Patrick Rogers Title: Senior Editor, Crime, PEOPLE Education: Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism Patrick Rogers has over 20 years of experience working as an editor, writer and reporter, with a focus on news, politics, pop culture, human interest and crime.He joined PEOPLE in 2021 and currently serves as Senior Editor, Crime. Patrick Rogers was previously the Human Interest senior editor at PEOPLE.Before joining PEOPLE, Patrick Rogers previously worked at Newsweek, Allure, Elle Decor, Refinery29, and the Natural Resources Defense Council. Experience Patrick Rogers has over two decades of experience working in journalism. He joined the PEOPLE team in 2021 and currently serves as Senior Editor, Crime, overseeing coverage of true crime and criminal justice for PEOPLE magazine and People.com. In addition to overseeing the crime coverage for the brand, he is a producer of People Magazine Investigates on Investigation Discovery. He was previously the Human Interest senior editor.Before joining PEOPLE, Patrick Rogers worked as a reporter, writer and editor for a number of publications. He worked on staff at Newsweek, covering politics and breaking news, Allure, covering health sciences, and Elle Decor, where he edited the front-of-the-book pages devoted to design, the arts and pop culture. His work has also appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post and Irish Times. Education Patrick Rogers graduated with a B.A. in Russian and East European Studies from Yale University and has a B.S. from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. 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.