Dr. Katherine Ramsland is a professor of forensic psychology, a published author, a trainer for law enforcement, an international speaker, and an expert on extreme criminal psychology. She has consulted for multiple media outlets, been an executive producer, and is a frequent guest on podcasts and crime-centered programs.
Tracy Ullman is a documentary producer, director, and writer living in Chicago. She has produced dozens of non-fiction television programs for Discovery Networks, Oxygen, AETN Networks, and PBS. Her most recent production is a six-part limited documentary series about serial murderer John Wayne Gacy and the new discoveries made in his case for NBC’s Peacock streaming service.
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"Drawing on exclusive interviews with the surviving member of one of the most horrific serial killer teams in U.S. history, Katherine Ramsland and Tracy Ullman's consistently gripping book is not only the definitive account of the infamous Candy Man case—offering eye-opening information never before revealed—but a brilliant study of the minds and motivations of pedophiliac predators: both a page-turning true crime narrative and a major contribution to the field of forensic psychology."
– Harold Schechter, author of Murderabilia: A History of Crime in 100 Objects
"Distinctively insightful . . . In this sleep-stealing page turner, the authors effectively evoke consideration for an additional offender typology and sexual homicide classification by examining the motivational factors of dominant offenders and their groomed teenage accomplices."
– Gregory M. Cooper, ret. FBI Profiler and Supervisor Behavioral Profiling Unit, and Executive Director, Cold Case Foundation
"An intimate investigative account of a notorious serial killer . . . Not for the faint of heart, but true-crime aficionados will appreciate this fast-paced, illuminating report."
– Kirkus STARRED REVIEW
"The Serial Killer's Apprentice is a valuable cautionary tale of the dangers lurking in our world for, not only children, but anyone who may be vulnerable to the lure of acceptance by someone—by anyone."
– NY Journal of Books
"A valiant and dignified effort to confront a subject that defies easy analysis."
– Crimespree Magazine
"Distinctively insightful . . . In this sleep-stealing page turner, the authors effectively evoke consideration for an additional offender typology and sexual homicide classification by examining the motivational factors of dominant offenders and their groomed teenage accomplices."
– Gregory M. Cooper, ret. FBI Profiler and Supervisor Behavioral Profiling Unit, and Executive Director, Cold Case Foundation
"An instantaneous true crime classic, it proves eye-opening for those who wish to better understand this case and the criminal mind, and, despite its nightmarish details, impossible to put down."
– Dr. Gary Brucato, co-author of The New Evil: Understanding the Emergence of Modern Violent Crime
"The Serial Killer's Apprentice reveals the incredible story of the only known accomplice to have killed the predator who lured him into a killing partnership. The urgent lessons learned from Ramsland's interviews and study are priceless to law enforcement, parents, and, most importantly, to prevent future victims from predators lurking in today's world. . . . This is a must-read for the true crime fan and for every parent who worries about their child's safety."
– Chris McDonough, ret. Homicide detective, Cold Case Foundation's Director of Investigations, host of The Interview Room podcast
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