The actor who played Kemper in _Mindhunter_ absolutely nailed the easy mannerisms and menace that lurks just under the surface. He's genuinely terrifying. But Kemper is actually crazier yet more in control than we can fully appreciate.
He said he had such a hard time saying some of the lines. Preticularly the "when I kill them I own them, their souls are with me always" the actor said he had to do many takes to get it right. He kept breaking down in tears, realizing these are real people he's talking about, portraying this prolific serial killer. The actor stated he doesn't want to play a bad guy for a long time now. He was also REALLY good in Umbrella Academy. Not as good as his Ed tho.
@@leahflower9924 I don't think that US prison inmates get access to the internet. Kemper has probably never used the internet at all, though he probably completely understand how much more famous/infamous he is today, compared to the times before the web.
@@NKA23they can earn access to tablets for reading, taking classes, etc; and it's my understanding the controls blocking free internet usage can be bypassed if you know what you're doing.
What throwed you? The fact he tortured, raped, skulled f8cked his own mother and murdered his grandparents and mutilated women, admitted it, and here you are saying " gee, I'm usually pretty good at spotting manipulators". F*ck sakes.
Kemper is one of the scaries ones to me because he was so incredibly likeable to everyone... so much so that they didn't immediately believe him when he turned himself in. It's terrifying that he has that sort of control.
I am absolutely addicted to your channel. People’s body language has always been incredibly interesting to me, I’ve always thought a persons body language can be much louder than what they actually say. Keep the videos coming and thank you!!! I believe I saw an Ed Kemper interview where he actually admitted that he does feel enjoyment in talking about the things he knows were horrible. Interesting case.
He's always been my top guy to study from all the serial killers, and here you are stating all the reasons i didn't have words for. It was his joy and his matter of fact descriptions of his acts. being so intelligent and yet doing the things he knew would end him up in jail. Israel Keys is my other favorite for similar reasons.
He said he killed his grandparents because he wanted to see what it felt like. He told authorities enough to keep society protected. It’s upsetting how killers have so many, “rights,” even after they take victims rights away. Victims right to live.
I agree he should have never been let out, you have to consider his age. It's rare, and much more so at the time when he killed his grandparents, for someone so young to do that. He's talked about getting to know the doctors, learning to know exactly what to say when he was tested to say what they wanted to hear. He wasn't sent to jail. He went to a mental facility. You can be released at any time in those places.
Def should have been kept in. But, if you look at what the psychologists who recommended his release said, they said do not send him back to his mom. There's actually alot of details to this story that this guy is not aware of.
Kemper is wildly fascinating. A guy so self aware, so present, but also so horrific in his actions. In another life he could have done great things. (But maybe that’s just me falling for it!)
I agree he is fascinating. And creepy. Kemper said he wanted to deny his mother the things that made her happy, and that's why he killed her. There is no rage in his voice. But there is a lot of rage in those words. Normal people don't talk like that.
I do to. Dr. G is the first thing I look for to see if there is a new post. These are interesting. Dr. G is very good. He does a good job at explaining things too
I’ve always found Ed Kemper to be so fascinating and charismatic. It’s so interesting to learn that his charisma is just part of his manipulation game. I definitely fell for his “I’m just a normal guy” act. He is very good and it’s confusing how he is so disgustingly alluring. Thanks for your insight Dr. G!
Women especially (not all, hang on) are attracted to bad guys. If you had the cunning (a cunning conduct is part of the allure of charismatic individuals) ellement into the mix, you have the recipe for attraction. You see, bad men where the ones who were more successful evolutionarily speaking, more likely to survive and thus pass on their genes. I think that most people don't find Mahatma Gandhi types that interesting. Saying you like the good guys is just the socially acceptable and responsible thing to do. But we are attracted to more... sinister things, and that makes sense if you look at human evolution.
he clearly has trauma and splitting , and the person you se talking is not realy the person who did it . psycopats do not give them self up !I actualy believe him
@@TruthMatters9674 I dont think its because of him being evil, I think its because of him portraying a charismatic person, again he is just a good manipulator
When you are an honest, kind, empathetic person it is difficult to recognize the manipulation. I think normal decent people are targets for these monsters because their minds work in a way it is difficult for us to comprehend. These videos are very helpful.
Kemper speaks as if his sharing of the little details and his self-examination of his behaviors are very deeply profound. It's like he's the narrator for the story. An "extraordinary" story that should be keeping the listeners on the edges of their seats in awe.
to be fair, back then it was. it was the beginning of understanding what a serial killer is and ed kemper was the only one who could verbalize complex psychological patterns. try interviewing a nut job like manson, he lives on a different planet
@@MarieTheOstrich Ted Bundy was another one who liked to guide his listeners piecemeal through a study into the workings of his mind. It was a way to entertain himself by drip-dripping fascinating morbid details out to individuals who were trying to understand his bizarre motives. I think he summed it up very well once when answering that question, (smirking) Because it's fun! Many serial killers have been very close-lipped, but some love to have an attentive audience hanging on every word. You're right, the study of serial killers has been greatly expanded in more recent times.
Your points about his facial expressions, his feelings, and what he is actually communicating is fascinating. I would have been totally oblivious to these points without your analysis. This is a very difficult endeavor and it must take years of study and practice.
I really appreciate you breaking this one down. I'd seen this interview before and I WAS manipulated by him. (He's clearly very intelligent and he knows it.) And he had me thinking he felt some kind of remorse, but your break down helped me realize it's not really the case. Very enlightening.
Honestly hearing his story makes me feel bad for him, and almost understand to a degree, at least the psychology of it although it is unforgivable. Watching this clip just him not Dr G, made me fall for it even more.
@@lillyleg7143 Yeah. It makes me wonder if his mother hadn't been so mentally and emotionally abusive if he would have ended up the killer he became. It seems from what I've read serial killers have to have affects from nurture AND nature in order to become what they are. So born with a psychopathic brain, and then also experience some kind of abuse or trauma as a child. Because we know there are psychopaths who live ordinary lives and never kill anyone. Many are CEOs for example. So I do think it takes that perfect storm of having a certain type of brain along with abuse or possibly even neglect.
I can’t get enough of Dr. G’s teachings!! Looking for a new video to watch is the first thing I do in my free time! And I’ve learned SO much! Thank you!
I’m glad that you continued to remind us throughout this interview of the heinous, vicious damage he did to his victims. I was drawn into his narrative the previous times I’d watched this, but there was always more than a feeling of him narrating a planned dialog. His mannerisms were just a little too smooth; his words just a little too glib and spoken for impact and effect. He watches his listener intently to see how he is receiving his narration. Kemper is acting the part of a bewildered murderer who is honestly trying to understand why he killed these people, but that is all just part of his manipulation.
@@pauliedibbs9028 I would have loved to talk to him, and told him he was a piece of shit and ended it there. To date, no one has. Instead, it's just sycophants from decades ago.
Absolutely! He is the textbook example of a sociopath - his mask is well crafted, intricately decorated and has been honed, tweeked and perfected over a long period of time. However, as with all people who develop such a personality, the personality and mask he portrays to the world is in complete contrast to the reality of what's going on inside. He is no more than a scared little boy inside, a bit like the Wizard of Oz, terrified that his mask might slip and the listener will realise that it's all a lie. Therefore, every bit of his attention is being channelled into ensuring this does not happen. He behaves as he BELIEVES he should behave if he were a "normal" person, with normal human emotions - but it's almost too perfect, too well rehearsed and perhaps a little bit too insightful at times to be an accurate portrayal. Or, it could really that he's truly attempting to analyse his own behaviour but because of his sociopathy he still comes across as phoney because he would be viewing it all from a more "scientific" perspective, rather than from a human, emotional and spiritual perspective. My question is, would we be so able to detect his expert manipulation tactics if we were viewing him without the knowledge that he has committed some of the most heinous crimes in modern times? If he hadn't become a serial killer he likely would have done what most sociopaths and psychopaths do - which is to enter into a career path that gives them the ability to pass themselves off as a successful, well balanced human being (at least in their own eyes), feeding their desire for constant validation, praise and acknowledgement which temporarily bolsters the minuscule self esteem levels. They choose careers that allow them the ability to have authority and control over others, such as being a corporate high flyer, CEO etc or a member of the law enforcement or military forces. Kemper did, I believe, apply to become a police officer but was rejected because of his height. There are many, many cases where the offender has been a law enforcement officer or other figure with a great deal of authority over people and I can think of several serial killers who were previously in the military.
