Examining family crime dynasties where multiple generations engaged in criminal enterprise—from mafia bloodlines to families of serial killers. Explores whether criminality is inherited, learned, or a toxic combination, featuring geneticists, family therapists, and relatives who broke the cycle.
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Examining family crime dynasties where multiple generations engaged in criminal enterprise—from mafia bloodlines to families of serial killers. Explores whether criminality is inherited, learned, or a toxic combination, featuring geneticists, family therapists, and relatives who broke the cycle.
The Shadow of the Father: Inheriting the Criminal Mind
Blood Relations
22 minutes
3 months ago
The Shadow of the Father: Inheriting the Criminal Mind
This episode examines the concept of inherited criminality, delving into the genetic and environmental factors that may contribute to multi-generational criminal behavior within families. Listeners will learn about studies on the heritability of antisocial traits, as well as the role of childhood trauma, abuse, and socialization in shaping criminal tendencies. Expert interviews with behavioral geneticists and family therapists provide insights into whether some individuals are predisposed to criminality, or if it is primarily a learned behavior passed down through generations. The episode also features the personal stories of those who managed to break free from their family's criminal legacy.
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Blood Relations
Examining family crime dynasties where multiple generations engaged in criminal enterprise—from mafia bloodlines to families of serial killers. Explores whether criminality is inherited, learned, or a toxic combination, featuring geneticists, family therapists, and relatives who broke the cycle.
