Ep 4. Episode 4

In MINDHUNTER season 1 episode 4, the team continues their investigation into serial killers by traveling to California to interview Edmund Kemper, also known as the Co-Ed Killer. Kemper is a big man, standing at six feet nine inches, and it becomes immediately clear that he is highly intelligent and analytical in his approach to murder.

Over the course of the episode, Kemper provides the team with chilling insights into his psyche and the motivations behind his crimes. He speaks candidly about his early years and reveals that he has always had a fascination with death and violence. He also discusses the personal relationship he had with his victims and the ways in which he manipulated them to gain their trust before ultimately killing them.

As the team delves deeper into Kemper's psyche, they begin to see patterns emerging that will help them in their investigations moving forward. They also confront the uncomfortable reality that many of the individuals they are interviewing are deeply disturbed, yet highly intelligent and articulate. This makes it challenging to draw clear-cut conclusions about their behavior and to determine appropriate punishments.

Throughout the episode, the team grapples with the weight of their work and the toll it is taking on their personal lives. Agent Holden Ford is particularly affected by his work and struggles to maintain a connection with his girlfriend, Debbie. Meanwhile, Agent Bill Tench is dealing with his own personal demons and is distant from his wife.

Despite these challenges, the team remains committed to their work and the pursuit of justice for the victims of these brutal crimes. The episode ends on a somber note, with the team returning home from California with a clearer understanding of the depravity of the human mind and the importance of their work in bringing justice to the families of the victims.