Now that is fast...I asked about this guy being the focus three days ago and here we are. Love the channel again and find it incredibly interesting to see how a trained eye can pick up on the "tells" people have. Keep up the great work sir.
He’s so good at breaking it down and explaining it in a way anyone could understand. I can even pick stuff up on from watching him. I love these videos.
You really nailed it. This is exactly what I try to explain to people who almost ''defend'' his actions and are fascinated by him. ITS AN ACT. He is manipulating us through these interviews and he enjoys doing this.
well he is pretty funny in that one interview with the glasses. But these guys are like most people, it's just they lack certain things, but they can be charming and funny people, that's how they get people to trust them.
Watching you speak Doc reminds me of being back at university. Are you a professor because you speak like a professional. As someone who's used to teaching, and it's obviously you're renowned in the fields of body language analysis, possibly even profiling?. Criminology, psychology, and a bag of others, I'd bet. It's actually like free study been subbed to the doc
The episode of Mind Hunters when they interview Ed Kemper was really good. The actor who played him did a fantastic job. I can’t believe they let Kemper out of the psychiatric hospital after what he did to his grandparents. Had they held him indefinitely, 8 people wouldn’t have lost their lives.
Just come across your channel and am now binge watching all your videos! Utterly fascinating and your analysis is so good. It is hard at times to see Kenner smile, think it’s his moustache that covers it, but if you look at his eyes, they really light up! Got yourself a new subscriber and I look forward to many more of your videos. Have you ever thought of doing an analysis of Isreal Keyes? He is in my opinion the most terrifying serial killer that’s ever walked this earth, yet there is so little information ever done on him. ❤
This has got to be one of the crazier serial killers. Killed his grandparents so young, got released and then went on to kill so many women and finally his own mother? Is there such a thing as a natural born killer? Because if there is, he is one.
@@nickvarga463 As noted, everything he says about his mother can be a lie, a partial lie, or maybe its true. Like many killers its easy to blame someone else for everything they do. Killed his grandparents as a child? Because his mom was cruel?..................yeah there's a little more to it.
@@nickvarga463 Yeah, I was just thinking out loud. What I think is unusual is there are family annihilators and there are guys that kill women. He's both.
@@nickvarga463 I havent researched it obviously. He started killing awfully young though......for him to commit such an act and be let loose because he was young, yet another hugely crucial error.
I usually have reservations when it comes to body language experts since it's basically pseudo science, but Dr. G's videos are very entertaining and his expertise in psychology really convince me. Especially like the split screen setup 👌
A thousand thaks, Dr. G! I am such a fan of your split screen / freeze frame / pause & comment format! I get so much more out of the analysis with your approach. I watch a number of creator professionals on TH-cam who also do body language analysis and discussion and your videos have fast become my favorite.
Love your videos, thank you for the information. 🙏🏼 I just want to point out that some people tend to smile or laugh when talking about traumatising moments, as a way of detaching themselves from that memory; it’s definitely not enjoying the moment, but rather trying to make light of its effect. Not to take away from the fact that serial killers are deprived creatures with serious mental and emotional problems.
This man is a complete control / power freak. He strikes me as a kid who suffered from extreme loneliness which resulted in his massive personal social crisis. I also wonder about his glasses. They seem to barrier/distract his subtle facial gestures. They almost act like a prop in his civilian -wolf in sheep’s clothing costume. The narcism in him is that he gets off on thinking he is the smartest guy in the room. His suppressed rage growing up clearly exploded and wreaked serious havoc in his unthinkable crimes. He also reminds me of a Stephan King character. Devious, cunning, duplicitous…. Thankyou Dr G!🌻🌸🦋 Can you please analyze Aileen Wournos….? Thankyou again! Love your work and insights!!!!!!
@@vettelover695 No, different glasses. These are standard prison issues plastic frames. There's an amusing video where he shows the difference between the two pairs.
Hey Dr. G! Would you mind doing a video or talking on why you wanted to go into the field of psychology and behavior analysis? Also, what programs/classes would be beneficial to take in college? I am looking at going back to school soon, and I want to get all of my ducks in a row.
Dr. G- Thanks so much for these flashback forensics videos. Ed Kemper is, for me, one of the most fascinating of all serial killers. I would really appreciate more analysis of his body language. He is so ordinary, so intelligent, so cunning and so incredibly dangerous without giving any outward signs of his horrible potential.
Your analysis of serieral killer's body language is fascinating. Are there any videos of these killers interacting with family members that will provide information on their relationships?
When he finishes saying "She let me back in" his cheeks raise for a millisecond before he goes back into his statement. He's especially proud of having been able to pull that off.
Dare I say how fascinating Ed Kemper's story is along with numerous other serial killers. You always deliver., Dr. G.I don't comment more as not to expose too many of my thoughts. Giving you a star ⭐for your incite.
WoW!! This has to be my favourite Dr G video thus far! I had never heard of this man before, truly chilling! Thanks for the comment section that leads me to these fantastic videos! 💖
My child development teacher said that sometimes we laugh when we are very stressed because our brain gets confused over the intensity of the feelings we are experiencing. I know I have laughed when nervous at times. How do you differentiate between the two?
Yes. I was thinking this, too. Sort of like laughing at the absurdity of it. I'm of the opinion that his mother severely abused him by way of her own mental illnesses. Just based on other interviews, or segments of this. Something to do with how/where he was forced to sleep and being blamed for lusting after his sisters, growing up. Just glad the DR. spared us the details of her murder.
@@tabby73I wasn’t necessarily talking about Kemper I was just wondering in general. Sometimes the difference is obvious but I have to wonder about other times especially when we don’t personally know the person.
I was a teenager/young adult in the San Francisco Bay Area when he was running around. At the same time there was Zodiac, Charlie Manson, Herbert Mullins, the Symbionese Liberation Army, Angela Davis, the Black Panthers...a very interesting time to say the least. Some friends and I actually had an encounter with Herbert Mullins on the Santa Cruz Beach/Boardwalk. Man, things could have ended up really bad.
Wow that's very interesting... an terrifying! I am unaware of the Symbionese Liberation Armyt and Angela Davis so you've given me some food for research there, for which I thank you. Greetings from England.
I wasn't familiar with Ed Kemper before this. I can see how his crimes and behavior were copied in some of the most fascinating serial killer characters I have seen in film. A true camouflage monster with odd decision making of turning himself in that just leaves regular people truest perplexed on what motivates and drives people like this.
I think there was a little bit of both needing to be in control and realising the net was closing in on him, as well as a glimpse of some humanity deep inside him where he really didn't like what he was doing. Many people believe that psychopaths and sociopaths never harm themselves or turn themselves in but it just isn't true. If they feel control slipping, they're actually quite likely to take themselves out of this world. Just a last ditch effort at maintaining control and being the one who decides how things will be.
Thank you for doing this. I watched the original interview and everyone in the comment section fell for his well orchestrated act. I'd love to see your commentary on his late interview with the French journalists, he seems to be more genuine in that one.
