The Psychology of Serial Killers with Dr. Rachel Toles at The Wilma

Doors @ 6:30 pm

Logjam Presents welcomes The Psychology of Serial Killers to The Wilma in Downtown Missoula on Tuesday, April 14.

Tickets on sale at Logjam Presents Box Offices and online while supplies last. This is a fully-seated event with general admission seated floor and reserved balcony seating tickets available. This event is 13+.

Take a look at these tips to best prepare yourself for a smooth ticket buying experience. Additional ticketing and venue information can be found here.

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Renowned clinical psychologist and criminal expert Dr. Rachel Toles dives deep into the minds of history’s most infamous serial killers, exploring how many lived undetected among their neighbors for years. Through real-world case studies and expert analysis, she confronts the questions we’re both compelled and unsettled to ask: How does a seemingly ordinary person become a mass murderer? Why are we so fascinated by them? And what patterns and myths surround serial crime?

With extensive experience in clinical and forensic psychology — including court evaluations, expert testimony, and work with incarcerated individuals — Dr. Toles brings insight, rigor, and clarity to a subject often clouded by sensationalism.

This is an intense, educational, and eye-opening experience that challenges how we understand criminal behavior and the concept of “evil.”

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About The Psychology of Serial Killers

The Psychology of Serial Killers is a gripping masterclass that dives deep into one of the most disturbing and fascinating subjects of our time. Renowned clinical psychologist and criminal expert Dr. Rachel Toles explores the terrifying minds of the world’s most infamous serial killers, revealing how many lived undetected among their neighbors for years before being apprehended.

In this intense and thought-provoking presentation, Dr. Toles confronts the questions we’re both afraid and compelled to ask: Who are these notorious killers? How does a seemingly ordinary person become a mass murderer? Why are we so fascinated by them? Why are most serial killers white males? And why do some women fall in love with serial killers?

Through expert analysis and real-world case studies, Dr. Toles leads audiences on a chilling journey into the psychology of these dark individuals, uncovering the patterns, myths, and unsettling truths behind their crimes.

PLEASE NOTE: 
• Cell phones must be turned to the Off position (not vibrate) or put in airplane mode during the performance.
• The show contains graphic and disturbing content and is for mature audiences only.

About Dr. Rachel Toles

Dr. Rachel Toles is a licensed clinical psychologist in both the state of California and the state of Minnesota.  Dr. Toles’ current clinical areas of practice include, but are not limited to: treating relationship, intimacy, and sexual problems, anxiety, trauma, depression, addiction, and poor impulse control.  Dr. Toles also performs psychological fitness for duty evaluations and court evaluations, which include psychological and neuropsychological testing.

With extensive experience in both clinical and forensic evaluation settings, Dr. Toles has dedicated herself to understanding the motivations, behaviors, and patterns of dangerous criminals.  Dr. Toles has also served as an expert witness for court cases, utilizing her criminal forensic expertise and psychological evaluation skills to help bring justice and understanding to these legal proceedings.  Additionally, she has worked intimately with female inmates who suffer from acute mental illnesses at Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood, California, under the supervision of Dr. Michael Maloney, a forensic psychologist in the Menendez Brothers case.

She attained broad-ranging academic and professional training from the University of Southern California, the California School of Professional Psychology (APA accredited doctoral program), and the University of Winnipeg (Canada).  Her clinical training includes individual and group therapy at Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center in Hollywood, California, and individual therapy and psychodiagnostic testing at Airport Marina Counseling Services. In addition, her postdoctoral fellowship involved working with children and administering psychodiagnostic tests at the Reiss Davis Child Study Center.  

Dr. Toles is in high demand as a lecturer and speaker, sharing her knowledge on profiling and understanding the minds of serial offenders.  In her private practice, Dr. Toles approaches each client uniquely, and helps her clients develop coping skills based on their individual needs. Some skills may include cognitive behavioral approaches, as well as mindfulness and meditation techniques. Currently, Dr. Toles is working on a thought-provoking book that challenges our perception of “evil” and encourages us to reconsider our understanding of this concept.

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