Real Life Psychopaths (Crime Psychology Documentary) | Real Stories 

As an Exec Coach and having worked with senior leaders my entire life, I can attest to this. Some of them are very charismatic, inspiring and charming with an ability to destroy people and cause an immense amount of trauma to people and organizations.

Over the course of my 30 plus corporate career, I worked with industrial psychopaths who were promoted due to high performance but who were also ruthless, manipulative, narcissistic, etc. Many companies turn a blind eye to behaviour in favour of performance. Sad but true. 🇨🇦

Don't forget, just because they aren't engaging in direct person-to-person violence, doesn't mean they aren't actively hurting people through business practices, policy-making, manipulation, and other methods.

The fun part for the rest of us is that functioning psychopaths and sociopaths can rise to high levels and many become politicians or CEOs of large companies.

I have seen people who were excellent parents - provided love, security etc. and their kid grows up to be a not-so-good human being. I have seen bad or absent parents who have a child grow up to be a much better person than their parent. It has to be something in the brain. The Dr. In one scene described it perfectly - they are like someone who is colorblind. They are blind to emotion and empathy.

Be careful of people who are overly charming and/or charismatic

If you look in their eyes while they are speaking and you start to look for the emotional being living inside, you’ll soon realize nobody’s home.

I don’t think psychopaths can be rehabilitated because I think they are intelligent,charming and manipulative and say whatever it takes to get out of prison!

I have a female relative who is one. Where ever she goes, she will find a way to psychologically/emotionally damage someone she meets-like its her 'hobby'. She is scary, I,ve hid from her for years. AND -when they know that you know-then you are in more danger.

There’s no curing people who have absolutely no insight into their own behavior. Even non psychopaths have this issue. Sometimes people are just evil.

Psychopaths don't believe they're damaged. Empathy and kindness are a waste of time.

Treatment only makes them worse because they can pretend to have empathy and care about people and pretend to be sensitive. Give up, it's a waste of time and money. They cannot and will not change. Ever.

I used to watch these old documentaries years ago when this channel was still called Barcroft Docs. So many of them got deleted for copyright and are now impossible to find. I wish there was a broader online library of these 1980s-early 2000s documentaries, they are fascinating. Some of my favorites were the one about British single fathers, the I Married a Maasai, the breast implant one, the gynocomastia one, the one about crossdressers in marriages, and the one about young girls with eating disorders.

My cousin was both born and made. She was highly abused and took that experience into her adult life and built a mannerism to attract a specific type of man , then destroys them financially and emotionally. It's as if she seeks her revenge on all men. She is extremely skilled at her game. One husband was put in prison. And she got the old family money. Truth is stranger than fiction.

Documentary released in 2000 for anyone who cares.

Not every murderer is a psychopath, and not all psychopaths are murderers. They ALL destroy lives, though....

The most bizare thing about Wayne is that he casually recounted his crimes with no sense of shame.

Money and time should be spent on these abused children NOT these perverts!

No matter what you do, they just can’t be “rehabilitated.”

Children abusing and destroying animals is a sign of psychopathy.

That part when the guy walks by and says "this programs a sham"...

What happens if you show psychopaths pictures of themselves suffering? What brain patterns are we seeing then? The same as when they look at others suffering?

Narcissists and psychopaths are ruining society, sometimes quietly, sometimes loudly. They infiltrate social movements, the narcissists charm the crowd and the psychopaths bully the opposition. It's really an awful dance.

If the psychopath is manipulative, can't they easily manipulate the psychopathy test?

Please! You must NEVER ALLOW Wayne to get out of prison!!!

My sister is a psychopath, my father and mother were both narcissists. I seem pretty well adjusted considering what I grew up in. I will say I don’t get attached very easily.. ❤

Fantastic documentary, really insightful and informative. I never had a social upbringing and made me ponder my and my family life. I believe that people lower on the psychopathic scale can become better human beings. I'll do all i can to raise my kids better equipped with empathy and kindness. Love the older documentary styles too ✨️

I married one , stayed for 17 years. Survived. But became very physically ill afterwards.

If a psychopath knows not to commit a crime if there is a police officer present, they then know full well they should not commit the crime. In other words, they know full well exactly what they are doing is wrong. They CHOOSE to follow their desire to do wrong. Can't pity them when it is a choice.

I wonder if they ever let Wayne out after his time served? I really hope not because he will always be very deadly.

