Kerrie Droban

Aurora: The Psychiatrist Who Treated the Movie Theater Killer Tells Her Story

kerriedroban — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 16:59:23 +0000

A compelling look at violence and trauma from the psychiatrist who treated mass shooter James Holmes, perpetrator of the infamous movie theater massacre.

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Kerrie Droban Reel

Dave Smith — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 18:51:54 +0000

Kerrie Droban | Reel from Redd Legend Media on Vimeo.

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Writing About Guns

Dave Smith — Sat, 09 Nov 2019 18:16:44 +0000

On this beautiful November morning, when everyone else is out hiking and enjoying nature, I’m working through several scenes in my next book that involves guns and shooting them. I came across this gem of an article by ‘Terrible Minds” and thought it was worth a share.

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The Kerrie Droban Award for Writing Excellence

Dave Smith — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 15:32:01 +0000

Union College, where I received my Bachelor’s in English and minor in French initially accepted me as a transfer student from Emerson College where I studied theater and playwriting. Upon entrance to Union College, I was placed on a “probationary status” because I had not taken the requisite coursework or exams for admittance and the ... Read more

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The Mind of a Criminal

Dave Smith — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 18:25:30 +0000

A Look At The Psychology of Some of History’s Famous Crooks A new course being offered by Maryville University.

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Home on The Grange

kerriedroban — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 23:04:16 +0000

“Home on The Grange”, wonderful day of filming with the producers and crew of Lion TV for an episode of the television series, “Diabolical”

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Interview with a Sociopath, #36

kerriedroban — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 17:31:12 +0000

Q: Hello …#36. How would you describe yourself–Narcissist, Psychopath, Sociopath, or a person with Anti-social personality disorder (ASPD) sometimes defined by experts as both Psychopath and Sociopath. Are there differences? A: I’ve been diagnosed as a Sociopath, but I actually prefer, “covert Narcissist” which is not a disorder at all, it’s a trait. Hollywood often ... Read more

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The Last Chicago Boss – A Twisted Podcast Interview

kerriedroban — Mon, 05 Mar 2018 03:21:00 +0000

For those of you who have been fans of mine for a while now, you may remember I did a couple shows last year with John on his podcast, Twisted. I had the pleasure of speaking with him again for another two-part episode where we talk all things Big Pete, including the psychology behind his ... Read more

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The Vault: Faith

kerriedroban — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 22:08:47 +0000

Open the door. Step into the endless hallway where there are no doors (yet). Stand there. Wait. Minutes, hours, days, months, maybe even years, however long it takes, until another door opens. And trust that there is always another door. Step inside. Accept that your imperfect life is good enough, that you are not broken, ... Read more

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The Vault: Spirited Away

kerriedroban — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 10:16:54 +0000

What happened to your son? It’s a fair question. The “what” of a tragic “Event” is always morbidly fascinating to the Listener, but retelling the story somehow leaves me cannibalized. Mere words only compartmentalize the pain, make it palatable and unbearably Normal …for the Listener. And in the end, the Story I tell is not ... Read more

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