Did Child's Game Lead to Most Devastating Espionage in US History? | Robert Hanssen Case Analysis

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Sanford, J. S., & Arrigo, B. A. (2007). Policing and Psychopathy: The Case of Robert Philip Hanssen. Journal of Forensic Psychology Practice, 7(3), 1-31. doi:10.1300/j158v07n03_01
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[@HazyJ28]

Whenever I see crime happening in my city: "I'm not snitching to the police, I'm simply speculating with a dispatcher about what could be happening in a situation like this"

[@LadyOfMaine]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@Leo_Pard_A4]

Nice

[@macforme]

Hazy: 🤣🤣🤣👍 good one. I will remember to speculate!

[@melanieyoung6411]

“His mother said Robert never objected to the way he was treated by his father” the mental gymnastics that abusive/abuser enabling parents go through to make themselves feel better about failing their children is truly incredible

[@dianelipartito6654]

Oh brother. Laying it on the child is so common, like they have a choice. It is possible that even adult Robert was not aware he had been abused. The confusion that comes when a trusted parent or family member abuses and betrays is insidious.

[@Brucebod]

Truly one of the most frightening and disparaging things to ever be said outloud.

[@cplmpcocptcl6306]

I’m still slack jawed over that dingbats comment.😮

[@synthiamcbride7194]

Agreed. Maybe it had a lot to do with her also rationalizing her abuse by Robert.

[@macforme]

melanie : his mother SHOULD have said : he never told HER he objected how his father treated him. He may not have felt he could confide in his mom....she would have spoken to his father and then things could have possibly gotten worse for him. Just because you don't tell someone something is bothering you doesn't mean everything was fine.

[@billflipper1130]

So many people act out the trauma of their childhood and never even know it.

[@keysaysassah]

Yes. Reminds me of all the ‘well my parents beat me/deprived me of food/emotionally manipulated me’ but that’s normal! I’m okay see?’ People 😅 the worst is because they think they turned out okay, they treat their children the same way

[@50PullUps]

Very true.

[@user-xg3uy6hq9g]

and only those of a certain group get empathy, sympathy and excuses

[@jtzoltan]

​@@user-xg3uy6hq9g of a certain group? If I follow you, there are several identities that some people seem to think is "for their benefit" to treat as though they have no agency and are just the helpless victims of history which has been brutally unfair to their ancestors and many contemporaries. They also mistakenly seem to think that they should therefore bear no personal responsibility for their actions if they do wrong, nor apparently that they ought to.

[@user-xg3uy6hq9g]

@@jtzoltan I think you totally missed my point. 🥱

[@Polymathically]

Imagine the mental gymnastics of a parent bribing someone to make sure their child _failed_ at something. Pathetic.

[@jamese9283]

Seems like a sadistic streak. My dad has some of that.

[@whittenaw]

And imagine accepting that bribe... Terrible

[@farmcat3198]

My parents did crap like that. Purposely sabotaged me on several occasions. Real POS's, both of them.

[@david-dj8or]

Just because that story is told don't mean it has to be true.

[@AmberU]

Literally pathetic i mean this js someone who should have never had children !

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[@jeraldsamuel5598]

Creep!

[@Isabelle-rh6hc]

I didn’t think it was that loud

[@ImNotaRussianBot]

No human can turn out normal with a father like that. Unless they did EXTENSIVE therapy and rehabilitation and maintained zero contact with their parents.

[@TiffWaffles]

Yeah, imagine playing a game of pin the tail on the donkey which has you either blindfolded or having to simply close your eyes, then instead of a parent laughing at the fact that the child pinned the tail on the opposite end of the donkey, spins the child violently to the point that they vomit and then pushing the child's head and face into the vomit to further humiliate the child... For playing a fun party game that doesn't mean anything. I can't imagine having a father like that... and both of my fathers were pretty shitty people in their own way.

[@lf9341]

Yep, no wonder he is a sociopath.

[@dogcat2994]

As a parent, the first lesson i learned from this episode was.... PLEASE be good to your children. Be kind, be fair, show love, show respect. Please. I am editing this because apparently folks are taking it the wrong way.... Jesus Christ people why are you taking this out of context , of course I treat my children well, I was just SAYING out of general principal damn!

[@coll4455]

❤

[@spitsmuis4772]

So you had not learned that lesson before this episode?