Severe childhood trauma/neglect shrinks the Amygdala in children

For everyone who’s asking: there are no current new discoveries, prof. Hare is still main authority in the field.

that psychopath played those doctors like a fiddle

I found the ginger psycpath in prison’s thoughts about conscience very interesting. It made it utterly clear he hadn’t understood the concept, at all. Even if they destroy the lives of the people around them they themselves lead very sad lives, it must be totally empty and pointless to not be able to connect to other people, and to never be able to experience selfless and generous love. I pity them.

dude is comparing touching the stove to feeling empathy- brah, no, those are literally the opposite of one another. one is learning to avoid hurting yourself, the other is about not wanting to hurt others

He said what about the successful psychopaths that might still be out there? *SUCCESSFUL* that is so scary to think of☹️

Guy passing by him says, “The program’s a sham. Quit lying to these people.”

I was a victim of a few Psychopaths at work who worked alongside each other. The bullying and manipulation I endured after getting transferred left me with elevated anxiety and depression. Most people today have psychopath tendencies nowadays they have no remorse for the pain and anguish they might inflict on the other because of avarice or jealousy.

So, in a word, Politicians.

They will never change 😢

I also might add that when they're fixed on 1 person. It doesn't matter how many years it takes to achieve what they're trying to achieve. Even if that is just to make the person fearful of them. Literally they will stalk them for years

One of the biggest disservices RU-vid does is not put a date on the original content. When did first air and where?

Police need to be able to recognise the charming psychopath who is acting like the "normal one" while their crying victim is often immediately determined to be the aggressor. Look at the stupid cops who believed Brian Laundrie was the.victim despite that being the opposite of what the witness who called them had reported. That mistake cost Gabby Petito her life.

This part from the 45th minute onwards, where he starts talking about microchips for psychopaths in order to change their brains, really hit me hard. I asked myself the question, should this whole documentary be there to ultimately introduce us to the brain chip "for everyone" because it does good things!?

If you can determine if someone is a psychopath using brain scans I wonder if you can find if someone is an empath using the same method.

The idea of stopping and asking "IS THIS A GOOD IDEA??" NO "STOP" BUTTON.

My ex boyfriend is a psychopath. He used me, treated me terribly, and had absolutely no awareness of what an a-hole he is

one of my very good friends in highschool had a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder, many called him a psychopath. I liked him, he said he liked us too "in the sense that it was more fun to be with us than it was to be alone" but that was kind of just his best way of expressing affection.. he had no desire to cause somebody physical harm, but he didn't have a lot of respect for rules or authority that he deemed unnecessary and acted accordingly. he did hurt our feelings sometimes and didn't really understand why we were upset, One time he even asked if I was making it up when I told him something he said hurt my feelings. But he was a good friend, a funny and smart guy, he helped me not fail trigonometry lol.

As a neuroscientist specializing in addiction I'd argue that psychopathy has a limbic system element that not only includes the amygdala & the PFC/OFC but also the nucleus accumbens (NAc) which functions in pleasure seeking & habit formation. Psychopaths often report feeling less pleasure from typically pleasant things than non-psychopaths n therefore feel the need to participate in extreme behaviors in order to feel "average/normal" pleasure/excitement. Also similar to addictive disorders psychopaths often escalate their extreme behaviors as time progesses. Gauging the extent of this deficit as well as how it escalates towards habit formation in psychopaths could definitely reveal some potential avenues for intervention.

Dr Hare should do a case study on my Ex. He is not a criminal but he has tendencies. He is a retired police detective with a Masters in Psychology. He is very smart - just ask him. He doesn't think behavioral norms, laws or even civility apply to him. He is a master narcissist and, in my opinion, a psychopath. He has zero compassion or empathy and he doesnt have any trouble sleeping at night after destroying someone - it doesn't matter who. Just bloody thankful, I got out alive but he cost me everything.

Constantly trying to understand how and why human being are capable of such evil?

Looks like that guy with the long, curly blond hair wears his skull on the outside.

I think approximate filming date and/or original release date should be stated in the title of these reposted documentaries. At minimum in the description. We need this info for context. I saw this years ago. Good documentary.

He is 40 ( top) on the check list, and he can get out in 5 to 20 years !( possibly 10 more year to go) WHAT? He needs life, in my opinion! 🤷‍♀️

Congress is filled with these subhumans. Both parties.

*It’s antisocial personality disorder.* Psychopath is *not* a clinical diagnosis. It’s a term used to describe antisocial personality disorder. ASPD is *not* a mental illness, it’s a character/personality disorder. People with mental illness can learn ways to cope. Individuals with ASPD cannot learn ways to have empathy. They are in many ways, very inhuman.

