What an amazing man. It is an interesting interview, however, I am so impressed with his strength of mind and his character. He looked into the abyss, studied it, reported on it and did not get pulled. The problem of evil is not an easy one to understand. Mistakes, small sins, even intentional sin, is understandable - even human. How to prevent evil is not a question I can easily answer.
Wow. His stories are spine chilling. Imagine that for a career and succeeding in it. I understood why Jonathan groff played Holden . It is that spark in those grey blue eyes that they have in common.
fincher just signed a multi-year deal with netflix. he said he wanted the show to get to 5 season so i feel like he used the success of the first 2 seasons as bargaining leverage while negotiating a contract.
@@k_a_y_l_e_e not true there in talks rn they said they would like the show to go on for five seasons but David Fincher also has other projects so he’s lowkey busy too but they’re been reports that he’s in talks with Netflix for a season three
Yes agree! I finish reading a book and start watching the show! Its actually very well executed, just hope they would get on with a third season! Def love the duo holden and tensch as well
@@26michaeluk he does talk about mass shootings and why they might increase,,,,I don't remember which book, but I do remember being impressed because it was written 20 years ago
pretty sure he has an ego.. he had a book he didn't even write and then a netflix series about the book that didn't include him because it would be a lot worse than the series.
I was really surprised that the tape recorder was so prominent in the ‘Mindhunter’ tv show. Douglas says in every book that he went in with nothing, and dressed down.
i feel like that was for the sake of the audience. it would be weird to have all this data collection, on screen, have him quoting these guys but the audience never sees a recording device. some people might be so preoccupied trying to figure that out that they'd not pay attention to the show content itself.
This was/is a really great book. His book "Mindhunter" focuses more on his personal story which is depicted in the Netflix series. However, both are excellent books and I would recommend it to any reader.
This guy should be sainted. IMO. He dealt with the worst of humankind and protected us from them and took a real personal toll on his well-being for us. Really, he deserves sainthood.
imagine if he never came along or he didn't think the way he thinks. how far behind do you think behavioral and forensic science would be? would we even have it at all???
His books are awesome! I read nearly all of them but I had to take a break, I started getting paranoid. Looking over my shoulder expecting a blitz attack.
Sometimes it's daddy issues that go unrecognized......Ted Bundys violent father/grandfather.....Ted witnessed his being violent to all the women in the family. He inherited his genes plus learned his behaviour, plus he identified with what most serial killers and domestic abusers see as the most powerful one in the family - the abuser. And rather than be weak and helpless like the victims they save themselves by siding with the abuser and being just like him. Over time they lose their ability to empathize and always rationalize who the victims deserved it.
Loved the interview to a point. John Douglas has been my fav law enforcement person for many a year. Just love him , however I wish the interviewer, whats his name (lol, blank) didnt keep interrupting him. At least thats what I felt he was doing and as soon as I leant forward to hear John speak, he would literally jump to the next question. Yes I know John can keep up and answer his questions, John wouldnt be the Hunter is is today otherwise, but geez, let us hear the end of the sentence. Sorry if I seem to offend here, I dont mean to as I said, I love John Douglas and love hearing every single word he says. Ive read a couple of his books he wrote with Mark O Shaker and hes a great writer to. Easy to understand. Next book please....
You know your brain is really in the over drive mode when a line from your left eye running up the side of your head deepens and starts to darken and spread its imprint under the skin to your scalp.
I did a profile on a case from 1975 in which two FBI agents (Williams and Coler) were brutally murdered. This was before John Douglas's extraordinary work in criminal profiling. The wrong man was arrested, extradited, indicted, and convicted in 1977. He is currently serving *two consecutive life sentences for a crime he did not commit.* The *actual* murderer had been tried, and acquitted. *Double jeopardy* would have made retrial impossible (if he was still alive), even if new evidence, which exists, but "unavailable", were presented to a judge. He later relocated to Canada, and is now deceased. I think that John would have reached the same profile I did. Actually, the whole case reeks to this very day, but I digress. 1. The actual UNSUB was a coward, and did not act alone. 2. He was a *nobody* in the *American Indian Movement,* and felt he had to "prove himself". He was, in fact, a "successful" *underachiever.* 3. In a book titled, "In the Spirit of Crazy Horse" (Peter Mathiessen, 1983), the UNSUB brought up *"Mr. X"* to be interviewed. "Mr. X" conveniently *wore a mask* in the interview. It was a ridiculous diversion, but the author unfortunately bought it. 4. The UNSUB was instrumental in railroading an innocent man. With a low IQ, the UNSUB still thought himself clever (I watched him being interviewed, and caught his inconsistencies). 5. He *knew that he would be acquitted,* and became increasingly arrogant, yet still unimpressive. 6. He got away with the murders, or his complicity therein, of Agents Williams and Coler. *FINAL NOTE:* I used the term UNSUB, yet I know his name. Despite exculpatory evidence, an innocent man, now very ill, is still incarcerated, with any pardon extremely discouraged.
What would he do if playing to their narcissism didn't work ? Or they don't care to relive their crimes, let alone share with him ? His techniques make sense, but to someone aware of what this Man does, he seems easy to stump by simply not playing his game. Like if he confronted a real Hannibal Lecter. THAT is the story i'd love to hear him tell.
This guy needs to have somebody evaluate him because he smiles at the wrong time. This could be because of an unconscious Joy or happiness about something. That would be the only thing that makes sense. Of course the only thing that would make no sense is an insane thing which is that he is enjoying talking about murder of kids.
Little wonder Douglas has such a big ego, given the levels of worship coming from the comments. Look he's interesting yes but the level of adoration are coming off a bit unhealthy...
I don’t think I’d have any lasting psychological effects from interviewing depraved killers, because I don’t see them as, nor do I think they’re fully human. Lack of a conscience, alone, cancels sentience. And something that, additionally, lives 100% of the time in a sick, internal fantasy world is even lesser. They’re creatures that merely masquerade as human, having learned through imitation.
Sydney Barrett no honey. Studying psychology for over a decade does that to a person. We’re the product of our environment but underestimating the impact of early child development and the bond we have with our mothers is fatal. I have studied these ppl... I’ve seen many different types. I’ve also seen those who aren’t murderers but struggle in life... it all goes back to chlidhood and in what kind of household you were raised.
LilithB V ... it’s BOTH usually genetic and environment. The genetic component HAS to be there first. Born psychopaths and other personality disorders and/ or other mental illnesses. Throw in dysfunctional abusive PARENTS and it’s a perfect storm. Some people kill not having experienced a particularly bad childhood...BTK, Dahmer, James Holmes, Randy Kraft, Bundy, Cottingham, Joanna Dennehy, Colin Ireland, the Unabomber are some examples.
