Interviewing A Serial Killer - The Targeted Violence Podcast - Episode 5 with Detective Paul Mitton

In the latest episode of the Targeted Violence Podcast, we speak with Retired Detective Paul Mitton from the Durham Regional Police Service, Ontario, Canada.In a shift from our usual focus on targeted violence, this episode explores the world of serial offending. Det. Mitton shares his experience interviewing serial killer Adam Strong, who murdered two young women roughly a decade apart. The case came to light when plumbers discovered human flesh in the drains of Strong’s rental property—triggering a complex police investigation.Det. Mitton’s 12-hour interview with Strong played a pivotal role in securing a conviction and was highly praised by the sentencing judge. In this episode, we unpack:The importance of rapport and reciprocityThe value of preparation and planningHow to interview challenging personalitiesThe subtle cues and turning points that led to Strong’s admissionsTo learn more about Det. Paul Mitton and his ongoing work in suspect interview training, visit Eastwood Consulting, where he is partnered with Joseph Eastwood.