EPISODE · Sep 10, 2024 · 12 MIN
How Robert Ressler Changed the Way We Catch Serial Killers
from 10 Minute Murder | Bingeable True Crime Stories · host Joe
How Robert Ressler Changed the Way We Catch Serial KillersWe all know the term "serial killer," but did you know it wasn’t always part of our vocabulary? Meet Robert Ressler, the man who not only coined the term but also revolutionized criminal profiling as we know it today. In this episode, we’ll take you through Ressler’s journey—from his Chicago childhood, where he crossed paths with notorious killer John Wayne Gacy, to his groundbreaking work with the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit. We’ll explore his chilling encounters with some of the most infamous serial killers in history and how his work continues to influence investigations around the world. Whether you’re a true crime aficionado or just curious about the mind behind the modern understanding of serial killers, this episode is one you won’t want to miss.Thank you so much for listening to and supporting 10 Minute Murder!SUBSCRIBE to 10 Minute Murder.Have friends that also like true-crime stories?SHARE this podcast with them!CONNECT on social media to read about new episodes and see visuals that go along with the story.10minutemurder.comemail: [email protected]_______Follow 10 Minute Murder-Facebook:https://facebook.com/10MMpodcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/10minutemurder/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@10minutemurderThreads:https://www.threads.net/@10minutemurderYoutube:https://youtube.com/channel/UCkJLUCEZlkn9In3AA46RVxwIf you have a request for a case to be featured on 10 Minute Murder, or have any questions for Joe (the host), please feel free to send them to the email address above.*******Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/10-minute-murder-bingeable-true-crime-stories--4603604/support.
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How Robert Ressler Changed the Way We Catch Serial KillersWe all know the term "serial killer," but did you know it wasn’t always part of our vocabulary? Meet Robert Ressler, the man who not only coined the term but also revolutionized criminal profiling as we know it today. In this episode, we’ll take you through Ressler’s journey—from his Chicago childhood, where he crossed paths with notorious killer John Wayne Gacy, to his groundbreaking work with the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit. We’ll explore his chilling encounters with some of the most infamous serial killers in history and how his work continues to influence investigations around the world. Whether you’re a true crime aficionado or just curious about the mind behind the modern understanding of serial killers, this episode is one you won’t want to miss.Thank you so much for listening to and supporting 10 Minute Murder!SUBSCRIBE to 10 Minute Murder.Have friends that also like true-crime stories?SHARE this podcast with them!CONNECT on social media to read about new episodes and see visuals that go along with the story.10minutemurder.comemail: [email protected]_______Follow 10 Minute Murder-Facebook:https://facebook.com/10MMpodcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/10minutemurder/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@10minutemurderThreads:https://www.threads.net/@10minutemurderYoutube:https://youtube.com/channel/UCkJLUCEZlkn9In3AA46RVxwIf you have a request for a case to be featured on 10 Minute Murder, or have any questions for Joe (the host), please feel free to send them to the email address above.*******Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/10-minute-murder-bingeable-true-crime-stories--4603604/support.
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