Katherine Ramsland
BornKatherine Johnston
(1953-01-02) January 2, 1953
Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.
OccupationCrime writer, professor
GenreNon-fiction
SubjectTrue crime, supernatural
Notable worksConfession of a Serial Killer, The Human Predator, The Mind of a Murderer

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]

Early life and education

Ramsland 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

Ramsland 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

Ramsland'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

  1. ↑ "Ramsland, Katherine 1953- | Encyclopedia.com".
  2. ↑ "Katherine Ramsland Ph.D." Psychology Today. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
  3. ↑ Shteir, Rachel (September 15, 2016). "The Serial Killer's Co-Author" – via NYTimes.com.
  4. ↑ "Barbara Johnston, 88, Wife and Mother, Worked at Edwards Brothers, Was Known for Her Quilting Skills | The Saline Post". thesalinepost.com. April 4, 2020.
  5. ↑ "Katherine Ramsland, M.A., M.F.A., Ph.D." DeSales.edu.
  6. ↑ "Katherine Ramsland". Crime Library. Archived from the original on May 9, 2008. Retrieved August 21, 2007.
  7. ↑ 2008–2009, Announcement Two
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