The second episode of the night of Signs of a Psychopath, titled “I Slept With a Knife,” explores a disturbing case. Weeks after an 18-year-old man goes missing, his burned clothing is discovered in a trash can behind a suburban home. Investigators, led by witnesses, pursue a young man with a history of violence as the prime suspect. However, they soon uncover that the suspect is not alone and has an accomplice.
The episode, airing on ID on Sunday June 2, looks into the investigation, following the trail of evidence that leads to the identification and capture of the suspects. It also examines the psychological traits and motivations of the perpetrators, as the series often does, to provide insight into the minds of psychopathic killers.
“I Slept With a Knife” continues the show’s exploration of the disturbing signs that can indicate psychopathic tendencies. Through analyzing news footage and the killers’ own words, the series aims to uncover the terrifying traits exhibited by some of the most brutal murderers in recent history.
Signs of a Psychopath: I Slept With a Knife airs on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at 10:30 PM on Investigation Discovery.