Night shift: Darkness Diagnosed
Podcast—Night Shift: Darkness Diagnosed—follow the weekly discussions between twin sisters and dedicated psych nurses, Julie and Laurie, as they dive into the intriguing world of true crime. Exploring chilling cases, dissecting the psychology behind the crimes, and sharing insights on the mental health diagnoses associated with the dark and twisted minds of our society!
Episodes
Dec 6, 2025
Dec 6, 2025
35 min
Night Shift; Darkness Diagnosed with twin sisters Laurie and Julie — psychiatric nurses who discuss and dissect the darkest minds — returns for episode two.
This episode examines the 2014 Springville, Utah case in which Benjamin and Kristi Strack and their three children were found dead, exploring toxic drug mixtures, possible substance use and the influence of imprisoned convicted killer Dan Lafferty.
Julie and Laurie analyze the psychology behind folie à deux (shared psychosis), personality disorders, isolation and system failures that can contribute to family tragedy, blending case details with clinical insight and personal commentary.
Dec 4, 2025
Dec 4, 2025
36 min
Two psychiatric nurse sisters dissect the chilling true-crime case behind the Netflix documentary "The Perfect Neighbor," exploring how untreated mental illness, paranoia, and escalating neighbor disputes in Florida culminated in a fatal shooting.They blend clinical observations, personal reaction, and questions about missed intervention as they trace the rise of a woman’s delusions, the community’s response, and the tragic consequences for the victim and her children.