Was Ed Kemper Born to Kill? || True Crime Recaps Podcast

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*We know some of you are having trouble hearing the Ed Kemper interview-audio, and we're researching what the problem is. If you can use headphones, that may correct the issue. You have our sincere apologies and thanks for being here & bearing with us.*

[@jessica.L.edwards]

I’m wearing earbuds, and had no issues, except for a hissing/clicking type sound that is normal in older recordings.

[@johnwilkerson1535]

Have seen many interviews with Kemper. It is this interview that had the audio glitch. It is the same in the original interview

[@robyns.7446]

@27.40 there is no audio. Right after the TCR sponsor... not sure as Im using Apple headphones...hugs

[@robyns.7446]

Audio back on 31:15... Thank You for amazing shows! Hugs.

[@user-sg9mg6cn2c]

@@jessica.L.edwards same here, I didn't know there was a problem, until I read the comments.

[@dididothat2245]

The Netflix series “Mindhunter” did a pretty good job of portraying Ed. The actor who played the part nailed it. It sucks that mindhunter was cancelled. I’d highly recommend giving it a watch, especially if you enjoy true crime or psychology.

[@DevilDude666]

I concur on both counts.

[@meatball1628]

It's bull that it's canceled. They introduced BTK then left everything hanging.

[@DevilDude666]

@@meatball1628 Ikr. NOT COOL!!! Seems to happen to a lot of shows I like.

[@BabzProductions]

1000% I just watched it actually, so good.

[@Pozorrogo]

@@meatball1628 Honestly didnt know how they were going to tie in BTK since Mindhunters universe was in the late 70s early 80s right? Dennis Radar was caught in like 2005 so I had no idea how they were going to actually make a conclusion to that story in the series with that kind of a time gap

[@rociomiranda5684]

If you didn't know who he was and what he has done, you would even like him. He has a soothing voice, he's personable, polite, intelligent, agreeable. In spite of his gigantic size, he knows how to put people at ease. As a woman, I can see how females would trust his gentle giant persona. But there is this terrifying thing behind that persona, such rage and hatred and brutality. His self awareness is chilling. He knows what he is. He knows he can't live among normal people, especially women. He's fascinating and truly, deeply scary, one of the most dangerous creatures ever to walk the earth. He's old now and in poor health, yet he should never be trusted or released.

[@bhargavipba]

The fact that he didn't want to be the way he was anymore and turned himself in to stop from becoming a "monster" again is in itself a deviation from how serial killers usually are. They don't show any remorse when caught.

[@AmandaHugandKiss411]

Except it is not.... Some have done other crimes specifically to be put in jail long-term. Others have had themselves institutionalized. These two groups I mentioned don't, however, admit to the people they have killed.

[@mytruecrimelibrary]

He's still less creepy than Big Ed from 90 day fiance.

[@christiegarcia617]

That’s fuck up but your right

[@joyshelkofsky9163]

Lol

[@marsukarhu9477]

Ha ha, so creepy but so true. He seems way way way more able to self-reflect !

[@jdr9419]

@@lesvampyres5429 ‘…then gets washed with her dad….’ What does that mean?

[@missfleming5465]

If I had a choice to spend 24hrs with Ed Kemper or "big" Ed Brown I'd rather spend it with Kemper.

[@coll4455]

The fact that he turned him self in is a blessing. It’s awful what he did he’s a monster how ever i can’t help but have some level of respect for him being so candid about what he has done and that being something that helped catch killers like him in the future. Don’t get me wrong he should never see the light of day again

[@joeedwards5483]

Love big Ed.

[@hanselmansell7555]

Maybe it's the KZbin bott removing copyrighted material? 🤔 I've seen this on other channels..

[@edreid8030]

Love this episodes... Ed K is some kind of creepy. Change of subject but I just watched a Documentary on the Dyatlov Pass Incident - An Unknown Compelling Force... - look up the trailer here on YT it's great!!!

[@pennysue8849]

Yea I think he was satisfied after he killed his mother..he was only 21 when he turned himself in..but there is something about Ed that's fascinating to me

[@nicem8746]

Maybe he sees what he did and wants to not be that way

[@davedavenport8176]

Very scary to think an individual so intelligent can go so dark. It would not be ever a good idea for this guy to get out of prison.

[@kyledamron]

The state failed him when they released him back to his mother

[@liliachan3753]

Or his mother failed him for raising him into a monster. Had he had the proper upbringing he would have been a decent human being. This is why I truly believe some humans should not have children and instead of planned parenthood we should have clinics for free tubal ligation and vasectomy.

[@fredajordan5704]

@@liliachan3753 True enough.

