Background

For twenty years, Dr. Schurman-Kauflin has studied serial killers. After starting her own company in 1997, the Doctor has profiled aberrant sex crimes, sadistic murders, serial rapes and murders, stalking, abductions, and other unusual cases for police around the world. In her first book, The New Predator, the Doctor detailed first ever in depth interviews and profiles of female serial killers. These profiles have been successfully used by police around the United States, and several of the Doctor’s cases have been featured on the Discovery Channel and CNN.

In her second book, Vulture, the Doctor explores the minds and crimes of sadistic serial predators. After examining her own cases, studying dozens of other solved cases, researching the killers’ lives, and interviewing convicted sadistic killers, Dr. Schurman-Kauflin created new profiles of sadistic serial killers. Vulture provides a comprehensive, fascinating new look into the minds and crimes of sadists.  The book even includes Dr. Schurman-Kauflin’s analysis of the BTK serial killer, a profile which BTK renamed “Hits” and sent to police prior to his capture.

One of her studies was used to help get convicted child molesters removed from hotels near Disneyland in California.  She consulted to Assemblymember Rudy Bermudez, 56th District, and the Doctor's research on female serial killers was used in the Andrea Yates prosecution.

Dr. Schurman-Kauflin's research was featured in the U.S. Congressional House Committee On Homeland Security report "A Line In The Sand : Confronting the Threat at the Southwest Border" .

This first of its kind research focused on illegal immigrant sex offenders.  It provides a basis for the relationship between border security and terrorism. The research highlights border insecurity at high risk entry points such as Puerto Rico and the southern border. The research was discussed at the White House Press Conference and led to increased awareness of the dangers coming into the United States. The research was instrumental in the added protections placed at the southern border. Click here for Dr. DSK's article. Click here  for the Congressional report.