Cathy Scott is a renowned journalist with a remarkable career spanning 23 years, having penned 12 nonfiction books that have garnered widespread recognition. Her expertise lies in crafting biographies of influential figures, including rappers Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls, as well as the notorious drug kingpin Freeway Rick Ross.
Among her most notable works are "The Crime Book", a comprehensive guide to criminology that delves into the most infamous cases in history; "Murder of a Mafia Daughter", a gripping account of the alleged murder of a journalist and mob daughter at the hands of New York millionaire Robert Durst; and "The Millionaire's Wife", a thought-provoking exploration of the hit-for-hire murder of New York businessman George Kogan on Manhattan's upper east side.
Throughout her career, Scott has received numerous accolades, including over a dozen journalism awards and national book honors. Her work has been featured in esteemed publications such as TIME-Life books, The New York Times Magazine, George Magazine, New York Post, The Christian Science Monitor, The Associated Press, Reuters, San Diego Union-Tribune, and Las Vegas Sun.
In addition to her writing, Scott is a regular blogger for Psychology Today, where she covers forensics and evidence, and has previously contributed to Forbes. She has also taught journalism for five years at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Currently residing in the mountains of San Diego County, Scott is a devoted mother to her son, Raymond Somers, Jr.
