What Happened to Nancy Ann Grace?

Nancy Ann Grace, born on October 23, 1959, in Macon, Georgia, initially pursued a path in English literature. Her life trajectory dramatically shifted at age 19 when her fiancé, Keith Griffin, was murdered. This tragic event propelled her into the field of criminal justice, dedicating her career to victims' rights.

Grace spent nearly a decade as a special prosecutor in the Atlanta-Fulton County District Attorney's office, focusing on felony cases involving murder, rape, child molestation, and arson. During her tenure, she gained a reputation for her aggressive courtroom style and a strong conviction record. Her prosecutorial career, however, was not without controversy, as she was reprimanded twice by the Supreme Court of Georgia for issues including withholding exculpatory evidence.

In 1996, Grace transitioned to television, joining Court TV (later TruTV) where she co-hosted 'Cochran and Grace' and later hosted 'Closing Arguments.' Her outspoken style and victim-centric approach quickly made her a recognizable figure. In 2005, she launched her eponymous show, 'Nancy Grace,' on CNN Headline News (HLN), which became a highly-rated program known for its intense coverage of high-profile criminal cases, such as the Caylee Anthony case. She left Court TV in 2007 to focus solely on her HLN show.

After 11 years, the 'Nancy Grace' show on HLN concluded in October 2016. However, Grace remained deeply involved in true crime media. In January 2017, she launched her daily podcast, 'Crime Stories with Nancy Grace,' which delves into shocking crimes and missing persons cases. This podcast is available on various platforms, including iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Fox Nation, and Sirius XM's Triumph Channel 111.

Her post-HLN career also includes hosting the Oxygen TV series 'Injustice with Nancy Grace' (starting 2019) and the syndicated series 'Bloodline Detectives,' which was in its fifth season as of September 2025. Grace is also the founder and publisher of CrimeOnline.com, a digital platform that provides breaking crime news, raises awareness for missing persons, and highlights cold cases. In 2020, she published her non-fiction book, 'Don't Be a Victim: Fighting Back Against America's Crime Wave.'

As of March 2026, Nancy Grace continues to be a prominent legal analyst and commentator. She has been actively providing commentary on the high-profile disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie, expressing strong opinions on the investigation and calling for severe punishment for those responsible. She was also awarded an honorary Doctorate of Letters from Jacksonville State University in 2023. Grace resides in Atlanta and New York City with her husband, David Linch, whom she married in 2007, and their twins, John David and Lucy.