Name: What Makes Them Tick? Inside the Mind of a Psychopath
Start: 2026-05-30T13:40:00-0700
End: 2026-05-30T14:40:00-0700

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What Makes Them Tick? Inside the Mind of a Psychopath

Saturday May 30, 2026 1:40pm - 2:40pm PDT

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Can a brain scan predict criminal behavior? Can neuroscience help explain — or even predict — psychopathy?

Internationally renowned neuroscientist Dr. Kent Kiehl, one of the world’s leading psychopathy researchers, takes attendees inside the criminal mind. After scanning thousands of incarcerated offenders and building one of the largest forensic brain databases in the world, Dr. Kiehl has identified measurable differences in brain structure tied to psychopathic traits and violent behavior.

This session explores what brain scans can tell us about criminal behavior, whether violence can be predicted or prevented, and how this research is reshaping the justice system. Prepare to rethink everything you thought you knew about the nature of evil.

Speakers

Kent Kiehl

Neuroscientist

Dr. Kiehl is a Professor of Psychology, Neuroscience and Law at the University of New Mexico and Executive Science Officer of the non-profit Mind Research Network in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Kiehl conducts clinical neuroscience research of major mental illnesses, with special focus on... Read More →

Saturday May 30, 2026 1:40pm - 2:40pm PDT
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General Interest

CrimeCon 2026

Kent Kiehl

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