Last night, I watched Woman of the Hour, the new Netflix movie about Rodney Alcala, who appeared on The Dating Game in 1978 right in the middle of his murder spree. I know the '70s and '80s were a different time—people picked up hitchhikers, for crying out loud!

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Alcala would befriend women, asking to photograph them before taking them to remote spots where he would commit horrific acts. Daniel Zovatto did an incredible job portraying Alcala’s charm and down-to-earth demeanor, only to reveal the sinister side that could turn deadly.

Alcala wasn’t the only serial killer who used charm and the “nice guy” persona to lure victims. Watching Mindhunter, which chronicles the founding of the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit in the late '70s, really drove home the idea that just because someone seems nice doesn’t mean they’re not capable of evil.

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Though Mindhunter only ran for a couple of seasons, it was fascinating. If you're a fan of that show, you’ll want to check out The Psychology of a Murderer True Crime Tour, coming to Evansville.

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Forensic psychologist Dr. Rachel Toles will dive deep into the minds and motives of infamous killers like Jeffrey Dahmer, Aaron Hernandez, Chris Watts, Aileen Wuornos, and the Menendez Brothers. During her presentation, she’ll discuss the psychological factors that drive these shocking acts, exploring trauma, environment, and mental health. Expect gripping case studies, expert insights, and a Q&A session. It’s an eye-opening look into the darkest corners of a killer’s psyche.

Catch The Psychology of a Murderer on March 11th at the Victory Theatre in Evansville.

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At my house, we have a rule: my husband handles any outside help we need at home and I’m always aware of my surroundings, especially in parking lots or garages.

I. Don’t. Trust. Anyone!

Probably because I binge-watch all those true crime shows. You’ll never catch me getting into a car with some guy who says he wants to photograph me. Nope. Never.

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