Interview with John Douglas, Author of "The Killer Across the Table"

[@knuman]

Thanks to Mindhunter and Douglas's books, now I think everyone is a serial killer.

[@karen_mist]

lmao

[@k_a_y_l_e_e]

i find myself profiling _everyone_ lolol

[@seanmoore4248]

We are all one bad day away...

[@seanmoore4248]

@Odatalla Mohammad 😁

[@StephNuggs]

Haha, yea it's not good surrounding yourself with this kinda of stuff too often

[@dj012001]

What an amazing man. It is an interesting interview, however, I am so impressed with his strength of mind and his character. He looked into the abyss, studied it, reported on it and did not get pulled. The problem of evil is not an easy one to understand. Mistakes, small sins, even intentional sin, is understandable - even human. How to prevent evil is not a question I can easily answer.

[@21BelindaT]

Fantastic interview, John Douglas is brilliant. I will be buying his book ASAP.

[@spreadthelove77]

Definitely. It’s not very wholesome, but I’d love this in my Christmas stocking 🎄

[@wolfie8730]

Absolutely fascinating! I could listen to him for hours on end.

[@Truthseeker-kc8rd]

Wow. His stories are spine chilling. Imagine that for a career and succeeding in it. I understood why Jonathan groff played Holden . It is that spark in those grey blue eyes that they have in common.

[@michaelfontaine8231]

This guy's brain is incredible without having an ego getting in the way. Is he teaching his methods? Studying mass shootings?

[@26michaeluk]

He teaches, or taught at some point. I'd love to get his take on mass shooters.

[@26michaeluk]

@Troy E really? Do you remember the name of said Book?

[@melissam9681]

@@26michaeluk he does talk about mass shootings and why they might increase,,,,I don't remember which book, but I do remember being impressed because it was written 20 years ago

[@26michaeluk]

@@melissam9681 I found it. Thanks for mentioning it.

[@blisterpacman]

pretty sure he has an ego.. he had a book he didn't even write and then a netflix series about the book that didn't include him because it would be a lot worse than the series.

[@petrischoltz3541]

This was/is a really great book. His book "Mindhunter" focuses more on his personal story which is depicted in the Netflix series. However, both are excellent books and I would recommend it to any reader.

[@sweetbre5383]

John Douglas has aged well. I’ve always been fascinated by him.

[@phoenixrisin8361]

I am soooo dissapointed that Mindhunter quit after only 2 seasons and I think it's the best shows EVER.

[@k_a_y_l_e_e]

fincher just signed a multi-year deal with netflix. he said he wanted the show to get to 5 season so i feel like he used the success of the first 2 seasons as bargaining leverage while negotiating a contract.

[@anthonyalvarez9991]

@@k_a_y_l_e_e not true there in talks rn they said they would like the show to go on for five seasons but David Fincher also has other projects so he’s lowkey busy too but they’re been reports that he’s in talks with Netflix for a season three

[@Joyce-ff7ms]

Yes agree! I finish reading a book and start watching the show! Its actually very well executed, just hope they would get on with a third season! Def love the duo holden and tensch as well

[@billscannell93]

Right? We didn't even get to see how the BTK case played out, after all those "Meanwhile in Kansas" scenes they teased the audience with.

[@marcoestiercol6112]

This deserves way more views.

[@sultanabran1]

man i wish i could spend 24 hours with john douglas. so many questions

[@26michaeluk]

@Lizzie Allen me too.

[@rachelraquel758]

I was really surprised that the tape recorder was so prominent in the ‘Mindhunter’ tv show. Douglas says in every book that he went in with nothing, and dressed down.

[@k_a_y_l_e_e]

i feel like that was for the sake of the audience. it would be weird to have all this data collection, on screen, have him quoting these guys but the audience never sees a recording device. some people might be so preoccupied trying to figure that out that they'd not pay attention to the show content itself.

[@kristalbaker9528]

HE was never consulted on the MIND HUNTERS show on Netflix.

[@gypsytricia]

I love John Douglas!! Thank you!!

[@bxlawless100]

This guy should be sainted. IMO. He dealt with the worst of humankind and protected us from them and took a real personal toll on his well-being for us. Really, he deserves sainthood.

[@bruggeman672]

Lmao he has been very well compensated for his efforts. Smfh sainthood wtf...?

[@IMISSYOU261]

How true is that ? I been see so much about the criminology especially by John Douglas you are the best in all you did as FBI .

[@phizap]

john's 74 in june, omg, he looks amazing !!!!

[@firefox4743]

He's a national treasure if you asked me ...he's sharp for a 74 old

[@CiceroLounge]

Totally absorbing interview and a great chat show host as well.

