Most Evil
Overview
Most Evil, a gripping forensics series on Investigation Discovery, is hosted by forensic psychiatrist Michael Stone from Columbia University. The program introduces viewers to a chilling scale of evil, designed by Stone himself, to evaluate notorious criminals. Each episode delves into the lives of different murderers, including serial killers, mass murderers, and psychopaths, offering a psychological exploration of their heinous acts. Through expert analysis and compelling profiles, the show seeks to understand the depths of human depravity and the factors that contribute to such extreme behavior.
Episodes
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1
Killer Lies
"Killer Lies" delves into the chilling stories of some of history's most cunning murderers, featuring Susan Smith, who falsely reported her sons' abdu...
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2
Cold-Blooded Killers
Title: Cold-Blooded Killers Plot: Some of history’s most infamous murderers—Bundy, Gacy, Ridgway, and Sells—are responsible for countless death...
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3
Murderous Women
Over 90 percent of homicides are perpetrated by men. However, what drives women to commit murder? Typically, female killers target those they know bes...
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4
Partners in Crime
What drives individuals to commit murder alongside others? How do the dark intentions of one person transform into shared acts of violence? This inves...
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5
Psychotic Killers
Title: Mind of a Monster Plot: What drives a psychotic killer? Ed Gein exhumed bodies to create grotesque art from their skin. Arthur Shawcross murde...
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Deadly Desires
Title: Sinister Yearnings Plot: In the chilling realm of deviant killers, Dr. Michael Stone, a forensic psychiatrist at Columbia University, delves i...
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7
Science of Murder
Title: The Science of Murder Plot: What factors contribute to the making of a serial killer? Is there a scientific basis for understanding such horri...
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8
Close Up
Title: Close Up Plot: Dr. Michael Stone embarks on a journey across America to engage directly with some of the nation’s most infamous murderers. T...
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Jealousy
Title: Envy Plot: What drives lovers, consumed by jealousy, to commit acts of violence? From reckless crimes born out of passion to the chilling reve...
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2
Stalker
When delusion, obsession, and jealousy intersect, the results can be horrifying. Violent stalkers represent some of the most frightening offenders, fi...
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3
Delusional
Title: Delusional Plot: This episode explores groundbreaking research that could uncover the neurological origins of violent schizophrenia by profili...
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4
Unsolved Cases
Dr. Stone's scale of evil has unraveled the intricate psychology behind the nation’s most infamous criminals. Now, he aims to apply this knowledge t...
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5
Cult Followers
Title: Cult Followers Plot: Exploring the dark history of cult-related atrocities, from the 1995 sarin gas incident in Japan to the infamous Manson k...
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Spree Killers
In recent decades, there has been an alarming increase in spree killings and mass murders. Unlike serial killers, these so-called "rage killers" exper...
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Attention Seekers
Certain murderers crave recognition for their heinous acts. They engage in psychological games with law enforcement, drop hints at crime scenes, and e...
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8
Masterminds
Title: Masterminds Plot: The most cunning serial killers can pose the greatest threat. Edmund Kemper, Ted Kaczynski, and Randy Kraft all possessed ge...
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9
Revenge
Revenge often drives individuals to commit murder, but the motivations of those who seek to harm anyone associated with their target are far more comp...
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10
Cult Leaders
While cult leaders often exhibit a blend of narcissism, paranoia, and captivating charm, they typically don’t resort to violence. However, when they...
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Manson
Title: Manson Plot: The name Charles Manson evokes notions of pure malevolence. Nearly four decades since the infamous Tate-LaBianca killings, this n...
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12
Super Delusional
Delving into the disturbed psyche of killers, Dr. Michael Stone investigates how madness and delusions shape their horrific actions. He sheds light on...
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13
Schemers
Devious murderers and deceitful con artists manipulate those closest to them, wielding their cunning to evade justice. What motivates these treacherou...
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14
Vampires/Cannibals
Title: Bloodlust and Flesh Plot: In a chilling examination of humanity’s darkest impulses, Dr. Stone delves into the twisted minds of individuals w...
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15
Women
Women who commit murder often turn on those they know best, such as partners, family, or friends. Columbia forensic psychiatrist Dr. Michael Stone emp...
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Redemption
Redemption and the possibility of atoning for guilt are complex themes. Can those who commit murder truly change, or are they inherently evil? For yea...
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17
Gangs
Gangs draw in members with the allure of respect, wealth, and influence, yet they are behind some of the most heinous crimes, including armed robbery ...
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18
The Killer's Brain
Title: The Killer's Mind Plot: What drives someone to take a life? Are there neurological issues that push individuals towards heinous acts? Are they...
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19
Face to Face
Title: Encounter with Evil Plot: What drives individuals to commit horrific acts of violence? In this gripping episode, forensic psychiatrist Dr. Mic...
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20
In Pursuit of Evil
Tracking down a murderer is no easy task. When a homicide occurs, law enforcement must explore every conceivable motive and suspect to ensure justice ...
