ABOUT ME

Ryan N. Smith is an Emmy-winning investigative journalist and Deputy Story Editor at 48 Hours on CBS. He tells stories about crime, justice, and the people caught in between.

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For more than a decade at 48 Hours, Ryan has shaped documentary investigations from pitch through final cut. His reporting spans courtrooms, prisons, and crime scenes across the U.S. and internationally, with accuracy, fairness, and human dignity at its core.

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Based in New York City, his work reaches audiences across television, streaming, and podcasts. Story tips are welcome.