Serial Killers & Murderous Minds

In this episode of Serial Killers and Murderous Minds, true crime creator Annie Elise returns to frame the conclusion of the Brenda Delgado case, examining the aftermath of Kendra Hatcher’s murder and the unraveling of the plot behind it.Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels follow investigators as they close in on Brenda, tracing her attempts to control the narrative, manipulate witnesses, and ultimately flee the country. As the case unfolds, the cracks in her story deepen, revealing how obsession and entitlement shaped every decision she made.

Later, Annie sits down with Dr. Tristin Engels for an in-depth psychological discussion, exploring the fallout of unchecked fixation, the need for control, and how these traits ultimately sealed Brenda’s fate—ending in a conviction that brought long-delayed justice.

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In this episode of Serial Killers and Murderous Minds, true crime creator Annie Elise brings a case that has stayed with her—the murder-for-hire of Kendra Hatcher. Annie opens the episode by sharing what drew her so deeply to this disturbing story and why it stands out to her as a chilling example of emotional fixation spiraling out of control.

Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels then examine how jealousy, entitlement, and unresolved loss pushed Brenda down a dark and irreversible path. After losing the man she believed was her future, Brenda began quietly surveilling her ex and fixating on the woman who replaced her—allowing resentment to fester and violent fantasies to take hold.Later, Annie sits down with Dr. Tristin Engels for an in-depth psychological discussion, breaking down the behavioral patterns, motivations, and warning signs that reveal how unmet expectations can distort reality—and ultimately lay the groundwork for murder.

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Behind the badge, Mark Putnam was hiding a devastating secret. When an affair threatened his career and family, desperation took over—with fatal consequences. This episode examines the psychological toll of pressure, fear, and entitlement as Putnam crossed an irreversible line. As investigators close in, the carefully maintained image of a model agent collapses, exposing a shocking betrayal of trust and duty. It’s the story of how ambition, secrecy, and panic turned a lawman into a killer.

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From childhood, Mark Putnam dreamed of becoming an FBI agent—and he achieved it through relentless ambition and fierce competitiveness. But when pressure mounted and his personal boundaries blurred, his need to protect his career spiraled into catastrophe. This episode traces Putnam’s rise through the Bureau, his struggle to prove himself, and the risky decisions that pulled him into an illicit relationship with an informant. What began as a quest for success slowly eroded his moral compass, setting the stage for a crime that would forever change the FBI’s history.

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