Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn

Fri, Oct 24, 2025 @ 7:00 pm
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Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn
Friday, October 24th at 7:00PM
Selena Auditorium

THE CURIOUS APPEAL OF THE WORLD’S MOST TERRIFYING MURDERERS

Hear Doc Bonn’s unique, chilling insights from examining:
» Dennis Rader (BTK Strangler)
» David Berkowitz (Son of Sam)
» Rex Heuermann (Alleged Long Island Serial Killer)
» Jeffery Dahmer and more…

Spend a deliciously chilling evening with renowned criminologist and serial killer expert, Dr.
Scott Bonn, as he takes you inside the minds of the world’s most savage and prolific
murderers.

In this thrilling 90-minute show, Dr. Bonn reveals the insatiable, psychological hungers
that drive the likes of Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer to kill repeatedly with impunity and
no remorse. He explains why the majority of serial killers are either psychopaths or
sociopaths, how the two differ, and he reveals that every serial killer is compelled to
murder by a unique fantasy need. He also explains how/why serial killers are able to
successfully avoid apprehension, blend into a crowd and become invisible.

Dr. Bonn is a best-selling author, professor, public speaker, and he has interacted with
such notorious serial killers as Dennis Rader (“Bind, Torture Kill”) and David Berkowitz
(“Son of Sam”). He shares shocking tales from his actual experiences with these killers.
Dr. Bonn also developed a profile of the unknown “Long Island Serial Killer” in 2011 that
matches the alleged perpetrator, Rex Heuermann, perfectly. He shares the secrets of
how he was able to predict the psychological and behavioral makeup of the Long Island
Serial Killer with such incredible precision years before his capture.

Bonn has comprehensively studied, extensively corresponded with, personally
interviewed, and accurately profiled some of the world’s most notorious predators.
Rather than employing a pop psychology or checklist approach to describe serial killers,
Dr. Bonn relies on his direct interactions to explain that serial killers are psychologically
complex, diverse and evolve from forces of both nature (biology) and nurture
(environment). Simply put, Dr. Bonn takes his audience inside the minds of some of the
world’s most terrifying killers from his own unique experiences rather than from a
textbook. Dr. Bonn has also communicated with infamous mass murderer Colin Ferguson
and notorious one-time killers Jodi Arias and Pamela Smart.

In addition, Dr. Bonn explains our curious fascination with serial killers and true crime.
Finally, you can ask anything you ever wanted to know about serial killers in a dynamic,
live Q&A session with Dr. Bonn. Don’t miss out on this exciting event.

*Due to the nature of the topic and material, this show might not be appropriate for children. We
recommend adults only.

Venue Policies & Guidelines

Any bags larger than a clutch bag will need to be clear. Bags no larger than 12″x12″x6″ will be permitted inside American Bank Center. We do allow each member of the party to bring in a large clear ziploc bag, including children, of their belongings.

Guests who have bags larger than this size will be asked to return them to their vehicles. All bags will also be searched for prohibited items at entry before walking through the metal detectors.

Learn more about prohibited items here.

American Bank Center is a cashless* facility. F&B concessions, bars, and Merchandise will only accept cards. All major credit cards are accepted.

*Box office and Parking accepts cash and card.

Smoking is not permitted in the arena, auditorium, or convention center including e-cigarettes, at any time. Smoking must be a minimum of 50ft away from any entrance to the American Bank Center.

Handicap Accessible Seat Exchange

You cannot exchange your ticket in advance. When you arrive at the venue you may go to the Box Office and request to be relocated to ADA seating. Standard policy is one handicap seat plus one guest. This opportunity depends on availability of the seats. Accessible seats are available on each level of the American Bank Center.

Handicap Accessible Parking

All parking lots that are owned and operated by the American Bank Center are ADA-compliant and have designated handicapped parking available. These are available on a first come first serve basis.

ADA Drop-off and Pick-up Locations

For Arena events, patrons with disabilities may be dropped off at the corner of Shoreline Boulevard and Resaca Street and enter through the Main Entrance. For Selena Auditorium and Exhibit Hall events, patrons with disabilities may be dropped off at the end of Shoreline Boulevard at the turnaround.

Environmental Hygiene, Signage & Health Screening

American Bank Center can provide sign language interpretation for guests that are deaf/hard of hearing. Requests for this service must be received three weeks prior to the event and be approved by the performer. For details, please email us at americanbankcenter@cctexas.com or call the American Bank Center at 361-826-4100.

Sound System

American Bank Center does not control the sound system for events. Each show provides its own equipment and handles the sound level.

For your safety, once a person exits the American Bank Center, re-entry is strictly prohibited.