[@traceyg2703]

He lived in and committed his crimes in my hometown. This case has always freaked me out, yet fascinated the hell out of me, because I was a small child then who, ( because I never heard any of this at the time ), went on to be an oblivious teenage hitchhiker just a few years after he was out prowling the area.

[@Kari.F.]

Oh, shit! You were lucky he wasn't one of the people who picked you up. But I don't have to tell you that... 😲

[@therealdeal3672]

My friends who were all a couple of years older than me were pretty comfortable hitchhiking. I never felt comfortable hitchhiking. I guess I did it about three times with my friends. Never ever seemed like a good idea! Glad we all made it safely through our stupid years!

[@railehtdoe2907]

Okay, I’ll be the smartass and say…the audio issues on this episode makes Canva look bad. Even if they didn’t use Canva, the irony of them being the sponsor on this just makes it all the more hilarious.

[@richardcranium5862]

Yep

[@HaleThePanda]

I'm glad I'm not the only one having this issue

[@cplineberger]

Ed loves hearing himself talk.

[@dortesandal4303]

And Ed loves lying and Ed is excellent at both😵

[@JaneDoeowo]

They all seem to, don't they?

[@rosariccardo3529]

Kemper comes across as very plausible, insightful and reasonable. These are qualities he uses to win people over. This is how he originally was released from the psychiatric institution at 21 and how he got people to get into his car. I hear inconsistencies in his narratives, except for one theme: he is always the victim. And on all of those occasions the other people can't give their side of the story. I wonder what his sisters would say about growing up with him. He blames his mother for banishing him to the basement because she claimed the girls were afraid of him, but listening to his other stories about harming animals, breaking his sisters' toys by tearing off their heads, peeking in windows, fighting violently with their mother, talking about kissing his teacher if she was dead first, etc., I suspect the girls were actually afraid of him. In the clip where he talks of murdering his mother and cries, I found myself looking closely for tears. I didn't see any. He knows how to give people what they want to see. He is a very dangerous man and is exactly where he needs to be.

[@BabzProductions]

Yes, yes and yes.

[@michaelb8957]

I didn't see tears either, but at the end I did see his eyes were a little watery. This is one scary giant, he is where he belongs.

[@jessgrn]

That's baffling. He's the patient AND talks like his own psychiatrist

[@Stefanie3]

He has an extremely high IQ too.

[@nomiddlenamenmn427]

Sociopaths are brilliant mimics. He probably has done tons of research as well.

[@aye70aye]

His own psychiatrists have admitted over the years he is vastly more intelligent and insightful than they could ever hope to be!

[@CBrown86]

Hes a pathological malignant/vulnerable narcissist

[@sunshine3914]

@@CBrown86 You, obviously, have never met one.

[@winged500]

Sorry to bother you. But at times when you play Ed giving an interview the audio is off. Just thought that you'd like to know.

[@pennylancaster5507]

Everything sounds normal on my cell phone.

[@deawallach3404]

I have no sound for the last half of the video for the interviews with him

[@sophiar6996]

Same, I can't hear anything he says because she has the volume so low.

[@carolempie114]

That’s why there’s VOLUME control~

[@sophiar6996]

@@carolempie114 don't you think we've tried that? Continue that nap.

[@frankmageean6027]

It's terrifying that he is so honest and so likeable. He's objectively an evil danger to humanity, but I can see myself having a pint with him.

[@nunceccemortiferiscultu7826]

@L Cam yes he is. Your just racist.

[@carol-ri4ms]

That’s exactly how he wants people to feel. He is able to be two things at once. Honesty? Naw. He knows exactly what to say to get the energetic advantage. He’s not being honest. Master liars, master manipulators, always sprinkle enough truth to appear believable. He’s smart, not honest, the vulnerable person he’s describing is the fantasy, the brutal killer is the reality.

[@juliahernandez9572]

I don’t know if it’s just me but a lot of his interviews I can’t hear? Love y’all’s videos even the ones that make my stomach turn lol

[@wutthabuck8772]

All of his interviews are actually on youtube, along with most killers who have done interviews surprisingly. He's a super intelligent man honestly. A channel I sub to called Serial killer Documentaries actually has a short video of an Ed Kemper audiobook for the blind on his channel somewhere

[@juliahernandez9572]

@@wutthabuck8772 yeah I have seen a lot of his interviews i just wanted to let them know the audio might be off on their video ♥️

[@taniaABal]

Oh! I thought my phone was the problem

[@Anniekelseyty]

Same it starts after she says " but why these girls"

[@Kari.F.]

You can hear him with earphones. This happens sometimes on KZbin videos, and it almost always works with earphones.