There's no other serial killer that is as charming or comes off differentiated as Kemper. You actually like him where as Bundy in interviews makes you put off. Kemper draws you in to like him. Master brilliance. Nobody communicates like Kemper
I agree, with Bundy I can just think yeah hes a monster and instantly dislike him, but the way ed talks and manipulates makes me want to like him but I need to remind myself, he is a monster he is doing this to make people like him or believe him its a show
Hoping that in reviewing these videos with your expert critique we're all able to pick up on something that could protect us in the future should we cross paths with one of these types, but it sure is hard.
I have been beaten, severely, as a child over many years. I actually do laugh when I talk about it, I also laugh when I’m uncomfortable or embarrassed. To the point that it made a friend of mine uncomfortable years ago, she said it was weird that I was laughing while I was telling her about a specific attack I endured. She said, why are you laughing, that’s not funny. I’ll never forget it, I felt embarrassed and ashamed for my own reaction to the memory of my abuse. I also cry, sob, uncontrollably at the memories at times. People are complex, we are unique and different and I’m not sure if there is any truly scientific means of measuring one’s thoughts and feelings from their affect. Just my own thoughts based on my own unique experience.
tianna, I'm so sorry you had to endure all that. I do think your laughing was a coping mechanism, and anxiety also produces laughter in some situations that aren't funny. You don't need to laugh to placate anyone or lessen your abusive experiences now, though. And never be ashamed of someone else's bad behavior. You're a survivor, not a victim. Bless yourself for your courage and endurance. I wish you peace, and hope joy is in your life now.
Sometimes I laugh or make jokes at my own expense when discussing my trauma that causes me great pain and I go to therapy for, its all a cope, you arent weird for it
Omg, same.. I laugh at some pretty evil things that have been done to me, and I just don't know why. I don't really think it's funny.. but I laugh bc I am uncomfortable and really don't want to get upset, so I laugh. Idk
Thank You Dr G! Please continue to do more flashback forensics. This Guy is frightening. He seems so normal. He’s not, obviously. What I notice about him when giving interviews.. he comes across as a giant “ bullshiter “. Sorry, I can’t think of another way to describe him . Sits back , arms crossed, knee slightly crossed.. he loves to see the look of shock in people’s eyes when talking about the monstrous things that he’s done .
@@drgexplains Awesome‼️There is not that much footage of him but on September 17, 2023 there is a new program coming on produced by MGM+ about Ed Gein entitled Psycho: The Lost Tapes Of Ed Gein. It is a series of audio where Ed answers interesting questions never before heard. There is a trailer for this program on TH-cam. There are quite a few pictures of Ed that are fascinating because his face seems to say volumes and his eyes look through me it seems. I really enjoy all of your shows and I always look forward to them. Thank You Dr. G. Have a good evening.
Once the subtle smiles are pointed out, the 'genuineness' of them radiates up to his eyes (albeit a tad difficult to see with the glasses). So the smiles aren't limited, and controlled in the lower half of his face. Without this analysis, and knowing what he did...now after the fact...I would've accepted him for what he portrayed. Unfortunately, none of his victims survived to share if they felt a foreboding sixth sense about him. Watching these videos is mentally exhausting. Requires amazing powers of observation given how nuanced his expressions are.
These videos are really interesting. Love Dr. G, he seems to really know his stuff!! Was wondering if he would consider doing a video on Torey Adamcik and Brian Draper? I bet that could make for a cool video. Thanks Dr. G!! 😊
There are a few cases in Ontario where a detective interviews notorious murderers and he is so good at reading the body language and getting info out. He’s world renowned and teaches about interrogation. His name is Jim smyth and he’s interviewed Russell Willliams (Canadian Air Force captain who killed women) and also Michael laferty and Teri McClintick (they abducted and murdered an 8 year old girl and it was national news)
Hi Doctor G, thanks for your videos, always very analytical. They have taught me to be a bit more observant of people when they talk to try and see if they use body language which does not fit what they are saying. I must say, a lot of these videos are terrifying, to see how some people display signs of excitement and pleasure when relating the horrors they have committed... I was wondering if it would be possible to analyse some videos of Adolf Eichmann in his trials (or maybe other war criminals)? They might be too old for accurate analysis... but these criminals were always so hard to decrypt that it might bring a bit more insights into their personalities and why they took some of their horrific decisions. Anyway, great job, thanks!
17:00 Why? Absurdity, the bizarre and madness can be worth a chuckle. Laughter is a defense mechanism Is it the fact that he is so calm and emotionless the rest of the time that makes his laughter odd?
This is exactly why I'm so disappointed they aren't making a third season of Mindhunters. They left off with Holden being basically under Kemper's spell and I would have loved to see where they went with it.
As you pointed out the eyebrows, I realized I recognized this expression from a group of people casually confessing to the ways they hurt their partners. Pretending to "own up" as a way to brag while passing off as contrite for extra points. The raised eyebrows felt like surprise and disbelief, like "wow I can't even believe I did such a thing, I'm kind of a victim of my own instincts if you think about it"
Bro I love your video I found ur channel a few weeks ago n I truly respect what you do im just asking how dose one become a body reader keep up the great work g
I talked to a man that I was discharging from a hospital in Sacramento, I am a patient transporter, and he told me at one time he worked in a vacaville medical facility for inmates and he was responsible for organizing activities for the inmates. One of the men he worked around and talked to was this Edmund Kemper guy. He told me they talked baseball together and kemper revealed that he would shit in the bed on purpose to make the nurses clean up after him, wild.
@@romanz9022 ah, so that's it! So he went that far as to do something that disgusting; I asked about his 'perceived' treatment by the Nurses because it seems that he personalizes interactions way above their meaning, reading into things that were simply not there. But your answer is a simpler explanation.
@@WakeyWakeyEggsandBakey well, do they? There's a lot of people who are with someone who are someone else who they portray to be ... You can know a lot of to look out for but spotting it irl is a different thing. I bet you've known a lot of narcs and sociopaths who you think are nice people ;)
It's another great video and I find Ed Kemper to be one of the hardest to read his body language. Even with your excellent explanation, I had to watch it 4 times to see his subtle. Why do you think he turned himself in to the police twice? I also find it interesting that he was the voice of hundreds of audiobooks in the 1980's what satisfaction do you think he got from doing this but not being well known?
I think when he killed his grandparents, he basically had to turn himself in. After killing his mother, I think he would have been the prime suspect anyway or maybe part of him really wanted to stop. I'll have to give some thought to the audiobooks. It could just be that he wanted to feel that he was doing something useful. He is definitely more complicated than most of the people I analyze!
I’ve wondered the same! I think Dr. G says it well here!! I’ve always found Kemper fascinating. He’s more complex and he has a really disturbing childhood. I wonder too if part of him wanted to stop, yet he also knew he’d eventually get caught. I also wonder if a part of him likes the structure of prison (even though he is a control freak). Maybe he doesn’t have to struggle with acting out on his compulsions and disturbing fantasies because he just couldn’t? I don’t know… He really is fascinating. He’s so intelligent, personable, self-aware, and he seems terrifyingly normal because he’s such a skilled manipulator. It’s wild.
No matter how emotional a serial killer gets about their actions when recounting them, even if they seem to cry, you will never hear them sound upset for the victims. The upset feeling would always be about their own hurt or rage leading up to their actions. Psychopaths do have emotions, but they are never for other people, only for and about themselves. Pure narcissism
I’m curious to know your thoughts on Chris Watts, I’m not even sure who you can compare him to. He’s not a serial killer, but he did kill his whole family for another woman. Your details are always so great!
