72 - "764"

Listen to this episode from Killer Psychologist on Spotify. A Texas teen created 764—an online predator ring hidden inside Discord, Minecraft, and Telegram. At 15, Bradley Cadenhead used these platforms to groom minors, share violent content, and instruct others on how to control and destroy victims.Children were coerced into self-harm, forced to carve “764” into their skin, and pushed toward livestreamed suicide. His server contained child sexual abuse material, animal torture, and blackmail schemes masked as friendship.Craig Wetterer, forensic psychologist explains the psychological vulnerabilities exploited in these cases. Eric Zelaya, board-certified criminal defense and forensic death investigator, reveals how decentralized gang tactics have gone digital and live inside your child’s DM's.🔗 Need a forensic psychologist for your next case? Visit psychologydr.com🎧 Full episodes at killerpsychologistpodcast.comChapters00:00 Introduction to 764 and Its Origins02:58 Psychological Vulnerabilities in Children05:14 Organized Crime vs. Cult Dynamics09:08 Sextortion and Its Impact on Teens12:20 The Dangers of Swatting and Psychological Manipulation15:14 Bradley Cadenhead's Sentencing and Legal Consequences18:10 The Role of Money in Criminal Organizations21:18 Fan Signing and Psychological Coercion24:07 Victim Stories and Parental Oversight27:27 Conversations About Online Safety with Children28:53 The Role of Sensationalism in Media29:37 Role-Playing Scenarios for Child Safety31:20 Understanding Vulnerability in Correctional Settings32:10 Contraband and Corruption in Prisons34:27 The Consequences of Staff Misconduct36:04 Background Checks and Staff Integrity38:01 Manipulation and Suggestibility in Prisons40:08 The Rise of Digital Extortion42:25 Parental Guidance in the Digital Age44:16 Final Thoughts and Resources for ParentsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/killer-psychologist--6020549/support.