Episode 5: MacDonald

By: Jim Clemente, Kathy Canning-Mello, James Bruce, John Meroney

Narrated by: Jim Clemente, Kathy Canning-Mello

This case involved the brutal murders of almost an entire family. The only survivor was Jeffrey MacDonald, a medical doctor and former Army Green Beret Special Operations Officer. It was a terribly tragic murder mystery until Macdonald appeared on a night-time talk show and acted very strangely…©2024 Audible Originals, LLC (P)2024 Audible Originals, LLC

Such an insightful read !

Such a great listen! I love having boots on the ground, telling the story . I enjoyed the personal insights of two wonderful profilers - my friend (and everyone else’s)- the amazing Jim Clemente . Jim was so passionate in his story telling, like always. Kathy Cannon Mello was an excellent addition as she steadied the boat while Jim rocked it. Lol. I loved their personal take on the cases they were intricately involved with. Their perspective was always enlightening. I learned a great deal! 🎧💕🎧

Great podcast for enthusiasts

I have been interested in forensics for decades and almost went into it, but didn't do well with the dead. However, that hasn't stopped me from continuing to listen and learn. Ep 5 especially caught me, but WHY didn't the children's blood types get highlighted? If MoMom snd Dad were A and B, they cannot have an O child! Unless they have a rare Asian ABO, it doesn't happen. Seems to me that there is a cheater involved too. Still, great series with a ton of insight to how profiles think and work. 10 out of 10 for forensics, serial killer, true crime, and cold case enthusiasts.

Great Crimes from GREAT x-BAU agents

I love the famous profilers and true experts in their field. I like hearing their opinions and experiences. I’ve read about one of the hosts for their exemplary work in so many true crime novels. This makes it very interesting to hear their opinions in this format. The crimes are famous in most cases and well known. So much more information was added to what I had already heard of/ learned. I had heard of some of these famous crimes before but not right from the actual BAU agents. That’s novel. Very well done. Thank you.

Interesting

It was really interesting and liked seeing how the BAU worked on finding killers and convicting them. I love criminal minds so this right up my alley.

Clearly do not know what a Green Beret is

I’m sure they are great criminal profilers but MacDonald is NOT a Green Beret. He was a surgeon assigned to a Special Forces group. He did not attend SF assessment and selection, nor did he endure the years long qualification courses to earn the beret. To say he has a history of violence because he’s a highly trained killer courtesy of the Army is inaccurate. Highly trained doctor no doubt. Not a Green Beret operative. Nearly every other podcast, documentary and book makes the same mistake. Sigh.