Forensic psychologist Dr. Katherine Ramsland will take the audience inside the minds of serial killers during a live presentation at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 30, at the Ashwaubenon Performing Arts Center (ASHPAC). Ramsland has spent more than 30 years trying to understand serial killers, often by talking with them directly. On the day before Halloween, she’ll reveal what she’s learned in “Cracking the Serial Killer Code,” exploring the psychology behind some of history’s most notorious crimes.
The one-night event looks at how violent fantasies develop, what drives criminal behavior, and how offenders can hide their actions while living seemingly normal lives. It includes visuals, firsthand accounts, and a Q&A with the audience.
Among the cases Ramsland will discuss is Dennis Rader, the “BTK” killer who murdered 10 people in Kansas between 1974 and 1991. Ramsland spent five years working with Rader on his autobiography, giving her a rare glimpse into the mind of a man known as a family man, church leader, and employee who kept his crimes hidden for decades.
Ramsland is a professor emerita at DeSales University in Pennsylvania. She has worked alongside FBI profilers, detectives, coroners, and attorneys. She has written more than 2,000 articles and 74 books, and her work has appeared in more than 300 crime documentaries, talk shows, and podcasts. She has also served as an executive producer on “Murder House Flip,” A&E’s “Confession of a Serial Killer: BTK,” and “The Serial Killer’s Apprentice” on Investigation Discovery and HBO.
“Cracking the Serial Killer Code” is geared toward true crime fans and anyone curious about what drives human behavior. Hear firsthand insights into the dark questions surrounding some of the nation’s most disturbing crimes.
In keeping with ASHPAC’s commitment to full price clarity, all ticket prices include fees. All-in ticket prices for this performance are $49. To purchase or learn more about this or other upcoming events, visit ashwaubenonpac.org or call (920) 494-3401.
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About Ashwaubenon Performing Arts Center
The Ashwaubenon Performing Arts Center (ASHPAC) is a state-of-the-art, 730-seat nonprofit performance venue that presents regional, national, and international touring entertainment as well as serves as home to Ashwaubenon School District and community musicals, plays, concerts, and theatre programs. The ASHPAC is dedicated to enriching the cultural landscape of our community through a diverse range of performing arts events with a mission to provide exceptional entertainment experiences that inspire, engage, and bring people together.