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Fatal Traits is a true crime podcast that goes beyond the headlines to explore the psychology behind the crime. Hosted by Roxanne Donaghy, each episode examines real cases through the lens of personality, behavior, manipulation, narcissism, coercive control, obsession, and motive. Because crimes rarely begin with violence—they often begin with traits. From notorious murder cases and family tragedies to psychological red flags and criminal behavior patterns, Fatal Traits asks the question many true crime stories leave unanswered: Why? Join us as we uncover the warning signs, behavioral patterns, and hidden motives that often exist long before the headlines.

Recent Episodes

Jennifer Dulos — When the Walls Closed In

Send Roxy a message For more than seven months, Jennifer Dulos was missing. Then, on January 7, 2020, the investigation changed dramatically. Fotis Dulos was arrested and charged with murder, felony murder, and kidnapping. Michelle Troconis and Kent Mawhinney also faced charges as investigators and prosecutors laid out a case built not around one single piece of evidence, but around a trail of surveillance footage, phone records, vehicle movements, forensic evidence, and alleged attempts to c...

22 MIN

The Evidence That Changed Everything: The Jennifer Dulos Case

Send Roxy a message Jennifer Dulos disappeared on May 24, 2019. By this point in the investigation, the case was beginning to change. What initially appeared to be a missing-person investigation was becoming something much darker. In Episode 5 of Fatal Traits, we follow the evidence that began to expose what happened after Jennifer vanished — from the evidence discovered in the garage, to surveillance footage, the Chevrolet Suburban connected to the investigation, discarded...

14 MIN

Episode 4: The Jennifer Dulos Story – Part 2: The Cracks Begin to Show

Send Roxy a message Episode 4: The Jennifer Dulos Story – Part 2: The Cracks Begin to Show From the outside, Jennifer and Fotis Dulos appeared to have built an enviable life—a successful business, a beautiful home, and five children. But appearances rarely tell the whole story. In Part 2 of this special series, we move beyond the headlines and examine the years leading up to Jennifer's disappearance. Through publicly available court records, documented filings, and reputable reporting, we exp...

39 MIN

The Fatal Trait of Coercive Control: The Jennifer Dulos Case (Part 1)

Send Roxy a message What happens when control becomes more important than love? In this episode of Fatal Traits, we begin examining one of the most dangerous and often misunderstood forms of abuse: coercive control. Many people believe abuse begins with physical violence. But long before bruises, police reports, or visible injuries, there are often warning signs that quietly reshape a person's world. Isolation, surveillance, control disguised as concern, and punishment for independence...

25 MIN

What Is a Fatal Trait? The Warning Signs We Ignore Until It's Too Late

Send Roxy a message What exactly is a fatal trait? In this episode of Fatal Traits, host Roxanne Donaghy explores the personality characteristics and behavior patterns that often appear long before abuse, manipulation, violence, or tragedy occurs. From narcissism and coercive control to obsession, deception, and a lack of empathy, we'll examine why certain behaviors matter, why warning signs are often overlooked, and how patterns can reveal more than isolated incidents. Because understanding ...

6 MIN