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#190 - Christopher Berry-Dee - Death Row's Worst Killers In Their Own Words

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Notable books mentioned: Talking with Serial Killers, Dead Men Talking, Death Row's Worst Killers in Their Own Words, Sleeping with Serial Killers, The Long Drop, The Ice Queen

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#190 - Christopher Berry-Dee - Death Row's Worst Killers In Their Own Words mentions Talking with Serial Killers, Dead Men Talking, Death Row's Worst Killers in Their Own Words, Sleeping with Serial Killers, The Long Drop, and The Ice Queen with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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Everyone that's listening, you need to go and check it out. It's fascinating.

I've just written a book coming out soon called sleeping with serial killers about women who live with these men.

I wrote my second book, The Long Drop, because my grandfather was one of the lawyers in the Craig in the murder of PC cartridge in Essex in 1927.

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Christopher Berry-Dee is a criminologist and a writer. Christopher has spent a career interviewing some of history’s most notorious killers including Peter Sutcliffe, Ted Bundy, Aileen Wuornos, Dennis Nilsen and more. This is his first ever podcast. Expect to learn what it feels like to look pure evil in the eye, what makes psychopaths tick, why victims fall for these killers' deadly tricks and much more.
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  • The conversation centers on interviewing serial killers.
  • A second recurring theme is capital punishment debate.
  • Referenced books include Talking with Serial Killers, Dead Men Talking, Death Row's Worst Killers in Their Own Words and Sleeping with Serial Killers.
  • The strongest audience signal points to Readers interested in true crime and psychological insights and Individuals interested in true crime and psychological studies of relationships..

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Deep Dive(5)Passing Reference(3)Highly Recommended(1)
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Readers interested in true crime and psychological insightsIndividuals interested in true crime and psychological studies of relationships.Readers interested in true crime and the psychological aspects of criminal behavior.True crime enthusiasts and psychology studentsIndividuals interested in criminal psychology and prison dynamicsReaders interested in true crime and the psychology of serial killers.

Books Mentioned

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Talking with Serial Killers, Dead Men Talking, Death Row's Worst Killers in Their Own Words cover
Best for Readers interested in true crime and psychological insightsOften cited around new book release

Your new book, Talking with Serial Killers, Dead Men Talking, Death Row's Worst Killers in Their Own Words, will be linked in the show notes below.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Readers interested in true crime and psychological insights
Key quote: Everyone that's listening, you need to go and check it out. It's fascinating.
The host emphasizes the fascinating nature of the book and its deeper purpose in providing closure to victims' families. They highlight the importance of the author's work and encourage listeners to explore the book for its valuable insights.
ASIN: 184358381X
Buy on Amazon
Sleeping with Serial Killers cover
Best for Individuals interested in true crime and psychological studies of relationships.Often cited around women living with killers

The speaker mentions a book titled 'Sleeping with Serial Killers' which discusses women who live with serial killers and the red flags they ignore.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in true crime and psychological studies of relationships.
Key quote: I've just written a book coming out soon called sleeping with serial killers about women who live with these men.
The host discusses the complexities of relationships between women and serial killers, highlighting the disconnect between a killer's public persona and their private actions. This leads to the mention of the book 'Sleeping with Serial Killers,' which explores the lives of women who unknowingly partner with these men.
ASIN: B0DGJDVH2L
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The Long Drop cover
Best for Readers interested in true crime and the psychological aspects of criminal behavior.Often cited around writing about true crime

I wrote my second book, The Long Drop, because my grandfather was one of the lawyers in the Craig in the murder of PC cartridge in Essex in 1927.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Readers interested in true crime and the psychological aspects of criminal behavior.
Key quote: I wrote my second book, The Long Drop, because my grandfather was one of the lawyers in the Craig in the murder of PC cartridge in Essex in 1927.
The host mentioned 'The Long Drop' to illustrate the personal motivations behind writing true crime narratives, particularly the desire to understand and convey the complexities of human behavior. The author reflects on how his background as an intelligence officer influenced his writing and research, making it a deeply personal endeavor rather than a financial one.
ASIN: B0DZY6C9SZ
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The Ice Queen cover
Best for True crime enthusiasts and psychology studentsOften cited around manipulation and mind control