[@ogbobbye]

this is quickly becoming one of my favorite channels to watch they both do a fantastic job of covering these crimes

[@darrenmiller6927]

Oh my gosh!!! I live in Santa Cruz California!! I've been to the Jury Room! It's no longer a cop bar, by the way, more of a bit of a biker bar, much more rough and tumble now. I grew up in the San Francisco Bay area and have only been here since 1999. What a creepy story, but a bit close to home. Thanks for all your guys great work. Take good care.

[@kckruse79]

He has actually refused parole. He says he doesn't trust himself out in the world.

[@marsukarhu9477]

Really? That must be the first...

[@therealdeal3672]

It's ridiculous that he would even ever be offered parole. Which he wasn't. So he didn't actually get to refuse it. He basically just said that he knows he needs to stay where he is. No one gave him an opportunity to refuse parole by any means!

[@Stefanie3]

@@therealdeal3672 Didn't they talk about parole hearings here in the show? Or are they all from the first arrest?

[@kckruse79]

@@therealdeal3672 he had parole hearings in 79, 80, 81, 85, and 88. I worded that poorly. He was never granted parole, but told the parole board that society was safer with him locked up.

[@aye70aye]

@@kckruse79 Its always been said about him hes totally honest and has admitted everything, to the point of clearly stating he would be a danger.

[@astridmoon1776]

This is my favourite channel. You two are so thorough and professional, and together you are adorable! Keep up the great work

[@TrueCrimeRecaps]

We really appreciate the good vibes! Thank you!

[@Kimberlytheresam]

He is insane! Too intelligent and too scary. Probably one of the most terrifying people I've ever seen.

[@joanrankin2827]

I enjoyed the numerous clips of Kemper talking and appreciate your thorough research.

[@TrueCrimeRecaps]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you!

[@Pisces-1978]

Ed has always baffled me. He truly seems to be able to feel SOMETHING when all but a few psychopaths feel nothing. Ed + Dahmer seemed to truly want to know why they were absolute twisted monsters. Kemper cried talking about knowing he was going to kill his mother. That's a sign of a little empathy. As Amy said, his self awareness is crazy. It's weird when you hear in detail his crimes + how he talks about them so bluntly. But with insane rational. He belongs where he is. He's a horrible human being. I do think society can benefit by being able to talk honestly with psychopaths. It's the least Ed can do.

[@nemiw4429]

Ur very naive. About psychopathy, I think Kemper is a typical sociopath. His upbringing was bad. Drunk mom. So obvious not psychipath.

[@thewormloop6885]

I think he was fake crying, it was an act, but that's just me, maybe he was being sincere.

[@aye70aye]

Yes Ed is indeed both a horrific and interesting/useful character. As you said due to his candidness and intelligence - The Behavioural Unit and Profiling was able to be established. Theres so much more thats unknown than known about serial killers and the more knowledge gained ,the more society will benefit. Pointless to have them on a death row that isnt even functional as a death row anyway. Hes one unique hot mess of generational Adverse Childhood Experiences in a giant of a man!

[@mainlyfine]

Kemper's obvious intelligence does give him a weird charisma.

[@therealdeal3672]

I had not realized the part about him turning himself in. It does show that he had some part of him that didn't want to keep doing what he was doing. Glad he'll be spending the rest of his life in jail though. He deserves to. And society deserves to be safe from him.

[@dortesandal4303]

He turned himself in, yes, but think a head - how in hades was he going to get away with what he did to his mother and her Friend?? He could get away with killing those beautiful Young girls, but "mommy dearest" decapitated in her bedroom, in the house he lived in - there would be a man hunt for him. Turning himself in gave him a sense of controle....

[@jacisutton5506]

He was at a phone booth here in Pueblo. He had called the police and my husband went to the call. He turned himself in. My husband was 5'11" He told me he had never been afraid of any suspects but he said his hair on the back of his neck stood up.

[@aye70aye]

Wow that sent chills down my own spine, yep I bet he was glad he came willingly. For all his size, he wasnt a fighter at least.

[@jacisutton5506]

@@aye70aye my husband said he was very cooperative and polite.

[@sunshine3914]

@@jacisutton5506 Dang! Was he sent alone?

[@jacisutton5506]

@@aye70aye yes he was alone.

[@nemiw4429]

​@@jacisutton5506smart. Whats 5 11 in cm? Im 6 3, 190cm.

[@user-sg9mg6cn2c]

Wow, if his roommate survived living with him, he sure did dodge a bullet.😬

[@dongrenier3951]

Once again, you have provide a very informative subject. I remember the missing young ladies, I just never followed up. Thanks to TCR's, now I have been filled in. You and Chris really have a talent for this stuff. Thanks

[@ea8269]

Hi Amy, I love your channel. Thank you for covering this case.

