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ID’s “The Serial Killer’s Apprentice” Host Dr. Katherine Ramsland
29th September 2025 • Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon • Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon
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"It's always heartbreaking when you see a kid in a circumstance where they're helpless."

Welcome Dr. Katherine Ramsland:

We’re joined on the Starline by an author of 73 books, professor of forensic psychology and Inaugural Director for the Center for Teaching Excellence. Her latest project is ID’s “The Serial Killer’s Apprentice”. We welcome Dr. Katherine Ramsland.

Katherine, let’s go Beyond the Mic. What made Elmer Wayne Henley Jr’s case such an intriguing one for you?

60 hours of conversations with him. What was the one fact that shocked you?

As you examine so many cases and their fallout, what’s the one heartbreaking thing for you?

What makes psychology so fulfilling for you?

The Rockin' 8:

ID’s “The Serial Killer’s Apprentice” and Dr. Katherine Ramsland joins us Beyond the Mic.

It’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure.

1. Favorite flavor of pie?

2. Biggest carp you have ever caught?

3. Favorite of your “Hearts of Darkness” books?

4. Best memory of KillerCon?

5. Favorite season?

6. You said “The brain craves patterns.” What does your brain crave?

7. Best thing about your horse Sunny?

8. Have you ever talked to FBI special agent Frank Figliuzzi about the long haul trucker serial killers?

Sneaking in One More:

How has confirmation bias derailed more than one investigator?

One Big Question:

ID’s “The Serial Killer’s Apprentice” Dr. Katherine Ramsland joins us Beyond the Mic for One Big Question

Solving a murder can be rewarding, and internet sleuths are everywhere. How has the availability of information helped and sometimes hurt solving crimes?

The Wrap:

Her brain craves mysteries, loves her horse Sunny and is the Carp Queen. She wants you to watch ID’s “The Serial Killer’s Apprentice” Dr. Katherine Ramsland thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.

And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.



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