The Mind of a Murderer

Season 2

TV-14

Investigation Discovery presents the modern-day Clarice Starling as Dr. Michelle Ward goes behind bars to interview violent murderers and offer insight into what drives people to kill with the new series THE MIND OF A MURDERER premiering Thursday, February 19 at 10/9c. From her early doctorate research on psychopathy, to her ongoing study of criminal behavior, Dr. Ward possesses a unique ability to push murderers to the limit, getting them to admit things they wouldn't confess to anyone else. She is trained to go beyond excuses and get to the psychological core of why people commit heinous acts - and she does it alone in a room, face-to-face with coldblooded killers.

6 Episodes

Urge to Kill
E1
Urge to KillFrom the outside it appears 21-year-old Matthew Cushing has a perfect life, but he shocks everyone when he murders three in his family. Could anyone have predicted this tragedy? Dr. Michelle Ward meets Matthew in prison to unearth his dark secret.
Blood of Innocents
E2
Blood of InnocentsAfter abandoning his halfway house, Levi King embraks on a vicious 2-state, 24-hour killing spree. Considering his traumatic childhood, did Levi ever stand a chance at a normal life? Dr. Michelle Ward sits down with Levi to determine the truth.
Blind Rage
E3
Blind RageMilton Gobert's anger issues arise once again when he attacks Mel Cotton, stabbing her 107 times, leaving her for dead. What could lead to such a violent outburst? Dr. Michelle Ward questions Milton in the hopes of piecing together the puzzle.
Under the Influence
E4
Under the InfluenceWhen Frances Gibson's new boyfriend sucks her back into a life of addiction, it ends in a night of drugs, torture, and murder. Was a craving for drugs enough to convince Frances to kill? Dr. Michelle Ward talks to Frances to determine the full story.
Killer Voices
E5
Killer VoicesSuffering from schizophrenic hallucinations, Gene Meredith takes out his rage by stabbing a stranger to death. Was he unable to tell right from wrong, or was this a cold-blooded murder? Dr. Michelle Ward sits down with the killer to learn the truth.
Bad Blood
E6
Bad BloodWhile on a drug-fueled road trip, 16-year-old Rod Ferrel viciously bludgeons a couple to death in their home. Was Rod a wayward teen or is that just what he wants everyone to believe? Dr. Ward will meet him face to face to determine just that.