James Renner

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  • James Renner is an investigative journalist and author known for his work on true crime cases, particularly the Maura Murray disappearance.

  • He has written both non-fiction and fiction books, including The Man from Primrose Lane.

  • Renner hosts The Philosophy of Crime podcast and founded The Porchlight Project, a nonprofit organization that funds DNA testing and genetic genealogy for cold cases in Ohio.

  • His work has led to breakthroughs in unsolved cases, including the arrest of James Zastawnik for the murder of Barbara Blatnik in 2020.

  • Renner's writing often blends true crime with personal narrative, exploring his own obsessions and experiences alongside the cases he investigates.

Books by James Renner

True Crime Addict Summary
True Crime Addict
by James Renner • 2016 • 300 pages
3.66
8.3K ratings
True Crime
Crime
Memoir