Beth Karas is an American journalist best known for playing Host and Producer on the podcast Karas on Crime.
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Best Known For:The television program Karas on Crime
Breakthrough:Became one of the primary, defining legal faces of the national Court TV broadcasting network during high-profile 1990s
10 Quick Facts About Beth Karas
- Full Name: Beth Karas
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor
- Known For: The television program Karas on Crime
- Current Role: Legal analyst and correspondent
- Place of Birth: New York
- Birth Year: 1961
- Marital Status: Single
- Beats: Courts / Legal Affairs, Crime / Public Safety, and Politics / Government
- Media Level: National
Beth Karas Age
Beth Karas is about 65 years old as of 2026. Beth Karas was born in 1961.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Fordham University School of Law and Mount Holyoke College.
- Fordham University School of Law
- Qualification: Juris Doctor
- Field of Study: Law
- Mount Holyoke College
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Political Science
Career & Work
Beth Karas' career includes news and reporting roles with Court TV (In Session), a television station and New York County District Attorney's Office.
Organization: Court TV (In Session)
Role: Legal Correspondent
Period: 1994–2013
Details: New York, NY · Anchored live daily coverage of the country's most significant legal battles and criminal trials.
Organization: New York County District Attorney's Office
Role: Assistant District Attorney
Period: 1986–1994
Details: New York, NY · Prosecuted trials under legendary District Attorney Robert Morgenthau before entering television.
Rise to Fame
Beth Karas rose to prominence for her role for the podcast Karas on Crime.
Notable Works
- Podcast: Karas on Crime (Host and Producer, 2019-Present) — An investigative true-crime analysis digital broadcast platform
Notable Coverage
- O.J. Simpson Civil Trial - In Session / Court TV - 1996 - Provided live multi-week analytical studio updates on trial procedures
- Scott Peterson Murder Trial - Court TV - 2004 - Served as the primary on-site national broadcast correspondent covering courtroom configurations
Personal Information
- Full Name: Beth Karas
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1961
- Place of Birth: New York
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Single
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
