Pat Brown
Pat Brown
Pat Brown is an American criminal profiler, television commentator, and author, renowned for her expertise in criminal behavior and investigative analysis. She holds a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Boston University and is the founder and CEO of The Pat Brown Criminal Profiling Agency. Over the past two decades, Brown has provided profiling services for law enforcement agencies across the United States, specializing in areas such as homicide investigation, serial crimes, and psychopathy. Her work extends to training programs for major crimes detectives, including the Pat Brown Method of Investigative Criminal Profiling .
In addition to her consulting work, Brown has authored several books, including The Profiler: My Life Hunting Serial Killers and Psychopaths and Killing for Sport: Inside the Minds of Serial Killers. Through her writings and media appearances, she has offered insights into the minds of criminals, emphasizing the psychological and behavioral patterns that define criminal activity. Brown's contributions have been featured in various media outlets, including CNN, MSNBC, and FOX, where she has provided commentary on high-profile cases .
One of Pat Brown's notable quotes is, "The evidence should guide you to a theory; you should not be allowing the theory to guide the evidence upon which you focus." This reflects her commitment to objective analysis in criminal investigations. Another insightful statement from her is, "One of the things I always tell the police and families is that while everything is possible, not all things are probable. You can’t waste a lot of investigative effort on an extremely unlikely scenario; you have to stay with what makes sense" . These quotes underscore her analytical approach and dedication to effective criminal profiling.