Dr Micki Pistorius: why female serial killers kill for money
Which deep-seated psychological need motivates female or ‘quiet’ serial killers? Psychologist and criminal profiler Dr Micki Pistorius explores this in terms of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, crucial differences between male and female serial killers, what distinguishes serial killers from other humans, and whether serial killers are mentally ill. She discusses the TV series based on her book, ‘Catch me a killer,’ and her educational offerings. Sensitive content: meant for adult listeners.
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In ep. 203 of the weekly podcast series Calm, Clear and Helpful, Dr Micki Pistorius - psychologist, author and criminal profiler with a background in archaeology - touches on
her first love
how she handled the trauma of her work as a serial killer profiler
how this affected her trust in humankind
differences between male and female serial killers
what differentiates male serial killers from men who commit multiple murders for financial gain
an explanation of Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs: 1 Physiological needs 2 Safety needs 3 Belongingness & Love needs 4 Esteem needs 5 Self-actualisation
what motivates female serial killers
Carl Jung’s Puella archetype, or “eternal girl”
Angels of Death and Angels of Mercy
what motivates male serial killers
the case study of a South African female serial killer, Letitia Erasmus
the Spana Prosecution in Italy in the 1660s
the difference between serial killers and other humans
whether serial killers are mentally ill
Micki’s view of the TV series based on her book, Catch me a killer.
In this episode, Micki mentions South African actress Sandra Prinsloo, Dr Eric Hickey, English actress Charlotte Hope, and Micki’s books Catch Me a Killer, Heroes and Warriors, and Sorg.
Scroll down to find out more about Micki, including links to her Patreon account, YouTube channel and books.
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
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More about Micki
Dr Micki Pistorius is a forensic psychologist, profiler, author, journalist, consultant, and a course and workshop presenter with a background in Archaeology. Based in Mauritius, Micki has a private practice and also consults for companies, governments and the judiciary.
Websites: https://mickipistorius.co.za/
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