Getting into the mind of a killer is not an easy task for many.

However, Dr Nell Darby has made it her life’s work.

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I originally trained as a newspaper journalist, because Ive always been interested in people and how they live.

), and how it is punished.

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There are many different motives behind murder, but jealousy and control are key ones.

Dissatisfied with her marriage and her life, in 1936, she poisoned her husband with weedkiller.

Possibly the most disturbing case is that of the father and son killers, Robert and Sonny Mone.

Exclusive: Coastal Killers' Dr Nell Darby opens up about fighting crime

Coastal Killers' Dr Nell Darby opens up about her work. Image: SuppliedSource: UGC

From this, a whole career opened up to women from all backgrounds.

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She has worked at Independent Media and 1KZNTV and has contributed columns to the Washington Post.

Passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative.

Email: sibusisiwe.lwandle@briefly.co.za