Katherine Ramsland (born January 2, 1953)[1] is an American non-fiction author and professor of forensic psychology. Ramsland writes in the genres of crime, forensic science, and the supernatural. She is also a professor of forensic psychology and criminal justice at DeSales University.[2]
Katherine Ramsland | |
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| Born | Katherine Johnston January 2, 1953 Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S. |
| Occupation | Crime writer, professor |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Subject | True crime, supernatural |
| Notable works | Confession of a Serial Killer, The Human Predator, The Mind of a Murderer, The Serial Killer's Apprentice: The True Story of How Houston's Deadliest Murderer Turned a Kid Into a Killing Machine |
Early life and education
editRamsland was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan and grew up in the neighboring town of Saline.[3] She is the daughter of Barbara and Henry Johnston, and has three siblings.[4] She earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and philosophy from Northern Arizona University in 1978, a master's in clinical psychology from Duquesne University in 1979, a Ph.D. in philosophy from Rutgers University in 1984, a master's degree in forensic psychology from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 2000, a master's in criminal justice from DeSales University in 2012, and a masters of fine art from DeSales University in 2021.[5]
Career
editRamsland has written on the subjects of serial killers, crime scene investigation, vampires, forensic science, mass murder, sex offenders and ghosts, and was a regular contributor to Crime Library.[6]
Awards
editRamsland's book Into the Devil's Den, co-authored with Dave Hall and Tym Burkey, was named New Mexico Book of the Year in 2008.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Ramsland, Katherine 1953- | Encyclopedia.com".
- ^ "Katherine Ramsland Ph.D." Psychology Today. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
- ^ Shteir, Rachel (September 15, 2016). "The Serial Killer's Co-Author". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ "Barbara Johnston, 88, Wife and Mother, Worked at Edwards Brothers, Was Known for Her Quilting Skills | The Saline Post". thesalinepost.com. April 4, 2020.
- ^ "Katherine Ramsland, M.A., M.F.A., Ph.D." DeSales.edu.
- ^ "Katherine Ramsland". Crime Library. Archived from the original on May 9, 2008. Retrieved August 21, 2007.
- ^ 2008–2009, Announcement Two
External links
edit- "Katherine Ramsland". Crime Library. Archived from the original on May 9, 2008.
- "Katherine Ramsland". Internet Movie Database.