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United States Kathy Reichs is a renowned forensic anthropologist and best-selling author, known for her contributions to both scientific and literary fields.
Simon & Schuster acquired Kathy Reichs in a global deal for her books. She also served on the Board of Directors and as Vice President of both the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and the American Board of Forensic Anthropology.
Reichs has teamed up with her son, Brendan, to create a YA spinoff series called Virals, about Temperance's teenage great-niece, Tory Brennan.
Dr. Reichs earned her MA and Ph.D. degrees from Northwestern University and specializes in the subfields of bioarchaeology and forensic anthropology, and is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Spokesperson for the Know My Bones Campaign for the National Osteoporosis Foundation.
Supports Helping a Hero, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support to veterans severely injured while fighting with the United States armed forces.
Supports the Caribbean Primate Research Center (CPRC), a world-renowned center for the study of non-human primates.
Supports Laotian students pursuing careers in education by providing scholarships and logistical support.
Supports The Foundation For Tomorrow, whose mission is to secure quality education and emotional support for orphaned and vulnerable children.
Kathy Reichs was born on July 7, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois. Her academic journey began at American University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in anthropology in 1971. She continued her studies at Northwestern University, completing her Master of Arts in physical anthropology in 1972 and her Ph.D. in physical anthropology in 1975. This strong scientific foundation laid the groundwork for a distinguished career in forensic anthropology and academia.
Reichs has held teaching positions at various institutions, including Northern Illinois University, the University of Pittsburgh, Concordia University, and McGill University. She is currently a professor emerita of anthropology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Her practical experience as a forensic anthropologist is extensive; she has consulted for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in North Carolina and the Laboratoire des Sciences Judiciaires et de Médecine Légale for the province of Quebec. Her expertise has been critical in high-profile cases, including testifying at the United Nations’ International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, assisting in exhumations in Guatemala, and contributing to the Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team after the World Trade Center attacks. She is one of only one hundred forensic anthropologists certified by the American Board of Forensic Anthropology and serves on the board of directors of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences.
Beyond her scientific work, Reichs is celebrated as a prolific crime writer. Her first novel, “Déjà Dead,” published in 1997, became a New York Times bestseller and won the Arthur Ellis Award for Best First Novel. She has since written over 20 novels in the “Temperance Brennan” series, which draws heavily from her real-life professional experiences. The FOX television series “Bones” is inspired by her life and work, with Reichs serving as a producer on the show to ensure scientific accuracy. She has also co-authored the “Virals” young adult series with her son, Brendan Reichs, further expanding her literary influence.
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