[@spitsmuis4772]

@@cht2162 He would have paid someone else to say it

[@girlwhomustnotbenamed4139]

That's basically the lesson we should learn from all these cases. The only true way to prevent more harm and violence.

[@marcjohn9404]

I think that takes too much responsibility off of Robert. Like yeah, his dad sucked, but Robert deliberately gave information to the Soviets that he knew full well could have resulted in other human beings dying. Yeah, be good to your children and let them have agency over their lives and stuff like that, but also instill the concept of boundaries and responsibility.

[@farmcat3198]

I grew up with one of those fathers. What a bastard he was. Mom wasn't much better. It's taken a lifetime to defuse many of the mines planted in my psyche. I probably haven't found them all yet. While I don't condone what Hanssen did, I do have empathy for what he experienced as a child.

[@crimony3054]

Ah, man. Not another spy blaming it all on daddy again.

[@JCPJCPJCP]

"Breach" is an excellent movie based on this case. Chris Cooper aces the role of Hanssen.

[@jamese9283]

Master Spy: The Robert Hanssen Story is also good.

[@davidbullock289]

I couldn’t have said it better. It’s a great movie. It really makes you think and I guarantee you a very much and embarrassment to the federal system but at least they were able to catch him. I can’t imagine what life would be like if he was never caught.

[@JCPJCPJCP]

When I saw "Breach," 2007, it reminded me strongly of the movie "Mother Night," 1996 (based on the novel by Kurt Vonnegut): both protagonists sent themselves on secret missions of which only they, apparently, were aware.

[@SidneyBroadshead]

@@JCPJCPJCP The fictional character in _Mother Night_ was doing terrible things for a greater good. He was an American undercover spy using Adolf Hitler to form a stable, anti-communist government that would counter Stalin's Russia. The result was a right-wing totalitarian government that was a bigger threat than the left-wing totalitarian government he was sent to oppose, leading to a world war he couldn't prevent or stop. _Breach_ is about a real person whose every action was because he was spiteful and self-centered. He had no real motivation for his actions.

[@russell2910]

The movie cabin boy is also excellent.

[@elizabethhamm5320]

Crazy how someone would risk their freedom like that. You helped make sense out of this bizarre story. This story definitely questions the abilities of the FBI. He never should have made it past the application process

[@twincherry4958]

That's so funny, really!

[@onemoremisfit]

Yeah, well the FBI and US intelligence are known to screen their people with polygraphs, so like maybe the polygraph machine was a little out of adjustment when they asked Hanssen if he would ever sell govt secrets.

[@derstoffausdemderjoghurtis]

Yea, who would've questioned the abilities of the FBI before hearing this...

[@user-xg3uy6hq9g]

i've know people who were interested in working for the CIA who had back ground checks that included their elementary school teachers being interviewed

[@branchofthevine779]

What a silly uninformed ‘Monday morning quarterback’ statement

[@debsy91]

*"Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive."*

[@JugglingG]

An extreme example of how narcissistic abuse can have a devastating and far reaching impact on future generations

[@branchofthevine779]

Right Napoleon, Stalin, Hitler

[@JugglingG]

Right I meant domestic abuse but yeah

[@carweee]

Can’t argue the “nurture” aspect of Robert’s early upbringing contributing to his deviant behavior later in life. Thanks for this insightful analysis, Dr Grande

[@derstoffausdemderjoghurtis]

just say his early upbringing contributed to his deviant behaviour later in live.

[@AmberU]

At all !

[@PollyAlice2000]

So sad that this man virtually never used any capabilities that he did have for something other than boosting his own ego and wallet. Unbelievable how much damage he did. I hope that his children have at least the chance of a happy productive life.I it must be so weird to have a father like him!

[@JustMe-ef7xv]

Childhood trauma lasts a lifetime. It permanently affects how the child thinks as an adult.

[@breakablehandlewithcare]

💯🗝️

[@toby099]

Yet most parents are completely unaware of that fact. They believe a bit of cruel discipline is harmless because that’s how they were raised. I honestly believe that at least 50 percent of the population are not even ethically fit to be parents.

[@carolynsilvers9999]

Horrible father but also disturbing that he was a policeman. That abuse were surely directed to others as well.