[@AnnabelleJARankin]

Can remember first reading Mindhunter in the 1990s and being blown away by it - incredibly interesting.

[@melissam9681]

His books are awesome! I read nearly all of them but I had to take a break, I started getting paranoid. Looking over my shoulder expecting a blitz attack.

[@KnitandCrochet424]

I would like to say he is amazing 😍 I could listen to him all day.

[@Bibbigurl]

The main man that helped the the FBI open their eyes

[@k_a_y_l_e_e]

imagine if he never came along or he didn't think the way he thinks. how far behind do you think behavioral and forensic science would be? would we even have it at all???

[@prityxox]

ugh he was talking about the toolbox killers. YOU SHOULD HAVE LET HIM FINISH. One of the most horrific crimes :(

[@shellymariscal1410]

How cool! I've read all of his books can't wait for this one!

[@mandyinseattle]

I've read several and I went crazy for Mindhunter when I read it. And I don't even like movies about murder and mayhem.

[@LowejaDogs]

Loved the interview to a point. John Douglas has been my fav law enforcement person for many a year. Just love him , however I wish the interviewer, whats his name (lol, blank) didnt keep interrupting him. At least thats what I felt he was doing and as soon as I leant forward to hear John speak, he would literally jump to the next question. Yes I know John can keep up and answer his questions, John wouldnt be the Hunter is is today otherwise, but geez, let us hear the end of the sentence. Sorry if I seem to offend here, I dont mean to as I said, I love John Douglas and love hearing every single word he says. Ive read a couple of his books he wrote with Mark O Shaker and hes a great writer to. Easy to understand. Next book please....

[@stevecox7075]

Avoid the insufferable preamble by going to: 1:50

[@bubblegumKUSH]

Thanks dude

[@lostribe5130]

John Douglas is a fountain of knowledge.

[@aliciataylor-martin7439]

I need this book 📖 sounds so interesting

[@troyprice7407]

I've always wanted to meet this guy, the stories wow

[@juvi6787]

I read "The Killer Across the Table" this summer. Really interesting read!!

[@26michaeluk]

What's it like?

[@jlou2001]

@@26michaeluk it’s brilliant , I thought better than Mindhunter .

[@26michaeluk]

@@jlou2001 better than Mindhunter? Gotta see Def get it now. Thanks for the advice.

[@debifox5780]

Isn't John one of the key profiler on the Memphis 3 case who were released with the Alford plea? Brilliant 👍

[@IMISSYOU261]

Douglas you are my man s side . We think a lot things the same guess what we are gifted by God .

[@curtisthomson4209]

Less intro, more Douglas.

[@kristalbaker9528]

John Douglas id the GOAT!!!

[@feebsz384]

He deserved way more than 20 mins..

[@bleh2590]

Good but too short. I loved his book “Mindhunter”

[@miscellanyman263]

Most serial killers have “mommy issues.”

[@juanitarichards1074]

Sometimes it's daddy issues that go unrecognized......Ted Bundys violent father/grandfather.....Ted witnessed his being violent to all the women in the family. He inherited his genes plus learned his behaviour, plus he identified with what most serial killers and domestic abusers see as the most powerful one in the family - the abuser. And rather than be weak and helpless like the victims they save themselves by siding with the abuser and being just like him. Over time they lose their ability to empathize and always rationalize who the victims deserved it.

[@YanusDV]

This dude is Sherlock Holmes level

[@WeTravelOnlyByNightAsItsSoHot]

You know your brain is really in the over drive mode when a line from your left eye running up the side of your head deepens and starts to darken and spread its imprint under the skin to your scalp.

[@carolannpacificadam1944]

I'm late. But I ordered this book!!

[@fafafais]

John Douglas is universal treasure for humanity. He should be awarded.

[@bruggeman672]

He has been well compensated lmao

[@michellemooresings]

Fascinating stuff.

[@thedesertwarrior7447]

