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L.A Not So Confidential

THE PREMIER FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY PODCAST.

New episodes every WEDNESDAY

L.A. Not So Confidential is a True Crime and Forensic Psychology podcast hosted by two Los Angeles - based psychologists currently working in the criminal justice field. Dr. Shiloh & Dr. Scott have a unique perspective on True Crime as residents of the center of the entertainment world and the birthplace of the Crime Noir genre.

 
 

 L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media network

 

  "It’s like getting to overhear forensic psychologists chatting on their lunch break, with asides to explain the more technical terms.”

 

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Bonus: More Disney Crimes

Please enjoy this bonus Get Vokl lives stream episode from October 2020, where the docs continue their geek-out over Disney, cover the unsolved murder of Imagineer, Yale Gracey, and talk about deaths at Disney parks.

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72. The Servant Girl Murders & Crime Linkage

With CrimeCon happening in Austin, Texas this past week, the docs present a vintage, unsolved crime: The Servant Girl Murders. Dr. Shiloh describes the application of crime linkage and then Dr. Scott gives us some insight into Austin at the time in the late 1800's, before presenting each murder in the Servant Girl Murders to give the audience a chance to apply crime linkage and determine whether or not all the crimes are perpetrated by the same offender.

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71. Overprotected: Conservatorships, 5150s & the Britney Spears Saga

This week the docs cover California conservatorships and psychiatric holds (5150 WIC). Who can this happen to and is a mental health crisis the only path to conservatorship? What are the checks and balances? The docs dissect the timeline of Britney Spears' tragic saga.

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69. Munchausen Syndrome (Factitious Disorder), Part 1

In Part 1 of this two-parter, the docs cover the historical context of the term Munchausen Syndrome and Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy, break down how it fits into the DSM-5 and the actual diagnostic term, Factitious Disorder. They also look at rates and risk factors, as well as the differences in behaviors with female and male perpetrators.

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68. The History of Sex Work Part 2

This week, Dr. Scott and Dr. Shiloh provide an overview of the current research on sex work as related to race and gender, the integration of technology, as well as depictions in the media and the psychological impacts on sex workers.

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67. The History of Sex Work Part 1

There is more to sex workers than being victims of true crime. We aim to explore the history that has created the stigma by highlighting sex work in the ancient world, how sex work came to be in various parts of the world (in more recent centuries), and the wide variety of laws criminalizing such work.

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66. L.A. Murderess: “Tiger Woman” Clara Phillips

Another murderous lady from the twenties is the star in this episode, which also covers the birth of forensic science, hybristophilia, and what we knew about women & violence at the turn of the century.

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65. L.A. Murderess Madalynne Obenchain

Let's learn a little more about what Los Angeles was really like in the 20's; Hollywood, the corruption, the population explosion. Dr. Scott & Dr. Shiloh cover the case of Madalynne Obenchain. Was she a murderess? The first affluenza teen? Or a damsel caught in between two lovers? They will also talk about Murderess Row and how the violent crimes of female perpetrators were glamorized in the media.

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64. The Wineville Chicken Coop Murders

The docs tackle the most well-known of the cases in their vintage Los Angels crime series, the Wineville Chicken Coop Murders. They take you through the twisted background of the perpetrator (including the research on intrafamilial sexual abuse), as well as the crimes, locations, and unbelievable story of the most infamous victim and his mother that inspired the film, Changeling.

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63. Infanticide at The Cecil Hotel

Hold up- it's been 63+ episodes and we have never thoroughly talked about L.A. Not So Confidential's theme?? As we start this multipart series on vintage Los Angeles crimes, we break down the legacy of Hollywood noir films.

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62. Gang Stalking

The delusional disorder that impacts individuals who seemingly haven't otherwise experienced mental health challenges. The docs discuss how it manifests and why it's more problematic now than ever, while also considering the criminal nexus.

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Bonus: Examining the Cindy James Case with Women & Crime

The doctors join Dr. Sacks and Dr. Shlosberg, criminologists and hosts of Women & Crime and Direct Appeal, to examine the mysterious stalking and death of Cindy James. They discuss stalking behaviors, individuals who fake their own assaults and associated personality disorders, dissociative identity disorder, and their theory of a non-stranger perhaps being involved.

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61. The Night Stalker & Satanic Panic

In the Summer of 1985, Los Angeles was held in the grip of terror. The Night Stalker, Richard Ramirez, struck without rhyme or reason and without any consistent victimology. No one was safe and everyone was scared. We discuss some lesser know facts of the case, while highlighting the victims' lives and exploring how the Satanic Panic of the 80's fueled the flames during an already hot, cruel summer.

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bonus: Lizzie Borden Lore & Ghosts w/ Hollyweird Paranormal

In this Behind the Couch session from our Patreon feed, we teamed up with our fellow Angelenos & OG podcast friends, Tammie & Brice from Hollyweird Paranormal to revisit the Lizzie Borden lore. Although Dr. Scott really wanted to focus on the 1975 made-for-TV movie, The Legend of Lizzie Borden, we go deeper into her family's history to uncover two more acts of Familicide and Hollyweird Paranormal gives the details about spooky goings-on at the Borden house in Fall River, Mass.

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60. The Real Life Dexter & Vigilantism

Dexter returns... but we have to wait until next year. Fear not- Dr. Scott & Dr. Shiloh bring you the stories of real-life Dexter Morgans, the psychology of vigilantism, and crimes inspired by Dexter.

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59. Criminal Counselors

The docs are ready to dish it out to their own trade craft! Dr. Scott & Dr. Shiloh discuss the ethics of psychology and the common reasons counselors and therapists get in trouble & probable reasons for such terrible (and criminal behavior). They cover the appalling cases of Michelle Deegan, Dr. Keith Ablow, and Nancy Saltzman of NXIVM.

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58. Politicians Accused of Homicide

The doctors found it fitting to discuss some politically themed topics this week. They discuss the personality make-up of a politician and then get into some infamous cases associated with politicians and the deaths of young women; the Chandra Levy case and The Chappaquiddick Incident.

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57. Sexsomnia

Sex-wha? Yep, Sexsmonia is this week's topic. The docs cover common sleep disorders, what constitutes Sexsomnia, how to forensically assess for the disorder as a defense in court and cover some case examples, as well as a fictional example from Nip/ Tuck.

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56. Tragic Kingdom: Disney Crimes

True Crime & Disney- two of our favorite things! To mark the month we were supposed to be in Orlando, we decided to move ahead with an episode dedicated to all things tragic in the Kingdom of Disney. We start on a light note, talking about the reasons why adults love Disney and adults behaving badly at the theme parks. Then we cover the disappearance of Disney Cruise Line employee, Rebecca Coriam, the family murder at Celebration Florida, and the murder of original Mouseketeer, Dennis Day.

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