If you’ve been following the Amanda Knox story, you might remember a name that stands out, Steve Moore. But who is he, and what is he doing now?
Let’s take a closer look at this real life hero, who led an extraordinary life, solving high profile crimes, to ensure people lead a safer life, and see where is he now?
Steve Moore’s Incredible Career Journey
The story of Steve Moore started like a movie. A graduate of the University of the Pacific, he followed in his father’s footsteps and joined the FBI at just 25 years old. Over 25 years, he worked on some of the most high-profile cases you can imagine.
From fighting white supremacist groups in the Northwest to helping convict the first person for an anthrax threat, Moore’s fingerprints were everywhere in law enforcement.
He was on the ground for the Buford Furrow preschool shooting, helped prevent an attack on California’s second-largest oil refinery, and even played a part in the 9/11 investigation, later testifying before Congress.
He headed Al Qaeda investigations in Los Angeles, created and led an FBI terrorism squad, worked closely with the CIA, and even spent time as a SWAT assault operator, sniper, and helicopter pilot. By the time he retired in 2008, Moore had earned multiple Department of Justice awards and left an incredible mark on the FBI.
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How Steve Moore Discovered Amanda Knox’s Innocence
After retiring, Moore didn’t slow down. He joined Pepperdine University in Malibu as Deputy Director for Public Safety. Around that time, the Amanda Knox case was dominating headlines worldwide. Like many, Moore initially believed she might be guilty. But then, his wife watched a program about the case and challenged him to dig deeper.
Moore went all in. He has examined the evidence, seen crime scene videos, and considered the case on all sides. The result? He became convinced that Amanda Knox was innocent. So convinced, in fact, that he told CBS News he would even let his own daughter be Knox’s roommate!
But taking a stand had consequences. Pepperdine asked him to either stop speaking publicly or resign. Moore refused to stay silent, and he was fired. Yet he didn’t give up. He wrote letters to Amanda in prison, talked to the media as well, and even ensured that after Amanda was released, she reached home safe in Italy. It was not only a job to defend her, but it was a part and parcel of Moore.
Where is Steve Moore (Ex-FBI Agent) Now?
Today, Steve Moore lives in Los Angeles with his wife and their two children. He’s the founder and CEO of Moore Investigations International, an organization he started in 2010 to help Americans wrongly imprisoned overseas. His work has included cases like Jacob Ostreicher, who spent 18 months in a Bolivian prison without ever being charged.
Moore is also an author, with books like Special Agent Man and The Forgotten Killer (co-written with crime experts John Douglas and Douglas Preston). He’s appeared in numerous true crime documentaries and shows, and frequently shares his expertise on federal and international crime on outlets like CNN, Good Morning America, and 20/20.
Even beyond law enforcement, Moore is a man who enjoys life’s simpler pleasures. He loves spending time with his family, keeping a low profile, and occasionally piloting jets for fun.
Conclusion
Steve Moore, an international crime investigator who started as an FBI agent, always had the same motto: to do what is right. Be it saving Amanda Knox, serving the purpose of redemption to the wrongly incarcerated Americans and informing the entire world on the issue of violent crime, Moore has devoted his life to justice.
And to the world he may be known as a high-profile case and a hero-type guy, but to those close to him, he is a man of family, integrity, and making a real difference, one life at a time.
