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EPISODE · Jan 16, 2026 · 5 MIN

The A-Z Of Psychopaths: Oscar Pistorius – An Exception That Proves The Rule

from Psycho Killer: Shocking True Crime Stories · host Simon Ford

He shot his girlfriend through a bathroom door. Discover why this grey-area case belongs in the A–Z of Psychopaths.Oscar Pistorius is not a psychopath. He doesn’t fit the classic profile. No predatory patterns. No serial victims. And yet, the combination of fear, jealousy, and fragile self-esteem made him capable of lethal violence. In this episode of The A–Z of Psychopaths, we explore why Pistorius represents a crucial grey area — an exception that sharpens the rule — and what his case teaches us about the limits of psychopathy, and the dangers of misjudging human volatility.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/psycho-killer-shocking-true-crime-stories--5005712/support.

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