The Mind of a Murderer
Dr. Michelle Ward goes behind bars to interview violent murderers and offer insight into what drives people to kill. From her early doctorate research on psychopathy, to her ongoing study of criminal behavior, she possesses a unique ability to push murderers to the limit, getting them to admit things they wouldn't confess to anyone else. She is trained to go beyond excuses and get to the psychological core of why people commit heinous acts - and she does it alone in a room, face-to-face with coldblooded killers.
Episodes
From the outside it appears 21-year-old Matthew Cushing has a perfect life, but he shocks everyone when he murders three in his family. Could anyone have predicted this tragedy? Dr. Michelle Ward meets Matthew in prison to unearth his dark secret.
After abandoning his halfway house, Levi King embraks on a vicious 2-state, 24-hour killing spree. Considering his traumatic childhood, did Levi ever stand a chance at a normal life? Dr. Michelle Ward sits down with Levi to determine the truth.
Milton Gobert's anger issues arise once again when he attacks Mel Cotton, stabbing her 107 times, leaving her for dead. What could lead to such a violent outburst? Dr. Michelle Ward questions Milton in the hopes of piecing together the puzzle.
When Frances Gibson's new boyfriend sucks her back into a life of addiction, it ends in a night of drugs, torture, and murder. Was a craving for drugs enough to convince Frances to kill? Dr. Michelle Ward talks to Frances to determine the full story.
Suffering from schizophrenic hallucinations, Gene Meredith takes out his rage by stabbing a stranger to death. Was he unable to tell right from wrong, or was this a cold-blooded murder? Dr. Michelle Ward sits down with the killer to learn the truth.
While on a drug-fueled road trip, 16-year-old Rod Ferrel viciously bludgeons a couple to death in their home. Was Rod a wayward teen or is that just what he wants everyone to believe? Dr. Ward will meet him face to face to determine just that.
