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“Skeptically Curious”, Episode 13- The Psychopath Whisperer with Dr. Kent Kiehl (Part 1)
Ryan Rutherfod interviews Dr. Kent Kiehl in episode 13 of the podcast “Skeptically Curious”
The episode can be found at the following links:
The Story of God with Morgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman visits Illinois serial killer Brian Dugan for documentary. In an episode examining the concept of evil, Freeman’s production company is working with neuroscientist Kent Kiehl, author of “The Psychopath Whisperer,” who specializes in the use of clinical brain imaging technology to better understand major mental illnesses, with a specific focus on criminal psychopathy. Watch the preview here
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“The Brain, the Criminal and the Courts” Eryn Brown, The Fix
An article by Eryn Brown, “The Brain, the Criminal and the Court.” The Fix, Jan. 2020 READ MORE
“Suffering Souls The search for the roots of psychopathy.” John Seabrook. The New Yorker
An article by John Seabrook, published in The New Yorker, gives a description of Dr. Kent Kiehl work at Western New Mexico Correctional Facility. Dr. Kent Kiehl uses MRI technology to scan prison inmates for signs of pyschopathy in the hope of discovering a treatment. READ MORE
“The mind of a murderer: MRI scans reveal key differences in the gray matter of homicide offenders’ brains – but some warn it could lead to harmful profiling” DailyMail.com
A study mapping the brains of violent criminals is giving researchers new insight into the minds of murderers which experts say may help predict violent behavior. READ MORE
“Scientists studied the brains of more than 800 prisoners. Here’s what they found.” UChicago News
Brain scans of incarcerated men reveal reduced gray matter in homicide offenders. READ MORE
“The brain, the criminal and the courts” Knowable Magazine
States of mind that the legal system cares about — memory, responsibility and mental maturity — have long been difficult to describe objectively, but neuroscientists are starting to detect patterns. Coming soon to a courtroom near you? READ MORE
“Kids serving decades for violent crimes”
About three dozen New Mexicans are currently incarcerated for 30 years or more for crimes they committed as minors. However, a growing body of science argues that young brains are not fully developed — and, by implication, that children should be held to a different standard than adults. READ MORE
“It’s All in the Mind Y’know: Uses and Misuses of Neuroscience in Law”
This week a fascinating discussion is taking place at the Exploratorium in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Kent Kiehl, David Faigman and Professor Amanda Pustilnik are discussing the wide-ranging challenges posed by the use of contemporary neuroscience in the courtroom. For example, “Is neuroscience ready for courtroom use?, or does brain imaging permit us to measure a person’s feelings, thoughts, and intentions?, or can jurors understand and effectively weigh neuroscientific evidence?” READ MORE
Dr. Kiehl’s interview with All About Psychology
David Webb from All About Psychology had an in-depth interview with Dr. Kiehl regarding his research in psychopathy. Kiehl’s responses range from how psychopathy research has changed over the past 20 years and to the new development of treatment. READ MORE
Psychopath Whisperer voted Psychology book of the month, February 2015
David Webb from All About Psychology voted the Psychopath Whisperer the Psychology book of the month for February 2015. READ MORE
“What is it like to be a Psychopath?” Scott Kaufman, Scientific American
Read and listen to the podcast of Dr. Kiehl’s most recent interview with Scott Kaufman from Scientific American. This interview uncovers the interest of psychopathy, the definition of a “true” psychopath, Dr. Kiehl’s career and his interactions with psychopaths. (click here for article) (click here for podcast)
“Mapping Criminal Minds”- KOB TV
Nicole Brady, reporter from KOB-TV interviewed Dr. Kent Kiehl about his research with the thousands of inmate volunteers analyzing data for differences between psychopathic and non-psychopathic brains READ MORE
“Researcher: Brains of dangerous youth underdeveloped” KOAT CHANNEL 7 NEWS
Nancy Laflin, a reporter from KOAT channel 7 news, interviewed Dr. Kent Kiehl this week regarding his research with juveniles. Dr. Kiehl and his research team at the Mind Research Network have discovered that the brains and minds of kids who commit violent crimes are structured differently than kids with a non-violent background. These structural differences suggest that the brains of the juveniles are 5 to 10 years underdeveloped. READ MORE
“School Shooters: The First Step in Protection, Who Are They?” FORBES
In a recent Forbes piece Prosecutor Marcia Clark comments on the nation’s epidemic of school shootings and the relationship between psychopathy and violent behavior. Clark cites Dr. Kent Kiehl and his new book “The Psychopath Whisperer” and points out that the treatment program Kiehl discusses in his book may be one of the best chances for early detection and intervention for youth on a trajectory towards future violence. READ MORE
