About this Event
Taking Off The Mask: Uncovering The Mind of a Serial Killer Experience
Are you curious about what lies beneath the surface of criminal behaviour, and would you like to know more? This unique and exciting day will show you many true crime cases, that the public ordinarily does not get to see.
Join us for an exciting event where we dive into the fascinating world of criminal and forensic psychology. Learn about criminals' minds, the science behind their actions, and how forensic psychologists work to uncover the truth.
All the sessions will refer to and unfold cases that the presenter was involved with as a former Scotland Yard Detective Chief Inspector Steve Gaskin:
What’s included?
- What is criminal psychology?
- The psychology of serial killing
- Offender Profiling
- Lies & lie detection
- Assault & homicide: police response
- Psychopaths Extravaganza
- Full day experience including lunch & refreshments with criminal psychologist Steve Gaskin
- The presenter was a senior detective in the Metropolitan Police Service
- A qualified teacher, lectures on criminal psychology throughout the UK and further
- Steve is currently in the middle of a UK theatre tour called Manhunter & Mindhunter
- He has assisted in the production of some UK prime-time true crime TV programmes:-
Wayne Couzens-Killer in Plain Sight (Channel 5), The Playboy Bunny Club Murders (ITV Catch up) A Killer Makes a Call British Airways Killer(Feb 2025 Channel 5)
Guests will enjoy access to famous offender profiles, how to measure criminal psychopathy, and how to measure aggression and violence.
Finally, you will get signposting to psychology courses if required
Current students at any level will receive a £10 discount (upon evidence of study if required)
- Lunch is provided
Date: Sun 26th April 2026
Time: 10:00:00- 16:45 (with breaks)
Location: Main Function Room,
Come along and discover the real secrets of criminal & forensic psychology
This Experience is limited to just 100
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
What is forensic & criminal psychology?
Info: Briefly look at the field of criminal & forensic psychology
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Session 1 The Psychology of Aggression and Violence
Info: What is the scale of the "problem" in the UK? Why are people violent? Measure your own or another's aggression
🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Coffee Break
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Session 2 Offender Profiling-The appliance of science
Info: The use of offender profiling in criminal investigations. Transatlantic camps. How successful is it. The future and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:15 PM
Lunch Break
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:15 PM
Session 3 Lies, lie detection and lie detectors
Info: How can you tell if a criminal is lying? Can you get away with lying? Analyse some serial killers who "passed" a lie detection test
🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:15 PM
Session 4 The Psychology of Serial Killers
Info: Answer the big question "why"? How clever are serial killers? Comparative study of male and female offenders
🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:30 PM
Coffee Break
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Session 5 Psychopaths Extravaganza!
Info: Take your knowledge of psychopaths to a different level. View one of the best interviews of a psychopathic killer. How would you use your expertise in a hostage negotiation scenario?
🕑: 04:30 PM - 04:45 PM
Final Session-Conclusion and award of certificates
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Fullers George IV 185 Chiswick High Rd, 185 Chiswick High Road, London, United Kingdom
GBP 54.86 to GBP 65.70
