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Murder In America
In episode 45, the hosts quoted a psychotherapist from the book to profile the killer as a narcissistic egomaniac with a god complex who relished media attention and the power over life and death. The book was referenced to illustrate the suspect's escalation and fear‑inducing behavior.
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A psychotherapist, John Kelly, was quoted from the book, providing a profile of the killer that described him as a narcissistic egomaniac with a god complex who enjoyed the media attention surrounding his crimes, especially after murdering Brianna.
He says, Kelly said Breonna's killer was likely a narcissistic egomaniac with a God complex, and that he was likely enjoying the attention he was getting on television and in newspapers, particularly since murdering Breonna.
He likes to say that he was a narcissist, particularly since murdering Breonna.
He likely also enjoyed the fear he had created within the community.
Kelly said that not only did the suspect have power sexually over someone, but now he had experienced power over life and death. Once he crossed that line, it was hard to go back.
The suspect was definitely a budding serial killer, Kelly stated, and he said that he didn't think he was going to stop.