{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"WP 234: Killer in the Family....Understanding Intra-Familial Homicide with Dr. Jerrod Brown","description":"In this gripping episode, we welcome back frequent guest and forensic mental health expert&amp;nbsp;Dr. Jerrod Brown to explore the devastating phenomenon of intra-familial homicide\u2014when murder occurs within the home, at the hands of someone trusted and loved. From uxoricide (husbands killing wives) to parricide (children murdering parents), these crimes tear at the fabric of our social and emotional understanding. Why do they happen? How can we spot the warning signs? And what role does neurocriminology play in helping us make sense of the unthinkable? \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Dr. Brown brings insight from his recent media appearance in People Magazine, where he was quoted in their True Crime Special Edition: A Killer in the Family. As he explains:  \u201cPeople are fascinated by complex and deviant behavior. They want to understand the \u2018why\u2019 behind these cases.\u201d \u2013 Dr. Jerrod Brown, People Magazine, August 2025  We also discuss:   Patterns and motivations in family-based homicide   Prevention and risk factors from a forensic lens   The psychological dynamics of betrayal, control, and violence   \ud83c\udf0d PLUS: Host Joe Arvidson shares a special shout-out to his new friends and listeners in Uruguay, where he just returned from a Fulbright Specialist assignment training national justice professionals on evidence-based supervision strategies.  \ud83d\udd17 Resources Mentioned in this Episode: \ud83d\udcd6 People Magazine: A Killer in the Family Read the article \ud83e\udde0 AAMFT article on Intra-Familial Homicide Definitions and Framework \ud83d\udcdc Professional Certificate: Becoming a Neurocriminology-Informed Professional Explore the Program \ud83d\udcec Contact Dr. Jerrod Brown: Jerrod01234@live.com \ud83c\udfa7 Explore more episodes featuring Dr. Brown by searching The Criminologist Podcast in your favorite app!  \ud83e\udde0 Follow us for more insights into criminal behavior, neuroscience, desistance theory, and human-centered supervision strategies. \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f The Criminologist Podcast And always remember, folks\u2014there\u2019s no them. There\u2019s only us. ","author_name":"The Criminologist","author_url":"http:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/242735\/site","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37931230\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/37931230"}