Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This is my Clinical Breakdown of Donna Adelson and her family dynamics. This case is packed full of toxic family patterns you won't want to miss.
"After The Breakdown" (podcast-style): 39:58
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As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I’m looking beyond the headlines to examine the psychological patterns that define these high-profile cases.
John's credentials:
John Cordray is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master's in Professional Counseling. He has been practicing full-time since 2007 and holds licenses in three U.S. states. On this channel, John brings his clinical experience to true crime analysis by breaking down the psychology, mental health dynamics, and behaviors behind real cases.
Look a little deeper, stay curious, and stay safe.
John Cordray, LPC, LPCC, LMHC, NCC
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Disclaimer: This channel explores true crime cases for educational purposes only. All information is based on publicly available sources and presented with respect for victims and their families. I make every effort to provide the most accurate accounts of the crimes, but if there are inaccuracies, please let me know.
This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), my analysis is based on publicly available information and behavioral patterns. This does not constitute a clinical diagnosis, medical advice, or a professional relationship with any individuals mentioned.
Content may include sensitive topics; viewer discretion is advised. These stories are based on true events. This channel is not intended to serve as a substitute for therapy.
This is my Clinical Breakdown of Donna Adelson and her family dynamics. This case is packed full of toxic family patterns you won't want to miss.
"After The Breakdown" (podcast-style): 39:58
Do you enjoy my clinical breakdowns? Take these steps to go deeper:
Step 1: Subscribe to the channel
Step 2: Become a channel member (Mega Fan!) youtube.com/channel/UCWsVkHOliqbvJMWXfs5lL0w/join
Step 3: Join the waitlist for The Clinical File Collective (now accepting founding members). Learn more at johncordraylpc.com
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As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I’m looking beyond the headlines to examine the psychological patterns that define these high-profile cases.
John's credentials:
John Cordray is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master's in Professional Counseling. He has been practicing full-time since 2007 and holds licenses in three U.S. states. On this channel, John brings his clinical experience to true crime analysis by breaking down the psychology, mental health dynamics, and behaviors behind real cases.
Look a little deeper, stay curious, and stay safe.
John Cordray, LPC, LPCC, LMHC, NCC
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Disclaimer: This channel explores true crime cases for educational purposes only. All information is based on publicly available sources and presented with respect for victims and their families. I make every effort to provide the most accurate accounts of the crimes, but if there are inaccuracies, please let me know.
This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), my analysis is based on publicly available information and behavioral patterns. This does not constitute a clinical diagnosis, medical advice, or a professional relationship with any individuals mentioned.
Content may include sensitive topics; viewer discretion is advised. These stories are based on true events. This channel is not intended to serve as a substitute for therapy.
![Maui Dr. Accused of Attempting to “Get Rid Of” Wife on Hike! [Clinical Analysis]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GIgBFfcuOJQ/mqdefault.jpg "Maui Dr. Accused of Attempting to “Get Rid Of” Wife on Hike! [Clinical Analysis]
This episode examines a birthday hike in Hawaii that allegedly turned tragic, leading to a desperate fight for survival. Prosecutors claim the victim was on a difficult trail on Oahu when her companion attempted to inject her with a syringe. Stay tuned for the latest news on this unsettling crime.
00:00 Birthday Hike Turns Dark
00:30 Case Overview And Charges
01:15 Channel Disclaimer And Newsletter
02:12 Marriage Backstory In Maui
02:55 Emotional Affair And Counseling
03:30 Coercive Control Red Flags
05:48 Planning Questions And Syringe
06:39 Haunting Henthorn Parallel
07:32 Trail Attack Her Account
08:28 His Self-Defense Narrative
09:07 Son FaceTime Confession
09:49 Psychology Jealousy And Injury
12:55 Subscribe Break
13:29 Evidence Before Deliberations
14:13 Key Indicators Recap
15:12 Final Thoughts And Sign Off
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Johns credentials:
John Cordray is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Masters in Professional Counseling. He has been practicing full-time since 2007 and holds licenses in three U.S. states. On this channel, John brings his clinical experience to true crime analysis by breaking down the psychology, mental health dynamics, and behaviors behind real cases. Look a little deeper, stay curious, and stay safe.