With Melanie McGuire, who's in that book, The Ice Queen, she was in New Jersey, upscale woman, good lifestyle, chopped up a husband.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: True crime enthusiasts and psychology students
Key quote: With Melanie McGuire, who's in that book, The Ice Queen, she was in New Jersey, upscale woman, good lifestyle, chopped up a husband and threw him in bits and pieces in the Chesapeake Bay.
The host discusses the psychological tactics used to engage with serial killers, highlighting the importance of understanding their desires and needs. The mention of 'The Ice Queen' serves as an example of a case where these techniques were applied to gain access to a notorious criminal.
ASIN: B000FCK3AU
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Talking with Serial Killers cover
Best for True crime enthusiasts and psychology studentsOften cited around interviewing serial killers

It's not the sort of book that might upset our ladies with grey rinses. And now it's, that's what it is.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: True crime enthusiasts and psychology students
Key quote: The first character in your new Talking With Serial Killers book, Dead Men Talking, John Robinson.
The host discusses the intricacies of interviewing serial killers, emphasizing the psychological control involved in these interactions. The mention of the book 'Talking with Serial Killers' serves to illustrate the author's experiences and techniques in navigating these complex relationships.
ASIN: 1635768608
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Dead Men Talking cover
Best for True crime enthusiasts and psychology studentsOften cited around interviewing serial killers

The new book 'Dead Men Talking' looks at killers that are on death row and the dynamics involved with them.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: True crime enthusiasts and psychology students
Key quote: You had a good example of that. The first character in your new Talking With Serial Killers book, Dead Men Talking, John Robinson.
The host discusses the intricacies of interviewing serial killers, emphasizing the psychological manipulation involved. The mention of 'Dead Men Talking' serves to illustrate the author's firsthand experiences and insights into this unique field.
ASIN: B0BHL3K6NQ
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The Green Mile cover
The Green Mile
Stephen King
Best for Individuals interested in criminal psychology and prison dynamicsOften cited around death row inmate dynamics

The excerpt references 'The Green Mile' in the context of discussing death row inmates and their conditions.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Individuals interested in criminal psychology and prison dynamics
Key quote: you remember the film stephen king the green mile of course they're not green at all they're pastel shade sometimes
The host mentions 'The Green Mile' to illustrate the perception of death row inmates and the realities of their situation compared to the fictional portrayal in the book. This reference serves to highlight the complexities and nuances of interacting with inmates who are facing execution.
ASIN: B004VDL272
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The Ten Worst Serial Killers in the World cover
Best for Readers interested in true crime and the psychology of serial killers.Often cited around capital punishment debate

John Blake has just commissioned me to write a book called The Ten Worst Serial Killers in the World.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Readers interested in true crime and the psychology of serial killers.
Key quote: John Blake has just commissioned me to write a book called The Ten Worst Serial Killers in the World.
The host mentioned the book 'The Ten Worst Serial Killers in the World' while discussing the nature of heinous crimes and the individuals who commit them. This reference serves to highlight the extreme depravity of certain criminals in the context of the capital punishment debate.
ASIN: B017KJ8REE
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Dad Help Me Please cover
Best for Readers interested in true crime and legal history.Often cited around writing about crime

I wrote my first book about Craig and Bentley years ago called Dad Help Me Please. That book got Derek Bentley a posthumous pardon.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Readers interested in true crime and legal history.
Key quote: I wrote my first book about Craig and Bentley years ago called Dad Help Me Please.
The host briefly mentions 'Dad Help Me Please' as part of their discussion on their writing journey and the impact of their work. They highlight that this book contributed to a significant legal outcome, showcasing the importance of storytelling in true crime.
ASIN: 1852271310
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Talking with Serial Killers, Dead Men Talking, Death Row's Worst Killers in Their Own Words cover
Mentioned at 1:14:07
Talking with Serial Killers, Dead Men Talking, Death Row's Worst Killers in Their Own Words

The host emphasizes the fascinating nature of the book and its deeper purpose in providing closure to victims' families. They highlight the importa…

Sleeping with Serial Killers cover
Mentioned at 23:20
Sleeping with Serial Killers

The host discusses the complexities of relationships between women and serial killers, highlighting the disconnect between a killer's public person…

The Long Drop cover
Mentioned at 1:11:34
The Long Drop

The host mentioned 'The Long Drop' to illustrate the personal motivations behind writing true crime narratives, particularly the desire to understa…

Movies & Documentaries Mentioned

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Bundy

Confidence: 90%

There was a movie called Bundy, Ted Bundy, the American icon. I can't, they don't, what does icon mean? He's not, they're not, he's not iconic. He's just a scumbag.

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The Green Mile

Confidence: 90%

The speaker references 'The Green Mile' while discussing the conditions of death row inmates, contrasting the film's portrayal with reality.

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Lit and Habit

Confidence: 90%

It made the film Lit and Habit, starring Christopher Epstein.