I did a profile on a case from 1975 in which two FBI agents (Williams and Coler) were brutally murdered. This was before John Douglas's extraordinary work in criminal profiling. The wrong man was arrested, extradited, indicted, and convicted in 1977. He is currently serving *two consecutive life sentences for a crime he did not commit.* The *actual* murderer had been tried, and acquitted. *Double jeopardy* would have made retrial impossible (if he was still alive), even if new evidence, which exists, but "unavailable", were presented to a judge. He later relocated to Canada, and is now deceased. I think that John would have reached the same profile I did. Actually, the whole case reeks to this very day, but I digress. 1. The actual UNSUB was a coward, and did not act alone. 2. He was a *nobody* in the *American Indian Movement,* and felt he had to "prove himself". He was, in fact, a "successful" *underachiever.* 3. In a book titled, "In the Spirit of Crazy Horse" (Peter Mathiessen, 1983), the UNSUB brought up *"Mr. X"* to be interviewed. "Mr. X" conveniently *wore a mask* in the interview. It was a ridiculous diversion, but the author unfortunately bought it. 4. The UNSUB was instrumental in railroading an innocent man. With a low IQ, the UNSUB still thought himself clever (I watched him being interviewed, and caught his inconsistencies). 5. He *knew that he would be acquitted,* and became increasingly arrogant, yet still unimpressive. 6. He got away with the murders, or his complicity therein, of Agents Williams and Coler. *FINAL NOTE:* I used the term UNSUB, yet I know his name. Despite exculpatory evidence, an innocent man, now very ill, is still incarcerated, with any pardon extremely discouraged.

[@ryanstanley5634]

Who is the convicted person?

[@thedesertwarrior7447]

@@ryanstanley5634 Leonard Peltier

[@amandacaulkett1971]

His books are awesome

[@amyderouchie8414]

It was actually Robert k. Ressler

[@IMISSYOU261]

You are my favorite FBI ❤️

[@TheEv1968]

Fantastic book 👏👏👏👏

[@xusmico187]

and he is still alive?

[@marila1005]

I think the interviewer looks good 🙂

[@teresas8173]

Marie Häkkinen , yes, but Douglas was so interesting I didn’t notice the interviewer for very long.

[@supersonique001]

The perfect reason to up hold the death penalty for these psychos!

[@Jamiedreamweaver]

Amazing book…if you love psychology, you’ll be amazed

[@frekitheravenous516]

What would he do if playing to their narcissism didn't work ? Or they don't care to relive their crimes, let alone share with him ? His techniques make sense, but to someone aware of what this Man does, he seems easy to stump by simply not playing his game. Like if he confronted a real Hannibal Lecter. THAT is the story i'd love to hear him tell.

[@Anna-loves-you]

Why do they show Ed Kemper's face?

[@marcustheboxman]

Good question

[@Raventooth]

The man the myth the mindhunter

[@jackabee7964]

hey does anyone have a summary of this video?

[@Elmnopen]

This guy needs to have somebody evaluate him because he smiles at the wrong time. This could be because of an unconscious Joy or happiness about something. That would be the only thing that makes sense. Of course the only thing that would make no sense is an insane thing which is that he is enjoying talking about murder of kids.

[@kiiich]

did he just say gein, bundy, and heidnik were wonderful guys???? a little after 10:36

[@rhondaperson3799]

@Elmnopen called it 👌

[@bobinchainz]

Please, for the love of God, pick up season 3 of mindhunter and on and on. You can’t end that show with 2 seasons . It’s blasphemy

[@kristinecampos5202]

He's met the worst of the worst out there 😨

[@enderredacted112]

Scuse me I was looking for jacksfilms I missed an s at the end >:/

[@playlist7079]

What's a brownie

[@blurrylights6344]

Brownies are a level in the Girl Scouts ages 7-9.

[@gabe-po9yi]

I don’t think I’d have any lasting psychological effects from interviewing depraved killers, because I don’t see them as, nor do I think they’re fully human. Lack of a conscience, alone, cancels sentience. And something that, additionally, lives 100% of the time in a sick, internal fantasy world is even lesser. They’re creatures that merely masquerade as human, having learned through imitation.

[@wolfe6220]

And what you would be doing is seriously underestimating them.

[@bruggeman672]

Little wonder Douglas has such a big ego, given the levels of worship coming from the comments. Look he's interesting yes but the level of adoration are coming off a bit unhealthy...

[@nasrinv]

To all those mothers: yes it is 100% your fault

[@nasrinv]

Sydney Barrett no honey. Studying psychology for over a decade does that to a person. We’re the product of our environment but underestimating the impact of early child development and the bond we have with our mothers is fatal. I have studied these ppl... I’ve seen many different types. I’ve also seen those who aren’t murderers but struggle in life... it all goes back to chlidhood and in what kind of household you were raised.

[@teresas8173]

LilithB V ... it’s BOTH usually genetic and environment. The genetic component HAS to be there first. Born psychopaths and other personality disorders and/ or other mental illnesses. Throw in dysfunctional abusive PARENTS and it’s a perfect storm. Some people kill not having experienced a particularly bad childhood...BTK, Dahmer, James Holmes, Randy Kraft, Bundy, Cottingham, Joanna Dennehy, Colin Ireland, the Unabomber are some examples.

[@odalyscardona339]

Let's not forget Father's.