Crimes Uncovered: A Journey Through the Mind of a Serial Killer with Bob Mladinich

Episode 301 of the Silver Disobedience® Perception Dynamics™ with Dian Griesel: How People Think, Lead & Create Success podcast, hosted by Dian Griesel, Ph.D. aka @SilverDisobedience, titled "Crimes Uncovered: A Journey Through the Mind of a Serial Killer with Bob Mladinich" was published on November 19, 2025 and runs 52 minutes.

November 19, 2025 ·52m · Silver Disobedience® Perception Dynamics™ with Dian Griesel: How People Think, Lead & Create Success

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Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer: An Interview with Bob MladinichEver wanted to delve deep into the chilling minds of serial killers? Tune in to this SilverDisobedience Perception Dynamics podcast with Dian Griesel and distinguished guest, Bob Mladinich. A former NYPD detective, acclaimed author and licensed social worker, Bob shares lots of insights as he recounts his unique experience with notorious serial killer Joel Rifkin. This episode covers Bob's early encounters with Joel, his fascinating career trajectory, and insights into the psychological complexities of murderers. Learn about the under-explored aspects of crime and the human mind in this gripping conversation. Don't miss the chance to gain a new perspective on the oft-misunderstood crime of murder.Learn more about Bob here: Please SUBSCRIBE!I’m Dian Griesel and in November of 2017 I began blogging as @SilverDisobedience on my website and @SilverDisobedience on ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ and @DianGriesel ⁠X⁠ Career-wise, I am a perception analyst, counselor, hypnotherapist, author of 16 books and a Wilhelmina model. For 30 years, via owning an investor & public relations firm, while being in private practice, I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally. A couple of years ago I added a podcast. Episodes are unscripted, with plenty of no-holds-barred revelations from fascinating, accomplished guests living diverse lives. Intimate stories about work, play, psychology, relationships, pop culture, trends, B.S. + more are unpacked through thought-provoking questions that spark honest revelations, pivotal moments, and unguarded insights — stunning even the boldest guests with their own “aha” truths. ✨🔗 YouTube Channel Spotify i❤️podcasts 🍎podcastsLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/diangriesel/⁠ This episode was recorded in collaboration with The Manhattan Center, New York City, New York⁠⁠Show Run:00:00 Introduction to the Mystery of Murder00:41 Meet Bob Mladinich: Cop of the Year01:53 Understanding Crimes of Passion02:12 The Enigma of Joel Rifkin02:40 A Formative Experience in Journalism07:18 The Shocking Revelation13:40 Reconnecting with a Serial Killer23:06 The Dark Fantasies of Joel Rifkin25:47 Joel's Relationship with His Mother26:50 Bullying and Childhood Trauma28:10 High School Humiliation29:37 Parental Awareness and 1970s Parenting31:27 Joel's Unusual Profile as a Serial Killer32:23 Inner City vs. Suburban Killers33:18 Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)37:59 The Role of Pornography and Private Fantasies45:42 Joel's Life in Prison50:13 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections

Episode Description

Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer: An Interview with Bob Mladinich

Ever wanted to delve deep into the chilling minds of serial killers? Tune in to this SilverDisobedience Perception Dynamics podcast with Dian Griesel and distinguished guest, Bob Mladinich. A former NYPD detective, acclaimed author and licensed social worker, Bob shares lots of insights as he recounts his unique experience with notorious serial killer Joel Rifkin. This episode covers Bob's early encounters with Joel, his fascinating career trajectory, and insights into the psychological complexities of murderers. Learn about the under-explored aspects of crime and the human mind in this gripping conversation. Don't miss the chance to gain a new perspective on the oft-misunderstood crime of murder.

Learn more about Bob here:

Please SUBSCRIBE!

I’m Dian Griesel and in November of 2017 I began blogging as @SilverDisobedience on my website and @SilverDisobedience on ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ and @DianGriesel ⁠X⁠ Career-wise, I am a perception analyst, counselor, hypnotherapist, author of 16 books and a Wilhelmina model. For 30 years, via owning an investor & public relations firm, while being in private practice, I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally. A couple of years ago I added a podcast. Episodes are unscripted, with plenty of no-holds-barred revelations from fascinating, accomplished guests living diverse lives. Intimate stories about work, play, psychology, relationships, pop culture, trends, B.S. + more are unpacked through thought-provoking questions that spark honest revelations, pivotal moments, and unguarded insights — stunning even the boldest guests with their own “aha” truths. ✨

🔗 YouTube Channel Spotify i❤️podcasts 🍎podcasts

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/diangriesel/⁠

This episode was recorded in collaboration with The Manhattan Center, New York City, New York⁠⁠

Show Run:

00:00 Introduction to the Mystery of Murder

00:41 Meet Bob Mladinich: Cop of the Year

01:53 Understanding Crimes of Passion

02:12 The Enigma of Joel Rifkin

02:40 A Formative Experience in Journalism

07:18 The Shocking Revelation

13:40 Reconnecting with a Serial Killer

23:06 The Dark Fantasies of Joel Rifkin