Katherine Ramsland

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
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

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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