Profiling Evil Podcast with Mike King
The Profiling Evil Podcast delves into unsolved criminal cases from around the world. We look into the mind of the predator and talk about crime motivation, victim selection and behavior. Some episodes examine how investigators work and how they capitalize on mistakes made by the offender.
Your host, Mike King, retired after a distinguished law enforcement career where he served as Chief of Staff to Utah Attorney General Jan Graham and Weber County Attorney Reed M. Richards. He learned policing in the Ogden Utah Police Department where he served in patrol, traffic (motors) enforcement and SWAT. As an investigator, he led task forces and pursued serial predators throughout his career.
He served as co-chair of the FBI’s ViCAP (Violent Criminal Apprehension Program) National Advisory Board and as Director of UTAP, the Utah Criminal Tracking and Analysis Project. During the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, he worked in the intelligence section.
After retirement from public service, he went to work at Environmental Systems Research Institute where he consulted with law enforcement around the world on intelligence gathering, real-time crime reporting and major event management. He retired in 2024 to pursue Profiling Evil fulltime.
Mike is an internationally recognized speaker and trainer, adjunct professor and visiting scholar at several accredited universities. He is a violent crimes and criminal behavior subject-matter expert who has authored, “Deceived, An Investigative Memoir of the Zion Society Cult," "She Knew No Fear," “Who Killed King Tut?,” “Predators, Who Are They and How Do We Stop Them?” and “Profilers.”
You can catch Mike live on his popular YouTube Channel, @ProfilingEvil. More information is available at www.ProfilingEvil.com
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 261
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Alisa Petrov Vanished at 15, Grooming or Coincidence? What Every Parent Should Know! | ProfilingEvil
Alisa Petrov was just 15 years old when she vanished from South Jordan, Utah—leaving behind a chilling digital trail and a desperate family searching for answers. As investigators uncover a web of ad…
Soldier Murdered But No Body? The Case Against Jennifer Gledhill | Profiling Evil
Jennifer Gledhill is accused of murdering her husband, Matthew Johnson, in September 2024, yet his body has never been found. In this deep dive, we examine the power of circumstantial evidence in cas…
Hunting Istanbul’s Severed-Leg Killer | Profiling Evil
Walk with me through the heart of Istanbul as we retrace the chilling steps of the Severed-Leg Killer — a sadistic predator who turned one of the world’s busiest cities into his hunting ground. From …
I Stood in Heaven… Then Shot My Husband? Lori Vallow’s Final Act | Profiling Evil
Lori Vallow Daybell once claimed she stood in heaven—and didn’t want to come back. Now, as she stands trial for conspiracy to murder her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, she claims she’s been placed i…
Daybell's Final Act! Doomsday or Deliverance? | Profiling Evil
Today, the Arizona courtroom becomes Lori Vallow Daybell’s final stage. Will she testify and risk cross-examination? Or will she rest her case without ever taking the stand? As Judge Justin Beresky p…
Lori Daybell is Now Thinking, “Lawyering Is Harder Than It Looks!” | Profiling Evil
Day 7 of the Lori Vallow Daybell Arizona murder trial was courtroom drama at its finest. The prosecution rested its case, and in a jaw-dropping move, Lori—representing herself—chose not to call a sin…
Lori Vallow Daybell’s Deadly Delusion? | Profiling Evil
Was Lori Vallow Daybell spiritually justified—or dangerously deluded? In this episode of Profiling Evil, we break down Lori’s Arizona murder trial for the death of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow.…
Vallow Murder No Accident, Autopsy and Fraud Exposed | Profiling Evil
In today’s gripping session of the Lori Vallow Daybell trial, the courtroom was riveted by the detailed autopsy findings of Charles Vallow, revealing the chilling circumstances of his death. Dr. Dere…
The Calm After the Kill, Is Lori Daybell's Behavior Backfiring in Court | Profiling Evil
What do Burger King receipts, Walgreens flip-flops, and missing phone data have in common? They all helped unravel Lori Vallow Daybell’s defense on Day 6 of her Arizona murder trial. In this gripping…
Lori’s Whole Enchilada, Brother Confronts Daybell in Court | Profiling Evil
Day Four in the Lori Vallow Daybell Arizona murder trial saw emotional testimony from Charles Vallow’s sister, Kay Woodcock, a digital forensic deep dive, and Lori herself questioning witnesses. Join…
BONUS SHORT! Love, Lies & Crime: Are We Romanticizing Red Flags? | Profiling Evil
Toxic love, psychological warfare, and crime-fueled passion—true crime and romance novels have a lot more in common than you think! But where’s the line between compelling storytelling and glorifying…
Doctor Do-Little… or Do-Lie? The Murder Trial of Dr. Tuerk | Profiling Evil
He was supposed to stay away from her. Instead, she ended up dead.” Dr. Ingolf Tuerk is on trial for the murder of his wife, Kathleen McLean. Prosecutors say it was premeditated. The defense claims i…
From 'Doomsday Mom' to Jailhouse Preacher, Daybell's Media Makeover
Explore the stark contrasts between Lori Vallow Daybell's interviews with Keith Morrison and Briana Whitney. This video delves into her shifting narratives—from defiant prophet to humble inmate advoc…
Cult Member Trained to Obey, Punished for Complying | Profiling Evil
The story of Moretta Johnson raises a difficult question: Can someone be both a victim and a perpetrator? Johnson, a child bride of FLDS cult leader Samuel Bateman, was sentenced for her role in the …
Why Lori Needed Charles Vallow Dead, Obsession, Delusion, and a Trail of Bodies | Profiling Evil
There are some stories in the world of true crime that pull you in and won’t let go. You know the ones—those cases where the deeper you dig, the more sinister it gets. The murder of Charles Vallow is…
Witness List Warfare, Vallow, Read, and Mangione Trials and Tactics Revealed | Profiling Evil
Three headline-grabbing murder cases—Lori Vallow Daybell in Arizona, Karen Read in Massachusetts, and Luigi Mangione in New York City—are raising serious questions about courtroom strategy, press fre…
God Complex Meets Shock Collar, Lori Daybell Jury Selection Begins! | Profiling Evil
Buckle up, true crime fans—jury selection has begun in the Lori Vallow Daybell trial, and it’s already buzzing… literally. Hidden under her courtroom clothes? A RACC Belt—basically a taser vest ready…
How to Escape a Cult, or Maybe Join One | Profiling Evil
Being part of a destructive cult can feel like there’s no way out—but there is hope. In this video, we explore why people willingly join cults and what keeps them loyal, even when the group becomes h…
Daybell Cult Murder Trial, 10 Critical Things to Watch For! | Profiling Evil
Get ready for the upcoming trial of Lori Vallow Daybell for the murder conspiracy of her husband, Charles Vallow! In this video, we’ll touch on ten critical points you NEED to watch closely. From sec…
Framed or Fatal Mistake? The Twisted Case of Karen Read | Profiling Evil
The death of Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe in 2022 triggered one of the most polarizing true crime cases in Massachusetts history. Karen Read, his girlfriend, is accused of killing him with her …