John Cordray, LPC, LPCC, LMHC, NCCLicensed Mental Health
Therapist
Johns Podcasts:
The Mental Health Today ShowApple 🎙 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mental-health-today-show/id1013614061Spotify 🎙 https://open.spotify.com/show/3A9wQSNwsTDiG2Nby5r46w?si=4fb9e1c94a5344d3
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Disclaimer: This channel explores true crime cases for educational purposes only. All information is based on publicly available sources and presented with respect for victims and their families. I make every effort to provide the most accurate accounts of the crimes, but if there are inaccuracies, please let me know. Content may include sensitive topics; viewer discretion advised. These stories are based on true events, but some details are fictionalized to enhance the narrative and create a dramatic effect. Additionally, this channel is not intended to serve as a substitute for therapy. Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them, at no additional cost to you.
These links help support this channel, allowing me to continue creating content you love. Thanks for your support!
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![Austin Bar Shooting: Man With Radical Ties Killed By Police [LPC Clinical Analysis]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GKJI9I5bXGk/mqdefault.jpg "Austin Bar Shooting: Man With Radical Ties Killed By Police [LPC Clinical Analysis]
This clinical analysis examines the March 1, 2026 shooting outside Bufords Backyard Beer Garden in Austin, Texas, where 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne opened fire on patrons, killing 2 and wounding 14 others before being fatally shot by police. The perpetrator, a naturalized U.S. citizen from Senegal with a history of emotional disturbances and prior arrests, displayed potential indicators of radicalization through religious materials and Iranian regime imagery found in his possession. The analysis explores the intersection of emotional dysregulation, identity fragmentation, moral disengagement, and ideological influence that may have culminated in this act of violence against strangers.
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Caution: This channel has been known to turn casual scrollers into armchair profilers overnight. Subscribe at your own risk. 🔍🖤 This is my mental health analysis of the Austin Bar Shooting case.
VOD Schedule:
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Thursdays 4pm CST
0:00 - The Austin Bar Shooting Incident
0:34 - The Perpetrator Ndiaga Diagne
1:18 - Clinical Perspective
2:05 - Radicalization Patterns
2:47 - Emotional History
3:17 - Attack Analysis
4:52 - Comparison Case
6:13 - Key Psychological Indicators
7:22 - Final Analysis
Johns credentials:
John Cordray is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Masters in Professional Counseling. He has been practicing full-time since 2007 and holds licenses in three U.S. states. On this channel, John brings his clinical experience to true crime analysis by breaking down the psychology, mental health dynamics, and behaviors behind real cases.
Look a little deeper, stay curious, and stay safe.
John Cordray, LPC, LPCC, LMHC, NCC
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Johns Podcasts:
The Mental Health Today Show
Apple 🎙 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mental-health-today-show/id1013614061
Spotify 🎙 https://open.spotify.com/show/3A9wQSNwsTDiG2Nby5r46w?si=4fb9e1c94a5344d3
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Disclaimer: This channel explores true crime cases for educational purposes only. All information is based on publicly available sources and presented with respect for victims and their families. I make every effort to provide the most accurate accounts of the crimes, but if there are inaccuracies, please let me know. Content may include sensitive topics; viewer discretion advised. These stories are based on true events, but some details are fictionalized to enhance the narrative and create a dramatic effect. Additionally, this channel is not intended to serve as a substitute for therapy.
Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them, at no additional cost to you. These links help support this channel, allowing me to continue creating content you love. Thanks for your support!
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![Antifreeze in His Drink | Why This Jealous Teacher Allegedly Poisoned Her Lover [Clinical Analysis]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HMCwKCvFkeA/mqdefault.jpg "Antifreeze in His Drink | Why This Jealous Teacher Allegedly Poisoned Her Lover [Clinical Analysis]
This video examines the chilling case of Judy Church, a retired teacher accused of poisoning her partner, Leroy Fowler, an act that has become a significant true crime story. John Cordray, LPC, explores the toxicology evidence and the ongoing court case, piecing together the details of this disturbing investigation.
00:00 Birthday Poisoning Setup
01:22 Case Outcome and Red Flags
02:02 Pathological Jealousy Motive
03:40 Control and Narcissistic Injury
04:53 Antifreeze Attack Timeline
06:31 Deception and Trial Evidence
07:39 Patterns and Similar Case
09:09 Psychology Threads and Prosecution
11:06 Key Terms Recap
12:20 Final Thoughts and Sign Off
If youre an overthinker, you should join my newsletter, The Mental Freedom. I deliver practical tips to escape those dreaded thinking traps. Subscribe here: https://johncordray.me/subscribe
Caution: This channel has been known to turn casual scrollers into armchair profilers overnight. Subscribe at your own risk. 🔍🖤
Johns credentials:
John Cordray is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Masters in Professional Counseling. He has been practicing full-time since 2007 and holds licenses in three U.S. states. On this channel, John brings his clinical experience to true crime analysis by breaking down the psychology, mental health dynamics, and behaviors behind real cases.
