Forensic Psychology

This episode examines the chilling crimes of Morris Frampton through the lens of veteran detective Robert Keppel, focusing on the brutal 1977 murders that initially led to his capture. It details the forensic "signatures" left at his crime scenes and how these ritualistic patterns helped investigators understand the depth of his depravity. Ultimately, the podcast illustrates the power of cold-case technology, showing how DNA evidence eventually secured justice for a third victim decades after the original investigation.

In this episode, inspired by the acclaimed TV series Tokyo Vice, our Forensic Psychology podcast examines the complex psyche of Tadamasa Goto, the ruthless founder of the Goto-gumi and a once-dominant figure in Japan's largest crime syndicate, the Yamaguchi-gumi, who died at age 83 on February 8. We explore the psychological profile of a criminal mastermind who rose from poverty to lead over 1,000 members while operating approximately 150 front companies, seamlessly blending extreme violence with sophisticated white-collar enterprises. Central to his story is the 2001 scandal involving an FBI-facilitated liver transplant at UCLA—exposed by investigative journalist Jake Adelstein—that allowed him to bypass a critical waiting list.