The Consult: Real FBI Profilers

Dec 10 2024 62 ep. 57 mins 507
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The Consult is a true crime podcast that examines behavior exhibited before, during, and after the commission of a criminal act. Consultants are retired FBI profilers who worked the cases.

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62. The Mansion Murders

Dec 10 2024 77 mins  
In this episode, we profile the murderer of John and Geraldine Magee, who were found shot to death in their Andover, Massachusetts home on December 14, 2011. The Magee’s Lexus SUV was also stolen and found on fire in the North End of Boston.   You can follow The Consult on social media: X/Twitter Instagram  Facebook  For additional information and resources

61. True Crime Ethics with Brett Talley

Dec 03 2024 79 mins  
Brett Talley, co-host of The Prosecutors and Legal Briefs podcasts, joins Julia Cowley for an insightful discussion on ethics in true crime. We explore the responsibilities of creators when presenting sensitive cases, the balance between storytelling and respecting victims, and the impact of true crime content on the justice system.   You can follow The Consult on social me

60. The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey – Part 2

Nov 26 2024 70 mins  
In Part 2 of our analysis of the JonBenét Ramsey case, we continue our look at this infamous unsolved murder. We explore victimology, behavioral analysis concepts, and examine the offender profile. Part 2 of 2.  You can follow The Consult on social media: X/Twitter  Instagram  Facebook    For additional information and resources, please visit our e

59. The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey – Part 1

Nov 19 2024 66 mins  
One of our most requested cases, the murder of six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey, has sparked endless debate and sensational reporting over the years. In this episode, we strip away the noise, speculation, and media frenzy to get back to the basics. Join us as we take a fresh look at the facts, analyze the behavioral elements of the case, and discuss key profiling concepts. Our goal is

58. The Watcher – Part 2

Nov 12 2024 76 mins  
In 2014, the Broaddus family purchased what they thought was their dream home in Westfield, NJ, only to be terrorized by an anonymous letter writer known as “The Watcher.” In this episode, we do a behavioral analysis of The Watcher letters to examine the possible motives and characteristics of their mysterious author. Part 2 of 2.   You can follow The Consult on social

57. The Watcher – Part 1

Nov 05 2024 39 mins  
We tell the eerie story of "The Watcher" case, an unsettling true crime mystery. In 2014, the Broaddus family purchased what they thought was their dream home in Westfield, New Jersey, only to find themselves targeted by an unknown letter-writer calling themselves The Watcher. The letters quickly turned from bizarre to terrifying, as the anonymous writer revealed details about the

56. The Murder of Jim Duckett – Part 2

Oct 29 2024 66 mins  
In this episode, retired FBI profilers Julia Cowley, Angela Sercer, Susan Kossler Drew, and Bob Drew are joined by Josiah Ward and Daniel Bright, the hosts of Next of Kin: The Untold Story of Jim Duckett. This is part 2 of 2 of our analysis of the 2008 murder of Jim Duckett in Shelbyville, Kentucky. If you have any information about the murder of Jim Duckett, please call the Ke

55. The Murder of Jim Duckett – Part 1

Oct 22 2024 60 mins  
In this episode, retired FBI profilers Julia Cowley, Angela Sercer, Susan Kossler Drew, and Bob Drew are joined by the hosts of "Next of Kin: The Untold Story of Jim Duckett." Josiah Ward and Daniel Bright provide an overview of the crime, and we review the autopsy report and begin our analysis of Jim Duckett’s victimology. This is Part 1 of a 2-part series.   You can fol

54. Cold Case Insights with Ken Mains

Oct 15 2024 60 mins  
Retired FBI profiler Julia Cowley sits down with cold case detective Ken Mains to explore the 1995 abduction of Jodi Huisentruit, a popular Mason City, IA news anchor. Ken recently visited the crime scene, and shares his theory as to who took Jodi. Julia and Ken also discuss the challenges of working on cold cases, the importance of fresh perspectives, and the techniques that Ken e

53. The Murder of Joe Haley – Part 2

Oct 07 2024 45 mins  
This is the second and final part of retired FBI profiler Julia Cowley’s discussion with retired Sergeant Dan Kraus of the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office and Senior Investigator John Krummenacker of the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office. They delve into the 2009 murder of Joe Haley in Milwaukie, Oregon, sharing how the case was solved and the key lessons learned