Richard N. Warner

Rick Warner has been researching history, organized crime, philosophy and religion for over thirty years and has been writing on organized crime, especially the American Mafia, for over a dozen. His articles and columns are found in On the Spot, the journal Informer: The History of American Crime and Law Enforcement, and the blog The Writers of Wrongs. Along with J. Michael Niotta, he appeared on the Travel Channel's Mission Declassified in 2019's top-rated episode on the Axe Man of New Orleans. He is currently working on several crime-related books.

Previously, Rick earned a degree in psychology and a certificate in psychiatric technology, worked in healthcare, and contributed to a book on cults and religions. Currently he administers or moderates several online groups on crime in Los Angeles and Chicago, the Black Hand, and religion and philosophy. He is a native of Southern California and enjoys spending time with his beautiful granddaughter.