[@rachealsmith5138]

Wow! What a trip up his guy is! It does say something that he knew his demons and turned himself in, and that he allowed himself to be studied. He knows he is not safe in the public settings, and I think that he needs to stay right in the environment he is in. Sick individual!!! Thanks for your great research and videos! Take care!

[@TrueCrimeRecaps]

Take care! And thanks!!

[@critterray6742]

Makes you think though. He ran and turned himself in after he killed his mother. Since he believes she was the root of his murderous appetites, what would have happened if he'd not turned himself in. He hasn't had any infractions since... Or another line of thinking, if he'd killed her first, would all the others have lived?

[@sunshine3914]

@@critterray6742 That’s what I’ve thought, if only he had killed his mother first... but the anger would still be there. One can get past that kind of rage, but it takes a lot of work & willingness, & there would probably be more innocent victims along the way.

[@critterray6742]

@@sunshine3914 probably and if... we'll never know but it's an interesting thought.

[@pennyfleming3006]

I also had problems with the interview audio. But still i love this channel. I knew enough about Ed already, i thought. But your detail is always illuminating. Love your channel guys.

[@TrueCrimeRecaps]

Thank you so much and we are sorry for any video mishaps.

[@pennyfleming3006]

@@TrueCrimeRecaps Meh, it happens lol

[@shawneerogers6833]

@TrueCrimeRecaps, just discovered you guys and I’m hooked! This has been driving me crazy … has anyone ever told you that you sound like Ashley Jones? She played Bridget on “The Bold and The Beautiful”. 😊

[@michellereed479]

Love your work TCR 💗 Just a heads up, there's no audio for the Kemper interview at 19:30 & 28:00

[@crashers17]

I feel that Kemper was more dangerous because he was so intelligent and personable. It alarming and disarming at the same time.

[@donna7926]

Hi Amy!💐Thanks for the upload! Love from Australia 🧡💜

[@ea8269]

He's a true monster!

[@dortesandal4303]

He sure is😵

[@lunkis3233]

His mom was evil, but Ed Kemper should never ever be free.

[@nunceccemortiferiscultu7826]

His mother is the reason he ended up the way he did.

[@elishh8173]

It was HIS own choice to murder innocent people. Many people have had fucked up child hoods. But don't murder anyone.

[@SerenaTsukino-SailorMoon]

​@@elishh8173 wrong. Bad childhoods can cause people like Ed to murder. Maybe not all people but still can cause people to murder

[@louisaarmijo4045]

He was turned into a sociopath by his mom. I do feel sorry for the child that is so damaged by their parent(s). I wonder how much abuse does it take to turn a person into a killer.

[@SweetSerenity79]

I agree with you. I have always felt like had he had a more affectionate and loving mother he would've been a completely different person. It is so obvious how bad he wanted to be loved and that he is capable of loving others. Sometimes I wonder if his desperation to feel love isn't what fed his anger and had his mother not been so hateful and quick to blame the men in her life for her own failures he would been totally different. This is one of those cases where the mothers mistreatment of her only son created a monster that even Ed himself was ashamed of but couldn't control his anger bc he was never taught the appropriate ways to cope and he had no one to turn to. I cant help but think had he stayed in or near the institution he thrived so well in these murders wouldve never taken place. Yes he is a genius so he could've fooled the docs if he wanted, but keep in mind that he was also brutally honest about his crimes. He was a smart enough man that had he wanted to get away with things he could have but I think he wanted help and he wanted to be a better person but due to the treatment he received in his youth at the hands of the women in his life it made him bitter and unable to trust any female in fear that they are just like the rest. I am not saying he shouldn't be punished for his crimes but it isn't fair to say he was born to kill. His mother should have sent him to live with his father if they truly felt a threat from him. Instead she makes him live in the basement, trash talks him and just takes out her aggressions on the only man that willingly stuck by her side for so long. Had he been born a girl with an abusive father society would eagerly blame the fathers abuse for the crimes committed. But bc he was male and his mother may not have physically abused him we label him a monster. In my opinion mental abuse is worse than physical abuse bc physical wounds heal quicker.

[@louisaarmijo4045]

I was replying to the question asked about him being born a killer.

[@sunshine3914]

@@SweetSerenity79 I agree with your assessment. However, society... the justice system doesn’t go easier on girls who have retaliated against their abusive father’s or mother’s.

[@stephaniecrabtree8912]

@@sunshine3914 He didn't just kill his Mom; he killed 8 other people in gruesome ways. Comparing it to a female retaliating against an abusive father is not logical.

[@billiejean4727]

Another great recap Thank you🙂👍🏼

[@TrueCrimeRecaps]

Thank you too!

