Jim Tucker was an American journalist and author known for his work in the field of investigative reporting. He gained recognition for his research on the topic of reincarnation, particularly focusing on the experiences of children who claimed to remember past lives. His investigations often involved interviewing families and analyzing cases that suggested the possibility of past life memories. Tucker was associated with the University of Virginia, where he worked at the Division of Perceptual Studies. His contributions to the study of parapsychology helped to bring attention to the scientific exploration of phenomena related to consciousness and the afterlife.