Christine Pelisek is a renowned journalist with a distinguished career spanning almost 15 years, having dedicated herself to the pursuit of justice and the uncovering of truth through her work as a senior writer for People Magazine. Prior to her tenure at People Magazine, Pelisek honed her skills as a journalist at Newsweek/Daily Beast and LA Weekly, where she demonstrated her unwavering commitment to investigative journalism.
In 2008, while at LA Weekly, Pelisek made headlines by breaking the story of a serial killer who had been responsible for the murder of women in South Los Angeles for decades, and whose killing spree had resumed in 2007. Her groundbreaking work on this case earned her a Finalist Prize (Tom Renner Award) from Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc. in 2009, as well as first place in the Investigative Series Category at the 2009 Southern California Journalism Awards.
In addition to her numerous accolades, Pelisek's work has been featured in a wide range of publications, including the Los Angeles Times, Newsweek, Columbia Journalism Review, and the Ottawa Sun. She has also been interviewed as a crime expert by major networks such as CNN, MSNBC, Headline News, and the Nancy Grace Show.
Pelisek is also the author of a book on the Grim Sleeper case, titled The Grim Sleeper, which was published in conjunction with the 2014 Lifetime feature movie about her role in the case. Her work has been widely recognized and respected, and she is known for her contributions to a number of high-profile projects, including Mind of a Monster (2019),People Magazine Investigates (2016),and Thinking Sideways Podcast (2013).