[@callmearmstrong]

Wow! I had no idea this guy was still alive!

[@DevilDude666]

My favourite true crime couple with one of my favourite serial killer subjects. 🤘🏻😈❤

[@deeriggs3319]

Big Ed has always been a fave of mine too.

[@DevilDude666]

@@deeriggs3319 Kinda sad really. Who knows what a man such as himself could have achieved if the adults in his life hadn't messed him up so much.

[@deeriggs3319]

@@DevilDude666 yes! I think he had a issue or two but damn he is so smart. And he was extremely self aware. Had she not been so psychologically abusive and damaging to him he prob could have done some good in life. Outside of prison. Our mothers affect us in ways that we don’t realize. And a lot of times monsters just flat out create monsters.

[@DevilDude666]

@@deeriggs3319 Abso bloody lutely.

[@TrueCrimeRecaps]

We love ya!

[@bryce1818]

Makes me want to watch Mindhunter again

[@dididothat2245]

Yep. I was so mad when I heard they cancelled it. I’ve re-watched each season at least 3 times. They were gearing up to cover BTK in the 3rd season. I read that the reason it was cancelled was due to the high production costs. Idk. I hoped that another streaming service would pick it up.

[@cdb655]

@@dididothat2245 it hasn’t been cancelled.

[@dididothat2245]

@@cdb655 the cast were released from their contracts and no reputable source has done anything but speculate about the show’s possible return. The production costs outweighed the profits.

[@jdr9419]

His eyes are like all serial killer eyes. Dead eyes.

[@raybrown7583]

I can not believe that someone that killed so many people is still alive...he killed his mother and is getting visits from women while in prison. Think how you would feel if someone he killed was from your family. He stole these lives when most were so young, and had so much to live for...and he's still breathing. The families of his victims must feel so abandoned by our legal system. What a shame

[@heathernemanic1062]

It’s surprising how good the Actor on “Mind Hunter” on TV looked, acted and sounded like Kemper. He is definitely someone you wouldn’t want to have dinner with, and forget about having a Nightcap at his house. Nope not me, I wouldn’t want to be tossed in a Bag or cut up into little pieces. I mean the Man killed his own Mother, I would be nothing but a second thought…

[@bhargavipba]

His mother abused him throughout his childhood. Doesn't justify murder, but serial killers are usually nurtured by traumatizing childhood.

[@KCsFunHouse]

I have always wondered if Kemper had been raised by a better family would he have been such a sociopath. I don’t think he deserves to see freedom again! I think he learned how to mimic emotions and was made bitter by his mother.

[@hzdmyxwy9316]

That’s weird that such a smart guy would make so many dumb decisions

[@GrimmyFam]

Staying up at 2:30am to watch! Love TCR!

[@TrueCrimeRecaps]

Awesome, thank you for staying up late!😁

[@emmyrose1802]

I shared your channel with my sister which I have never done with other channels. Why? Because I liked how honest you are when you said to share so that the channel can grow. I also told her that you all don’t act dumb nor do you curse. I love when you and your husband talk about the cases. It reminds me of me and my husband. Would love to see more of that.

[@jeanettemayer646]

marriage to a convict, you will always know where he is at !!! :D

[@nomiddlenamenmn427]

I agree. You will also receive romantic letters ghostwritten by his fellow inmates. Some inmates love impersonating others.

[@danypc8299]

I’m sure his mother was terrible but he keeps putting all the blame on her. It doesn’t sit right with me, it seems like manipulation for pity and attention. He is the murderer.

[@odettegordonyo]

Yes I know exactly what you mean. He is always the victim or scams people with his charm/“intelligence “

[@dortesandal4303]

Exactly!

[@marmarsmandalas]

What's so hard to grasp is I he seems like a nice guy! I bet if I saw his face when hes about to murder I wouldn't think that lol. Terrifying yet fascinating man. Yikes!

[@kyledamron]

It's scary to think if he hadn't killed his mother and her friend he could have just kept going killing coeds. He turned himself in the police were clueless to who was doing those crimes and he was definitely not even on the radar. He could have had number bigger than bundy.

[@dortesandal4303]

So true, he succumbed to his emotions (killed mother) and had No other choice but Turning himself in...

[@johnscanlon2598]

His character on Mind hunters was great , the whole show was great I couldn’t believe it was cancelled

[@sweetwhispers4u]

I have been following his story for as long as I can remember.

[@brownbreakfast]

Wow! A decent length video!

[@DaveSCameron]

My thoughts precisely!!! 🍇

[@angelinaanderson481]

Love this episode…. Learned some new things!!

