From Pillar to Killer
From Pillar to Killer Virtue. Vice. Violence. Hosted by Whitney Curtis, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with a passion for understanding human behavior, From Pillar to Killer explores the chilling stories of serial killers and murderers who were once viewed as respected, trusted, and admired members of their communities. These aren't just stories about crime, they're stories about deception, duality, and the unsettling reality that some of history's most notorious killers hid in plain sight. From business owners and community leaders to church members, volunteers, and family men, each episode examines how individuals who appeared to embody virtue ultimately descended into vice and violence. Through a combination of true crime storytelling and behavioral insight, Whitney explores the backgrounds, behaviors, warning signs, and life histories that may have contributed to these offenders' actions, all while asking the question that fascinates true crime enthusiasts and behavior analysts alike: How does someone go from pillar of the community to killer? Join us as we uncover the stories behind the masks, the crimes behind the reputations, and the human behavior behind the headlines.
Episodes
In this episode of From Pillar to Killer, Whitney examines one of America's most notorious serial killers through a different lens, not just the crimes, but the behavior behind them.
Dennis Rader, better known as BTK (Bind, Torture, Kill), spent decades hiding in plain sight. He was a military veteran, husband, father, church council president, Cub Scout leader, and respected member of his Wichita, Kansas community. Behind that car...
In this inaugural episode of From Pillar to Killer, I examine one of the most notorious serial killers in American history: John Wayne Gacy.
Known to neighbors as a successful businessman, community volunteer, political activist, and children's entertainer, Gacy cultivated the image of a trusted pillar of his community. Behind that carefully constructed reputation, however, he was responsible for the murders of 33 young men and boy...
Before we dive into serial killers, cult leaders, and pillars of the community who became predators, meet your host. Whitney is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, clinic owner, and lifelong true crime enthusiast. In this introductory episode, she explains why she's fascinated by the question of why people do what they do and how the science of behavior can offer a unique lens through which to examine some of history's most disturb...
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