True crime like you’ve never heard before. Each episode explores shocking cases through the lens of psychology, diving deep into the nature vs. nurture debate. We unravel family secrets, motives, and the minds behind the crimes. Together, let's discover not just what happened, but why.
The Heinous Kolkata House of Horrors ~ The Partha De Case Part 1
Isolated. Enmeshed. Untethered.
This isn't about what happened inside the House of Horrors. It's about how a family slowly drifted away from reality.
From social withdrawal and religious obsession to grief, dependency, and untreated mental illness, we explore the psychological and social forces that transformed a home into a world of its own. A world where death was denied, boundaries dissolved, and tragedy became normal.
Because sometimes, the most disturbing cases begin long before anyone dies.
Hope we can enjoy this together. For any case recommendations, you can reach me at mindxmotive@gmail.com (mailto:mindxmotive@gmail.com).
Follow me on Instagram at @mindxmotive.
Looking forward to many more cases and conversations :)
Credits for audio from freesound.
19 Mar 2026
The Serpent's Spell, Silent Hell ~ The Charles Sobhraj Case Part 3
Unstable. Unrooted. Unformed.
This isn’t about what he did, it’s about how he became who he was.
From early rejection and fractured identity to constant movement across cultures, we explore the social and psychological influences that built a man who could charm, manipulate, and disappear into roles with ease. This is the story beneath the surface.
Because sometimes, the making of a criminal starts long before the crime itself.
Hope we can enjoy this together. For any case recommendations, you can reach me at mindxmotive@gmail.com (mailto:mindxmotive@gmail.com).
Follow me on Instagram at @mindxmotive.
Looking forward to many more cases and conversations :)
Credits for audio from freesound.
12 Jan 2026
The Serpent’s Spell, Silent Hell ~ The Charles Sobhraj Case Part 2
Charming. Contradictory. Calculated.
In this episode, we step deeper into the mind of Charles Sobhraj, beyond the murders and into the psychology. The Serpent was not driven by rage or ideology, but by thrill, control, and performance. From manipulating backpackers to bending prison systems in his favour, Sobhraj treated life itself like a stage.
We explore firsthand interviews, prison accounts, and psychological profiles to unpack how he justified his crimes, ruled his prison existence, and remained intoxicated by the fear of being caught.
I will be posting photos, interview clips, and psychological insights from this episode on Instagram. Check them out to see the Serpent’s world unfold beyond the episode.
Hope we can enjoy this together. For any case recommendations, you can reach me at mindxmotive@gmail.com.
Follow me on Instagram at @mindxmotive.
Looking forward to many fun cases and discussions :)
Credits for the audio from Charles Sobhraj interviews taken from YouTube as well as Biggboss title music.
10 Nov 2025
The Serpent’s Spell, Silent Hell ~ The Charles Sobhraj Case Part 1
Charming. Cold. Calculated.
Watch as the Serpent’s world unfold beyond the episode.. Charles Sobhraj wasn’t just a murderer he was a master manipulator who turned deception into an art. Known as The Serpent, he slithered through the hippie trail of the 1970s, leaving behind a trail of death and mystery across Asia.
I’ll be posting photos, newspaper clippings, and psychological insights from this case on Instagram, check them out to see the Serpent’s world unfold beyond the episode.
Hope we can enjoy this together. For any case recommendations, you can reach me at mindxmotive@gmail.com.
Follow me on instagram at @mindxmotive
Looking forward to many fun cases and discussions :)
Credits for the audio from the Charles Sobhraj Interview taken from youtube. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/h-6qqXgwQXM
26 Oct 2025
Family Ties, Fatal Lies ~ The Sheena Bora Case Part 3
What happens when a mother rewrites her past and erases her children in the process?
This episode unravels the complex family dynamics and socio-cultural backdrop that shaped Indrani Mukerjea and Sheena Bora. From the quiet streets of Guwahati to Mumbai’s high society, together lets explores the fractures of identity, the hunger for validation, and the emotional void that turned love into control.
Link for Sheena Bora Tapes: Full Conversations Between Rahul, Peter & Indrani by The Indian Express
https://youtu.be/L4slXi4SHEU?si=Jd9W6kueMpDZAUfn
23 Oct 2025
Family Ties, Fatal Lies ~ The Sheena Bora Case Part 2
This episode delves into the psychological underpinnings of the Sheena Bora case, examining the “nature” side of crime through the lens of personality, impulse, and control. It explores Indrani Mukherjea’s calculated poise, the failures of the investigation, and the role of deception in shaping truth. Drawing from theories of clinical psychopathy and Interpersonal Deception, it uncovers how composure can blur into concealment and how, sometimes, the calmest minds hide the darkest motives.
Hope we can enjoy this together. For any case recommendations, you can reach me at mindxmotive@gmail.com.
Follow me on instagram at @mindxmotive
Looking forward to many fun cases and discussions :)
Credits for the audio clip of Indrani Mukherjea used belong to an interview with the Quint sourced from youtube. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/pTGgBvKBYoI
23 Oct 2025
Family Ties, Fatal Lies ~ The Sheena Bora Case Part 1
A story of deception, betrayal, and a family secret that shocked the nation. In this episode, we unravel the tragic tale of Sheena Bora, a young woman whose life was stolen, the twisted web of lies surrounding her, and the shocking truth that only came to light years later. Stay tuned for the next two episodes, where we dive deep into the psychological forces of nature vs. nurture that shaped the people behind the crime.
Hope we can enjoy this together. For any case recommendations, you can reach me at mindxmotive@gmail.com.
Follow me on instagram at @mindxmotive
Looking forward to many fun cases and discussions :)
Credits for the audio of Indrani Mukherjea used: https://youtu.be/PxtYKfLEoXw?si=IKNX_66tNvTngjVE
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23 Oct 2025
Nature, Nurture, and the Human Mind | INTRODUCING MindXMotive |
Step inside the minds behind the crime. This is a glimpse of a true crime podcast like never before where nature vs. nurture meets shocking stories, family secrets, and the psychology behind human choices.
Hope we can enjoy this together. For any case recommendations, you can reach me at mindxmotive@gmail.com.
Follow me on instagram at @mindxmotive
Looking forward to many fun cases and discussions :)
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