Fatal Traits
Fatal Traits is a true crime podcast that goes beyond the headlines to explore the psychology behind the crime.
Hosted by Roxanne Donaghy, each episode examines real cases through the lens of personality, behavior, manipulation, narcissism, coercive control, obsession, and motive.
Because crimes rarely begin with violence—they often begin with traits.
From notorious murder cases and family tragedies to psychological red flags and criminal behavior patterns, Fatal Traits asks the question many true crime stories leave unanswered:
Why?
Join us as we uncover the warning signs, behavioral patterns, and hidden motives that often exist long before the headlines.
Fatal Traits
Latest Episodes
Jennifer Dulos — When the Walls Closed In
For more than seven months, Jennifer Dulos was missing.Then, on January 7, 2020, the investigation changed dramatically.Fotis Dulos was arrested and charged with murder, felony murder, and kidnapping. Michelle Troconis and Kent Ma...
The Evidence That Changed Everything: The Jennifer Dulos Case
Jennifer Dulos disappeared on May 24, 2019. By this point in the investigation, the case was beginning to change. What initially appeared to be a missing-person investigation was becoming something much darker.
Episode 4: The Jennifer Dulos Story – Part 2: The Cracks Begin to Show
Episode 4: The Jennifer Dulos Story – Part 2: The Cracks Begin to ShowFrom the outside, Jennifer and Fotis Dulos appeared to have built an enviable life—a successful business, a beautiful home, and five children. But appearances r...
The Fatal Trait of Coercive Control: The Jennifer Dulos Case (Part 1)
What happens when control becomes more important than love?In this episode of Fatal Traits, we begin examining one of the most dangerous and often misunderstood forms of abuse: coercive control.Many people believe abu...
What Is a Fatal Trait? The Warning Signs We Ignore Until It's Too Late
What exactly is a fatal trait?In this episode of Fatal Traits, host Roxanne Donaghy explores the personality characteristics and behavior patterns that often appear long before abuse, manipulation, violence, or tragedy occurs.From...