[@kyledamron]

Not that I want him released but if he was he's basically blind now so I don't think he's a risk to others at his age with his disability. I live very close to Santa Cruz one of his victims bodies were found in my town so I really don't want to ever meet the guy or see him out, I am just thankful if he does ever get out he won't be able to do much

[@nocilantro_gack]

This channel is one of the best but man oh man... this was hard to watch... I turned it off half-way.... Im gonna give it a go again.... you guys are so good at this .....wishing you lots of "subs and likes"...

[@TrueCrimeRecaps]

Appreciate you, thanks so much!

[@loririvers4063]

Love the topic. Y'all have a happy 4th of july

[@TrueCrimeRecaps]

Thank you, Happy 4th!!

[@Allworldsk1]

No he was not born to kill. He was another victim of a tragic situation that happens to so many young men in America and around the world. When a young man grows up without a strong male father figure in their house, in combination with having an overbearing aggressive domineering type of a mother, causes so many terrible psychological problems. Sometimes it leads to depression and lifelong sadness and other times it leads to violence and aggression. The only way you can raise a man healthy is having another man involved and that man understanding what it is to be a father figure. Young men need guidance and they need explanations and representations they can look up to. And you see the tragic implications and results with this case and many other cases very similar.

[@Leelz247]

Ohhh please. He is self-aware enough to supposedly know why he kills, but not self-aware enough to stop himself? He is charming, intelligent, and knows how to hold court. He can spin a story with depth and color making use of metaphor, he could have been another Stephen King. So I don’t buy his mommy dearest sob story, it’s a calculated move to inspire sympathy. Yes, he was abused and he had schizo-affective disorder but he could have done anything other than murder. He didn’t have a choice in where to live as a child, but later in life he could have taken his car and driven anywhere else in the country and started a new life, never to see her again. Instead he was dependent on her. He didn’t hate her, he hated HIMSELF for needing her. His mother was an alcoholic, probably self-medicating for mental illness; mental illness is passed from generation to generation.

[@JC-ee6pc]

@@Leelz247 Yup, he was too lazy to start afresh, he had many short term menial jobs and frequently lacked money, so he had to slither back home. Apparently BOTH were alcoholics and he used to punch his Mum frequently.

[@GaryCDarby]

He wasn't born that way, his mother created the monster

[@2244ntho66]

To answer the question as to why women seek out serial killers: they will know where their man will be at all times. The women will have more control because they are the ones who have freedom. They will get attention via a controlled environment. And notoriety making them feel very special. Not, of course, the end all, but largely this is why.

[@carolstubley3925]

Did anyone else loose sound when he was talking about his victims?

[@peach0naleash]

Boop ! Can't hear the Kemper interviews, no sound! Love yall!

[@maureenbeckstead6407]

I lost a lot of the last half due to no sound. Usually enjoy your broadcasts.

[@goodshiplollipop]

I find him fascinating

[@aye70aye]

He is and one of a kind, so much have been learned from his mindset and lived experiences.

[@cindinel9049]

Man its frustrating to not have audio on those clips they showed

[@ymyra128]

Love your Recaps

[@Fnstine]

Ed's mother created Ed the killer.

[@themadjackal7207]

Edmund Kemper was the perfect storm of nature and nurture. The real question is would he still be dangerous. Some members of the mental health community believe that he wouldn't be a threat. Most believe that his actions were driven by the desire to kill his mother. Now that she is gone they believe that this urge has been extinguished. There are some that believe that he would eventually fall back into his murderous rage. It is not likely that Edmund will ever be released to have to worry about what the outcome would be.

[@critterray6742]

That's what I came away thinking. He killed his mom basically last. If he'd killed her first, would she have been the only victim? Or, if he'd hidden her and went on about his life, would he have killed more? Shit is fascinating.

[@critterray6742]

That's what I came away thinking. He killed his mom basically last. If he'd killed her first, would she have been the only victim? Or, if he'd hidden her and went on about his life, would he have killed more?Fascinating to say the least.

[@critterray6742]

That's what I came away thinking. He ended his mom basically last. If he'd dealt with her first, would she have been the only victim? Or, if he'd hidden her and went on about his life, would he have continued with more hitchhikers?Fascinating to say the least.

[@critterray6742]

That's what I came away thinking. He ended his mom basically last. If he'd dealt with her first, would she have been the only victim? Or, if he'd hidden her and went on about his life, would he have continued with more hitchhikers?Fascinating to say the least.

[@donnab7666]

I heard about this guy. Everyone liked him and he is smart as a whip and has a high IQ. Seems quite a few Serial Killers have high IQs. Another good story. I don't care how many times I hear the story I always learn something new bc the people who truly love true crime( Amy & Chris) and will go that xtra mile for details. Thank you for the upload... Ed is not only tall looks like jail is good to him look how heavy he is. 😋 Truth is most jails are nothing like the movies. Inmates have more privileges networks and playtime than most people know.