Please evaluate body language on William George Davis from Tyler TX nurse convicted of murdering patients in CVICU. Thankyou for all your work I signed up for workshop option about 2-3 weeks ago
I grew up in Santa Cruz County where Ed once lived. The home that he shared with his mom is in a neighboring town called Aptos. The home is still there, I drove by it a couple of years ago. It’s located very close to the ocean and right across the highway from Cabrillo Jr. College…the same school where I got my AA degree. That's also where he picked up one of his victims. The dive bar called The Jury Room where Ed would hang out with off-duty cops is also still there. It looks as crusty as ever and probably has never undergone any sort of facelift. You step foot in there and it’s like stepping into a time capsule of what it looked like in the 1970s. That bar is located right off Ocean Street, across the street from the county courthouse. If you’ve ever visited the Boardwalk, chances are you have driven right past it as it sits along the main artery between Hwy 1 and the beach. My family and in-laws still live in the Santa Cruz Mountains where Ed would take his victims. It’s still made mostly of canyons of dense redwood forests and small dry micro-climates with many rural acreage properties scattered about. Back in the 1970s when Ed was running around loose, it would have been the perfect location to take his victims because he would barely have to drive 10 minutes away from his home and he would find himself in the forests where no one would hear his victims if they screamed.
exactly...bundy never looked normal to me...u could see evil and rage in his eyes...like when he is mouthing off to cameras over the prosecutor ..ramirez was a walking nightmare and its frightening he had groupies even celebrities that liked him...ewwww.
@kimmyfreak200 Bundy was a terrifying guy cause he was a waste of potential. He was a law student and it seemed like he had the whole world ahead of him. Even the judge said it was a waste of humanity and he would've loved to have him practice in front of him and he would've made a good lawyer. But there's something evil in his eyes. Just cold and dead
in this clip, I don't think his intention is to lie. More like explaining his moment of glory. The manipulative part is just to convince the interviewers how great he was while doing the act. His glory can't be tainted for him, I'm pretty sure he was not lie.
Kemper loves interviews because he loves replaying the crimes, just thinking about them isnt enough he has to verbalize them and shock people and its why he turned himself in, he needed to verbalize the acts
Dr. G, thanks SO much for analyzing Ed Kemper, & for pointing out smiles I’d never noticed before! Kemper is a fascinating serial killer. He’s highly intelligent, personable, self-aware, & he *does* tells us who he is… so it’s terrifying what a scary skilled manipulator he is! He sure seems to struggle w/accountability for his heinous crimes, blaming his mom. I think his mom did a real number on him. She viciously abus-d him, & it’s interesting how his anger at her & sexual repression play out. I’ve always found him likable, yet he seems to have no remorse. Cognitive even? I wonder if his mom & grandmother had shown him love, & his dad hadn’t abandoned him, if things might’ve been different. This is my first comment, but I’ve followed your Channel for a while! I love listening to a good forensic &/or clinical psychologist! I’m a nurse, fascinated by human behavior. Maybe b/c of my own childhood trauma, which I’m in therapy healing from! Would love to see you analyze Charles Cullen, who was recently interviewed in prison. You rock, Dr. G!
If you read Emerson Murray 'Murder Capital of the World' it has interesting quotes from Ed's younger sister Allyn telling his Mother to chuck him out after he once again covered her arms in bruises, the Mother said Ed 'ONLY' hit her three times???? It has been suggested that his always returning to the home can be explained by 'Trauma Bonding'. As for the 'Oh, I suppose you want to sit up all night AND talk now', well, his original account of that final conversation was VERY different, she apologised and said to him they would talk in the morning.
You said it:)... Rex Heuermann, and maybe his relationship with his dad like Kemper with his mom. Exploring who Rex's mother was, what she was like and their relationship would be interesting as well. Great video as usual, thanks for taking the time.
The guy who says, "I liked Kemper" is Robert Ressler, one of the original FBI profilers the show "Mindhunter" is about. (He is also the guy who let Gacy demonstrate the "rope trick" on his wrist.) I'm surprised an expert like Dr. G doesn't know this.
He's also the one that was locked in a room with Kemper and no guards came to let him out. Kemper starting messing with him, saying he could rip his head off. Kemper was just kidding, of course.
I’m confused as to why a psychopath might see people as objects but also strongly desire the feeling of being the center of attention (which I assumed placed emphasis on the importance of what others think)
one of the scariest ed kemper moments is when he is in his cell..it's on a unreleased extended footage clip..where he tries on the glasses used in the murders and says WOULD U GET INTO A CAR WITH SOMEONE LIKE THIS? i screenshot it..the most proud face he has made..u can see the evil in his eyes and he smiles..very unsettling....its on kenny wilbur channel title "Edmund Kemper - Interview 1981 (High Quality)"
I’m so obsessed with your videos. Really love you covering serial killer interviews. I used to always say Ed Kemper was remorseful. You’ve made me see something totally different! He smiles every time he thinks of killing, he’s such a creep! I’d love to see you do more like this. I find it so so fascinating.
The actor who played Kemper in _Mindhunter_ absolutely nailed the easy mannerisms and menace that lurks just under the surface. He's genuinely terrifying.
But Kemper is actually crazier yet more in control than we can fully appreciate.
He said he had such a hard time saying some of the lines. Preticularly the "when I kill them I own them, their souls are with me always" the actor said he had to do many takes to get it right. He kept breaking down in tears, realizing these are real people he's talking about, portraying this prolific serial killer. The actor stated he doesn't want to play a bad guy for a long time now. He was also REALLY good in Umbrella Academy. Not as good as his Ed tho.
I wonder if kemper watches youtube in prison
@@leahflower9924 I don't think that US prison inmates get access to the internet. Kemper has probably never used the internet at all, though he probably completely understand how much more famous/infamous he is today, compared to the times before the web.
Agree! They nailed him in Mindhunter. So good, wish they would bring it back.
@@NKA23they can earn access to tablets for reading, taking classes, etc; and it's my understanding the controls blocking free internet usage can be bypassed if you know what you're doing.
Never realized how convincing he was to me until I saw this video. Those smiles and smirks tell a very different story of who Edmund Kemper is.
I’m usually pretty good at spotting manipulators, however Ed Kemper seems so believable. Thanks for talking us through some of his behaviours.
I agree 100%! He is really good at being unassuming and the way he communicates is compelling.
He did have a VERY high IQ.... Disturbingly intelligent, considering his case and crimes...
Maybe you are one of their kind
What throwed you? The fact he tortured, raped, skulled f8cked his own mother and murdered his grandparents and mutilated women, admitted it, and here you are saying " gee, I'm usually pretty good at spotting manipulators". F*ck sakes.
Dunning Kruger. You dont know much so you think you're good at it. Ignorance is bliss.
How to spot a psychopath: „ i didnt hit her, i killed her, but i didnt hit her !“
Damn thats almost comical
You got it!
Kemper is one of the scaries ones to me because he was so incredibly likeable to everyone... so much so that they didn't immediately believe him when he turned himself in. It's terrifying that he has that sort of control.
I am absolutely addicted to your channel. People’s body language has always been incredibly interesting to me, I’ve always thought a persons body language can be much louder than what they actually say. Keep the videos coming and thank you!!!
I believe I saw an Ed Kemper interview where he actually admitted that he does feel enjoyment in talking about the things he knows were horrible. Interesting case.
He's always been my top guy to study from all the serial killers, and here you are stating all the reasons i didn't have words for. It was his joy and his matter of fact descriptions of his acts. being so intelligent and yet doing the things he knew would end him up in jail. Israel Keys is my other favorite for similar reasons.
Oh, Keyes creeped the hell out of me.
Studying to do what?
@@ghostwhisperer7659fun I imagine you see internet psychologist everywhere spouting nonsense
They should have kept him institutionalized after murdering his grandparents. Geez
Agree, like their lives didn't really count because of his age
He said he killed his grandparents because he wanted to see what it felt like.
He told authorities enough to keep society protected.
It’s upsetting how killers have so many, “rights,” even after they take victims rights away. Victims right to live.
