Kerry Daynes
Kerry Daynes is an English forensic psychologist, author, TV presenter, and podcaster. She is best known for her work in profiling criminals in true crime telev
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| Years active | 2000–present |
| Known for | Forensic psychology |
| Television | Faking It: Tears of a Crime |
Kerry Daynes is an English forensic psychologist, author, TV presenter, and podcaster. She is best known for her work in profiling criminals in true crime television shows, including Discovery Channel's Faking It: Tears of a Crime.
Early life
Daynes grew up in Stockport, Greater Manchester.[1][2]
Career
Daynes began a career in psychology after volunteering at a men's prison, aged 21, and later trained to become a criminal psychologist, studying psychology with law at the University of Sheffield.[3][4][5] Her roles include being an expert witness in court and parole boards.[2] She has worked on cases of some of the UK's most notorious criminals including Ian Brady and Peter Sutcliffe.[4]
In 2023, Daynes advised against the release of infamous criminal Charles Bronson, and stated that he had 'mild PTSD'.[6]
Personal life
In 2011, Daynes was subject to a stalker who offered her the chance to buy domains in her name. In the same year, she found her cat killed and 'Jill Dando' scrawled on her fence.[1] The stalker was later given a harassment warning by the police.[5]
She is a patron of the National Centre for Domestic Violence and Talking2Minds.[7]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2017 | Faking It: Tears of a Crime | Presenter, Forensic Psychologist | |
| 2019 | Secrets of a Pyschopath | Presenter | |
| 2022 | Jack the Ripper - 5 Victims | Presenter | |
| 2025 | Murder in Mind | Presenter |
Podcast
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Profiler with Kerry Daynes | Presenter |
Bibliography
- The Devil You Know (May 2011) ISBN 1444714279
- The Dark Side of the Mind (May 2019) ISBN 1788401336
- What Lies Buried (August 2021) ISBN 978-1913068592
References
- ^ a b Mercer, David (2023-01-20). "Forensic psychologist tells of 'terrifying' stalking ordeal - and reveals why some celebrities are targeted". Sky News.
- ^ a b "10 Things I'd like my readers to know about me by Kerry Daynes". 2019-08-06. Retrieved 2026-06-07.
- ^ "A forensic psychologist on what it's really like meeting murderers". Cosmopolitan. 2021-05-20. Retrieved 2026-06-07.
- ^ a b Otter, Saffron (2021-09-19). "A psychologist's fascinating encounters with Ian Brady and the Yorkshire Ripper". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 2026-06-07.
- ^ a b Carter, Claire (2017-08-25). "'Stalker killed my cat and scrawled 'Jill Dando' on my fence'". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 2026-06-07.
- ^ Siddique, Haroon (2023-03-08). "Charles Bronson not ready for release, psychologist tells parole hearing". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-06-07.
- ^ Scullard, Vickie (2020-09-12). "Kerry Daynes, Faking It: Tears of a Crime". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 2026-06-07.
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