Join us in person for the David Lloyd Networking event with best-selling author Nicholas Leigh Hunt!

David Lloyd Networking

Join us in person for an excellent business networking event with the best selling author Nicholas Leigh Hunt!

Our guest speaker is a fascinating storyteller whose career spans broadcasting, academia, publishing and the world of true crime. Nicholas Leigh Hunt is a South African-born author, crime historian and broadcaster, a member of the American Society of Criminology, and a recognised expert on school shootings. His award-winning books and podcasts explore some of the most complex and disturbing criminal cases in modern history, combining meticulous research with compelling storytelling. From his early days in American radio to his work today as a director, author and visiting professor, Nicholas has built a career around understanding the stories behind the headlines. We’re delighted to welcome him today to share some of that experience, and to give us an insight into what drives his fascination with crime, history and human behaviour.

Nicholas Leigh Hunt

Author & Crime Historian

N Leigh Hunt is a South African born author, crime historian and broadcaster. He is a member of the American Society of Criminology and considered an expert on school shooters.

His book, ‘I Don’t Like Monday’s - The True Story Behind America's First Modern School Shooting’ received the Honourable Mention at the True Crime Awards in 2023. Hunt’s podcast, ‘IN ESTO: What really happened to Adrianna Hutto’ received two honourable mentions at the 2025 True Crime Awards as well as nomination for the Clue Awards in the USA. His ‘NOLA 93: The Journal and the Murder’ podcast won the Podcast Rising Star Award at the True Crime Awards 2026.

His book ‘The Boy Next Door – The Shocking True Story Behind the Youngest Ever Serial Killer’ tells the harrowing story of the youngest serial killer in American history. Local police were baffled by multiple murders until an officer noticed a bandaged hand on 15-year-old, Craig C Price. He would not only confess to the slaying but spend only 5 years in prison for the crimes.

Hunt’s career started at an alternative rock station California. He later produced talk shows and presented on several stations in the states before moving back to England. He is currently a Director of Horizon Radio and a Visiting Professor to Universities in the Midlands.

He lives with his wife in Olney, Buckinghamshire but thinks of San Diego, CA as his hometown.

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