Christopher Whitcomb

Christopher Whitcomb (born January 15, 1959) is an American author and former member of the FBI's Hostage Rescue Team. He also appeared as an "expert" on the NBC game show Identity.

Christopher Whitcomb
Born (1959-01-15) January 15, 1959
OccupationAuthor
NationalityAmerican

History with the FBI

Whitcomb spent 15 years with the FBI as a special agent from 1987 to 2002 and worked on many high-profile cases. Whitcomb joined FBI Hostage Rescue Team after completing a rigorous two week specialized selection process and six month training course known as New Operator Training School" or "NOTS". Whitcomb was a participant at the Waco siege, LA Riots, and Ruby Ridge. His final assignment with the FBI consisted of working with the Critical Incident Response Group. He was one of seven snipers involved in the killing of Vicki Weaver at Ruby Ridge.

Bibliography
  • Cold Zero: Inside the Hostage Rescue Team (2001) - ISBN 0-552-14788-5
  • Black: A novel (2005) - ISBN 0-446-61183-2
  • White: A novel (2006) - ISBN 0-446-61754-7


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