WP 234: Killer in the Family....Understanding Intra-Familial Homicide with Dr. Jerrod Brown
About this episode
The episode explores intra-familial homicide with Dr. Jerrod Brown, discussing its causes, warning signs, and psychological dynamics.
In this gripping episode, we welcome back frequent guest and forensic mental health expert Dr. Jerrod Brown to explore the devastating phenomenon of intra-familial homicide —when murder occurs within the home, at the hands of someone trusted and loved. From uxoricide (husbands killing wives) to parricide (children murdering parents), these crimes tear at the fabric of our social and emotional understanding. Why do they happen? How can we spot the warning signs? And what role does neurocriminology play in helping us make sense of the unthinkable? 🎙️ Dr. Brown brings insight from his recent media appearance in People Magazine , where he was quoted in their True Crime Special Edition: A Killer in the Family . As he explains: "People are fascinated by complex and deviant behavior. They want to understand the 'why' behind these cases." – Dr. Jerrod Brown, People Magazine , August 2025 We also discuss: Patterns and motivations in family-based homicide Prevention and risk factors from a forensic lens The psychological dynamics of betrayal, control, and violence 🌍 PLUS: Host Joe Arvidson shares a special shout-out to his new friends and listeners in Uruguay , where he just returned…
People in this episode
Host: Joe Arvidson
Guest: Dr. Jerrod Brown
Topics covered
- intra-familial homicide
- forensic mental health
- neurocriminology
- family dynamics
- crime prevention
- psychological violence
Keywords
- homicide
- uxoricide
- parricide
- crime
- family
- neurocriminology
- forensic
- violence
- betrayal
- prevention
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: People Magazine, AAMFT
Places: Uruguay
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