D. Scott Rogo

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D. Scott Rogo (February 1, 1950—August 18, 1990) was a writer and researcher on subjects related to parapsychology. In his relatively short lifetime he wrote or co-wrote 20 books and more than 100 magazine and journal articles. Unlike most popular writers on the subject, Rogo was active in scientific research, at the Psychical Research Foundation (formerly at Durham, North Carolina) and at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Rogo maintained a residence in the city throughout his life. He was educated at the University of Cincinnati and San Fernando Valley State College (now California State University, Northridge; he graduated summa cum laude from the latter institution in 1972. (His B.A. was in music; Rogo played the oboe and the English horn, and for two years played professionally with the San Diego Symphony and other ensembles.)

In addition to contemporary research, Rogo pursued a strong interest in the history of parapsychology. He served as a consulting editor for Fate Magazine for which he wrote a regular column; he successfully advocated greater involvement by both researchers and skeptics in parapsychological research.

Rogo was found stabbed to death in his Los Angeles home on Aug. 16, 1990. His killer is still at large.