[@Jaxtone8]

“Clothing challenged” I died

[@Jo-Anne.Clarke]

Here it is: finally! The comment referring to the Dr’s excellent humour❣️I had to scroll down quite a ways to find it. He puts a great zinger in every talk😂

[@amylynngriffith]

Clothing challenged dancer😂 In all seriousness, this was a very interesting story. Thank you!!

[@fije82]

I always look forward to these 'Grandeisms' in his videos.....clothing challenged this is pure gold

[@pageribe2399]

Doesn't exactly inspire confidence in the FBI's hiring practices.

[@lostandfound5145]

The FBI needs to be whittled down to practically nothing at this point. If not outright disbanded

[@derstoffausdemderjoghurtis]

What did the FBI do the last years, that leaves you with ANY confidence that this organ shouldn't be abolished and all the criminals in it tried in court?

[@l.w.paradis2108]

Thank goodness for this thread.

[@zenawarrior7442]

I agree with your analysis. It's a shame people act so bad when they get hurt. Great points again. Thanks Dr G😊💜💜

[@michael-m]

There it is. Been waiting on this so I can finally wrap up the day! Much thanks Doc. Stay well people.

a very complex story about a father who bribes his son to fail and makes fun of childhood events. It's a wonder that the FBI's internal audits didn't report someone who suffered such bad childhood traumas earlier.

[@sophiaisabelle0227]

We appreciate your dedication and consistency. We will continue supporting your channel no matter what.

[@akedi2734]

One time I said this about a creator I loved and then like 1 week later they did weird stuff and now I think it’s bad luck - pointless information

[@akedi2734]

But yes his dedication and consistency posting Daily now, Dr.Grande is the best!

[@MarkAndrewRitchie]

Thank Doc. Obviously, you have all these followers because you go after the mystery of what is going on inside the heart of the person. Your "just my opinion" is a wonderful launching pad for our brains. Naturally all the media is doing that without telling us that it is "just their opinion," Thanks much for this. I have followed the Hanssen case because he has tracked my career slightly, [actually more money has moved to a certain family these days, so it could surpass Hanssen's betrayal--just my opinion]

[@SladeBling]

Funny side story, I was in the Air Force for 20 years. Over that time my career field moved from communications to computers, especially when the internet became big. Man, I went from working regular 9 hour shifts to nightmarish 12 hour shifts 6 or 7 days a week. This is what happens when every person on a military base has 1 or 2 computers on their desk. I quickly began to hate my job, they flooded us with a lot of new recruits but that just became a babysitters job. They did create a "Information Assurance" management job, the same job they handed Hansen..funny, nobody really knew how to do it, eventually I got stuck in it and finally said screw it and retired. I'll say my last 10 years from 95-2005 were the worst years of my life. Out of the 200 hundred or so computer people I worked around I'd say over 95% were unlikeable/dishonest/unreliable. When Dr. Grande says Hansen had a reputation as a narcissist, lurker, creep, entitled, arrogant etc. trust me I've seen them first hand. Just think of the movie Office Space, without the humor.

[@themajesticmagnificent386]

Nothing is so low to a country and its citizens than a traitor to their country and their fellow citizens.Great video Doctor Grande thank you.!🇬🇧🇺🇸👍

[@rchrd_sn]

This tells me a lot about the FBI. How did this guy pass their scrutiny to work as a high level officer, and why did it take so long to fire or restrain him? It seems to me that the FBI, aside from apparently being an illegitimate agency, they would take too long to correct or punish their bad apples, and today, they just don't.

[@akedi2734]

Yeah like if he shoots his own walls and drifts around town, he must do more showy crazy stuff, maybe if they had FB or tiktok back then they would expend the 1 ounce of effort to check that and disapprove his application when he put dumb criminal acts on there

[@janetmahoney5552]

I recommend "Breach" the name of the book, and the movie starring Chis Cooper as Hansson. To those looking for more info.

[@dlc5166]

Wow, he did a total crash and burn dragging everyone down with him. Revenge never ends well for anyone. Strange how his mother chalked the father's behavior up to being strict and didn't recognize it for what it was - abuse. Enjoyed your insights - saw Robert Hanssen's obit the other day but didn't know much about the story.

[@ReSearcherSusie]

My late father-in-law helped investigate Hanssen. He had a vitriolic hate for the man. He always said that Hanssen should have been executed.