[@michaelb8957]

I agree, he has gained a lot of weight, they must be given lots of food and other privileges that they shouldn't be getting.

[@johnscanlon2598]

@@michaelb8957 they don’t get a lot of food at all you can pay for commissary if you have money you’ll starve without it they give you enough to live pretty much , people gain weight because the lack of exercise

[@johnscanlon2598]

@@michaelb8957 you gotta think about the people working in the jails there’s a lot of inmates you keep punishing them give them nothing to do no access to extra food it’s going to get bad for the COs really fast look up any riot that’s always the cause

[@danazanco]

Sound is going in and out, and the ads are extra in this one. Idk what to think, but I love this channel, and I hope and pray this isn't going to be a reoccurring thing 😞

[@migapena6576]

He turned himself in because he likes the attention. He likes talking about what he has done and loves for people to hear him it wasn’t because he wanted to protect the community. He knows how dangerous he is he is super intelligent.

[@odettegordonyo]

Yes and likely got a sadistic thrill letting his friends in the police force know what he did right under their noses. He is smarter than them, he is more powerful and he is in control by being the one to turn himself in. He thrilled in innocent girls trusting him and them slaughtering them like fodder. He remorses for himself only, underneath his platitudes. Truly glad he did turn himself in any way.

[@phatnana2379]

I know the 70s were a VERY different time, especially in regards to hitchhiking... (and this is not meant to demean women in ANY way) but being alone with a complete stranger, a college aged girl is typically already at a physical disadvantage with an AVERAGE sized man. Getting in the car of a total stranger that is 6'9" pushing 300lbs sounds crazy to me! Of course, Kemper being a criminally insane sociopath and master manipulator prob came off as a GIGANTIC baby! But the sheer size of him, would make even a normal, big dude (+6'/+200lbs) nervous in close quarters, knowing you're advantage is distance. If he gets hold of you, there's nothing you can do... Think "The Mountain vs The Viper" in G.O.T. Last point before ending this rant lol... The craziest aspect, in my opinion, is: Hitchhiking was just a normal way to travel in a time when you had no way to contact ANYBODY unless by a landline/pay-phone booth... Now, we have the ability to not only call for help anytime/anywhere, but we can send an exact GPS signal to our location, take a digital photo/video of the assailant, and even look up a pretty conclusive history of that person in SECONDS before getting in there car... and hitchhiking is (rightfully so) illegal and STRONGLY advised against!!

[@FallenAngel53]

Apart from him murdering rendering him ineligible to join the Police you’d think they’d jump at a 6’9” copper!

[@blacknight2149]

I’m convinced this dude inspired the American Psycho book with a different twist from the author.

[@johnscanlon2598]

??? I don’t see the resemblance , is the movie different from the book ?

[@holden3]

Yay ,another Amy recap !👍

[@shayhoff7064]

Scary part is he's very well spoken and articulate. Yikes!

[@deeriggs3319]

This guys mom ruined him. People gotta stop abusing their children. Monsters make monsters. He is brilliant and prob could have done big things but momma took care of that.

[@lauradupuie5256]

There were 2 sections of the video where Kemper was talking with no audio

[@emmajane4611]

Yeah the interviews on here are silent guys! Informative video though 👍

[@judithcampbell1705]

Perhaps when you find out what the audio problem is you can fix it and play the entire interview with Ed again? Thank you

[@nicem8746]

3:21. Interesting. The ability to receive praise for the having done something kind is taken for granted. If you have never received grace it must be amazing when you finally do and cognitively recognize and have an internal conversation. I’m not saying I want to hang out with this guy but think what it would be like to never have felt appreciated ever. Ok it does not excuse murder m

[@wonderwoman6019]

