David Holthouse is an American journalist and writer. He is known for his investigative reporting and long-form narrative writing, often focused on issues of crime, justice, and trauma.
One of Holthouse’s most well-known works is his article “Stalking the Bogeyman,” which was published in the June 2011 issue of the magazine Westword. In the article, Holthouse describes how he was sexually assaulted as a child by a neighbor, and how years later he tracked down and confronted his abuser. The article was later adapted into a play and a podcast.
Holthouse has also written for publications such as Rolling Stone, The New York Times Magazine, and GQ, and has worked as a producer for various television shows. He has won multiple awards for his reporting, including the George Polk Award and the Livingston Award for Young Journalists.
