THE PODCAST

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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86. Catfishing

The docs are taking a 'deep dive' on this topic and it will have you hooked! They will explore the motives of the perpetrators and the unique willingness of the victims before covering some truly elaborate and terrifying catfishing cases.

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85. Hazing: Rites of terror

The doctors weave you into the world of hazing. From college sports to motorcycle gangs, it’s no laughing matter.

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84. Crazy In Love: Erotomania

Dr. Scott & Dr. Shiloh get into the subcategory of Delusional Disorder, Erotomania; to have the delusional or false belief of a secret or known admirer. This disorder is often the trigger for obsessive celebrity stalkers and has been the cause for numerous violent acts.

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83. Unintentional killings & moral injury

n this week's episode, we look at the recent death of Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film, Rust and other unintentional deaths in Hollywood, before exploring the traumatic experience of someone who takes the life of another in this manner. We discuss the concept of moral injury and how it relates to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

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82. Excited delirium

Garbage diagnosis or do we just not have robust research yet? We step outside of our lane a bit to examine the medical and legal literature on this phenomenon that has plagued the deaths of marginalized communities in evolving ways over the decades. We explore what actual delirium is, who supports this “diagnosis,” and how it is being used by first responders who are trained on it.

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81. Parapyschology & Paranormal Crimes

Happy {almost} Halloween! We get into all the fun stuff- ESP, remote viewing, near death experiences and a couple of creepy "paranormal crimes" including the Watcher of Westfield and the Ghost Rapes of Bolivia.

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80. The psychological Tactics of MLMs

The docs finally cover the psychological tactics of MLMs and compare and contrast them to cults. We also discuss positively skewed cognitive distortions and depictions of MLMs in some of our favorite TV shows.

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79. Filicide in LGBTQIA+ motivated crimes

The docs dole out the research on child homicide; filicide in particular (the murder of a child by their parent). They then discuss the lack of information on victims of filicide from the LGBTQIA+ community before reviewing two cases where this was in fact the primary motive. They also review typologies, related legal concepts, like the "panic defense," and future considerations for such cases.

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78. If Looks Could Kill: Beauty Pageant crimes

This week we bring you some historical perspective on beauty pageants in America and the psychological impact it has on contestants, as well as two cases with beauty queens at the center of serious criminal activity.

Promo: L.A. Meekly

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77. Missing Cop: The Jon Aujay Case

In the late 90's, a LA County deputy sheriff went for a run. As an uber-fit, Type-A personality, SWAT officer, Jon Aujay was prepping for an ultramarathon, but disappeared after taking off into the vast Antelope Valley. The docs explore interesting theories of suicide, going missing on purpose, and foul play rumors (some involving his own department). They also give some in depth information on assessing for suicide risk and the intentional missing.

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76. Listener Questions #4

It's that time again. The docs answer your burning questions about the on going Robert Durst trial, how to find research and job opportunities in forensic psychology, how to cope with burnout, and you guys can't ever seem to get enough about personality disorders. We also ask each other a number of interesting and goofy questions.

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75. The Skidrow Slasher & Vampirism

The Skidrow Slasher terrorized Downtown LA and Hollywood in the 60's and 70's. Dr. Shiloh will walk you through the crime spree, which had some unusual hallmarks indicating some bizarre ritualistic behaviors. We then discuss the fallacy of "Satanic serial murder" before Dr. Scott introduces us to the world of vampirism.

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74. Spree Killer Couples

The doctors bring you the most comprehensive and current research on spree killers, including new typologies recently developed in 2020. They cover the vintage infamous case of Bonnie & Clyde and a recent case of a romantically linked spree killing couples that terrorized two states earlier this year in the US.

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73. Stolen Valor

This week, Dr. Scott and Dr. Shiloh look at the psychological makeup of military imposters and the impact on society by highlighting the research and some case studies.

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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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