When and how did the true crime genre become so insanely popular with American readers? NWS will investigate the evolution of the true crime genre with Aphrodite Jones, a New York Times bestselling author and the former host and executive producer of the television series, True Crime with Aphrodite Jones. She will take the stage with Clark Bunting, the former top executive of Discovery Channel, who helped create Investigation Discovery, which solidified Aphrodite as a leading figure in the true crime world.
Aphrodite has devoted decades to reporting on America’s most shocking murder cases: O.J. Simpson, Scott Peterson, Jon Benet Ramsey, Casey Anthony, and others. She will talk about how early tragedy in her own life led to an unusual career choice, why true crime books matter in society, and how she leans on her enduring faith to cope with the darkness of the nation’s most heinous crimes. She’ll also talk about her latest bestselling book, Levi’s Eyes, available for sale at the event.
The event begins at 7 p.m. and includes a Q and A and author signing. The doors open at 6 pm with live music, a cash bar and delicious cookies!
Clark Bunting spent 30 years working in media and television production. Over his 26-year career at Discovery Communications, he served as President and General Manager of Discovery Channel, founding President and General Manager of Animal Planet, and President of Discovery Studios. At Discovery Networks, he launched critically acclaimed series, including Shark Week, Deadliest Catch, Mythbusters, and the Crocodile Hunter. His programming portfolio received numerous Emmy Awards, Peabody and Dupont Awards, and an Oscar. Clark also served as President and CEO of National Parks Conservation Association. He is currently CEO of Soil Carbon Partners, Inc. He has held also board and leadership positions with Ocean Conservancy, World Wildlife Fund, Smithsonian National Zoo, Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts and Michigan State University’s Communication Arts and Sciences Advisory Board. Clark has received numerous awards and honors, including Michigan State’s Distinguished Alumni and Master of the Creative Universe Awards, Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival’s Lifetime Achievement Award CINE’s Leadership Award, Queensland’s Goodwill Ambassador Award, and Broadcast & Cable’s Fifth Estater designation. He received an MA in Communications and a BA in Advertising and also holds an honorary doctorate from Michigan State University. He currently serves on the boards of Detroit Zoological Society and Bird Dog Media Ventures, Inc.
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