All That is Wicked

A notorious murderer, Rulloff captivated 19th-century scientists seeking to understand the nature of evil. As a psychopath in captivity, he became the subject of intense scrutiny from alienists, neurologists, and phrenologists, each attempting to unravel the mystery of his madness. Drawing from extensive research and historical documents, Kate Winkler Dawson expands on her podcast to explore the early psychological investigations into criminal behavior, providing a unique perspective on the origins of evil long before the term "serial killer" existed.