Cathy Scott is an investigative journalist and New York Times bestselling author known for her reporting on crime, law enforcement, and the U.S. justice system. She has written extensively on high-profile criminal cases, combining court records, interviews, and archival research to examine investigative failures, prosecutorial practices, and systemic issues within policing. Scott is the author of multiple nonfiction books, including *The Search for the Green River Killer*, which became a New York Times bestseller and was later adapted for television. Her work has contributed to public understanding of serial crime, forensic investigation, and wrongful convictions. In addition to long-form books, she has reported for national media outlets and continues to write on criminal justice and public accountability.