Jody Edward Ginn

Dr. Jody Edward Ginn is a former law enforcement investigator/administrator and U.S. Army veteran who has worked as a multi-media production consultant to filmmakers, museums, and educational institutions/non-profits, and as an adjunct professor of history. Dr. Ginn has also served as an expert commentator for streaming television programs, motion picture and online podcasts, and for national and international print media outlets. As a result, Dr. Ginn has built a wide-ranging resume of both academic and practical experience and has established himself as a reputable historical consultant among a diverse constituency.

Notably, Dr. Ginn consulted on Netflix’s 2019 blockbuster original film, “The Highwaymen,”—the story of the men who tracked down and killed Bonnie & Clyde—starring Kevin Costner, Woody Harrelson, and Kathy Bates, written by John Fusco, and directed by John Lee Hancock.

Prior to becoming a professional historian, Ginn served in the U.S. Army and Reserves and spent fifteen years in the profession of law enforcement, serving as a patrol, civil, and warrants officer, investigator, and administrator. Ginn holds a Doctor of Philosophy in History from the University of North Texas, in addition to a Master of Arts in History (with a specialization in Public History) and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Texas State University. Ginn received the Larry McNeill Research Fellowship in Texas Legal History in 2026, and the Fred White, Jr. Research Fellowship in Texas History in 2001 and 2002--all from from the Texas State Historical Association and the Texas Supreme Court Historical Society. Dr. Ginn has produced several refereed publications, including one journal article, two anthology chapters, a co-authored book, and his first solo book that launched in July 2019.