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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 advised. These stories are based on true events. This channel is not intended to serve as a substitute for therapy.
Caution: This channel has been known to turn casual scrollers into armchair profilers overnight. Subscribe at your own risk. 🔍🖤
Do you enjoy my clinical breakdowns? Become a channel member and join others who love deeper insights into true crime psychology! Join here: youtube.com/channel/UCWsVkHOliqbvJMWXfs5lL0w/join
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 advised. These stories are based on true events. This channel is not intended to serve as a substitute for therapy.
![Pest Exterminator Convicted For Killing Elderly Woman [LPC Clinical Analysis]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/z5QahAU5rjg/mqdefault.jpg "Pest Exterminator Convicted For Killing Elderly Woman [LPC Clinical Analysis]
A convicted killer. A cold case buried for 34 years. And a psychological profile that raises more questions than it answers. In this clinical breakdown, licensed professional counselor John Cordray examines the 1980 murder of 73-year-old Mildred McKinney — a crime that went unsolved until DNA technology finally caught up with the man who knew exactly how to get inside her home. What drove someone trusted into her house to return as a predator? The behavioral patterns, warning signs, and psychological threads may surprise you.
All analysis is speculative, based on publicly reported information. Nothing discussed constitutes a formal diagnosis.
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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 Steven Alan Thomas case.
00:00 – The Night Someone Trusted Became a Threat
0:18 – The Man Behind the Case
0:31 – Why He Had the Perfect Cover
1:03 – The Clinician Behind the Analysis
1:48 – What the Crime Scene Reveals About the Mind
5:52 – The Behavioral Red Flags Nobody Connected
6:19 – The Clue He Left Behind Without Knowing It
6:43 – What the Violence Was Really About
8:37 – The Psychology Terms You Need to Know
9:40 – What This Case Means for All of Us
10:24 – What Did You Notice?
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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, NCC
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
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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.
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