Paraphilia
Subject in Mental Health
Paraphilia has come up in 1 episode across 1 podcast in TMT, including 20/20. 2 people have made recorded remarks about it.
What people said
Joni JohnstonClinical and forensic psychologist who studied the case
Johnston concluded that for Carey, sexual gratification was specifically tied to strangulation.
“When it comes to John Kerry, his sex is strangulation. That's what turns him on”
20/20: The Salem Strangler (Sep 26, 2026) · Listen from 1:06:34
Charlene CareyEx-wife of John Carey
Charlene Carey described John Carey asking her to engage in simulated strangulation during sex using nylons or a robe belt.
“he would either take my nylons or he would grab the belt on my robe”
20/20: The Salem Strangler (Sep 26, 2026) · Listen from 1:05:07
Podcasts
- 20/20 · 1 episode
Episodes
The Salem Strangler20/20 · Sep 26, 2026 · 1 h 27 min
20/20 recounts the 1986 strangling of Salem State student Claire Gravel and how a similar 2007 attack and DNA led to John Carey's conviction.