I agree he should have never been let out, you have to consider his age. It's rare, and much more so at the time when he killed his grandparents, for someone so young to do that. He's talked about getting to know the doctors, learning to know exactly what to say when he was tested to say what they wanted to hear. He wasn't sent to jail. He went to a mental facility. You can be released at any time in those places.
The stupidity of the idiots who signed off letting this demonic maggot out have 8 murders they should be charged for also.
Def should have been kept in. But, if you look at what the psychologists who recommended his release said, they said do not send him back to his mom. There's actually alot of details to this story that this guy is not aware of.
Kemper is wildly fascinating. A guy so self aware, so present, but also so horrific in his actions. In another life he could have done great things. (But maybe that’s just me falling for it!)
I agree he is fascinating. And creepy. Kemper said he wanted to deny his mother the things that made her happy, and that's why he killed her. There is no rage in his voice. But there is a lot of rage in those words. Normal people don't talk like that.
If he weren't a sadistic monster.
I think when I see your posts I click on them faster than I do anyone else, I just find these fascinating.
Thank you! I think this is a pretty interesting one!
I do have those super fast click channels and this is one of them!
Yep have to agree!
Love to watch anything on Big Ed so this is a win/win 😊
Ditto
I do to. Dr. G is the first thing I look for to see if there is a new post. These are interesting. Dr. G is very good. He does a good job at explaining things too
I’ve always found Ed Kemper to be so fascinating and charismatic. It’s so interesting to learn that his charisma is just part of his manipulation game. I definitely fell for his “I’m just a normal guy” act. He is very good and it’s confusing how he is so disgustingly alluring. Thanks for your insight Dr. G!
Same. I loathe serial murderers but Kemper has always interested me. Not sure why.
Women especially (not all, hang on) are attracted to bad guys. If you had the cunning (a cunning conduct is part of the allure of charismatic individuals) ellement into the mix, you have the recipe for attraction. You see, bad men where the ones who were more successful evolutionarily speaking, more likely to survive and thus pass on their genes. I think that most people don't find Mahatma Gandhi types that interesting. Saying you like the good guys is just the socially acceptable and responsible thing to do. But we are attracted to more... sinister things, and that makes sense if you look at human evolution.
he clearly has trauma and splitting , and the person you se talking is not realy the person who did it . psycopats do not give them self up !I actualy believe him
@@TruthMatters9674 I dont think its because of him being evil, I think its because of him portraying a charismatic person, again he is just a good manipulator
He gets sad when he thinks of his mom ❤ 😢
I wish Mindhunter was still on TV.
Me, too,
I watched it on Netflix a few months ago
Guy playing kemper was terrible, nothing like the real one
Same! I’ve been obsessed with profilers ever since. So rude that they cut the show! It was phenomenal.
I am learning that I am very gullible. You are teaching valuable lessons!
Remember: Trust no one.
When you are an honest, kind, empathetic person it is difficult to recognize the manipulation. I think normal decent people are targets for these monsters because their minds work in a way it is difficult for us to comprehend. These videos are very helpful.
Kemper speaks as if his sharing of the little details and his self-examination of his behaviors are very deeply profound. It's like he's the narrator for the story. An "extraordinary" story that should be keeping the listeners on the edges of their seats in awe.
to be fair, back then it was. it was the beginning of understanding what a serial killer is and ed kemper was the only one who could verbalize complex psychological patterns. try interviewing a nut job like manson, he lives on a different planet
@@MarieTheOstrich Ted Bundy was another one who liked to guide his listeners piecemeal through a study into the workings of his mind. It was a way to entertain himself by drip-dripping fascinating morbid details out to individuals who were trying to understand his bizarre motives. I think he summed it up very well once when answering that question, (smirking) Because it's fun! Many serial killers have been very close-lipped, but some love to have an attentive audience hanging on every word. You're right, the study of serial killers has been greatly expanded in more recent times.
Your points about his facial expressions, his feelings, and what he is actually communicating is fascinating. I would have been totally oblivious to these points without your analysis. This is a very difficult endeavor and it must take years of study and practice.
This was a fascinating forensic analysis, Dr. G. I totally agree with your assessment. Thank you.
I really appreciate you breaking this one down. I'd seen this interview before and I WAS manipulated by him. (He's clearly very intelligent and he knows it.) And he had me thinking he felt some kind of remorse, but your break down helped me realize it's not really the case. Very enlightening.
Same
Honestly hearing his story makes me feel bad for him, and almost understand to a degree, at least the psychology of it although it is unforgivable. Watching this clip just him not Dr G, made me fall for it even more.
@@lillyleg7143 Yeah. It makes me wonder if his mother hadn't been so mentally and emotionally abusive if he would have ended up the killer he became. It seems from what I've read serial killers have to have affects from nurture AND nature in order to become what they are. So born with a psychopathic brain, and then also experience some kind of abuse or trauma as a child. Because we know there are psychopaths who live ordinary lives and never kill anyone. Many are CEOs for example. So I do think it takes that perfect storm of having a certain type of brain along with abuse or possibly even neglect.
@@e.starling141 Yes I agree you put this perfectly
@@e.starling141 Agent Starling?!
I can’t get enough of Dr. G’s teachings!! Looking for a new video to watch is the first thing I do in my free time! And I’ve learned SO much! Thank you!
I’m glad that you continued to remind us throughout this interview of the heinous, vicious damage he did to his victims. I was drawn into his narrative the previous times I’d watched this, but there was always more than a feeling of him narrating a planned dialog. His mannerisms were just a little too smooth; his words just a little too glib and spoken for impact and effect. He watches his listener intently to see how he is receiving his narration. Kemper is acting the part of a bewildered murderer who is honestly trying to understand why he killed these people, but that is all just part of his manipulation.
All very well said.. and noted... As "personable" as he may seem, it's all part of being the ultimate psycho/sociopath...
@@pauliedibbs9028 I would have loved to talk to him, and told him he was a piece of shit and ended it there. To date, no one has. Instead, it's just sycophants from decades ago.
Absolutely! He is the textbook example of a sociopath - his mask is well crafted, intricately decorated and has been honed, tweeked and perfected over a long period of time. However, as with all people who develop such a personality, the personality and mask he portrays to the world is in complete contrast to the reality of what's going on inside. He is no more than a scared little boy inside, a bit like the Wizard of Oz, terrified that his mask might slip and the listener will realise that it's all a lie. Therefore, every bit of his attention is being channelled into ensuring this does not happen. He behaves as he BELIEVES he should behave if he were a "normal" person, with normal human emotions - but it's almost too perfect, too well rehearsed and perhaps a little bit too insightful at times to be an accurate portrayal. Or, it could really that he's truly attempting to analyse his own behaviour but because of his sociopathy he still comes across as phoney because he would be viewing it all from a more "scientific" perspective, rather than from a human, emotional and spiritual perspective.
My question is, would we be so able to detect his expert manipulation tactics if we were viewing him without the knowledge that he has committed some of the most heinous crimes in modern times? If he hadn't become a serial killer he likely would have done what most sociopaths and psychopaths do - which is to enter into a career path that gives them the ability to pass themselves off as a successful, well balanced human being (at least in their own eyes), feeding their desire for constant validation, praise and acknowledgement which temporarily bolsters the minuscule self esteem levels. They choose careers that allow them the ability to have authority and control over others, such as being a corporate high flyer, CEO etc or a member of the law enforcement or military forces. Kemper did, I believe, apply to become a police officer but was rejected because of his height. There are many, many cases where the offender has been a law enforcement officer or other figure with a great deal of authority over people and I can think of several serial killers who were previously in the military.
I wonder if he only turned himself in because that way he could forever remain the killer who fooled everybody.
Now that is fast...I asked about this guy being the focus three days ago and here we are. Love the channel again and find it incredibly interesting to see how a trained eye can pick up on the "tells" people have. Keep up the great work sir.
He’s so good at breaking it down and explaining it in a way anyone could understand. I can even pick stuff up on from watching him. I love these videos.
