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The Best Episodes of The Mind of a Murderer

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Dr. Michelle Ward goes behind bars to interview violent murderers and offer insight into what drives people to kill. From her early doctorate research on psychopathy, to her ongoing study of criminal behavior, she possesses

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Mind of a Murderer Season 2 Episode 6 - Bad Blood
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #1 - Bad Blood

    S2:E6

    While 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Mind of a Murderer Season 1 Episode 4 - Rage and Rampage
    7.7/10(14 votes)

    #2 - Rage and Rampage

    S1:E4

    In a rage, Willie Trottie stalks and guns down his ex-girlfriend and her brother while her family watches in horror. Was it a crime of passion or self-defense? Dr. Michelle Ward heads to death row where Trottie awaits execution.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Mind of a Murderer Season 2 Episode 2 - Blood of Innocents
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #3 - Blood of Innocents

    S2:E2

    After 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Mind of a Murderer Season 2 Episode 3 - Blind Rage
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Blind Rage

    S2:E3

    Milton 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Mind of a Murderer Season 1 Episode 5 - Bad to the Bone
    6.9/10(10 votes)

    #5 - Bad to the Bone

    S1:E5

    In one of the worst crimes imaginable, Tracy Beatty strangles his own mother to death, then buries her in a shallow grave in her brackyard. Dr. Michelle Ward talks to Beatty on death row to try to understand how he could commit such a horrific crime.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Mind of a Murderer Season 2 Episode 1 - Urge to Kill
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    #6 - Urge to Kill

    S2:E1

    From 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Mind of a Murderer Season 2 Episode 5 - Killer Voices
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    #7 - Killer Voices

    S2:E5

    Suffering 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Mind of a Murderer Season 1 Episode 2 - Heat of the Night
    6.8/10(12 votes)

    #8 - Heat of the Night

    S1:E2

    After a heated argument over an alleged affair, Janene Patton kills her husband Troy with one shot to the head. She claims it was an accident, but is there more to the story than meets the eye? Dr. Michelle Ward is determined to find out the truth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Mind of a Murderer Season 1 Episode 3 - Evil Rider
    6.5/10(13 votes)

    #9 - Evil Rider

    S1:E3

    In a drug-fueled killing spree, Karl Knapp brutally guns down his ex-girlfriend and two other innocent people. Is it an act of desperation or cold-blooded murder? Dr. Michelle Ward goes behind prison walls to find out.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Mind of a Murderer Season 2 Episode 4 - Under the Influence
    6.5/10(14 votes)

    #10 - Under the Influence

    S2:E4

    When 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Mind of a Murderer Season 1 Episode 1 - Ivy League Killer
    6.1/10(21 votes)

    #11 - Ivy League Killer

    S1:E1

    After Wall Street lawyer Jason Bohn mercilessly strangles and beats his girlfriend to death in their New York City apartment, he claims he can't remember a thing. Dr. Michelle Ward goes behind prison walls to get the truth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Mind of a Murderer Season 1 Episode 6 - Cut Throat Criminal
    5.8/10(11 votes)

    #12 - Cut Throat Criminal

    S1:E6

    Does prison life breed violence? Dr. Michelle Ward gets inside the minds of death row inmate Travis Runnels, who savagely slit his supervisor's throat while behind bars. Was e destined to kill or was he pushed to the breaking point as he claims?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Bad Blood" is the best rated episode of "The Mind of a Murderer". It scored 7.8/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/1/2016. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Rage and Rampage".