Taking Off The Mask-Unveiling The Mind of a Serial Killer

A Live, In-Person Psychology & True Crime Event
Unveil the chilling psychology behind serial killers in a powerful and thought-provoking event that separates myth from reality and takes you deep inside real investigations.
 
Sunday, 26 April 2026 10:00 AM - 4:00PM (Europe/London Time)
 
Location
Fuller's George IV Banqueting Room
185 Chiswick High Road
London, W4 2DR
 
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Your Host
This event is led by Steve Gaskin, former Detective Chief Inspector with the Metropolitan Police and a practising criminal psychologist.
Steve uniquely combines frontline investigative experience with psychological expertise. He investigated the only outstanding serial killing in the UK (apart from Jack the Ripper) and spent over 30 years working on a major cold-case serial murder investigation.
Steve is also a qualified teacher and lecturer, bringing clarity, depth, and authority to this subject matter.
 
What to Expect
This immersive, full-day event explores the real psychology behind serial killers using real cases, either personally investigated by Steve or featured in national prime-time television programmes.
 
Steve has appeared on multiple prime-time TV shows, including the ITV documentary Playboy Bunny Club Murders, and will reference material from the Centre for the Investigation and Prevention of Serial Killing throughout the day.
You will challenge common myths, examine real evidence, and gain a deeper understanding of criminal behaviour.
 
Topics Covered
You will hear expert insight into:
Criminal and forensic psychology: what they are and how they are used
The psychology of aggression and violence — why people commit extreme acts
Offender profiling: the application of science and artificial intelligence
Does profiling work?
How can it narrow the suspect pool?
Lies and lie detection
How skilled are serial killers at deception?
How reliable are polygraphs, and why are they not used in the UK?
The psychology of serial killers
What makes a serial killer?
Intelligence, upbringing, and common misconceptions
Psychopaths extravaganza
A powerful concluding session bringing everything together
 
Additional Takeaway
All attendees will receive a dedicated module on the rise of stalking in the UK, providing practical and contemporary insight into this growing issue.
 
Your ticket price includes a light lunch.

No physical tickets will be issued, your name will be on a guest list with the number of tickets you have purchased.