THE WITNESS BOX
A TRUE CRIME PODCAST Hosted by Joshua Diaz Chris McDonough and Dr. Gary Brucato
Here is a just some of Dr. Brucato's credentials. Click the link to read the full bio.
https://www.coldcasefoundation.org/dr-gary-brucato.html
Dr. Brucato, who earned his Ph.D. at the New School for Social Research in New York City, is a clinical psychologist, researcher and author in the areas of psychotic illness and violence. Dr. Brucato has over two decades of clinical experience, having trained at Creedmoor Psychiatric Center; Beth Israel Medical Center; Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center; Long Island Jewish/Zucker Hillside Hospital Center; and Mount Sinai Services/Elmhurst Hospital Center, including work on the Riker’s Island female prisoner unit at EHC. He was additionally trained in a private forensic practice, learning to conduct evaluations for civil and criminal courts, and was employed at Zucker Hillside’s Recognition and Prevention program for early psychosis from 2008 to 2012.
Here are just some of Chris Mcdonoughs accomplishments and credentials Click the link to read the full bio.
Chris McDonough is a nationally-recognized Homicide Investigator who’s been a guest on the Oprah Winfrey Show, Dr. Phil, CourtTV, Nancy Grace, Dateline NBC, CBS’s 48 Hours, the BBC, and numerous other television and radio programs. He’s an expert on death investigations, interviewing, and criminal behavior analysis. He has been honored to train Native American Homicide Task Force members as part of the Cold Case Foundation appointed by the US President’s initiative “Operation Lady Justice.”
Chris has been serving in public safety since 1982. He spent nearly 25 years with the Oceanside Police Department in Southern California, including 13 years as a homicide detective. Chris has investigated and solved hundreds of homicides and consulted nationally on some of the country’s highest-profile child homicide and kidnapping investigations, including Jon Benet Ramsey, Elizabeth Smart, Leticia Hernandez, Matthew Cecchi, and West Memphis three interview of Christopher Morgan.
He’s an expert on predator behavior involving those who choose children as victims, having interviewed serial child killers on death row, including child murderer’s Wesley Allen Dodd and Brandon Wilson, who killed Matthew Cecchi in a public bathroom in Oceanside, California. The Wilson interview started the family restroom movement in the United States.
THE WITNESS BOX
Episode 6: PT: 1The Madeline Soto Case: Interview with a monster.
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Unlock the darkest secrets of a criminal mind as we, Joshua Diaz, forensic psychologist Dr. Gary Brucato, and detective Chris McDonough, unravel the Stephen Stearns case alongside language expert Susan Constantine. Our latest episode is a deep dive into the tragic murder of Madeline Soto, where we dissect a chilling police recording that exposes the stark contrast between Stearns' story and the heartbreaking evidence left behind – revealing the sinister strategies used by predators to deceive.
From the peculiarities of a missing child investigation to the psychological dance between detectives and suspects, our conversation is a riveting journey through the nuances of criminal behavior. We scrutinize every inconsistency, debate potential accomplice involvement, and offer expert insights into the art of interrogation. You'll learn how suspects use language patterns to distance themselves from the truth and the key signs that signal deception, adding layers of depth to your understanding of true crime investigations.
As we guide you through this complex case, the Witness Box becomes more than a podcast – it's an experience that probes the underbelly of human nature and the lengths to which individuals will go to mask their deeds. This episode isn't just about the grim facts; it's an exploration of the impact these crimes have on families and communities, and a masterclass in the meticulous work that goes into solving them. Tune in for a compelling look at the psychological maze that law enforcement navigates to bring justice to light.
Dr. Gary Brucato
Bio-https://www.coldcasefoundation.org/dr-gary-brucato.html
Chris McDonough's
Bio- https://www.coldcasefoundation.org/chris-mcdonough---law-enforcement-relations.html