Catherine Bell spent sixteen years as a state and federal prosecutor, the last six in a white-collar crimes unit where she saw firsthand how many fraud cases go unsolved — not for lack of evidence, but for lack of resources and political will. After leaving the DA's office, she began writing longform investigations that revisit dormant cases, re-examine evidence, and give voice to victims who were told their cases would never be resolved. Her ConFraud pieces have contributed to the reopening of two federal fraud investigations. She holds a J.D. from NYU School of Law and a B.A. in English from Wellesley College.