194. The Ladies Who Love Lifers: Hybristophilia

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Welcome Back Folks! In this episode, “The Ladies Who Love Lifers,” the docs dive into the fascinating, and sometimes disturbing, world of hybristophilia—a condition where individuals are romantically or sexually attracted to those who have committed heinous crimes. From infamous serial killers to lesser-known convicts, we’ll explore what drives some people to seek out relationships with “lifers” and why these connections can become so powerful. Join us as we unpack the psychology behind hybristophilia, its cultural portrayals in films like "Joker: Folie à Deux" and the risks it poses to all those involved.

Resources

  • BRODY, ERIN. “HYBRISTOPHILIA: WHAT IT IS and WHY IT HAPPENS.” THE SIREN, 15 Jan. 2021, thesirenlppacs.com/1766/crime-corner/hybristophilia-what-it-is-and-why-it-happens/. Accessed 12 Oct. 2024.

  • “Inside Richard Ramirez’s Disturbing Love Life – from His Wife to the Creepy Groupies.” Four Nine, 25 Jan. 2021, fournine.net/richard-ramirez-wife-doreen-lioy-groupies. Accessed 12 Oct. 2024.

  • Samantha Serbin. “Digging into the Phenomenon: Why Women Are Obsessing over Convicted Killer Wade Wilson.” YouTube, 29 Aug. 2024, www.youtube.com/watch?v=Du7USD6MjXI. Accessed 12 Oct. 2024.

  • “This Is Why Women Fall in Love with Serial Killers, according to an Expert.” Four Nine, 7 Nov. 2020, fournine.net/this-is-why-women-fall-in-love-with-serial-killers. Accessed 12 Oct. 2024.

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