Mike Fleeman Title: Former West Coast Editor Education: Columbia University, University of California, Berkeley Mike Fleeman is a former West Coast editor at PEOPLE. He left PEOPLE in 2014.Before joining PEOPLE in 1999, Mike was an instructor at Pasadena City College from 1991 to 1996.He also worked as a reporter for the Associated Press from 1986 to 1999. He is a New York Times best-selling author who has written more than 10 true crime books, including Deadly Mistress: A True Story of Marriage, Betrayal and Murder (2005); The Officer's Wife: A True Story of Unspeakable Betrayal and Cold-Blooded Murder (2006) and Better Off Dead: A Sordid True Story of Sex, Sin and Murder (2018). Experience Mike Fleeman is a former West Coast editor at PEOPLE. He left PEOPLE in 2014.Before joining PEOPLE in 1999, Mike was an instructor at Pasadena City College from 1991 to 1996. He also worked as a reporter for the Associated Press from 1986 to 1999. He is a New York Times best-selling author who has written more than 10 true crime books, including Deadly Mistress: A True Story of Marriage, Betrayal and Murder (2005); The Officer's Wife: A True Story of Unspeakable Betrayal and Cold-Blooded Murder (2006) and Better Off Dead: A Sordid True Story of Sex, Sin and Murder (2018). About PEOPLE PEOPLE, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, delivers the most trustworthy celebrity news and captivating human interest stories, connecting you to the pulse of American culture. Since our first issue hit stands in 1974, we have been striving to tell compelling stories about the people behind the issues, as opposed to just the issues themselves. We are your everyday escape, taking you inside the lives of intriguing stars, newsmakers, up-and-comers and ordinary people doing extraordinary things. We serve and delight you by providing ideas about beauty, food and style through the lens of the people influencing the trends. And we are a force for good by telling stories of hope, optimism and kindness that drive conversation and inspire action. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.