand-puppet demonstration.

[@katrn7447]

So happy to find your channel! As an MSN I love how you correlate anatomy and physiology into you discussion! Is it possible to evaluate Terry Sanderson?

[@courtneycampden-main7133]

I had wondered about this. Your explanation totally made sense to me. I’m sure you’re busy but I’m really looking forward to more content from you☺️

[@emmagatewood3898]

Fascinating video. Big true crime fan here, and have been wondering whether or not that is something I should be concerned about. 😬 Looking forward to the part two of this topic... Subbed!👍

[@5boysandamom]

I love your content! Insightful and to the point! You are one of 3 creators I care to watch on a regular basis. Along with Dr Grande and Harsh Reality. Keep up the great work!

[@fastingcoach9711]

Incredible interesting!!!!! Thank you!!!

[@ChickyDoodleAnnie]

Fascinating. Thank you.

[@Arturhsmrogna]

Ive done the good old snow a couple times. And yes, hes right, its the only drug i ever miss and have to actively take myself out of situations where it might be present because i cant be trusted to NOT do it. True crime and cocaine people.

[@Nefertiti0403]

You are so right on with everything you said

[@lesliekupchanko5001]

Yes, we are a strange group that need to be explained.... It scared my partner at first, my fascination with True Crime, but now he's obsessed as well. Lol. My first encounter (inches) away with the reptile, Iguana, was a memorable one. It was very large and in a cage. It was creepy, but (it's scales) were BEAUTIFUL. Lime colored and iridescent. I was totally Stopped and mesmerized for the longest time. I'll never forget it. It was a dichotomy. An irony. A Morbid Fascination. Ha I liken the fascination to True Crime. (Even Amber Heard) And a reptile is sneaky and considered dangerous. ----- I'm also fascinated with psychology and Human behavior. I'm learning what dangers to watch out for because of True Crime. Thanks for the explanation in this video. It was great. And in a sense; a Validation.

[@karenbearden6198]

Thank you I feel validated.

[@jak9483]

I was telling my husband today that I like watching true Crime before bedtime! I have Bipolar disorder and Autism, and find that I ruminate less and have less nightmares, so I get a better nights sleep very weirdly! It seems to be a more common past time of females and I'm wondering if it helps us to feel more alert and in charge of ourselves which gives us a sense of safety?

[@oldhamer111]

Love this channel, please release more content 😊

[@freeloading_toad]

What I am fascinated by in true crime is the psychology of victims, but more importantly near-victims. At what point did something tip them off that the killer was dangerous? What experiences did the near-victim have in their past that ultimately saved their lives by making them more skeptical and discerning? I don’t need to understand the mind of a killer or the investigation process, because I don’t want to be a killer. I need to recognize the same things that survivors did because I want to survive.

[@renisauria]

Thanks!

[@AndPsych]

Very welcome 🤙

[@joselitop5402]

I love your channel!!! Please cover brian shaffer case

[@bonniejosavland3227]

Such a great show!

[@JellyBean02288]

I hope that you are going into teaching work too-I think you are a very talented teacher.

[@mr.rhinehart410]

Thank you

[@BlueJeansTarot]

Cool! Your vids answer so many questions I’ve had about all of these things. QUESTION / REQUEST: Alex Murdaugh case. Psychologically, it’s the gift that keeps on giving, yes? Thanks for your channel. ❤

[@ASAMB12]

Interestingly enough, I'm really into true crime and anything to do with human psychology but I absolutely hate horror films and thrillers. That dopamine kick is far too much for me, so I guess I don't have to worry about getting addicted to cocaine 😅

[@chadmccoy8032]

I’m 3 and 4. Anybody remember what case reeled them in on true crime? Mine was Chris Watts body cam footage and the Thomas Brown case in Canadian Tx.

[@beckycolby]

Love this! Great job

[@melanieskivington7422]

Great vid, good to know I’m not a sicko just dopamine addicted 😊

[@spirithealingtools]

Threat-=ex husband I think he's the reason I study true crime. You are right.