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Inside the Lindsay Clancy murder trial: The chilling final texts to her husband before killing her three young children

The Massachusetts mother killed her children before attempting to take her own life. Now a jury must decide whether Lindsay Clancy deliberately planned the killings or was suffering from severe mental illness that left her unable to understand her actions.

Donna Smiley

16 August 20262 September 2026

Inside the Lindsay Clancy murder trial: The chilling final texts to her husband before killing her three young children

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The 10 most prolific serial killers in US history – and how they were finally caught

The 10 most prolific serial killers in US history – from household names like Ted Bundy to America’s deadliest serial killer, Samuel Little

Donna Smiley

9 August 20262 September 2026

The 10 most prolific serial killers in US history – and how they were finally caught

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Think you could spot a psychopath? Why they are so difficult to recognise, and what to look for

According to psychologist and author Emma Kavanagh, the most socially successful psychopaths don’t announce themselves with violence or volatility

Sally Saunders

7 August 20262 September 2026

Think you could spot a psychopath? Why they are so difficult to recognise, and what to look for

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‘As an FBI profiler, I interviewed serial killers – including the notorious Ed Kemper, who told me he had handed himself in because he knew he couldn’t stop killing.’

Jana Monroe was the first female agent in the world-renowned FBI Behavioral Science Unit and the inspiration for Clarice Starling in The Silence Of The Lambs, even helping to train Jodie Foster for her Oscar-winning role. Here, she shares her experience of interviewing some of the world’s most notorious serial killers. PICS: GETTY IMAGES Walking […]

Donna Smiley

26 July 20262 September 2026

‘As an FBI profiler, I interviewed serial killers – including the notorious Ed Kemper, who told me he had handed himself in because he knew he couldn’t stop killing.’

Why watching true crime could actually be good for you, according to psychologists

From satisfying our curiosity to helping us understand danger, true crime can offer more than a grisly form of entertainment. Psychologists explain how it can boost empathy and even help us feel safer

What makes a serial killer? Experts reveal the psychological traits and behaviours behind the crimes

There is no single psychological or biological profile that explains serial killing. Experts explore the complex mix of biological, psychological and social factors that may contribute to violent behaviour – and debunk some of the biggest myths

What happens when the person who murdered your loved one is on death row? The psychology of grief, justice and closure

When someone is murdered, the grief can be devastating. But for families whose loved one’s killer spends decades on death row, the wait for justice can bring its own psychological challenges. Chartered psychologist Dr Ravi Gill explains how repeated delays, anticipatory grief and the hope of an execution can affect the bereavement process – and why closure is rarely straightforward.

‘The shame was never ours to bear’: how Ruth Ellis’s execution scarred generations of her family

For decades, the execution of Ruth Ellis cast a long shadow over her family, shaping childhoods, relationships and a legacy of trauma. Now, after securing a historic posthumous pardon for her grandmother, Laura Enston tells us how she is reclaiming a story that was once a source of shame.

‘Unmasking A Monster’ The chilling true story of Aileen Wuornos, the most notorious female serial killer in American history

Aileen Wuornos confessed to killing seven men in Florida, but her troubled childhood, claims of self-defence and controversial trial have left a complicated legacy. Two new documentaries revisit the life of the woman dubbed America’s first female serial killer – and examine the disturbing questions that remain about her crimes.