Think Like a Forensic Psychologist: The Complete Case Analysis System

Stop reacting to true crime. Start analyzing it.

Most people watch a documentary and come away with an opinion. Forensic psychologists come away with questions: What's the actual evidence? What's narrative? What would I need to see before I'd put my name on a conclusion? In my work, conclusions end up in front of a judge. That tends to sharpen your reasoning.

Think Like a Forensic Psychologist is the case analysis system I use in real forensic evaluations, adapted for people outside the field. No jargon you don't need, no shortcuts that would embarrass me in court.

What you'll learn

• How to separate evidence from emotional storytelling (documentaries are edited for a reason)
• The cognitive biases that pull investigators, juries, and viewers toward the wrong conclusion, and how to catch them in yourself
• How to judge whether a confession is reliable, and why "he confessed" settles less than people think
• A step-by-step method for working through any case and reaching a conclusion you can defend

Who this is for

• True crime fans who want to look past the story a documentary is selling
• Psychology and criminology students curious about what forensic work actually involves
• Anyone considering a career in forensic psychology who wants to see the reasoning before committing to the degree
• Writers and podcasters who want their case analysis to hold up to scrutiny

Not for: anyone looking for gore, speculation, or a verdict on their favorite suspect. You won't find those here.

What's included (6 chapters, 11 lessons)

• Welcome lesson + Guidebook: the foundation of the forensic mindset
• 5 professional frameworks: Forensic Mindset Checklist, Behavior Analysis, Confession Evaluation, Forensic Evaluation Tracker, and Full Case Analysis Template
• Practice case, Henry Lee Lucas: apply the frameworks to one of the most debated confession cases in American history
• My Henry Lee Lucas analysis: check your reasoning against mine, step by step
• Training slides: visual summaries of each concept
• Documentary Night Analysis Guide: use the system the next time you press play

About your instructor

I'm Dr. Aubree Harrington, a licensed psychologist in Georgia and Virginia. I've completed more than 150 court-ordered forensic evaluations, including competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, and violence risk, and I've testified as an expert in state court. I also train forensic psychology fellows in the psychiatry and law program at a prestigious university. I built this course because I kept watching real cases get misunderstood online, and the fix isn't more opinions. It's better reasoning.

A note on ethics

This course is educational. It uses publicly available case information only, and nothing in it is a forensic opinion about any specific person. A real forensic opinion requires a court order, records, and a face-to-face evaluation. A documentary provides none of those.

Instant digital access. Available right after purchase, on any device. Because access is immediate, all sales are final. If you have trouble opening your files, email draubreeharrington@gmail.com and I'll fix it.