You really nailed it. This is exactly what I try to explain to people who almost ''defend'' his actions and are fascinated by him. ITS AN ACT. He is manipulating us through these interviews and he enjoys doing this.
well he is pretty funny in that one interview with the glasses. But these guys are like most people, it's just they lack certain things, but they can be charming and funny people, that's how they get people to trust them.
Watching you speak Doc reminds me of being back at university. Are you a professor because you speak like a professional. As someone who's used to teaching, and it's obviously you're renowned in the fields of body language analysis, possibly even profiling?. Criminology, psychology, and a bag of others, I'd bet. It's actually like free study been subbed to the doc
I agree. He does. Love it.
The episode of Mind Hunters when they interview Ed Kemper was really good. The actor who played him did a fantastic job. I can’t believe they let Kemper out of the psychiatric hospital after what he did to his grandparents. Had they held him indefinitely, 8 people wouldn’t have lost their lives.
Why u wanna watch a fake interview when you got the real one?
@@chris-hu7tmBecause you want to watch a show?
@@chris-hu7tmbecause we wanted to know what the fbi did with the info
Just come across your channel and am now binge watching all your videos! Utterly fascinating and your analysis is so good.
It is hard at times to see Kenner smile, think it’s his moustache that covers it, but if you look at his eyes, they really light up!
Got yourself a new subscriber and I look forward to many more of your videos. Have you ever thought of doing an analysis of Isreal Keyes? He is in my opinion the most terrifying serial killer that’s ever walked this earth, yet there is so little information ever done on him. ❤
The way he's so casual about talking about this stuff is eerie. He has the tone like hes talking about a regular day of the week to him
Thank you Dr .G for everything you do I love watching and listening to your explanations wow wonderful job as always !
This has got to be one of the crazier serial killers. Killed his grandparents so young, got released and then went on to kill so many women and finally his own mother? Is there such a thing as a natural born killer? Because if there is, he is one.
Not even close to being a natural born killer
@@nickvarga463 As noted, everything he says about his mother can be a lie, a partial lie, or maybe its true.
Like many killers its easy to blame someone else for everything they do.
Killed his grandparents as a child? Because his mom was cruel?..................yeah there's a little more to it.
@@bradsanders6954 oh there's a lot more to it that you need to research
@@nickvarga463 Yeah, I was just thinking out loud. What I think is unusual is there are family annihilators and there are guys that kill women. He's both.
@@nickvarga463 I havent researched it obviously. He started killing awfully young though......for him to commit such an act and be let loose because he was young, yet another hugely crucial error.
I am fascinated by Kemper. I would love to see you analyze Casey Anthony
Thank you Dr G - always fascinating and love viewing while having my morning cuppa 🇦🇺💜
I usually have reservations when it comes to body language experts since it's basically pseudo science, but Dr. G's videos are very entertaining and his expertise in psychology really convince me. Especially like the split screen setup 👌
Not really pseudo science though.
A thousand thaks, Dr. G! I am such a fan of your split screen / freeze frame / pause & comment format! I get so much more out of the analysis with your approach.
I watch a number of creator professionals on TH-cam who also do body language analysis and discussion and your videos have fast become my favorite.
Love your videos, thank you for the information. 🙏🏼
I just want to point out that some people tend to smile or laugh when talking about traumatising moments, as a way of detaching themselves from that memory; it’s definitely not enjoying the moment, but rather trying to make light of its effect. Not to take away from the fact that serial killers are deprived creatures with serious mental and emotional problems.
This man is a complete control / power freak. He strikes me as a kid who suffered from extreme loneliness which resulted in his massive personal social crisis.
I also wonder about his glasses. They seem to barrier/distract his subtle facial gestures. They almost act like a prop in his civilian -wolf in sheep’s clothing costume.
The narcism in him is that he gets off on thinking he is the smartest guy in the room. His suppressed rage growing up clearly exploded and wreaked serious havoc in his unthinkable crimes.
He also reminds me of a Stephan King character.
Devious, cunning, duplicitous….
Thankyou Dr G!🌻🌸🦋
Can you please analyze Aileen Wournos….?
Thankyou again! Love your work and insights!!!!!!
The eyeglasses may have been standard prison issue, so I’d say don’t read too much into them.
@@DVD927no, he had them on when he was arrested.
Aileen Wuornos is coming soon. That's going to be a wild one!
@@vettelover695 No, different glasses. These are standard prison issues plastic frames. There's an amusing video where he shows the difference between the two pairs.
His glasses were because he had poor vision, nothing else.
Amazing video as always. I suggest a Richard Kukliski "iceman" video.
Hey Dr. G! Would you mind doing a video or talking on why you wanted to go into the field of psychology and behavior analysis? Also, what programs/classes would be beneficial to take in college? I am looking at going back to school soon, and I want to get all of my ducks in a row.
Sure thing!
Another TH-camr pointed out when he says “I wanted to love my mother” means “I wanted my mother to love me”
Dr. G- Thanks so much for these flashback forensics videos. Ed Kemper is, for me, one of the most fascinating of all serial killers. I would really appreciate more analysis of his body language. He is so ordinary, so intelligent, so cunning and so incredibly dangerous without giving any outward signs of his horrible potential.
I would be interested in an analysis of Neil Entwistle, who murdered his wife and baby in 2006 then fled to his parents' place in England.
Absolutely amazing comment Dr G! Thank you so much!👍
Your analysis of serieral killer's body language is fascinating. Are there any videos of these killers interacting with family members that will provide information on their relationships?
Ed Kemper is such an interesting serial killer. Thanks so much for your in depth analysis
When he finishes saying "She let me back in" his cheeks raise for a millisecond before he goes back into his statement. He's especially proud of having been able to pull that off.
Dare I say how fascinating Ed Kemper's story is along with numerous other serial killers. You always deliver., Dr. G.I don't comment more as not to expose too many of my thoughts. Giving you a star ⭐for your incite.
WoW!! This has to be my favourite Dr G video thus far! I had never heard of this man before, truly chilling!
Thanks for the comment section that leads me to these fantastic videos! 💖
My child development teacher said that sometimes we laugh when we are very stressed because our brain gets confused over the intensity of the feelings we are experiencing. I know I have laughed when nervous at times. How do you differentiate between the two?
Yes. I was thinking this, too. Sort of like laughing at the absurdity of it. I'm of the opinion that his mother severely abused him by way of her own mental illnesses. Just based on other interviews, or segments of this. Something to do with how/where he was forced to sleep and being blamed for lusting after his sisters, growing up. Just glad the DR. spared us the details of her murder.
He doesn't look nervous to me. He was diagnosed with antisocial, narcissistic, and schizotypal personality disorders.
I think we do it to dampen down our feelings, to suppress extreme negative emotion by inducing a more pleasant one, like amusement.
@@tabby73I wasn’t necessarily talking about Kemper I was just wondering in general. Sometimes the difference is obvious but I have to wonder about other times especially when we don’t personally know the person.
I was a teenager/young adult in the San Francisco Bay Area when he was running around. At the same time there was Zodiac, Charlie Manson, Herbert Mullins, the Symbionese Liberation Army, Angela Davis, the Black Panthers...a very interesting time to say the least. Some friends and I actually had an encounter with Herbert Mullins on the Santa Cruz Beach/Boardwalk. Man, things could have ended up really bad.
Wow that's very interesting... an terrifying! I am unaware of the Symbionese Liberation Armyt and Angela Davis so you've given me some food for research there, for which I thank you. Greetings from England.
I wasn't familiar with Ed Kemper before this. I can see how his crimes and behavior were copied in some of the most fascinating serial killer characters I have seen in film. A true camouflage monster with odd decision making of turning himself in that just leaves regular people truest perplexed on what motivates and drives people like this.
So many movies from the 70s and 80s drew inspiration from the things that he did.