Look a little deeper, stay curious, and stay safe.
John Cordray, LPC, LPCC, LMHC, NCC
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Johns Podcasts:
The Mental Health Today Show
Apple 🎙 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mental-health-today-show/id1013614061
Spotify 🎙 https://open.spotify.com/show/3A9wQSNwsTDiG2Nby5r46w?si=4fb9e1c94a5344d3
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Disclaimer: This channel explores true crime cases for educational purposes only. All information is based on publicly available sources and presented with respect for victims and their families. I make every effort to provide the most accurate accounts of the crimes, but if there are inaccuracies, please let me know. Content may include sensitive topics; viewer discretion advised. These stories are based on true events, but some details are fictionalized to enhance the narrative and create a dramatic effect. Additionally, this channel is not intended to serve as a substitute for therapy.
Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them, at no additional cost to you. These links help support this channel, allowing me to continue creating content you love. Thanks for your support!
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![Why Ryan True Killed His Parents [LPC Clinical Analysis]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HiXHfxNp9fs/mqdefault.jpg "Why Ryan True Killed His Parents [LPC Clinical Analysis]
Licensed Professional Counselor, John Cordray, reviews the December 2020 Middleborough, Massachusetts case in which Ryan fatally stabbed his parents, David and Renée, during an argument that escalated around 5:00 PM, then left briefly, contacted his half-brother, returned, and surrendered without resistance as police found the bodies covered with blankets on separate floors. Using publicly reported facts and psychological principles (not a diagnosis), Cordray discusses reported autism diagnosis, past medication refusal, a prior lithium prescription, and competency evaluations, linking the incident to emotional dysregulation, impulse-control difficulties, mood instability, and attachment conflict. He compares the dynamics to Tyler Hadley’s 2011 parricide, notes the slow legal process due to competency concerns, and summarizes the 2025 outcome: restored competency, a seven-day jury trial, two first-degree murder convictions, and two consecutive life sentences without parole.
If youre an overthinker, you should join my newsletter, The Mental Freedom. I deliver practical tips to escape those dreaded thinking traps. Subscribe here: https://johncordray.me/subscribe
Caution: This channel has been known to turn casual scrollers into armchair profilers overnight. Subscribe at your own risk. 🔍🖤 This is my mental health analysis of the Ryan True case.
00:00 Ryan True Case Introduction
00:53 Overthinkers Newsletter
01:30 Night of the Stabbings
02:24 Autism and Mood Clues
04:01 Emotional Dysregulation
04:52 Aftermath and Surrender
05:44 Similar Case Comparison
06:31 Impulse and Entrapment
07:20 Trial and Sentencing of Ryan True
07:48 Prevention and Takeaways
09:03 Indicators Recap
10:53 Final Reflections
VOD Schedule:
Sundays 4pm CST
Tuesdays 4pm CST
Thursdays 4pm CST
Johns credentials:
John Cordray is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Masters in Professional Counseling. He has been practicing full-time since 2007 and holds licenses in three U.S. states. On this channel, John brings his clinical experience to true crime analysis by breaking down the psychology, mental health dynamics, and behaviors behind real cases.
Look a little deeper, stay curious, and stay safe.
John Cordray, LPC, LPCC, LMHC, NCC
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Johns Podcasts:
The Mental Health Today Show
Apple 🎙 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mental-health-today-show/id1013614061
Spotify 🎙 https://open.spotify.com/show/3A9wQSNwsTDiG2Nby5r46w?si=4fb9e1c94a5344d3
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Mic = https://brandstore.rode.com/products/podmic-usb?sca_ref=9560156.5UkjDMGVPE
Search for more recording equipment = https://brandstore.rode.com?sca_ref=9560156.5UkjDMGVPE
Disclaimer: This channel explores true crime cases for educational purposes only. All information is based on publicly available sources and presented with respect for victims and their families. I make every effort to provide the most accurate accounts of the crimes, but if there are inaccuracies, please let me know. Content may include sensitive topics; viewer discretion advised. These stories are based on true events, but some details are fictionalized to enhance the narrative and create a dramatic effect. Additionally, this channel is not intended to serve as a substitute for therapy.
Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them, at no additional cost to you. These links help support this channel, allowing me to continue creating content you love. Thanks for your support!
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