Stanton E. SamenowPh.D. · 1941–2023

Resources

Selected reporting, writing, and conversations about Dr. Samenow’s life and work.

Life & remembrance

The Washington Post2023

Stanton Samenow’s obituary

Psychologist who studied “criminal personality,” dies at 81.

Legacy.com2023

Remembering Stanton Samenow

Obituary and memorial page.

Writing & perspectives

Psychology TodayBlog

Inside the Criminal Mind

Dr. Samenow’s blog on criminal behavior and thinking.

The Washington Post2002

A Child’s-Eye View

A look at his work resolving child custody disputes.

The Washington Post1984

Unlocking the Criminal Mind

Reporting on his work understanding criminal behavior.

The Washington Times2004

Psyching out crime excuses

An opinion piece by Dr. Samenow.

Interviews & conversations

YouTubeVideo

Dr. Samenow on video

A playlist of videos featuring Dr. Samenow.

Fox NewsInterview

Real-Life “Sopranos” Shrink Speaks

The connection between his work and the HBO series.

The Dr. Carlos ShowNov. 2015

Inside the Mind of a Terrorist and Murderers

A radio conversation with Dr. Carlos.

The Dr. Carlos ShowAug. 2015

A Look Inside the Criminal Mind

A radio conversation with Dr. Carlos.

Shrink Rap Radio2015

Inside the Criminal Mind with Stanton Samenow

A long-form interview.