On June 8, 2008, Skyla Whitaker, age 11, and Taylor Paschal-Placker, age 13, were murdered while walking down a dirt road in rural Weleetka, Oklahoma. They were shot multiple times with two different guns. In this episode of The Consult, retired FBI profiler Julia Cowley discusses the profile of the offender. This is Part 2…
Read MoreOn June 8, 2008, Taylor Paschal-Placker, age 13, and her best friend, Skyla Whitaker, age 11, were murdered while walking down a dirt road in rural Weleetka, Oklahoma. They were shot multiple times with two different weapons. In this episode of The Consult, retired FBI agent Julia Cowley discusses the case and her initial observations…
Read MoreThe victims of Joe DeAngelo can be described collectively as living at a low risk for violent crime victimization. They were respectable members of their communities, living without any significant or apparent conflict, in relatively safe neighborhoods. None of them were noted to have engaged in significantly risky behavior that would have enhanced their likelihood…
Read MoreThis is the conclusion of the 3-part series of profiling Joe DeAngelo – the serial burglar, rapist, and murderer also known as the Golden State Killer, East Area Rapist, Original Night Stalker, and Visalia Ransacker. Retired FBI profilers Julia Cowley and Bob Drew discuss the profile they gave investigators before he was apprehended and how…
Read MoreI was recently interviewed by Jerri Williams for her podcast FBI Retired Case File Review. I first heard about Jerri’s show from a new agent (right out of the FBI Academy) in our office. He was a huge fan and found inspiration to join the FBI from hearing about the cases and careers of retired…
Read MoreKnown as the East Area Rapist, Original Night Stalker, and Golden State Killer, Joseph James DeAngelo terrorized California from 1974 – 1986. He was infamous for breaking into homes, ransacking them, and sexually assaulting female victims when their male companions were also home. Join retired FBI profilers Julia Cowley and Bob Drew as they continue…
Read MoreAs they start nearing the end of their careers, I think almost any FBI agent can relate to having a constant thought of “what am I going to do when I retire that I love as much as working for the FBI?” In my case, I didn’t think I could do anything else. This was the only thing I liked, and the only…
Read MoreKnown as the East Area Rapist, Original Night Stalker, and Golden State Killer, Joseph James DeAngelo terrorized California from 1974 – 1986. He was infamous for breaking into homes, ransacking them, and sexually assaulting female victims when their male companions were also home. In 2011, FBI agents Julia Cowley and Bob Drew of the Behavioral…
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