Steve Spingola

Steve Spingola is a distinguished former homicide Lieutenant detective, renowned for his role on Oxygen's true crime series, Cold Justice, where he collaborates with Kelly Siegler.

In his extensive career with the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD), Steve held the position of Lieutenant Detective, overseeing a wide array of criminal investigations. His impressive tenure included key roles in the Homicide Unit, Vice Control Division, Sensitive Crimes Unit, and the Violent Crimes Division. Additionally, he led the Critical Incident Unit, which investigates police-involved shootings and significant use-of-force incidents.

Spingola's investigative skills were pivotal during his years in the Homicide Unit, which boasted one of the highest clearance rates in the nation. He played a crucial role in the notorious case of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, further solidifying his reputation in the field.

Beyond his detective work, Steve is also an accomplished author, having penned the book Best of Spingola Files, Vol. 1, along with Predators of the Parkway: A Former Homicide Detective Explores the Colonial Parkway Murders. Through his writing, he shares insights from his extensive experience in criminal investigations, contributing to the true crime genre.