Leif Gustav Willy Persson, more commonly known as Leif GW Persson, is a renowned Swedish novelist and criminologist. Born on March 12, 1945, in Stockholm, Sweden, Persson established himself as a notable criminologist early in his career. He became a professor of criminology at the Swedish National Police Board, a position he held for over 15 years, from 1992 to 2008.
In addition to his work as a leading criminologist, Persson is also a celebrated author. He is best known for his crime fiction novels, which are primarily based on the mystery and thriller genres. His works include the Story of a Crime and Evert Backstrom series. Persson's writing is informed by his extensive experience in the field of criminology, and his novels often reflect his expert insights into the world of crime.
Besides his work as a novelist, Persson is also a frequent commentator on notable crime cases in Swedish television and newspapers. His expertise and incisive commentary have made him a popular figure in the Swedish media. Between 1999 and 2009, he participated in the television show Efterlyst, a Swedish program similar to America's Most Wanted, as an expert commentator. Since 2010, he has been the expert commentator for Veckans Brott, a Swedish television program that focuses on weekly crime stories.