I think there was a little bit of both needing to be in control and realising the net was closing in on him, as well as a glimpse of some humanity deep inside him where he really didn't like what he was doing. Many people believe that psychopaths and sociopaths never harm themselves or turn themselves in but it just isn't true. If they feel control slipping, they're actually quite likely to take themselves out of this world. Just a last ditch effort at maintaining control and being the one who decides how things will be.
Thank you for doing this. I watched the original interview and everyone in the comment section fell for his well orchestrated act. I'd love to see your commentary on his late interview with the French journalists, he seems to be more genuine in that one.
You're the best at this!
There's no other serial killer that is as charming or comes off differentiated as Kemper. You actually like him where as Bundy in interviews makes you put off. Kemper draws you in to like him. Master brilliance. Nobody communicates like Kemper
I agree, with Bundy I can just think yeah hes a monster and instantly dislike him, but the way ed talks and manipulates makes me want to like him but I need to remind myself, he is a monster he is doing this to make people like him or believe him its a show
Hi Dr. G, here’s a fun proposal. Can you do an analysis on any comedian’s body language? Some of them are quite expressive.
Hoping that in reviewing these videos with your expert critique we're all able to pick up on something that could protect us in the future should we cross paths with one of these types, but it sure is hard.
I have been beaten, severely, as a child over many years. I actually do laugh when I talk about it, I also laugh when I’m uncomfortable or embarrassed. To the point that it made a friend of mine uncomfortable years ago, she said it was weird that I was laughing while I was telling her about a specific attack I endured. She said, why are you laughing, that’s not funny. I’ll never forget it, I felt embarrassed and ashamed for my own reaction to the memory of my abuse.
I also cry, sob, uncontrollably at the memories at times. People are complex, we are unique and different and I’m not sure if there is any truly scientific means of measuring one’s thoughts and feelings from their affect. Just my own thoughts based on my own unique experience.
I share the same experience. Pain, like grief, comes out in unusual ways.
tianna, I'm so sorry you had to endure all that. I do think your laughing was a coping mechanism, and anxiety also produces laughter in some situations that aren't funny. You don't need to laugh to placate anyone or lessen your abusive experiences now, though. And never be ashamed of someone else's bad behavior. You're a survivor, not a victim. Bless yourself for your courage and endurance. I wish you peace, and hope joy is in your life now.
Same reaction when I am reminded of my past pain. After the jokes and smiles, I need to wither away from people and sob uncontrollably.
Sometimes I laugh or make jokes at my own expense when discussing my trauma that causes me great pain and I go to therapy for, its all a cope, you arent weird for it
Omg, same.. I laugh at some pretty evil things that have been done to me, and I just don't know why. I don't really think it's funny.. but I laugh bc I am uncomfortable and really don't want to get upset, so I laugh. Idk
Thank You Dr G! Please continue to do more flashback forensics.
This Guy is frightening. He seems so normal. He’s not, obviously. What I notice about him when giving interviews.. he comes across as a giant
“ bullshiter “. Sorry, I can’t think of another way to describe him . Sits back , arms crossed, knee slightly crossed..
he loves to see the look of shock in people’s eyes when talking about the monstrous things that he’s done .
I agree one hundred 💯 percent
Dear Dr. G,
I was wondering if you could study Ed Gein.
Thanks,
Scarlette
I'm definitely interested in exploring an analysis of Ed Gein! Thanks.
@@drgexplains Awesome‼️There is not that much footage of him but on September 17, 2023 there is a new program coming on produced by MGM+ about Ed Gein entitled Psycho: The Lost Tapes Of Ed Gein. It is a series of audio where Ed answers interesting questions never before heard. There is a trailer for this program on TH-cam. There are quite a few pictures of Ed that are fascinating because his face seems to say volumes and his eyes look through me it seems. I really enjoy all of your shows and I always look forward to them.
Thank You Dr. G.
Have a good evening.
Once the subtle smiles are pointed out, the 'genuineness' of them radiates up to his eyes (albeit a tad difficult to see with the glasses). So the smiles aren't limited, and controlled in the lower half of his face. Without this analysis, and knowing what he did...now after the fact...I would've accepted him for what he portrayed. Unfortunately, none of his victims survived to share if they felt a foreboding sixth sense about him. Watching these videos is mentally exhausting. Requires amazing powers of observation given how nuanced his expressions are.
I have rewatched all the serial killer interviews again to see tells because of you🙏🏾💯
These videos are really interesting. Love Dr. G, he seems to really know his stuff!!
Was wondering if he would consider doing a video on Torey Adamcik and Brian Draper? I bet that could make for a cool video.
Thanks Dr. G!! 😊
I'm loving these doc!!
There are a few cases in Ontario where a detective interviews notorious murderers and he is so good at reading the body language and getting info out. He’s world renowned and teaches about interrogation. His name is Jim smyth and he’s interviewed Russell Willliams (Canadian Air Force captain who killed women) and also Michael laferty and Teri McClintick (they abducted and murdered an 8 year old girl and it was national news)
Hi Doctor G, thanks for your videos, always very analytical. They have taught me to be a bit more observant of people when they talk to try and see if they use body language which does not fit what they are saying. I must say, a lot of these videos are terrifying, to see how some people display signs of excitement and pleasure when relating the horrors they have committed...
I was wondering if it would be possible to analyse some videos of Adolf Eichmann in his trials (or maybe other war criminals)? They might be too old for accurate analysis... but these criminals were always so hard to decrypt that it might bring a bit more insights into their personalities and why they took some of their horrific decisions.
Anyway, great job, thanks!
This was so good! Thank you Doc
This was a good one!
17:00 Why? Absurdity, the bizarre and madness can be worth a chuckle.
Laughter is a defense mechanism
Is it the fact that he is so calm and emotionless the rest of the time that makes his laughter odd?
This is exactly why I'm so disappointed they aren't making a third season of Mindhunters. They left off with Holden being basically under Kemper's spell and I would have loved to see where they went with it.
As you pointed out the eyebrows, I realized I recognized this expression from a group of people casually confessing to the ways they hurt their partners. Pretending to "own up" as a way to brag while passing off as contrite for extra points. The raised eyebrows felt like surprise and disbelief, like "wow I can't even believe I did such a thing, I'm kind of a victim of my own instincts if you think about it"
Bro I love your video I found ur channel a few weeks ago n I truly respect what you do im just asking how dose one become a body reader keep up the great work g
The way you removed the act and the cover he put is amazing, thanks dr
I talked to a man that I was discharging from a hospital in Sacramento, I am a patient transporter, and he told me at one time he worked in a vacaville medical facility for inmates and he was responsible for organizing activities for the inmates. One of the men he worked around and talked to was this Edmund Kemper guy. He told me they talked baseball together and kemper revealed that he would shit in the bed on purpose to make the nurses clean up after him, wild.
Was this out of spite? Or did Kemper perceive the Nurses treated him poorly?
@@JC-ee6pc spite, kemper hates women because of his mother
@@romanz9022 ah, so that's it! So he went that far as to do something that disgusting; I asked about his 'perceived' treatment by the Nurses because it seems that he personalizes interactions way above their meaning, reading into things that were simply not there. But your answer is a simpler explanation.
More Kemper videos! Really disappointed that the part of him describing what he did with his mother wasnt included though
Great video!
Dr. G is very good at analyzing these psychopaths. These people are very frightening. Scary to know these kinds of people exist.
Omg Dr G. I absolutely love your analysis. Thank you 🙏
Most predators are wolfs in sheep clothing... They dont have molester or murderer written on their face you know... They are the ppl you know
yes, we know. 😉
@@WakeyWakeyEggsandBakey well, do they? There's a lot of people who are with someone who are someone else who they portray to be ... You can know a lot of to look out for but spotting it irl is a different thing. I bet you've known a lot of narcs and sociopaths who you think are nice people ;)
It's another great video and I find Ed Kemper to be one of the hardest to read his body language. Even with your excellent explanation, I had to watch it 4 times to see his subtle. Why do you think he turned himself in to the police twice? I also find it interesting that he was the voice of hundreds of audiobooks in the 1980's what satisfaction do you think he got from doing this but not being well known?
