Fatal Traits is a true crime podcast that goes beyond the headlines to explore the psychology behind the crime.
Hosted by Roxanne Donaghy, each episode examines real cases through the lens of personality, behavior, manipulation, narcissism, coercive control, obsession, and motive.
Because crimes rarely begin with violence—they often begin with traits.
From notorious murder cases and family tragedies to psychological red flags and criminal behavior patterns, Fatal Traits asks the question many true crime stories leave unanswered:
Why?
Join us as we uncover the warning signs, behavioral patterns, and hidden motives that often exist long before the headlines.
Send Roxy a message Episode 7: The Voice Left Behind — The Jennifer Dulos Case What happens when the man accused of murder dies before he can ever stand trial? In this gripping episode of Fatal Traits — Where True Crime Meets Psychological Motive, host Roxy continues the haunting story of Jennifer Farber Dulos, the Connecticut mother of five who vanished on May 24, 2019. As Fotis Dulos faced murder charges, his life came to a tragic end in January 2020. But before his death, he left behind a ...
5 Sept 2026
Jennifer Dulos — When the Walls Closed In
Send Roxy a message For more than seven months, Jennifer Dulos was missing. Then, on January 7, 2020, the investigation changed dramatically. Fotis Dulos was arrested and charged with murder, felony murder, and kidnapping. Michelle Troconis and Kent Mawhinney also faced charges as investigators and prosecutors laid out a case built not around one single piece of evidence, but around a trail of surveillance footage, phone records, vehicle movements, forensic evidence, and alleged attempts to c...
3 Sept 2026
The Evidence That Changed Everything: The Jennifer Dulos Case
Send Roxy a message Jennifer Dulos disappeared on May 24, 2019. By this point in the investigation, the case was beginning to change. What initially appeared to be a missing-person investigation was becoming something much darker. In Episode 5 of Fatal Traits, we follow the evidence that began to expose what happened after Jennifer vanished — from the evidence discovered in the garage, to surveillance footage, the Chevrolet Suburban connected to the investigation, discarded...
26 Jun 2026
Episode 4: The Jennifer Dulos Story – Part 2: The Cracks Begin to Show
Send Roxy a message Episode 4: The Jennifer Dulos Story – Part 2: The Cracks Begin to Show From the outside, Jennifer and Fotis Dulos appeared to have built an enviable life—a successful business, a beautiful home, and five children. But appearances rarely tell the whole story. In Part 2 of this special series, we move beyond the headlines and examine the years leading up to Jennifer's disappearance. Through publicly available court records, documented filings, and reputable reporting, we exp...
16 Jun 2026
The Fatal Trait of Coercive Control: The Jennifer Dulos Case (Part 1)
Send Roxy a message What happens when control becomes more important than love? In this episode of Fatal Traits, we begin examining one of the most dangerous and often misunderstood forms of abuse: coercive control. Many people believe abuse begins with physical violence. But long before bruises, police reports, or visible injuries, there are often warning signs that quietly reshape a person's world. Isolation, surveillance, control disguised as concern, and punishment for independence...
9 Jun 2026
What Is a Fatal Trait? The Warning Signs We Ignore Until It's Too Late
Send Roxy a message What exactly is a fatal trait? In this episode of Fatal Traits, host Roxanne Donaghy explores the personality characteristics and behavior patterns that often appear long before abuse, manipulation, violence, or tragedy occurs. From narcissism and coercive control to obsession, deception, and a lack of empathy, we'll examine why certain behaviors matter, why warning signs are often overlooked, and how patterns can reveal more than isolated incidents. Because understanding ...
6 Jun 2026
Why I Created Fatal Traits
Send Roxy a message Welcome to the very first episode of Fatal Traits. In this introduction, host Roxanne Donaghy shares the inspiration behind the podcast and explains why understanding human behavior, personality traits, manipulation, and psychological motives is essential to understanding crime. This episode introduces the mission of Fatal Traits and explores how warning signs, behavior patterns, and relationship dynamics often exist long before tragedy occurs. If you've ever found yoursel...
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