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The Mind of the I-5 Strangler: Paraphilias, Sadism, and Serial Offender Profiling with Dr. Hickey

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Forensic Psychology

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Aug 9, 2026

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2655

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Summary

In this episode, leading forensic criminologist Dr. Eric Hickey joins us to analyze the psychopathological profile and behavioral mechanics of Roger Kibbe, the I-5 Strangler. We examine how underlying sexual sadism, fantasy ritualization, and paraphilic fixations drive repetitive violence and victim selection along transport corridors. Through clinical analysis of offender motivation, power-control dynamics, and post-arrest behavioral patterns, we uncover the psychological signatures that separate opportunistic predators from methodical, high-rate serial killers.