I have difficulty believing in any real “cure” for these people.

I have ASPD (anti-social personality disorder) and I don't share all the same traits as others with the same condition has, but it's been a challenge to be a good, moral person in some aspects of my life. For example: I have empathy for people, but I didn't realize how it was different than others. I don't feel hate....because I have to care enough about something to hate it. If I don't love you and I don't like you....I don't care about you and can't really feel hatred for you 🤷‍♂️ Indifference, is more of what it feels like. As I grew up, I forced myself to have empathy for those that I don't know by, essentially, running a conscious algorithm in my brain. That helps me determine if I should be having sympathy or empathy. I don't have to do this with my family. I love them endlessly. Strangers.... 🤷‍♂️ ....I have to try and I wish it were embarrassing to say that, but it's not. it's just... the truth. I have to set a standard of radical honesty for myself. That is to say: no lies, even white lies. If I don't do this, I find myself lying for no reason. I used to get in trouble for lying when I had no clue why I lied in the first place. 🤦‍♂️ So, I have to act like a child and tell on myself. After awhile, it's easier to just not get into situations where I would have to lie than it is to lie. That makes lying more work and effort for less reward than being honest...even if it means so sudden gratification or gratification at all. I am not violent, in general, but... yeah, I could go on and on. That ☝ was me catching myself being egocentric (when my initial goal was to make it easier for others with ASPD to talk about the disorder) in real-time. 🤦‍♂️ The point is: we are there among you. Some of us, however, are "pro-social psychopaths" .....meaning: *we get it and it's hard, but we are actually trying to get better or at least don't want to be this way anymore. not sure how many of us there are.... but 🙋‍♂️ "Here!"

children abusers should never get a chance to get out. ever. end of story

My ex is a carbon copy of his dad and I don’t know who’s more psychopathic. Both disregard people unless an important person id around, then they grovel. I have never seen a smile, tears or laughter from either. If someone doesn’t entertain them, or fawn over them there will be trouble.

It’s more than an inadequate answer, it’s a dangerous answer. As a child of a man with severe psychopathy, I suffered a lot of childhood abuse. Two of my siblings have severe psychopathy. My other siblings and I do not. However, if people hear my story, they get uneasy and worry I have psychopathy. Instead of finding out, they just disappear on me. I don’t hurt people. In fact, I’m kind, responsible, and accepting of others as a result of what I’ve survived. I look forward to the day when everyday people are aware enough to be able to accurately identify those who are safe from those who are coercive and violent.

There are 4 personality disorders in the cluster B family. Psychopathy (ASPD) is one and borderline is another. I have borderline and I had enough traits by age 12 for diagnosis, but because we cannot diagnose children, my doctors just did this number: 🤷🏻‍♀️, so now I’m 43 and just found out this is my diagnosis- meaning I’ve suffered my entire life because they wouldn’t diagnose me at 12. Not helpful.

Giving someone 5-20 for sexually abusing 4 young boys is INSANE especially considering you know they're likely to reoffend

My sister married a guy that had a psychopathic ex-wife. She caused so much grief for my sister that it stole the better part of the start of her marriage. His ex-wife was extremely manipulative and charming and ugly inside at the same time. She manipulated men to kill a guy for her and she got away with it. She did spend time in prison though for something eventually. It is crazy how much damage psychopaths can cause.

I like the idea of "the 'emergency brake" not working.

I did not know that John Lenon has survived and become a psychopath.

"Organic Portal".....souless human being who attaches itself to another and depletes,.usually for material gain and/or power. It only survives by this method.

The best material I’ve seen on the topic

3:50 Psychopaths can sing the lyrics, but they don't respond to the melody... That is as perfect an analogy as you'll ever hear.

The most successful psychopaths rarely end up behind bars, but instead are overrepresented in positions of power, ie: corporation heads and politicians. POLITICAL PONEROLOGY.

I know somebody that is a therapist in a prison. After years of talking with prisoners trying to help them they say the ones with the sexual deviance you cannot reform or help. There is no correcting that.

According to the guidelines of speech, I'm not allowed to articulate what I really believe should be done with these people. Which is why we are unable to remove them from society. My mother being one of them. I told her one time that she is like a skunk. She "comes in, stinks up the place and leaves." She disturbs everyone psychologically and emotionally for decades and never pays the price. It's always...poor me....I'm treated so badly....I never get what I need....no body loves me. I have estranged myself from her and am much better for it.

