Media/Press

For interviews, commentary, and speaking inquiries about criminology, Popular Culture, HOrror, and true crime.

Krista S. Gehring, Ph.D., known as The Pop Culture Criminologist, is a criminologist, professor, and author of CrimComics (Oxford University Press). Her work explores where criminology collides with popular culture, true crime, and horror.

She is frequently called upon by national and international media to explain how crime stories become cultural stories, recently appearing in the Houston Chronicle and Daily Mail.

Krista brings an accessible, engaging voice to complex criminological issues, making her a sought-after expert for interviews, panels, and public commentary.

Areas of expertise include: