Ep.67 Psychology of Handwriting

Published: March 28, 2015, 9:58 p.m.

b'Join Carlos Vazquez as he explores the psychology of handwriting.

Handwriting expert Michelle Dresbold\\u2014the only civilian to be invited to the United States Secret Service\'s Advanced Document Examination training program\\u2014draws on her extensive experience helping law enforcement agencies around the country on cases involving kidnapping, arson, forgery, murder, embezzlement, and stalking to take us inside the mysterious world of crossed t\'s and dotted i\'s.

In Sex, Lies, and Handwriting, Dresbold explains how a single sentence can provide insight into a person\'s background, psychology, and behavior. Throughout the book, Dresbold explores the handwriting of sly politicians, convicted criminals, notorious killers, suspected cheats, and ordinary people who\'ve written to Dresbold\\u2019s \\u201cThe Handwriting Doctor\\u201d column for help. She shows you how to identify the signs of a dirty rotten scoundrel and a lying, cheating, backstabbing lover. And she introduces you to some of the most dangerous traits in handwriting, including weapon-shaped letters, \\u201cshark\'s teeth,\\u201d \\u201cclub strokes,\\u201d and \\u201cfelon\\u2019s claws.\\u201d

Dresbold also explains how criminals are tracked through handwritten clues and what spouses, friends, or employees might be hiding in their script. Sex, Lies, and Handwriting will have you paying a bit more attention to your\\u2014and everyone else\\u2019s\\u2014penmanship.
Michelle Dresbold , a graduate of the United States Secret Service\'s Advanced Document Examination training program, is considered one of the top experts in the nation on handwriting identification, personality profiling, and threat analysis. She consults to private attorneys, police departments, and prosecutors throughout the United States. Dresbold writes a syndicated column, "The Handwriting Doctor." She is also an accomplished artist. She lives in Pittsburgh, PA. For more information visit MichelleDresbold.com'