SCOUT· 69%1h 36m·2026-10-31·True CrimeThe Psychology of a Heinous Killer: Power, Control, and a Disturbing Family Dynamic | Summer Roney
Forensic psychologist Dr. John Matthias joins Lauren Matthias to examine the disturbing questions surrounding Jacob “Jake” Johnson, who pleaded guilty to the aggravated murder of Summer Roney. What can his past relationships reveal about power, control, and possessiveness? How might family enmeshment help us…
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