I think when he killed his grandparents, he basically had to turn himself in. After killing his mother, I think he would have been the prime suspect anyway or maybe part of him really wanted to stop. I'll have to give some thought to the audiobooks. It could just be that he wanted to feel that he was doing something useful. He is definitely more complicated than most of the people I analyze!
Thank you@@drgexplains
I’ve wondered the same! I think Dr. G says it well here!! I’ve always found Kemper fascinating. He’s more complex and he has a really disturbing childhood. I wonder too if part of him wanted to stop, yet he also knew he’d eventually get caught. I also wonder if a part of him likes the structure of prison (even though he is a control freak). Maybe he doesn’t have to struggle with acting out on his compulsions and disturbing fantasies because he just couldn’t? I don’t know… He really is fascinating. He’s so intelligent, personable, self-aware, and he seems terrifyingly normal because he’s such a skilled manipulator. It’s wild.
Love your analogy!
Do you mean analysis??
@@vettelover695 I bet you are a blast to be around LOL
@@lynnettez indeed I am 💃🏻😁🙌
Doc, You are perfect in Your recaps👏👏👏
Dr. G…I don’t know anything about Ed Kemper. Thank you for sharing your observations! ❤️
No matter how emotional a serial killer gets about their actions when recounting them, even if they seem to cry, you will never hear them sound upset for the victims. The upset feeling would always be about their own hurt or rage leading up to their actions. Psychopaths do have emotions, but they are never for other people, only for and about themselves. Pure narcissism
Well said!
I’m curious to know your thoughts on Chris Watts, I’m not even sure who you can compare him to. He’s not a serial killer, but he did kill his whole family for another woman. Your details are always so great!
Please evaluate body language on William George Davis from Tyler TX nurse convicted of murdering patients in CVICU. Thankyou for all your work I signed up for workshop option about 2-3 weeks ago
I grew up in Santa Cruz County where Ed once lived. The home that he shared with his mom is in a neighboring town called Aptos. The home is still there, I drove by it a couple of years ago. It’s located very close to the ocean and right across the highway from Cabrillo Jr. College…the same school where I got my AA degree. That's also where he picked up one of his victims. The dive bar called The Jury Room where Ed would hang out with off-duty cops is also still there. It looks as crusty as ever and probably has never undergone any sort of facelift. You step foot in there and it’s like stepping into a time capsule of what it looked like in the 1970s. That bar is located right off Ocean Street, across the street from the county courthouse. If you’ve ever visited the Boardwalk, chances are you have driven right past it as it sits along the main artery between Hwy 1 and the beach.
My family and in-laws still live in the Santa Cruz Mountains where Ed would take his victims. It’s still made mostly of canyons of dense redwood forests and small dry micro-climates with many rural acreage properties scattered about. Back in the 1970s when Ed was running around loose, it would have been the perfect location to take his victims because he would barely have to drive 10 minutes away from his home and he would find himself in the forests where no one would hear his victims if they screamed.
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Bundy would have turned me off, Ramirez would have scared me to death, but Kemper would have easily drawn me in. Such a waste of life.
exactly...bundy never looked normal to me...u could see evil and rage in his eyes...like when he is mouthing off to cameras over the prosecutor ..ramirez was a walking nightmare and its frightening he had groupies even celebrities that liked him...ewwww.
@kimmyfreak200 Bundy was a terrifying guy cause he was a waste of potential. He was a law student and it seemed like he had the whole world ahead of him. Even the judge said it was a waste of humanity and he would've loved to have him practice in front of him and he would've made a good lawyer. But there's something evil in his eyes. Just cold and dead
Oh, thank you! I didn't know you'd already done one on Ed. He's endlessly fascinating to me.
in this clip, I don't think his intention is to lie. More like explaining his moment of glory. The manipulative part is just to convince the interviewers how great he was while doing the act. His glory can't be tainted for him, I'm pretty sure he was not lie.
Kemper loves interviews because he loves replaying the crimes, just thinking about them isnt enough he has to verbalize them and shock people and its why he turned himself in, he needed to verbalize the acts
Gosh you have Almost All the videos of the criminals, sociopaths, narcissists, and Psychopaths that I have all followed and watch
Suggestion: Could you analyze Richard Kuklinski, aka Iceman? I've always found him an interesting case.
Easy...he was full of shit
Dr. G, thanks SO much for analyzing Ed Kemper, & for pointing out smiles I’d never noticed before! Kemper is a fascinating serial killer. He’s highly intelligent, personable, self-aware, & he *does* tells us who he is… so it’s terrifying what a scary skilled manipulator he is! He sure seems to struggle w/accountability for his heinous crimes, blaming his mom.
I think his mom did a real number on him. She viciously abus-d him, & it’s interesting how his anger at her & sexual repression play out. I’ve always found him likable, yet he seems to have no remorse. Cognitive even? I wonder if his mom & grandmother had shown him love, & his dad hadn’t abandoned him, if things might’ve been different.
This is my first comment, but I’ve followed your Channel for a while! I love listening to a good forensic &/or clinical psychologist! I’m a nurse, fascinated by human behavior. Maybe b/c of my own childhood trauma, which I’m in therapy healing from! Would love to see you analyze Charles Cullen, who was recently interviewed in prison. You rock, Dr. G!
If you read Emerson Murray 'Murder Capital of the World' it has interesting quotes from Ed's younger sister Allyn telling his Mother to chuck him out after he once again covered her arms in bruises, the Mother said Ed 'ONLY' hit her three times???? It has been suggested that his always returning to the home can be explained by 'Trauma Bonding'. As for the 'Oh, I suppose you want to sit up all night AND talk now', well, his original account of that final conversation was VERY different, she apologised and said to him they would talk in the morning.
You said it:)... Rex Heuermann, and maybe his relationship with his dad like Kemper with his mom. Exploring who Rex's mother was, what she was like and their relationship would be interesting as well. Great video as usual, thanks for taking the time.
The guy who says, "I liked Kemper" is Robert Ressler, one of the original FBI profilers the show "Mindhunter" is about. (He is also the guy who let Gacy demonstrate the "rope trick" on his wrist.) I'm surprised an expert like Dr. G doesn't know this.
He's also the one that was locked in a room with Kemper and no guards came to let him out. Kemper starting messing with him, saying he could rip his head off. Kemper was just kidding, of course.
I’m confused as to why a psychopath might see people as objects but also strongly desire the feeling of being the center of attention (which I assumed placed emphasis on the importance of what others think)
I HAVE A VERY SPECIAL REQUEST. Can you PLEASE PLEASE analyze the interview with Buster Murdough regarding him with the Stephen Smith murder. 🙏
Thanks Dr G. He looks like Postman Pat.
one of the scariest ed kemper moments is when he is in his cell..it's on a unreleased extended footage clip..where he tries on the glasses used in the murders and says WOULD U GET INTO A CAR WITH SOMEONE LIKE THIS? i screenshot it..the most proud face he has made..u can see the evil in his eyes and he smiles..very unsettling....its on kenny wilbur channel title "Edmund Kemper - Interview 1981 (High Quality)"
How about doing one about the Green River Killer? Ridgeway.
I’m so obsessed with your videos. Really love you covering serial killer interviews. I used to always say Ed Kemper was remorseful. You’ve made me see something totally different! He smiles every time he thinks of killing, he’s such a creep! I’d love to see you do more like this. I find it so so fascinating.
Thank you! If you have anyone in particular you want me to analyze, please let me know!