"Richard Ramirez: The Night Stalker"

Send a textTest your psychological intuition by predicting the choices of infamous serial killer Richard Ramirez in this game show format that explores the developmental trajectory of the Night Stalker. Through a series of questions, contestants (and listeners) attempt to think like a madman to determine whether great or gruesome minds truly think alike.• Richard Ramirez's troubled childhood included significant head trauma, an abusive alcoholic father, and growing up in poverty in El Paso• His cousin Mike, a Vietnam veteran, introduced young Richard to graphic depictions of violence and sexual assault through war photos• Contestants predict key decisions in Ramirez's life like where he would sleep to avoid abuse.• The podcast reveals how Ramirez escalated from voyeurism to burglary to sexual assault and eventually murder• Ramirez's embrace of Satanism served as psychological justification for his crimes, believing Satan would protect him• Disturbing revelation that many contestants can correctly predict the choices of a serial killer when given enough context• Exploration of how trauma, environment, and influence can shape a deeply disturbed individualWant to test your own psychological intuition? Follow "You Might Be a Madman" wherever you get your podcasts and see if your mind works like history's most notorious criminals.00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer00:19 Welcome to 'You Might Be a Madman'01:30 Meet the Contestants03:21 Introducing Today's Madman: Richard Ramirez03:33 Richard Ramirez's Troubled Childhood05:06 First Question: Richard's Early Choices10:15 Richard's Teenage Years and Influences12:16 Second Question: Escaping Home18:34 Richard's Descent into Darkness19:10 Richard's Troubled Employment at Holiday Inn20:08 A Question of Where to Sleep25:00 Living with Crazy Cousin Mike26:15 Voyeuristic Nights with Roberto and Mike30:05 Moving to California and Drug Addiction30:44 Final Round: The Culmination of Madness37:19 Conclusion and Prize Announcement