Christopher Kelly

VP of Content, EP/director "Father Wants Us Dead" podcast. Formerly: FW Star-Telegram, TX Monthly. Books: A Push and a Shove (2007), The Pink Bus (2016)

[Christopher Kelly @ChrisKelly74]

Today we debut the first 3 episodes of the limited series 'Father Wants Us Dead,' by @RebeccajEverett and @jessremo11, an eye-opening, chilling revisiting of the John List murders. Listen, subscribe — within 30 seconds, this will have its claws in you. https://t.co/zFAQQKgQmT

[Christopher Kelly @ChrisKelly74]

Incredibly proud to see @MattStanmyre and @KSargeantNJ to recognized among this extraordinary group for their "Prey to Play" investigation.

[Investigative Reporters & Editors @IRE_NICAR]

Congratulations to the winners and finalists of the 2025 IRE Awards!

We’re so proud to recognize these journalists, whose work represents the very best in investigative reporting.

Awards will be presented at the 2026 IRE Conference in National Harbor, MD on Friday, June 19, during the Awards Luncheon.

Full list of winners and finalists: https://t.co/SvgrsEHDgI

[Christopher Kelly @ChrisKelly74]

I'm so proud of @MattStanmyre and @KSargeantNJ -- their work on this project was tireless, and to see it recognized at this level is a thrill.

[APSE @APSE_sportmedia]

Keith Sargeant, Matt Stanmyre win first place in 2025 APSE Investigative category https://t.co/6dX6q1P1qo

[Christopher Kelly @ChrisKelly74]

We adored Matt and will miss him like crazy. Rest in peace, my friend. https://t.co/FTISuSvVXr

[Christopher Kelly @ChrisKelly74]

I cast my vote for #ShortyAwards Audience Honors! Help us vote and share daily through April 30th! https://t.co/PxIhvMh1X1

[Christopher Kelly @ChrisKelly74]

@johnsb01 I would win that category in the Razzies.

[Christopher Kelly @ChrisKelly74]

@page88 @dartmouth So sorry to hear this - I took one of my favorite courses at Dartmouth with your dad - Intro to Literary Criticism - exactly 30 years ago this summer. He was a terrific, insightful teacher and I still remember our office hours chats. Peace to you and your family.

[Christopher Kelly @ChrisKelly74]

So nice to have our old pal @alexnapoNJ back on our site. This piece is 🔥.

[Alex Napoliello @alexnapoNJ]

I took a break from my regularly scheduled programming to bring the residents of New Jersey an update on the Pagans Motorcycle Club, one of the most dangerous outlaw biker groups.

https://t.co/rj2X04HuEk

[Christopher Kelly @ChrisKelly74]

The tireless reporting of @MattStanmyre has already resulted in two staffers being placed on leave and pledges to slash salaries, as lawmakers call for further investigation of possible criminal and financial wrongdoing. Such a privelege to work with a reporter this good.

[Matthew Stanmyre @MattStanmyre]

ICYMI: Top leaders at Asbury charter school placed on leave, senior officials throughout network to slash "outrageous" salaries. Also: we found the CEO of the school network was actually making nearly $800,000.

[Kevin Shea @kevintshea]

In episode 6 of “In the Shadow of Princeton” podcast, the reporters are doing their own present-day investigation of that claim and several others. It takes them from the stacks of the Ivy League campus, to New England. https://t.co/EqcI26BJqt

[njdotcom @njdotcom]

The “Father Wants Us Dead” crew has your new #TrueCrime obsession. 🎧 “in The Shadow of Princeton” is moving up the #podcast charts. https://t.co/h0kskxUt4V

[Christopher Kelly @ChrisKelly74]

"After NJ Advance Media sent a detailed list of 18 questions to school officials...a school spokesman said that outside counsel had been hired and an internal investigation had been launched — but the school declined to answer any questions. Amazing reporting by @MattStanmyre.

[njdotcom @njdotcom]

New scandal at N.J. school: Family business cashed in on uniforms at taxpayers' expense https://t.co/L2R20m7bAP

[Christopher Kelly @ChrisKelly74]

So proud of our crew -- #26 on the Top Podcasts in U.S. chart and climbing! ‘In the Shadow of Princeton’ is a top 10 true crime podcast in the U.S. https://t.co/67NW66FNK2

[Christopher Kelly @ChrisKelly74]

Gut punch of a story, beautifully written by @RebeccajEverett. Breaking the silence https://t.co/Fxtqs1nLPy

[Kim Burrell of Fujoshis @turnandstomp]

Putting on some cat ears. I’m bout to get my rent paid and back blown to smithereens by a tech nerd with 20 inch biceps and 750k yearly income

[Christopher Kelly @ChrisKelly74]

The 'Father Wants Us Dead' team is back, and we can't wait to share this amazing effort from Rebecca Everett and @kevintshea with the world. on June 5. First look: Trailer for https://t.co/XPuwi7dIuZ’s new true crime podcast, ‘In the Shadow of Princeton’ https://t.co/Da4F6XzoYA

[Christopher Kelly @ChrisKelly74]

"There is no clearly-stated criteria for who gets put in the Special Treatment Unit or exactly what detainees need to do to be released." Incredible reporting here from @MattGraySJT https://t.co/0hEk9SsPYf

[Christopher Kelly @ChrisKelly74]

I wish I could say I had a hand in this absolutely beautiful and anguished piece, but the credit belongs entirely to @realAdamClark and his editor @TheJRob. Another knockout effort from our dynamic duo. https://t.co/d4mMGb1qjj

[Christopher Kelly @ChrisKelly74]

Blood-boiling. Absolutely top-notch investigative work here from @MattStanmyre

[Matthew Stanmyre @MattStanmyre]

Special investigation: Inside the ‘astonishing’ salaries at N.J. school empire. Taxpayers foot the huge bill. https://t.co/XN6FhdGKJr

[Christopher Kelly @ChrisKelly74]

Awesome to see @TedShermanSL earn this finalist recognition for his series examining the deadly fires last year at the Newark port. Great work, and great company to be in.

[Poynter @Poynter]

@caseymross @bobjherman @statnews @JRogalskiKHOU @jgibson_khou @thejencobb @KHOU Congratulations to our finalists for the Frank A. Blethen Award, @TedShermanSL of @njdotcom and the staff of the @vdailysun.

[Christopher Kelly @ChrisKelly74]

Could not be prouder of @realAdamClark on this hugely deserved recognition for his one-of-a-kind Wawa project. I've known for years he's one of the most artful, innovative and creative journalists around - gratifying to see others catching on.

[Poynter @Poynter]

@caseymross @bobjherman @statnews @JRogalskiKHOU @jgibson_khou @thejencobb @KHOU @ndungca @clurhealy @abtran @washingtonpost @meganrcassidy @gabriellelurie @sfchronicle @GlobeAbraham @BostonGlobe @ExpressNews @MalheurNews @ProsserMaggie @dallasnews @MSFreePress The Punch Sulzberger Innovator of Year for a leader who excels in pushing their newsroom into new ways of executing the craft of journalism, sponsored by The New York Times, goes to @realAdamClark of @njadvancemedia.