[@barneyronnie]

Your father-in-law sounds violent😢

[@gpwcowboy]

Because he should have been executed for committing treason. Taking money from foreign adversaries for classified information and influence is treason punishable by hanging. That's where they put a rope around your neck and LET you fall. Looking forward to its implementation soon on a recent series of payments to high level traitors.

[@Seeker0fTruth]

@@barneyronnie oh please

[@thomasswafford250]

He would have deserved it

[@jeffjacobson59]

I think the time he spent at ADX Florence was worse than death. Could you imagine being in a cell for over 23 hours per day. He was let out into an underground cage to walk around for less than an hour. Zero human contact and the lights are on in his cell 24 hours per day. They call it the “sterile hell.”

[@medea27]

Hanssen is an odd spy case because he never cared about politics - only money & the thrill of feeling like James Bond. I've always found it interesting how the Russians (who didn't know anything about him) actually understood Hanssen the best... they let him invent his own codes, drop methods, etc & even played into his idea of what "spycraft" was to reel him in. They let him believe that all his leaks were game-changing when a lot of it was useless or they already had it, because they knew ego & money kept him coming back. Meanwhile, Hanssen is confessing his espionage to his church and getting told "you're forgiven as long as you donate your spy money to a church charity"... and the FBI put him in charge of computer security for a KGB investigation team with admin-level access to their entire network, but _never_ give him a "mandatory" polygraph test or check his computer activity. It's a perfect example of real life being stranger than fiction.

[@JJDSports2012]

The penance the priest gave him was in error - the priest should have required him to turn himself in if he wanted absolution.

[@Grimenoughtomaketherobotcry]

The priest did also advise him to turn himself in. Absolution cannot be conditional if a penitent has made a confession, even to a crime, and a priest is bound to not speak of it to anyone else.

[@ceilconstante640]

Stories like this help me to understand how and why a Narscissist becomes what they are and can't help it anymore that an Empathetic person just can't become calloused.

[@MIKECNW]

Yes they can help it.

[@ceilconstante640]

@@MIKECNW it's their nature. I wish it was different but that's how they are. I grew up surrounded. I have an older sister who's brutal and neither parent said anything to her. I didn't understand till later in life. Thanks to Dr. Ramani and Dr Les Carter I learned how to handle it for the short time we see each other a few times a year. Both brothers are just as bad. They all have higher educations than I so I guess that made it ok. And you can't call them out! They believe they're kind and empathic. You can't argue...... you'll never win! We can't change anyone and they think they're just fine even though they can do some terribly cruel things and get off on watching you suffer! People who knew our family, would never believe how they are behind closed doors unless they witnessed it. A few times they were caught. My older sister was a teacher. I learned from a neighborhood friend of hers who became a therapist who knew someone who worked with her......when she retired, they had a party....after she left! I'm just grateful I don't have to walk on eggshells and always feel sick from the negativity. And I've learned how to spot the red flags in people I meet and politely limit contact or claim I'm very busy!

[@johnnydollar666]

I'm not lying, my mom is friends with Bonnie, his wife.

[@Andrea-xs4ny]

How is she doing? Did she remarry?

[@jackiegarroutte8970]

Yes how is she doing?

[@johnnydollar666]

I think she is obviously grieving, but she stayed by his side. I will ask my mom for more info soon.

[@jam1087]

And?!

[@toby099]

@@johnnydollar666 Shameful and sad that she stayed by his side. She must have very low self esteem

[@damianstarks3338]

Thanks for bringing this person and case back to my attention.

[@chris55529]

I find it strange that the FBI got that CIA guy (Aldrich Ames), and then the CIA got this FBI guy (Hanssen). Inspector Clouseau, where are you when we need you?

[@BigMacOrange]

The KGB being super emotionally supportive was a fact i didn't expect to learn today.

[@thelocalmaladroit8873]

It’s hard to beat a good spy story especially when it’s true and this one has a little bit of everything. Thanks Dr Grande, you did an outstanding job with this one!

[@cathybaldry7822]

Robert embodies all the stereotypes we have of the F.B.I, black suits........

[@michellejorgensen6333]

The book SPY by David Wise is about Robert Hanssen. It is a very good source of information!

[@TheDealMaster]

Thank you for sharing that!

[@Strype13]

"His mother said he never objected to the mistreatment by his father." As if a child standing up in objection to their abusive father is going to somehow prevent further abuse? What an absurd statement.

