In this episode, we examine the disturbing case of Daniel Marsh, a 15-year-old who brutally murdered an elderly couple and later described the act as making him feel “happy.”
This episode is not a retelling for shock value. Instead, it explores what many true-crime narratives leave out: the neuroscience, psychology, and developmental factors behind extreme adolescent violence.
Drawing on research in adolescent brain development, psychopathy, trauma, and impulse regulation, we break down:
With a background in public health and behavioral science (graduate training at Johns Hopkins), The Murder Mindset focuses on education, prevention, and accountability, not glorification.
⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of violent crime and may be distressing. Listener discretion is advised.
🎧 This episode is for listeners interested in true crime, forensic psychology, neuroscience, and criminal behavior.
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