Thinking there is possibility I would end up a victim because...Because I know I have a Bleeding Heart. Of course, knowing all he's done,, I would not be alone or w/o protection in his presence. My opinion: In Kemper's case, his horrible mother created him. And then his father basically showed his son he was not worth his love, having chosen some woman over his own son. No one chose Edward. Immediate fail on his "parents"! Terrible beings who should not have had children. Hope Edward's sisters realize thier parents part in creating such a twisted killer and did better. Even his having classic signs of becoming a serial killer by killing animals, sadly was control of something to him. Wish there had even some way to expose the terrible being his mother was before all the murders. Too bad Edward had not been born to good parents. Like Manson, whom I also believe was created by lack of love. No home. And our so called "rehabilitation" system...our "Criminal cultivating" penalty system. Both men are very intelligent, talented and can be very personable , easily, when not looking to harm someone. Feel bad, of course feel way worse for innocent people just living thier lives that these killers chose as victims. Know this is terrible and the extreme he went to with his mother is beyond acceptable period...She was only person who remotely asked for for it. I cannot imagine being so extremely cruel to any child, but especially your own! And his father, by his complacency was guilty of allowing the neglect and abuse of Edward. Edward is easy to like. It really is twisted. Of course there are plenty of abused people out there whom had absolutely nothing to do with harming absolutely anyone! Too bad no one crossed his path in an influential way, putting a positive instead of nefarious focus on his life. He could have been a good, successful person showing his mother she was wrong about him. Do wonder if he would keep killing since the one person, the creator of Edward Kemper and cause of so much pain, he already killed? Unless he has said he would continue killing, we will never truly know. Sorry, went on so long, but Kemper's case, particularly the cruelty of his mother (and complacency and rejection by his father), have always caught my attention. And of course the person Edward was, as seen by those (Cops!) who found him enjoyable to converse with.

[@sunshine3914]

Alcoholics mess up their kids for life. I knew a guy who had to kill his abusive, alcoholic dad, at the age of 16. He was released at 21. He never made anything better of himself than his dad. He blamed the world & never moved on. Then I know an extremely gentle 75-yr-old, giant of a man, who became his raging alcoholic mother’s caregiver until she passed away 5 years ago. He still hasn’t an ounce of self esteem, & is, ironically, drinking himself to death.

[@julielevinge266]

But not recognising that he’s insane is ridiculous!! If it had been recognised that he was a paranoid schizophrenic after he killed his grandparents that would have saved so many lives. These people don’t get better!! May improve for a time with medication, but won’t ever get better. So need to be kept away from society in a secure unit for the criminally insane for rest of their lives.

[@MelindadelosSantos]

This is where the “Law and Order: Criminal Intent” draws it’s inspiration.

[@gypsysoul0543]

If he's holding a severed head then I think he already went crazy

[@whitedragoness23]

There’s a lot of people who killed someone, walk around and people still like them :/

[@jooliagoolia9959]

Kemper trying to show humanity, trying to get some tears and saying I'm not a monster, I came out of her vajaja.... Um only a monster would refer to it like that I'm these circumstances... He's a malignant narcissist. He was making all their lives torture from a really young age... It wasn't the world Ed, it was you.

[@bilindalaw-morley161]

This might be nutso of me but when Ed speaks I hear a great resemblance to Dianne Downs. The way he puts things, his tone, the measured way he speaks. Also they both portray a feeling of superiority to the person they are speaking with, which in these cases means they feel superior to everybody watching the interview. There's an entitlement. I'm not American so I'm wondering if this is a regional difference, or is it from going to therapy, when it really is all about you, you are the most important person in the room?

[@chevgage6210]

It's not that he couldn't be released from the mental hospital, it's that there needs to be more checks and balances to keep them on treatment outside of the hospital. I had a violent family member that didn't like to take her meds. She, by law, had to check into the hospital to get her meds injected and if she didn't show up she'd be arrested. The meds worked, but because they work schizophrenics feel better and stop wanting to take them thinking they can just keep it up without the meds. They can't. If Kemper had been held to this he'd have been arrested the second he was off his regimen.

[@lalafl200]

I can't stand washing my hair too lol lol

[@ridgebackmomma6261]

I used to play softball in a complex by that medical prison.

[@daneen2fabulous]

Oh, Ed. If I had to pick a favorite serial killer, it'd be you. What a fucked up start to your life. Ed would probably be harmless if released now, he's in poor health (stroke), bad eyesight and spends most of his time in a wheelchair. He'd probably be placed in an assisted living facility and wouldn't be able to drive bc of his eyesight. He also has PBA, that disease that makes you either cry or laugh for no reason, like the joker. His sister is awful too (forgot which one), she tried to drown him and push him in front of a train but thankfully he didn't direct any anger at his sisters.

[@vapete1237]

All the crime in half the time with more sponsor mentions than passenger alerts on the Titanic

[@vampirequeen953]

He might have had a high IQ but his actions were ignorant!! He sickens me and I truly believe his mother turned him into a sociopath!! Talk about insanity!! Anyhow, thank you so much Amy....I so appreciate you!! You are such a precious and amazing individual!!!

[@lovelynae7683]

All I can say is woah 🤯 I wonder does he really feel bad about killing his mom or was he just acting for the camera 🤔

[@Pozorrogo]

I wish all psychopaths would eventually come to a reckoning and turn themselves in. He obviously should never be released but if you give him ANY credit at all its that he seems to be as honest as he can be about what led to him doing what he did. He says everything so heartlessly but he doesnt seem proud of what he did, he just states the facts I guess..