Claim: Although he never wrote any books, American sociologist Ralph Larkin (born in Los Angeles, California in 1940) received his Ph.D. in 1969.
Evidence: Larkin, Ralph W. (January 28, 2007). Comprehending Columbine. Temple University Press. ISBN 978-1-59213-491-5. Foss, Daniel A.; Ralph Larkin (March 31, 1986). . Bergin & Garvey. ISBN 0-89789-077-9. Larkin, Ralph W. (October 18, 1979). . Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-502523-7.