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Born on April 15, 1988, Erin Lee Carr is an American documentary filmmaker, director, producer, and writer, and the daughter of the late journalist David Carr, who passed away in 2015. She is known for tackling high-profile true-crime cases, scandals, and themes of mental health, abuse, criminal justice, and media sensationalism, often premiering on major platforms like HBO, Netflix, and Investigation Discovery. Her notable filmography includes 'Thought Crimes: The Case of the Cannibal Cop' (2015), 'Mommy Dead and Dearest' (2017), 'I Love You, Now Die: The Commonwealth vs. Michelle Carter' (2019), 'At the Heart of Gold: Inside the USA Gymnastics Scandal' (2019), and 'Britney vs. Spears' (2021). Following her father's death, Carr has continued to produce critically acclaimed documentaries that have earned awards nominations, establishing her as a prominent voice in investigative storytelling.