Scott Bonn, Criminologist
Scott Bonn, PhD, is a producer, TV commentator, podcast host, public speaker and author of the best-selling popular culture book Why We Love Serial Killers: The Curious Appeal of the World’s Most Savage Murderers.
He provides expert commentary and analysis for a number of high-profile true crime TV shows and documentaries on A&E, Discovery Network, Oxygen, Investigation Discovery and Travel Channel.
"Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn"
National Speaking Tour
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Spend a deliciously chilling evening with renowned criminologist, Dr. Scott Bonn, as he takes you inside the minds of the world’s most savage murderers. In this thrilling, live 90-minute show, he reveals the psychological hungers that drive the likes of Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer to kill repeatedly and with no remorse. He shares shocking tales from his actual experiences with these killers. You can also ask anything you ever wanted to know about serial killers in a dynamic, live Q&A session.
Audience reactions:
"Great show! Super entertaining and informative."
"Scary and memorable! I loved it."
"Absolute must-see for true crime fans."
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January 3 Orpheum Theater, Sioux Falls, SD
January 4 Fargo Theatre, Fargo, ND
January 5 Belle Mehus Auditorium, Bismarck, ND
January 24 Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL
January 25 Effingham Performance Center Effingham, IL
February 6 Southern Theatre, Columbus, OH
February 7 Knight Theater, Akron, OH
February 8 Packard Music Hall, Warren, OH
February 28 Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre Vacaville, CA
March 1 The Heritage Theatre Campbell, CA
March 2 The Harris Center for the Arts Folsom, CA
March 9 Oaks Theater Oakmont, PA
March 22 District Music Hall, Norwalk, CT
March 23 Wilbur Theatre, Boston, MA
April 9 Aiken Theatre Evansville, IN
April 11 Ateos Center Nixa, MO
April 17 North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie, IL
April 18 Woodstock Opera House, Woodstock, IL
April 26 Olympic Theater Cedar Rapids, IA
May 9 Playhouse Square’s Mimi Ohio Theatre, Cleveland, OH
2025 Cities and Dates
September 20 Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Jamestown, NY
September 23 Pinehurst Community College, Pinehurst, NC
September 27 Lorain Palace Theatre, Lorain, OH
October 3 Clayton Opera House, Clayton, NY
October 5 Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, Peekskill, NY
October 9 Atwood Music Hall, Madison, WI
October 10 Turner Hall Ballroom, Milwaukee, WI
October 12 Rhinelander District Library Rhinelander, WI
October 17 Coronado Theatre, Rockford, IL
October 18 Five Flags Center, Dubuque, IA
October 19 North Iowa Area Community College,Mason City, IA
October 23 Empire Theatre, San Antonio, TX
October 24, 2025 Selena Auditorium, Corpus Christi, TX
October 26 Buddy Holly Hall, Lubbock, TX
October 30 Washington Center for the Performing Art, Olympia, WA
November 1 The Admiral Theatre, Bremerton, WA
November 5 Gas South District, Duluth, GA
November 6 Miller Theater, Augusta, GA
November 7 Harbison Theatre @ Midlands Technical College, Irmo, SC
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2026 Cities and Dates
January 17 Golden State Theatre, Monterey, CA
January 18 Gallo Center for the Arts, Modesto, CA
January 31 A.J. Fletcher Opera Theatre, Raleigh, NC
February 1 Charleston Music Hall, Charleston, SC
February 12 Mars Music Hall, Huntsville, AL
February 14 Bomhard Theatre, Louisville, KY
February 19 University of Central Arkansas
March 7 2026 Marion Cultural & Civic Center, Marion, IL
March 13 Polsky Theatre, Midwest Trust Center, Overland Park, KS
April 16 Eagles Theatre, Wabash, IN
April 24 Norton Center for the Arts @ Centre College, Danville, KY
May 7 Pablo Center at the Confluence, Eau Claire, WI
May 8 Meyer Theatre, Green Bay, WI
May 10 The Lerner Theater, Elkhart, IN
May 16, 2026 Stride Bank Center Ballroom, Enid, OK
September 26 Goodyear Theater, Akron, OH
October 3 Havre de Grace Opera House, Havre de Grace, MD
October 9 BNH Stage, Concord, NH
November 5 Paramount Center for the Arts, St. Cloud, MN
November 6 Ames Center, Burnsville, MN
Caution: Given the subject, the content in Dr. Bonn’s show is frequently dark and can be disturbing. He incorporates some dark humor which in no way is intended to minimize the seriousness of the topic or the fact that lives have been destroyed by the diabolical killers he discusses throughout the show.
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PODCAST
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BOOKS
. . . an excellent source of myth-busting information for laymen and professionals alike.” —Burl Barer, popular radio host and award-winning author of true crime books.
“. . . so powerful and provocative, you cannot put it down.” —Rita Cosby, Emmy Award-winning television host.
“Bonn answers the questions about why the serial killer will long endure in our consciousness as a repulsive yet captivating character in criminology.” —Peter Adler, PhD, Professor of Sociology, University of Denver, and Patricia Adler, PhD, Professor of Sociology, University of Colorado
Dr. Scott Bonn introduces a unique, integrated, and interdisciplinary theory,
“critical communication,” to explain how and why political leaders and the news media periodically create public panics that actually benefit both parties.
Scott Bonn, PhD, is an expert on the behavior and the motivations of insatiable criminals and murderers. He offers insights into the wicked deeds of ruthless predators on his Psychology Today blog—which is one of the most popular columns in the true crime genre.