[@roustabout4fun]

Feels like even a bit more tragic case than we knew~ Thanks for sharing. His Father had more of a role than we knew but not a nurturing normal one.

[@maureenhouston2813]

I read a Biography of Robert Hannsen about 20 years ago; actually I was wondering about it recently...thank you for your video😊

[@Mia-tn5th]

WoW that was crazy and the way you described it was flawless. Thank you

[@rogue6885]

"Clothing challenged dancer" is such a nice way of putting it

[@jdo5748]

😂😂😂

[@rullvox5912]

Hanssen was a very strange person indeed, almost like he lived in his own virtual reality world. I read about him long time ago.

[@derstoffausdemderjoghurtis]

Nowadays It's almost the virtuous way to go, is to live in your own virtual reality.

[@rayross997]

Suggesting the Sam and Marilyn Shepard case. Thanks Dr. Grande for all your work.

[@patriciagodfrey6345]

Thank you so much - I've wondered what caused him to do this from the day the news first broke. Now it's clear as day, and sad, just sad, that his father played the part he did. Of course then I wonder if grandfather started this off with the same behavior towards his father, or if it went even further back. Poison runs deep in some families.

[@dianemorton2222]

I wonder how the mother could stand back and allow her son to be abused?

[@eoinoconnell185]

Because she was also being abused ?

[@EChai900]

​@@eoinoconnell185Bullshit. Many abused people not in turn abusers or silent bystanders

[@mrslcom]

The FBI ought to do better background checks on potential agents they recruit.

[@AmberU]

I dont think you could pick up on this unless you had folks like dr grande interviewing them and even then like in the book mind hunter a lot of what most counselors are trained on is self reporting and thats the issue i doubt he was asked about his childhood or how his father treated him how he really felt but only evaluated on the fact that he came from a two parent home was educated and on paper looked good. Besides narcissists are very good actors they can game unweary people even psychotherapists

[@davidwhitney1171]

There was also the very similar case of the Walker family, back in the 1980s, involving espionage for the Soviet Union- a big deal, it was even later made into a television movie. The Walkers also committed espionage for money, rather than out of any ideological motives....

[@jaelzion]

And then there's Aldrich Ames (Netflix has a good series about his case).

[@mercerconsulting9728]

Excellent analysis, as always. So tragic the way he was treated by his father; and how he chose to cope. It's disconcerting to know that he was in a position to do such tremendous damage.

[@Flamsterette]

Thanks for the upload, Dr. Grande. I've definitely heard of this case before from many people, but I'm looking forward to hearing your analysis.

[@thesongbird2383]

Dr. Grande - When I have questions about a person or situation, I'm amazed at the number of times you pop up with a detailed video that answers my curiosity. I continually appreciate your work. 👍💜🌵

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So happy to catch a Dr. Grande video early. Perfect way to end my day!

[@equality4all]

I was beaten up regularly and constantly emotionally abused by my genitors till my early thirties. It took 10 uears of therapy and Church attendance till I could recover from my parents abuse. Now and then I still feel effects from their abuse and the "beast" tries to come out , it is a constant struggle

[@Beth-sn9ip]

Hang in there. Keep trying to be good to yourself, and not to pass on negativity to others. Maybe for you an act of kindness is to do or say nothing, rather than do something negative. Think about being the parent to yourself that you would have wanted your parents to be, starting with love. If there isn't somebody else in your life who can provide this, I've been thinking that maybe we can provide it to ourselves.

[@davidbullock289]

Man, this was great how you did and said what you said I’m very impressed. Wow, very good I wish I could give more words to say I feel and how great you did on this, but every time I usually speak it usually doesn’t work that great but thank you.

[@greendragon4058]

I understand he was the first spy to use Electronics to use data as part of his mischief-making even send floppy disks so he's been credited as being the first spy to use electronic information to pass online

[@Meenadevidasi]

Not everyone should become a parent. It is a tremendous responsibility...

[@dy9278]

And his so called Mother kicked back and watched the abuse of her son.

[@lostandfound5145]

Thank God divorce is more commonly accepted these days

[@primetimetv8452]

Your analysis and narration is like poetry.

