Addicted to Murder Podcast: A True Crime Experience
A true crime podcast that looks at the most notorious serial killers through the lenses of childhood development, trauma and psychological factors. Cortney, a licensed therapist with 10 years experience offers her insights, while Tricia, a forensic psychology student and true crime enthusiast shares the details of the killers and their lives. Please note: the opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the creators and are in no way meant to medically or psychologically diagnose the subjects being discussed. Find us on social media @addictedtompodcast on Instagram @addictedtomurderpodcast on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Tik Tok Email: addictedtomurderpodcast@gmail.com
Addicted to Murder
We are addicted to learning about murderers, the same way they were addicted to murder. Cortney (left) and Tricia (right) are friends, coworkers, and true crime enthusiasts who each bring their own perspectives to the table.
Tricia brings her experiences working in the forensic medical field (NCMA) and her current work towards her Master's in forensic psychology program knowledge. Cortney brings her education, a Master's in Mental Health Counseling while working towards her PhD, and 10 + years of experience working as a therapist. Together they are hoping to explore the intimate psychology and developmental factors that led some people to become serial killers.
Episodes
Jul 8, 2025
Jul 8, 2025
55 min
We are back! After our 5 month hiatus, we return with an especially interesting new case! This week we talk about Mary Bell, the British girl who became the youngest person ever convicted of murder in the UK.
Trigger Warning: Child sexual abuse and child murder
Sources:
Cries Unheard, Why Children Kill: The Story of Mary Bell by Gitta Sereny
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Bell
Feb 4, 2025
Feb 4, 2025
38 min
This week we wrap up the case of the Sunset Killers, discussing their crimes, trials and sentences.
Jan 28, 2025
Jan 28, 2025
29 min
Now that Doug and Carol have officially met, we talk about their relationship dynamics and dive into the first murders.
Jan 21, 2025
Jan 21, 2025
25 min
In this episode we dive into the childhood and development of Doug Clark, leading up to his first meeting with Carol.
Main source: The Sunset Murders by Louise Farr
DSM-V
Jan 14, 2025
Jan 14, 2025
29 min
This week we talk about the childhood of Carol Bundy, who would grow up to be part of the notorious murdering couple known as the Sunset Killers.
Dec 24, 2024
Dec 24, 2024
37 min
On our special Christmas Eve episode, we talk about a Christmas Eve massacre carried out by a terrible man in a Santa suit.
Nov 19, 2024
Nov 19, 2024
34 min
We discuss the case of Omaima Nelson, who murdered her husband on Thanksgiving Day in 1991.
Sources used:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omaima_Nelson
https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/omaima-nelson-the-model-who-killed-castrated-ate-her-husband-for-thanksgiving
https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/features/battered-woman-syndrome
https://youtu.be/EIdGyA42SLM?si=yZrZyydxJYkNjYpQ
Oct 29, 2024
Oct 29, 2024
33 min
Join us as we tell the grizzly tail or Ryan Clark O'Brien and his horrible plan that he went through with on Halloween night in 1974.
References:]
https://law.justia.com/cases/texas/court-of-criminal-appeals/1979/59731-3.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Clark_O%27Bryan
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shadow-boxing/201712/the-subtle-art-of-poisoning
Oct 22, 2024
Oct 22, 2024
36 min
Join us in our final episode on this royal mess of a tale!
References:
https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/why-did-henry-viii-break-rome
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_VIII
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_Howard
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_of_Cleves
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Cromwell
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanged,_drawn_and_quartered
https://tudors.fandom.com/wiki/Princess_Christina_of_Denmark
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_Parr
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_of_Aragon
Hunting the Falcon; Henry VIII Anne Boleyn and the Marriage that Shook Europe by John Guy and Julia Fox.
Oct 15, 2024
Oct 15, 2024
32 min
Join us as we talk about Henry's first three wives and growing out of his adolescence.
References:
https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/why-did-henry-viii-break-rome
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_VIII
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_Howard
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_of_Cleves
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Cromwell
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanged,_drawn_and_quartered
https://tudors.fandom.com/wiki/Princess_Christina_of_Denmark
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_Parr
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_of_Aragon
Hunting the Falcon; Henry VIII Anne Boleyn and the Marriage that Shook Europe by John Guy and Julia Fox.