This story broke my heart and at the same time opened my eyes as a reminder to measure the depth before diving in and that includes your devotion and beliefs.. This man deserves the answers he's looked for all these yrs.

So educational , thank you. I am a mental health worker in Australia. I will definately look at that approach. Thank you

Psychopath? He sure looks it. Best therapy is being an actor playing out the evil in them. Suits their vanity and need for attention.Keeps them out of trouble. Encourage creativity.

I have met a few in my life, scary stuff

Here's a prediction. If there ever is a treatment for psychopathy that we, as a society can dictate, the wealthiest psychopaths (who are inflicting the most widespread harm on the rest of us,) will take care to not only avoid the diagnosis and treatment for themselves, but also for their psychopathic children. People who lack empathy tend to see that as a strength, and the rest of us as inferior and weak for caring about others. So naturally, they will not want to lose what they see as their super power. However, they will be delighted to have this treatment applied to others. Obviously, they would want to preserve their own "strength," but weaken everyone else.

I was married to a brilliant psychopath... probably well over 160 IQ. A brilliant mind in a psychopath is terrifying. When he meets people he wants to impress he doesn't reveal the dangerous malevolence. My ex~husband became a "respected Doctor". When a psychopath comes after you to destroy you, they will. The man with the very long face and long shoulder length hair is a perfect example of how cunning a psychopath can be, analysing himself in a way that sounds like insight. He sounds like he has been rehabilitated. I would say, there is no "happy ending" for a Dr. Jeckle and Mr. Hyde.

Dude looks like Howard Stern, the Psychopathic Version Anyway.

Why are psychopaths allowed to be glorified on you tube...and when someone normal expresses their opinion they are censored on you tube?

The sad truth about this condition is that some industries wants and glorify these kind people. I worked in one. They’re dangerous because they see no problem in using retaliation, stalking, and verbal threats around the workplace to get what they want. Bullies and them hang around like a “moth to a flame.”if there’s one in your company, you will likely see employees being encouraged to engage in cruel acts against other employees to prove their loyalty.

Can psychopaths feel social anxiety or be very shy at least? i've always wondered.

This documentary is like walking through a small town museum

Love the older documentaries.

This is exactly why I say the defense of"guilty by reason of insanity " is a bunch of crap as far as I'm concerned. Yes if you kill someone you have to be crazy but it's not an excuse!

Why do people say their ex are pyschopaths 😂

13:11 "I'm ready to go now."😄

Extreme trauma can definately cause major brain damage and psychopathic-like behavior. But a true psychopath is born that way. An extremely traumatized person can be treated, that person started out with natural born empathy. A psychopath simply doesn't have that to begin with. Trauma WILL make it far more likely for a psychopath to lash out in a more dangerous and damaging way. Trauma is always severly damaging.

I dated a psychopath. It was a violent mind game that was meant to end me. These people are not to be around if you want any kind of peace and abundance

I've noticed a lot of serial killers have eyes that are more close together than normal

this is a brilliant film. these researchers have given so much . they are also ethical ! thank you

Very insightful show... Having experienced the harm these people can cause first hand (and their intelligence and how most people can’t see what’s going on) I am just a bit worried about the industrial/political/medical psychopaths that hijack the micro chip implant system and use it for their agenda on healthy people building psychopath armies...

Excellent documentary. Thank you.

This is why when a child becomes an adult, they, not the parents are responsible for their own decisions. They are born that way but some of them still have character and cognitive empathy. They do know right from wrong. Their brains are born with a smaller amygdala....hence a birth defect. Something in utero didn't have what it needed to form without a birth defect.

I've seen this interview. Still haunting how aware he is to this day.

You cannot reform someone that is like this no. I lived with one. I've known many. And I'm sorry but anybody who has taken it to the level of going after children, And killing just to kill is not reformable

Having grown up with a psychopathic or sociopathic father, these guys could not snow me. I have a huge respect for psychiatry and psychology, but neither can replicate being raised by a psychopath. I don't know how he scored on this scale but being raised by him gave us hypersensitive radar for BS and manipulative behavior.

I am very curious what ever happened to this guy (the first man featured). Does anyone have an update? I am also wondering what ever happened to this program.

Psychopaths view others as prey. And when two psychopaths meet, then you better look out for yourself

I'm dying to know what's with Wayne now, couldn't find anything about him, i guess it will remain mystery forever(