Kerrie Droban Zhivago

Kerrie Droban Zhivago is a true crime author, capital defense attorney, television journalist, and national speaker whose dual careers span the literary and legal fields. A graduate of Union College, The Johns Hopkins University Writing Seminars, and The University of Arizona, Droban Zhivago holds a master's degree, a Master of Fine Arts, and a Juris Doctor, combining storytelling with legal expertise. She began her writing career with poetry and plays before moving to novels, channeling her literary background into true crime and legal analysis.

With more than two decades of experience as a capital defense attorney and prosecutor, Droban Zhivago has handled complex, high-stakes cases in the judicial system. One of her early capital cases was heard before the United States Supreme Court, resulting in the reversal of nearly 200 cases nationwide. Her legal background informs her true crime writing, including the book "Running with the Devil: The True Story of the ATF's Infiltration of the Hells Angels," which received the USA News National Book Award for Best True Crime. "Prodigal Father, Pagan Son: My Life Born Into Madness" is a two-time winner of the USA News National Book Award for Best True Crime and Best Memoir. Her book "Vagos, Mongols and Outlaws: My Infiltrations into America's Deadliest Biker Gangs" was adapted into the television series "Gangland Undercover" on History Channel. "A Socialite Scorned: The Murder of Gary Triano" has been featured on American Greed, Dateline, and in "Murders and Mansions."

Droban Zhivago writes about violent subcultures, undercover operations, outlaw motorcycle gangs, and criminal psychology. She has appeared on television documentaries and programs including American Greed, History Channel, Netflix, A&E, Investigation ID, People Magazine, 20/20, and Oxygen. In addition to her books and screen appearances, she founded Zhivago Entertainment, a podcast and film production company, and produces the true crime podcast "Crime Stands Still."

She has served as a keynote speaker at national writing conferences, addressing topics such as writing true crime, undercover experiences, and criminal pathology. Droban Zhivago has also spoken to women's groups about the challenges of relationships with narcissists and sociopaths. Her book "Surviving a Psychopath" extends her expertise into practical advice for everyday encounters with psychopathy, offering insights based on her legal and investigative experience. Through her work in publishing, television, and podcasting, Droban Zhivago explores the criminal mind and provides resources for those affected by crime and criminal behavior.