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Introducing Mind Of A Monster: Ed Kemper "The Co-Ed Killer" vs. Herbert Mullin
01:08Take a true look inside the mind of history’s most notorious serial killers—straight from the monsters themselves. With exclusive access, never before heard testimony, and commentary from professional criminal psychologist Dr. Michelle Ward, Mind Of A Monster brings you insight into the mind of some of the most notorious serial killers throughout history.Featuring jaw-dropping, never-before-heard audio recordings from both killers, Mind Of A Monster: Ed Kemper "The Co-Ed Killer" vs. Herbert Mullin, dives into the case of two serial killers operating at the same time in Santa Cruz, CA. Together, they murdered upwards of twenty people, and terrorized a city and a nation. Dr. Michelle Ward speaks candidly with detectives, experts and witnesses involved in the cases to unravel the shocking story, and provides professional expertise on what might have led Kemper and Mullin to becoming some of the most notorious killers in history.
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1. S1 Ep.1: The Killings Begin
33:11From 1972 to 1973 twenty-one individuals were brutally murdered as the Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office dealt with not one, but two serial killers: Ed Kemper and Herbert Mullin. World-renowned criminal psychologist Dr Michelle Ward takes us back to Santa Cruz just before the killings to investigate how such a tiny place could spawn two of America’s most notorious murderers. Watch full episodes of Mind of a Monster on discovery+: discoveryplus.com/mindofamonster *discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.2. S1 Ep.2: Investigating Murder
34:56Criminal psychologist Dr Michelle Ward tracks the early stages of the investigation. As detectives identify human remains discovered on a mountain near Santa Cruz, a young student disappears, and a series of seemingly random killings dumbfound law enforcement. They’re forced to think the unthinkable… could there be a serial killer in town?Watch full episodes of Mind of a Monster on discovery+: discoveryplus.com/mindofamonster *discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.3. S1 Ep.3: The Bodies Pile Up
38:46Criminal psychologist Dr Michelle Ward takes us beat by beat as the killings and disappearances escalate and Santa Cruz becomes the focus of the national media. Students are warned not to hitchhike. But with families massacred in their own homes, is anyone safe? Watch full episodes of Mind of a Monster on discovery+: discoveryplus.com/mindofamonster *discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.4. S1 Ep.4: Catching a Serial Killer
31:04In this episode, the net finally closes in on murderer Herbert Mullin. But with body parts still being discovered, Dr Michelle Ward details how elation turns to despair as law enforcement realize there must be a second serial killer operating in Santa Cruz. Watch full episodes of Mind of a Monster on discovery+: discoveryplus.com/mindofamonster *discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.5. S1 Ep.5: Hunting the Co-Ed Killer
32:33It’s April 1973 and an early morning phone call triggers a chain of events that both shock and appall the Santa Cruz community. Criminal psychologist Dr Michelle Ward follows as law enforcement investigate a horrific crime scene and finally catch the man behind the second wave of killings. Watch full episodes of Mind of a Monster on discovery+: discoveryplus.com/mindofamonster *discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.6. S1 Ep.6: Seeking Justice
35:37Season 2 coming soon. With the killers captured, the cases go to trial. The stakes are high as both Herbert Mullin and Edmund Kemper attempt to plead insanity. Will they succeed? In the season finale, Dr Michelle Ward details the ultimate fates of the serial killers and their lasting impact on Santa Cruz. Watch full episodes of Mind of a Monster on discovery+: discoveryplus.com/mindofamonster *discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.