Why Do Women Fall for Killers? The Science Behind Hybristophilia
Criminal Appeal9 Joulu 2025

Why Do Women Fall for Killers? The Science Behind Hybristophilia

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of real criminal cases, including details that may be disturbing to some listeners.


This week’s Side Bar dives into the Phenomenon of Hybristophilia


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Hybristophilia is a psychological phenomenon in which someone experiences attraction to another person who has committed violent or criminal acts. Often referred to as “Bonnie and Clyde Syndrome,” it can appear in mild forms—such as fascination with dangerous individuals—or more extreme forms where people actively pursue relationships with offenders, including those in prison. This attraction is usually tied to deeper psychological needs, like a desire to “save” or “fix” someone, a fascination with power, or the thrill of danger from a safe distance. While often sensationalized in true crime media, hybristophilia is complex and rooted in emotional, relational, and sometimes trauma-related dynamics.

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