Who is Lee Strobel from The Case for Christ and what is their importance?

Lee Strobel is a highly successful investigative reporter for the Chicago Tribune, Lee Strobel's life changes when his wife becomes a Christian. He fears that he will lose the fun-loving companion and friend he has known all these years, but in fact is mildly surprised by the subtle changes in her character. This leads him to learn more about the Jesus of the Bible using the same logical and factual approach that would be used in a courtroom. He challenges the readers of this book to take part in the case for Christ as a member of the jury.