Steven Pitt (psychiatrist)
American forensic psychiatrist (1959–2018)
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Steven Pitt (March 12, 1959 – May 31, 2018)[1] was an American forensic psychiatrist.
Steven Pitt | |
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| Born | March 12, 1959 Southfield, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | May 31, 2018 (aged 59) Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Occupation | Physician |
| Employer | University of Arizona College of Medicine |
Family and education
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
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
Pitt was murdered on May 31, 2018, by the perpetrator of the 2018 Scottsdale shootings.[8][9]