In a candid revelation, a self-proclaimed psychopath has shed light on the traits that distinguish him from those who are mentally healthy, and why his conscience remains untroubled by his actions.
Loic De Marie received a formal diagnosis of psychopathy during his teenage years after undergoing the PCL-R test, an assessment typically administered to prison inmates.
Psychopathy is characterized as a personality disorder marked by a lack of empathy, self-centered behavior, and a tendency toward harmful or unlawful conduct.
De Marie explained that his defining difference from the average person is an absence of profound emotions, particularly when it comes to feelings of guilt or remorse.
He emphasized that a true psychopath is distinguished by a complete disregard for the repercussions of their actions, irrespective of the harm inflicted on others, whether mental or physical.
“Regardless of what I’ve done, I have never felt regret. I believe in living for myself since we only live once, and I carry no regrets,” De Marie shared during an appearance on the People Are Deep podcast.
The Belgian man revealed that the disturbing events which proved he was a psychopath date back to his childhood, including watching his own sister nearly drown without panicking or trying to help save her.
Despite noting that he suffered through a difficult childhood and lived in poverty, De Marie was convinced his condition was genetic, and had nothing to do with the circumstances of his life.
Loic De Marie (Pictured) said during a recent podcast interview that being a psychopath means he never deals with feelings of empathy, guilt, or remorse
However, he added that being a diagnosed psychopath was actually beneficial because he never feels anxiety, depression, or guilt, stays calm under pressure, and can make ruthless decisions without emotional pain.
In a completely calm manner and with little emotion, De Marie detailed how he had committed acts of violence, and had even been arrested by the police, but did not feel that he done anything wrong.
He recalled how police officers once caught him preparing to attack three boys with a baseball bat, only to release him with a warning.
However, he completely disregarded the officer’s warning and broke one of the boy’s noses just two days later.
‘I’ve been arrested and I’ve been conducted to the police station. I don’t give a s*** about what’s going to happen. And I don’t think about consequences of my behavior,’ De Marie said during the October 18 podcast.
The Belgian admitted to sleeping with his best friend’s ex-girlfriend and lying about it for years because his condition made the danger feel exciting.
‘When you are a psychopath, you tend to believe that people are not smart. That’s why you use them. You see people as objects. You think they are stupid. You can get what you want from them. That’s why you manipulate people,’ he explained.
De Marie even recounted an incident where he only took his mother to visit a dying friend so he could seduce the woman’s daughter, not caring about the woman’s suffering.
‘If the person had to die, this is not a matter for me.’
Researchers have found key traits, including lacking an emotional reaction to someone else’s pain, could lead someone to psychopathic behavior (Stock Image)
The Belgian has gained widespread attention for speaking publicly about being diagnosed as a psychopath, and admitting how he’s harmed others over the years.
While De Marie said many have claimed his public admissions would destroy his life, the diagnosed psychopath said the opposite has actually happened.
He works as a life coach and consultant who teaches people how to recognize and avoid manipulation, using his psychopathic knowledge to help others.
He called this his ‘redemption’ because he earns money, respect, and prestige by providing his expertise, which still fuels his narcissism – another key trait psychopaths display.
‘I can get what I want without destroying anybody else. It’s like a contract with me and people,’ he explained.
De Marie believed many successful people, including CEOs and the bankers who caused the 2008 financial crisis, may be psychopaths because they can make cold, rational decisions without emotion.
These people allegedly use psychopathy to their benefit by staying focused, taking risks, and getting money or power without feeling bad about hurting others.
Although De Marie said he never experiences feelings of anxiety or depression, studies have disputed this, finding that those displaying psychopathy and Machiavellianism, the desire to manipulate others, showed higher rates of depressive symptoms.
A February 2025 study in the Journal of Research in Personality found psychopaths may quietly suffer from the effects of isolating themselves from others.
‘Previous studies indicate that the dark triad is inextricably linked to depressive symptoms,’ the researchers wrote.
