Dr. John Delatorre On Who Is Thomas Randolph Really Is
Aug 22, 2023, 09:00 PM
On a recent episode of the "Hidden Killers" podcast with Tony Brueski, the spotlight turned to the enigmatic and perplexing mind of Thomas Randolph, described by some as the "tiger king of true crime." Brueski was joined by psychologist Dr. John Delatorre to delve deeper into the psyche of a man whose reputation has baffled many.
"Thomas Randolph is like watching the tiger king of true crime," Brueski began, inviting Delatorre's insights on the man.
Dr. Delatorre remarked, "The real thing that gets me is that he filmed a, his own recreation of the event. There's so much theatricality associated with everything he's doing."
Their discussion veered towards Randolph's alleged penchant for drama, evidenced by his decision to film a recreation of the event, his appearance, and his overall behavior. Delatorre commented on Randolph's grandiose behavior and questioned whether it indicated a history of committing multiple murders.
Delatorre explained, "The moment any of his partners exhibit any kind of agency, which again, they're human beings, so they have agency, that's a full challenge to his potential narcissism or grandiose ideas about himself."
Brueski then introduced the term "hero complex," which has been frequently associated with Randolph. He touched upon the patterns of Randolph's relationships, his predilection for vulnerable individuals, and his involvement in their lives culminating in their mysterious deaths.
However, Delatorre didn't necessarily view Randolph as embodying the hero complex. "What I do see again, is that if he believes himself to be more grandiose and more narcissistic, he'd find individuals on the lower rungs...You find people that you know will put you on a pedestal. That's not necessarily a hero," he explained.
One of the more pressing questions Brueski posed was about how Randolph managed to evade the law for so long, despite a history riddled with accusations and even beating a murder charge in the past.
"Well, I think that's a much larger question," Delatorre responded, "Just because you weren't found guilty doesn't mean that you were innocent. It just means that the prosecution was not able to present enough evidence."
Delatorre elaborated on the intricacies and potential shortcomings of the court system, suggesting Randolph might have been "clever enough" to ensure there was neither direct nor circumstantial evidence to link him to the crimes.
The "Hidden Killers" episode with Dr. John Delatorre offers a deep dive into the puzzling behavior and psyche of Thomas Randolph. It leaves listeners with more questions than answers but paints a clearer picture of the man many have found difficult to understand.
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"Thomas Randolph is like watching the tiger king of true crime," Brueski began, inviting Delatorre's insights on the man.
Dr. Delatorre remarked, "The real thing that gets me is that he filmed a, his own recreation of the event. There's so much theatricality associated with everything he's doing."
Their discussion veered towards Randolph's alleged penchant for drama, evidenced by his decision to film a recreation of the event, his appearance, and his overall behavior. Delatorre commented on Randolph's grandiose behavior and questioned whether it indicated a history of committing multiple murders.
Delatorre explained, "The moment any of his partners exhibit any kind of agency, which again, they're human beings, so they have agency, that's a full challenge to his potential narcissism or grandiose ideas about himself."
Brueski then introduced the term "hero complex," which has been frequently associated with Randolph. He touched upon the patterns of Randolph's relationships, his predilection for vulnerable individuals, and his involvement in their lives culminating in their mysterious deaths.
However, Delatorre didn't necessarily view Randolph as embodying the hero complex. "What I do see again, is that if he believes himself to be more grandiose and more narcissistic, he'd find individuals on the lower rungs...You find people that you know will put you on a pedestal. That's not necessarily a hero," he explained.
One of the more pressing questions Brueski posed was about how Randolph managed to evade the law for so long, despite a history riddled with accusations and even beating a murder charge in the past.
"Well, I think that's a much larger question," Delatorre responded, "Just because you weren't found guilty doesn't mean that you were innocent. It just means that the prosecution was not able to present enough evidence."
Delatorre elaborated on the intricacies and potential shortcomings of the court system, suggesting Randolph might have been "clever enough" to ensure there was neither direct nor circumstantial evidence to link him to the crimes.
The "Hidden Killers" episode with Dr. John Delatorre offers a deep dive into the puzzling behavior and psyche of Thomas Randolph. It leaves listeners with more questions than answers but paints a clearer picture of the man many have found difficult to understand.
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The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com