Steven Pitt (psychiatrist)
Steven Pitt | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 12, 1959 Southfield, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | May 31, 2018 (aged 59) Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Occupation | Physician |
| Employer | University of Arizona College of Medicine |
Steven Pitt (March 12, 1959 – May 31, 2018)[1] was an American forensic psychiatrist.
Family and education
[edit]Pitt was born and grew up in Southfield, Michigan, and was Jewish.[2] He graduated from Southfield-Lathrup High School. He earned his B. A from the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and did his psychiatric residency training at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.[3]
Career
[edit]Pitt was a professor of psychiatry at the University of Arizona College of Medicine.[4]
In 2006 Pitt helped the police identify the Baseline killer who had raped and murdered a series of women in Phoenix, Arizona.[5][6]
Pitt worked extensively on the JonBenét Ramsey case — where he was retained by both the police and prosecutor.[5] He also worked in the investigation of the Columbine High School massacre, the Deer Creek Middle School shooting, and the Kobe Bryant sexual assault case.[7]
Death
[edit]Pitt was murdered on May 31, 2018, by the perpetrator of the 2018 Scottsdale shootings.[8][9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Steven Pitt Wiki: Top Forensic Psychiatrist Murdered". Archived from the original on June 25, 2018. Retrieved June 24, 2018.
- ^ "June 14, 2018 - Image 14". The Detroit Jewish News Digital Archives. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
- ^ "Prominent forensic psychiatrist killed in Arizona has Michigan ties". Detroit Free Press. June 4, 2018.
- ^ Phillips, Kristine (June 3, 2018). "A psychiatrist in the JonBenét Ramsey case was gunned down. Then police discovered more bodies". Washington Post.
- ^ a b "Forensic Psychiatrist Who Aided JonBenet Ramsey Probe Killed". New York Times. AP. June 1, 2018. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
- ^ Williams, Corey (November 1, 2012). "Michigan shooter has residents on edge". Telegraph Herald. ProQuest 1125155998.
- ^ Webber, Natalie (June 6, 2018). "Who was Steven Pitt? A look at the forensic psychiatrist who played a role in some of Colorado's biggest criminal cases". The Denver Post.
- ^ Ellis, Ralph; Park, Madison; Moshtaghian, Artemis; Almasy, Steve (June 4, 2018). "DNA, shoe leather help Arizona police identify killer of 6". CNN. Retrieved June 5, 2018.
- ^ "Slain Psychiatrist Who 'Dealt With Worst' Remembered For 'Seeing The Best' In World". The Forward. June 6, 2018. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Who was forensic psychiatrist Steven Pitt? The Arizona Republic, 1 June 2018