Dominic Utton is a British journalist, author and screenwriter with over 25 years of experience. He is known for his work on various subjects, including crime, entertainment, sport and lifestyle. Utton's career has spanned multiple media, from print journalism to television and podcasting, and he is renowned for his deep dives into true crime and investigative journalism.
Dominic Utton studied at Oriel College, Oxford, where he laid the foundations for his multi-faceted writing career. His journalism has appeared in many prominent publications, including The Guardian, The Daily Mail, The Independent, The Sunday Times, Grazia USA and Esquire. His work has been shortlisted for the British Press Awards, underlining his versatility and expertise in the UK and US markets.
In addition to his journalism, Utton is the author of several books. His latest non-fiction, SAS Battle Ready: True Stories From Memorable Missions Around the World (2023), published by Michael O'Mara, tells the true stories of Special Forces operations. He has also written and ghosted several books about football, music and investigative journalism. Notably, Utton has ventured into children's literature with an adventure book, further demonstrating his adaptability as a writer.
Utton's talent for true crime storytelling has also extended to the world of podcasting. He is the author of six acclaimed true crime series, several of which have won awards from the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. His ability to captivate listeners with chilling tales of crime has cemented his reputation in the genre.
On television, Utton has worked on major US productions, including Buried in the Backyard, American House of Horror: Amityville and documentaries on Robin Williams and Aaron Hernandez. His experience in both television and podcasting has allowed him to explore crime stories across multiple platforms.
As a novelist, Utton has published Martin Harbottle's Appreciation of Time (2014) and Dead End Close (2017), both of which received critical acclaim for their distinctive voices and compelling plots.
Utton's latest work, Faces of Evil (2024), explores the disturbing stories of history's most notorious serial killers, including Ian Brady, Myra Hindley and Ted Bundy. The book provides a chilling exploration of the methods and motives behind these figures, arranged thematically.
Dominic Utton lives in London and Oxford.
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