With a degree in and passion for psychology, I approach true crime as more than a collection of shocking events. 

Rather than focusing on sensationalism, Pretty Evil explores true crime through the lens of psychological, emotional, social, and cultural forces that shape destructive human behavior. Together we'll look at topics like manipulation, social influence, institutional failure, and the countless ways human psychology can both protect us and leave us vulnerable.

If there's one idea at the heart of this show, it's that these stories are rarely just about the people at the center of them. They're about all of us. The same psychological mechanisms that drive history's most infamous cases are often the ones quietly shaping our own lives, relationships, and decisions every day.

My hope is that you'll leave each episode with a deeper understanding of yourself, the people around you, and the hidden forces that influence human behavior.