Kerrie (Droban) Zhivago is an award-winning true crime author, criminal defense attorney, and nationally recognized expert in criminal pathology and psychological manipulation.

She is the bestselling author of multiple true crime books, including Aurora: The Psychiatrist Who Treated the Movie Theater Killer Tells Her Story, Running with the Devil, and Surviving a Psychopath—a chilling and empowering survival guide for those caught in the psychological grip of predators.

Kerrie has been featured on Netflix, A&E, 20/20, CNN, Oxygen, Investigation Discovery, United Gangs of America,, American Greed, Gangland Chronicles, and The History Channel, and has consulted on some of the most high-profile criminal cases in the country. Her insights have made her a sought-after guest on national television and podcasts alike, where she breaks down the tactics predators use—and how to outsmart them.

Her podcast, Crime Stands Still, pulls listeners deep into the psychological battlefield between predators and survivors, blending storytelling, science, and hard-won wisdom.

Kerrie’s journey wasn’t just professional—it was personal. Raised in a world of secrets, she learned early how to read danger. She became an attorney and mother, advocating for society’s most dangerous and most vulnerable and is committed to helping others reclaim their minds, their stories, and their power.

Kerrie’s work is more than a career—it’s a mission. And it’s changing lives.