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James R. Fitzgerald is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at Pennsylvania Western University and Hofstra University. A retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent with 20 years of service, he specializes in criminal profiling and forensic linguistics. His career includes high-profile cases like the Unabom, Jon Benet Ramsey, and DC Sniper investigations. Fitzgerald is a Consulting Producer for Discovery’s Manhunt: Unabomber, co-host of the podcast Cold Red, and authored a four-part memoir series detailing his law enforcement and FBI experiences.
Educations:
- B.S. in Law Enforcement and Corrections, Pennsylvania State University
- M.S. in Human Organizational Science, Villanova University
- M.S. in Linguistics, Georgetown University
His research focuses on forensic linguistics, criminal behavior analysis, and investigative methodologies. Fitzgerald has been featured in documentaries, TV series, and media outlets, leveraging his expertise to dissect complex criminal cases. He founded James R. Fitzgerald Associates, LLC, continuing to consult in criminal profiling. In 2021, Pennsylvania Western University honored him with the James R. Fitzgerald Academic Excellence in Forensic Linguistics Award.
Grants & Media Appearances:
- Consulting Producer for Criminal Minds and Sleepy Hollow
- Executive Producer and Narrator of The Fitz Files – Manhunt: Unabomber audiobook
- Regular contributor to cable news, podcasts, and true-crime platforms
