This week on The Lighter Side of True Crime with Keith Rovere, I sit down with bestselling author and researcher Mark Olshaker. Best known as the co-author of the groundbreaking book Mindhunter, Mark has spent decades helping bring the world of criminal profiling and behavioral science to the public. We discuss the origins of Mindhunter, his partnership with John Douglas, the evolution of profiling, and some of the most fascinating cases and lessons from his remarkable career. If you're interested in the real story behind the FBI's Behavioral Science Unit and the people who helped shape modern criminal investigations, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

What happens when a system designed to punish is expected to rehabilitate?In this episode, Dr. Gwen Adshead breaks down the reality of prison life vs. mental health treatment—exploring how fear, isolation, and trauma can shape behavior, and why true rehabilitation is so difficult behind bars.We also dive into the psychological impact of solitary confinement, the limits of traditional punishment, and how faith can play a role in healing and change. Rehabilitation in a Prison Built to PunishAvailable now on Spotify & YouTube.

Tom Odle committed an unthinkable act as a teenager—killing his entire family, leaving himself as the only one left behind.In this episode, we move beyond headlines and into the deeper question: how does something like this happen?Based on his book Survived by One, Tom walks through the psychological, emotional, and environmental factors that led up to that moment—and what it means to live with it for the rest of his life.This is not a story about shock value. It’s about understanding, accountability, and the uncomfortable reality that extreme violence doesn’t come from nowhere.We discuss:The warning signs that are often missedThe internal mindset leading up to the crimeWhat accountability looks like after irreversible actionsWhether real change is possible—and what it requiresThis is one of the most difficult conversations we’ve had on the show—but also one of the most important.