Kemper killed 10, including his own mother but he was very bright... the problem was getting him to shut up
FBI ACE’S CHATS WITH NOTORIOUS SERIAL KILLERS
He has stared into the eyes of evil and sat across from the world’s most depraved minds. But FBI agent John E Douglas had no time for fear. He had to talk to serial killers and find out what makes them tick to crack other cases.
He has been face to face with the likes of Charles Manson, Ted Bundy and the Son of Sam. Their sick insights helped him solve cases including the Atlanta Child Murders and Robert Hansen, the Alaska Butcher.
But John’s dedication left him fighting for life from stress-triggered encephalitis, aged 39. He has suffered post-traumatic stress disorder and still gets flashbacks. The 72-year-old dad of three has written a book about his experiences, now a TV series.
■ Mindhunter Season One is on Netflix now. John’s book Mindhunter is out tomorrow, published by Arrow, £8.99.