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Dr. David Hayes

Criminologist, Author, Consultant, Investigator

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Publications & Media

BOOKS & ARTICLES

Get Out! Examining the Extended Amityville Cinematic Universe

Includes David's article, "DeFeo on Film," exploring the cinematic representation of the DeFeo Murders as a component of the Amityville myth.

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Things Aren't Right: The Disappearance of the Yuba County Five

Once described as “bizarre as hell,” the case of the Yuba County Five has baffled law enforcement and the families of the missing men for over 45 years. Features a case analysis by David Hayes.

King's Succession: Examining the Stephen King Sequel Films

Features two chapters from David: An examination of The Rage: Carrie 2 (in terms of school violence) and A Return to Salem's Lot (looking at American folklore, or a lack thereof).

Serial

Features David's profile of the likely perpetrator of the unsolved "Cleveland Torso Murders" of the 1930s... the crimes that drove Elliot Ness out of law enforcement. Profiles on Albert Fish, Angel Resendez, and more are included.

The Big Book of Dahmer

In this new printing of the 1990s true crime trendsetter, David's article "A Murder Most Foul" looks at not only the Dahmer crimes, but also the murder and mayhem affecting creator Hart Fisher at the time of publication.

Local Stories - Conversation with David Hayes

Voyage Michigan -

April 16, 2025

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If the prison door swings back open, then what?

Michigan Advance -

April 20, 2025

Former white supremacist tells Howell audience about his path away from hate

Michigan Advance -

February 7, 2025

Forensic psychologists weigh in on Kimberly Sullivan case

Newsweek -

March 14, 2025

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Shady Business -
November 2024

A discussion of the issues with cold cases in general and JonBenet Ramsey in particular.

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Simple Conversations -
December 2024

Dr. Hayes and ASG discuss some notorious cases of criminal behavior and a little bit of truth vs. myth.

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Rumbling Facts -
December 2024

Join Dr. Hayes and DJRetsam as they discuss a very personal cold case and more.

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“What went wrong? Everything!”: 30 years since ‘Street Fighter: The Last Battle,’ the film that almost killed Van Damme

El Pais -

December 31, 2024

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To The Top -
August 2024

Join Dr. Hayes and Michael Turkiewicz as they discuss how forensic psychology is perceived.

F**ck That: True Crime Podcast - Sept. 2024

Dr. Hayes and Ashley look at some of the issues in cold case investigation, prison education, and how we perceive criminality.

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MEDIA

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Criminal Justice Corner - April 2024

Join Dr. Hayes and Dr. Matthews as they explore the filicide case of Mariah Thomas.

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The EDUp Experience Podcast - May 2024

Dr. Hayes and Arti Finn of Orijin discuss the barriers and benefits of prison education.

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MEDIA

DNA identifies suspected killer in 40-year-old cold case murder of Christina Castiglione

Mike & Jon Podcast - February 22, 2023

Kimberly Louiselle’s sister says 1982 murder has been solved with “100% positivity”

Mike & Jon Podcast - September 9, 2023

Expressive Writing, Self-Esteem, & Recidivism: A Panel Discussion

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National Conference on Higher Education in Prison - October 12, 2022

A Tale of Two LGBTQ+ Murders in Michigan: Who Killed Dr. Devon Hoover and Ashia Davis?

Pride Source - November 29, 2023

Cold Cases with Cassy - November 2023

Delving into the mind of multiple murderer Charles David Shaw.

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Your Lot & Parcel - December 2023

Looking at predictive criminal behavior - is it even possible?

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Student Behavior and Voting - FOX 2 News, October 2020

Student behavior and voting patterns as Dean of Undergraduate Studies at Cleary University.

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