S4 Ep.1: First Kill

Mind of a Monster: The Butcher Baker

Warner Bros. Discovery

True Crime

4.8 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 4 April 2023

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

We begin in the picturesque town of Bath, Ohio, where a troubled teenager is developing some disturbing interests. Speaking to experts and witnesses, Dr Michelle Ward investigates the pivotal moment that saw Jeffrey Dahmer shift from class jokester to ruthless killer.

Hosted by criminal psychologist Michelle Ward, the Mind of a Monster true crime podcast brings you exclusive access and insight into some of history’s most notorious serial killers—with chilling audio straight from the monsters themselves. Season 4 of Mind of a Monster examines Jeffrey Dahmer, who from 1978 to 1991 murdered seventeen men and boys, attempted to kill at least two others, and attacked, drugged, and abused countless more. He cannibalized some of his victims, dismembered their bodies and preyed on the vulnerable to become one of the most depraved serial killers in American history. Across six episodes, criminal psychologist Dr. Michelle Ward consults with detectives, journalists, survivors, and witnesses to dive deep into the case of Jeffrey Dahmer. Investigating his crimes, Dr. Ward tracks his trajectory as a killer and exposes the many opportunities that were lost to prevent his reign of terror. Mind of a Monster is an Investigation Discovery podcast.

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0:00.0	Many put their hope in Dr. Serhat. His company was worth half a billion dollars.
0:05.1	His research promised groundbreaking treatments for HIV and cancer. But the brilliant doctor was hiding a secret.
0:12.1	You can listen to Dr Death Bad Magic, ad free by
0:15.3	subscribing to Wundry Plus in the Wundry app or on Apple Podcasts.
0:20.0	This podcast explores themes of murder and rape.
0:26.0	Listener discretion is advised.
0:29.0	The words of Jeffrey Dahmer are voiced by an actor.
0:34.0	Not only was the deceased dismembered, but then the bones were broken apart with a sledgehammer.
0:41.0	Dahmer is serving 15 consecutive life sentences for the murders of 17 males.
0:47.0	The most prolific slayer in the history of the state of Wisconsin.
0:52.0	From 1978 to 1991,
0:54.0	Jeffrey Dahmer murdered 17 men and boys,
0:58.0	attempted to kill at least two others,
1:01.0	and attacked, drugged, and abused countless more.
1:06.0	He cannibalized some of his victims, dismembered their bodies, prayed on the vulnerable,
1:11.5	and took advantage of pre-existing stigma to become one of the most depraved
1:15.5	serial killers in American history.
1:18.9	But what's the real story of this most unlikely of killers?
1:23.0	Over the course of six episodes, we'll speak to detectives, journalists, survivors, and
1:28.6	witnesses to dive deep into the case of Jeffrey Dahmer, tracking his trajectory as a killer and
1:34.7	exposing the many opportunities that were lost to prevent his reign of
1:39.2	terror. And ultimately asking, could this ever happen again?
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