ST. LOUIS (KMOX) - "It is truly shocking to me to be writing these words on behalf of Nick J.C. Pistor's family in this moment, but Nick lost his battle with a sudden acute illness today at the age of 43 years old." That is the release written by his former colleague at the St. Louis Dispatch, Christine Byers.
Pistor had a long career that spanned two decades, in addition to working for the Post, he was an author, investigative reporter, historian, and media consultant. Pistor's reporting has spurred federal investigations, resignations, and state audits.
While at the Post Dispatch Pistor for four years he covered St. Louis City Hall. His investigation into St. Louis Recorder of Deeds Sharon Carpenter led to her resignation.
In 2008, his investigation of financial abuses within the Illinois death penalty system led to criminal investigations and new legislation signed by the governor. Pistor's reporting revealed private investigators and lawyers fleeced the state for millions. Illinois Appellate Court Judge Milton Wharton declared Pistor's reporting "thoroughly researched and thoroughly painful."
More recently, from 2018 to 2020, Pistor served as a senior consultant to Macquarie Group, an international bank and hedge fund.
Funeral arrangements are pending with Leesman Funeral Home in Millstadt, Illinois.
