Kristin Thorne
Journalist, Creator and Voice for the Voiceless
Who is Kristin Thorne?
Kristin Thorne is a five-time Emmy-award-winning-investigative reporter and the host of Law&Crime Investigates. She delves deeper into the nation's most compelling true crime cases, uncovering hidden truths, breaking open new leads, and producing bold, story-driven content.
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Dedicated to holding public officials accountable and amplifying the voices of the unheard, Kristin created Hulu's first-ever true crime series focused on finding missing people. She is the creator, writer, executive producer, director, and host of Missing.
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Through her production company, Kristin develops true crime series for major television and streaming networks.
Recognized globally for her investigative expertise, she is a leading authority on criminal and law enforcement investigations.
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Kristin​​ has been featured in several ABC primetime specials, including Truth and Lies: The Hunted produced by ABC Studios and on 20/20 on the Long Island Serial Killer and Gabby Petito cases. She also appeared on ABC's true crime series Bad Romance.
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Kristin has been a regular guest on Nancy Grace’s podcast, Crime Stories with Nancy Grace.
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She is a sought-after speaker at CrimeCon events and at the Hamptons' true crime festival, Hamptons Whodunit.
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Kristin is more than just a powerful female voice in the world of true crime - she is a relentless investigator dedicated to uncovering the truth:
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She knocks on the doors of suspected killers and tracks down lawbreakers, determined to get answers for victims who have been ignored by public authorities.
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Kristin's reporting has real impact:
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Her exclusive interview with the mother of a teenager murdered by the violent MS-13 street gang led to a police investigation and the discovery of several buried bodies linked to the gang.​
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Within 24 hours of her exclusive story on a man wanted for lewd conduct, authorities made an arrest.
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Her investigation into claims from eight restaurant workers that they hadn't been paid for years of work forced the restaurant owner to pay them $375,000 in back wages.
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Her fearless journalism has:
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Exposed widespread workers' compensation and insurance fraud, leading to major dismantling efforts.
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Pressured state agencies to implement taxpayer protection programs.
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Compelled several personal injury law firms to walk away from hundreds of fraudulent claims.
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Kristin is an uncompromising reporter who asks tough questions to anyone, no matter how rich or powerful they may be. Her work is not just about reporting the news - it's about driving change through journalism.​​
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Missing
Missing brings to light the real stories of missing people - cases that have long been overlooked. In this powerful series on Hulu and Disney+, Kristin works alongside families, law enforcement, and private investigators to uncover new leads and piece together the mysteries behind their loved ones' disappearances.
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People from across the country turn to Kristin, seeking her help in investigating the disappearances of their family members and friends.
Missing has earned two Emmy Awards, a regional Edward R. Murrow Award, and top honors from the Society of Professional Journalists' prestigious New York City chapter, including Best Local T.V. Series and Investigative Reporting.
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What has she been doing?
Kristin has exposed corruption within government, failures of public policies and botched police and law enforcement investigations throughout her reporting career at WABC and WCBS in New York.
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Kristin is driven by a solution-focused approach, believing in the power of journalism to create meaningful change.
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Her reporting has:
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Forced insurance companies to reverse wrongful denials of care for sick children and adults.
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Helped victims of consumer scams get their money back. Kristin's story about a pet organization selling morbidly ill puppies forced animal protection authorities to shut down the group the next day.
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When she uncovered a pet organization selling gravely ill puppies, animal protection authorities shut it down the next day.
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Kristin holds a master's degree in broadcast journalism from the prestigious Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University and her undergraduate degree from Georgetown University, where she graduated magna cum laude. She is currently pursuing a master's degree in legal studies.
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In addition to her investigative work, Kristin is an adjunct assistant professor at Hofstra University in the journalism department of the school's Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, where she teaches graduate students the art of investigative journalism.
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She is a member of Investigative Reporters and Editors, the Society of Professional Journalists, and the Women's Media Group - an exclusive network of accomplished women in New York's media industry.
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Kristin is deeply commited to her community, serving on the boards of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island and the Society of St Vincent de Paul, where she continues to be a voice for the voiceless.​
Awards & Recognition
Kristin has been honored with numerous accolades for her investigative reporting, including five Emmy Awards, two regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, and multiple honors from the Associated Press Broadcasters Association and the Society of Professional Journalists. She has earned nine Emmy nominations and four awards from the Fair Media Council, including the esteemed Robert W. Greene Award for Best Investigative Reporting for her groundbreaking series on New York's adult guardianship system. In 2021, she was recognized with the Excellence in Newscasting Award at the Long Island International Film Expo. Additionally, a prestigious New York City-area business network named her Woman of the Year in honor of her contributions to journalism and public service.
