Who is Ed Kemper in Mindhunter?

The Co-ed Killer, available Tuesdays · The Subjects

Ed Kemper (The Co-ed Killer, available Tuesdays) is a character in Mindhunter, part of The Subjects. Ed Kemper — six foot nine, IQ to match, ten murders including his mother — receives Holden at Vacaville with the courtesy of a man delighted to finally meet colleagues. He discusses his 'oeuvre' with chilling lucidity and genuine helpfulness, the project's first and most articulate subject. Kemper's affability is the show's foundational lesson: the monster who explains everything is still, every second, a monster conducting a relationship.

When does Ed Kemper first appear?

Ed Kemper first appears in Season 1, Episode 2 of Mindhunter (2017–2019, Netflix).

Who is Ed Kemper connected to?

Relationships already established when Ed Kemper first appears — nothing from later episodes.

• Holden Ford — The first subject — too willing

Who else is introduced in this episode?

• Wendy Carr — The academic who names it

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