Since 2019, Cheish Merryweather has toured the UK and Ireland talking about all things serial killers, psychopathy and staged crime scenes. Forming a loyal following – Cheish has produced a string of sell-out talks… ‘An Evening of Serial Killers’, ‘Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer’, ‘Serial Killers and Psychopaths Night’ and ‘MURDE:STAGED”. Trained as a research psychologist (MSc University of Portsmouth), Cheish aims to educate the masses on the darker side of human nature – with some dark humour along the way!
PREVIOUS TOUR: MURDER:STAGED 2024 – 2026 – Blending forensics, criminology, and dark psychology with reconstructed real-life crime-scene walk-throughs, MURDER:STAGED pulls audiences inside the minds of killers who manipulate evidence to deceive police, courts, and the public. An unmissable evening for any true crime fan.
NEW TOUR CAN YOU CATCH A SERIAL KILLER? 2026 – 2028 – A brand-new live show that puts the audience in the role of profiler. Examine behavioural patterns, victim selection, escalation, and psychological signatures as you attempt to identify — and stop — a serial killer before they strike again.
Bio
Cheish Merryweather is a research psychologist specialising in serial murder and psychopathy. As a nationwide speaker; she offers expert advice about the darker side of human nature and has previously partnered with BBC, Madame Tussauds London, and Crime Con UK.
Educational Talks
Cheish has appeared as a guest lecturer at many universities and colleges including Northumbria University, University of Sheffield, Liverpool Hope University, St. Margaret’s School for Girls Aberdeen, King Edward VI College Stourbridge to name a few. Cheish believes educating students to explore the darker side of psychology is crucial to future crime prevention and updated psychological practices.
Research Psychology
Cheish holds an MSc in Research Psychology from the University of Portsmouth, specialising in neuroimaging, serial killers, and psychopathy. Lead researcher on Project GAWM, a public participation study running until June 2026, and ongoing collaborator with UK institutions researching violent offenders.
