Behind the Mask of the I-5 Strangler: Decoding Serial Predator Motivations with Dr. Hickey

Inside The Criminal Mind · Aug 3, 2026 · 44m · transcript

This episode sits down with renowned criminologist Dr. Eric Hickey to dissect the dark psychological drivers and predatory patterns of Roger Kibbe, the notorious "I-5 Strangler." We explore the complex interplay of power, control, sexual sadism, and paraphilic fixations that fueled his decade-long campaign along California’s highways. By breaking down how serial killers select, isolate, and control their victims, we gain deep insight into the internal rationalizations and behavioral signatures that define high-risk serial offending.