[@rejaneoliveira5019]

Excellent analysis of a fascinating case. Thank you, Dr. Grande.❤

[@roxannespahr2804]

Yay Dr Grande video before I fall asleep. I come here for Dr. Grande and I stay for the analysis. Thank you for your consistency and your expertise in mental health on these cases...even though you talk about horrible things that happen to people, I am so happy after watching your videos. I appreciate your hard work by uploading atleast one video per day!! 😂 ❤️

[@brockjensen2473]

I remember reading a lot about this not long ago, thank you for doing a video on this, you did a great job and you were very thorough (as always). This case still manages to blow my mind someone can be so easy to betray the entire country and endanger so many seemingly all because of their ego and some money.

[@SarahDunlap]

You are a content machine 💯

[@Bakeroo]

“Clothing challenged dancer” 😂 Dr Grande, you’ve done it again.

[@m.f.richardson1602]

Sad had such a sad start in life. That does not excuse his behavior. I understand his up upbringing. Always interesting Thank you Peace 💕🇺🇲

[@TomikaKelly]

The second he found out the FBI was on to him he shouldve fled to a country without an extradition treaty. 🙄😬 Also, he didnt get paid enough for the risks he took.

[@TheBuzzati]

I'll never understand why criminals who are charged with a crime of this magnitude take a plea to avoid the death penalty. The man spent 23 hours in solitary confinement for nearly 25 years. I would just want to end it.

[@Jimmy911ism]

Why was he under 23 hour lockdown? Who would have wanted to hurt him?

[@TheBuzzati]

@@Jimmy911ism Certain crimes like espionage and domestic terror are automatic sentencing to Supermax with the possibility of transferring out to a lesser security prison after some time. Not saying I agree with it, it is what it is.

[@loiskondo8349]

Great video, such a wasted life! Thanks Dr. Grande!

[@kathleenanderson5769]

“He had finally been able to pin the tail on the donkey.” That would make an interesting epithet on the father, Howard’s’ gravestone.

[@globes179]

I'm starting to think, when you wonder why someone turns out to be narcissistic and antisocial, maybe have a close look at their parents.

[@cm182cm]

Dr Grande, have you ever considered doing a video on Dr Todd Grande? I think that would be amazing

[@ryanarborist]

You're a true crime Steven Wright. I love the word play.

[@beachboy0505]

Excellent video ‘SEEKING ABSOLUTION’ WILL ABSOLVE YOU OF TREACHERY, ABSOLUTELY

[@btetschner]

"Dr. Death" is a really dark nickname for a coworker! It sounds like he lived more of a life in his head than in reality. It is incredible that he was able to avoid being detected that long.

[@ValkyrieofNOLA]

Parents, this is yet another example of why you should treat your children with kindness and compassion! If you are cruel or believe “tough love “ is a healthy way to prepare them for adulthood, you could be the catalyst for your child’s emotional dysfunction and their future decision making capabilities. Robert Hansen’s father clearly is devoid of any empathy or understanding of the impact of his actions as a parent on his son. He treated him like he was mentally handicapped, intellectually deficient, and unworthy of praise, regardless of how Robert felt. Robert developed into a very self serving and arrogant person who believed he was superior to everyone around him and that he wasn’t appreciated for his greatness. Then there’s the kinks and fetishes… I don’t even like seeing myself in front of a mirror while I’m being intimate with someone! The idea of having someone else watching us via video feed from the other room is so uncomfortable it makes me nauseous to think about! Did he actually think he was so much better at EVERYTHING, even sex, that he thought he should be observed by his peers? EWEWEWEW. Not kink shaming, whatever works for you, as long as it’s not at the expense of someone else’s mental well being or well being in general. But for me, nope. Pineapples.

[@Bebecat477]

Thoroughly enjoy your content Doc. Thank you.

[@internziko]

Dr Grande is the closest thing we'll ever get to a real life Agent Smith

[@jackiegrice714]

A poignant example of how narcissism represents damage. Thanks Dr. Grande.

[@cowgirl9014]

Dr Grande, did you ever analyze the MD navy engineer and his wife who tried to pass nuclear secrets in a peanut butter sandwich?

[@RationalGaze216]

Someone else covered this case recently, but I can't remember who. They said he originally sold the KGB worthless information for $5000 and he enjoyed feeling like he "got one over on them." But then he did it again, and again. And eventually started giving them valuable info. It's wild that a priest is legally mandated to report if if someone confesses child abuse, but is not required to report espionage.

[@onemoremisfit]

I admire the Priest's integrity, and I would hope he gives fair warning about the child abuse exception.

[@Alice-ui9oy]

When you are really really angry at someone, especially if it is justified, please seek therapy so you don't cause further damage to yourself and others. :( I know therapy isn't ever a magic bullet, but it's an acknowledgement at least that you aren't okay and may not be doing or processing everything around you the best you could be. Which is a start.

[@texasrefugee7888]

Again, the cops I worked with in Texas were like this guy's dad. In fact my captain's son was in our county jail- medium security. He had that real man macho kind of attitude I called him Captain john wayne wanna be (not to his face)I call that job working at the sheriff's "stanford prison experiment" They even had a poster of John Wayne in the sergeant's office😂 over their head.

[@tiredox3788]

I'm sorry I had to laugh at the part when his dad paid the driver official to fail his own son.

[@TRamone01]

I failed the first time for free.

[@chewygal69]

Hi Dr. Grande! Love your channel ❤️

[@ramblinralph7609]

Sounds like Robert would have made an excellent FBI Director.

[@christinebeames712]

The fbi now seem to attach more importance to hiding the criminal acts of government and politicians , than protecting the country ,

[@LionHGH]

"Finally able to pin the tail on the donkey", was chilling.

[@tomsevcik1792]

I see what you did there with the pin the tail on the donkey at the end. 😂. Excellent theory and I completely agree. It all stemmed from his horrible Dad and likely developed psychopathy throughout childhood. Thank you Dr. Grande!

[@sarahivsutterb747]

I have seen once a photo of him in the internet being inside his cell inside the USP Florence ADMAX in Colorado dressed in his khaki colored inmate uniform and he was looking so sad and tired like a beaten child! Now with this what I have heard about his childhood - which I have never heard about it anywhere - I can clearly imagine what it was for him being incarcerated in the ADX Florence supermax prison!

[@Jim5150jvc]

Yay! I asked Dr. Grande to cover him 2 days ago. Thanks Dr. G

[@alexhacker2801]

Another great video. Longtime fan from Minnesota. I’ve watched your videos daily for years. Your voice is so consistent, I fall asleep nightly listening to my favorites (not that they bore me to sleep!!). Wondering if you had heard of the Madeline Kingsbury case from Winona, MN. They found her remains yesterday after 69 days missing. Would love to hear your take on it in the future as more comes to light on the case and the arrest of her children’s father. Appreciate you always!

[@jayjaynella4539]

Robert being the son of a policeman says all about his behaviour.

[@kelleybutler9203]

Most people abused even worse don’t do what Hanson did, many abuse victims don’t become abusers. It’s obvious that the abuse was a dangerous mix of a child born with psychopathic issues. This abuse just pushed him further down the path he was going to go down anyway. It made his narcissism even more clinical and like psychopath’s the abuse made his already fragile ego even more so. The main thing Hanson father’s abuse caused, was forming how he was going to use his deviant psychopathic traits. In trying to get back at his father, he destroyed own his family and harmed the entire American population . His spying could have easily caused death’s, which he thought it had but didn’t care because he had no empathy or remorse. He never thought he did anything wrong but at least he died in a horrible concrete box with very little of his mental health left and he still died better than he deserved. Though he never felt bad or felt any shame at least he owned up and didn’t make excuses for his behavior, which is maddening because psychopath’s know they are different and hide what they believe makes them more special and better than everyone else. The only time they actually feel alive is when they’re acting on their deviant behaviors, which makes them feel alive.

[@olivergarcias1784]

Great personal insight and I think you are correct

[@ronvosick8253]

I'm surprised that you waited this long to get to this.. I read the book " the Bureau and the mole."

[@jackdispennett744]

11:30 According to the Catholic Church, you don’t receive absolution in confession unless you have a firm purpose of amendment…if you’re already planning to commit the sin again or not trying to stop, you don’t receive forgiveness through the sacrament because you’re not properly disposed to receive it.

[@ledepart.design]

12:56 exposing his wife to the public is yet inhumane act of any person!

[@angelirohival6270]

Hurt people hurt people. That’s part of what I got from this.

[@user-cp1co5vl7m]

"clothing challenged dancer" LMAFO

[@samirdhindhwal8701]

Brilliant video.. really well done!!

[@MukiMuki688]

"Clothing-challenged dancer"