Netflix’s “Crime Scene: Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel” Has Raised A Lot of Questions in the Death Investigation Process – Here’s Our Perspective The 2013 Elisa Lam case has sparked public interest again after the release of Netflix’s “Crime Scene: Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel.” And like the Netflix series showed, the investigation into Elisa…
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Distinguishing Between a Staged Suicide (Homicide) or an Actual Suicide Is Crucial in a Death Investigation Our previous blog discussed how investigators can distinguish the difference between a homicide and an accidental death. When it comes to determining whether a person’s death was either a suicide or homicide, there can be several indications to distinguish…
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The Manner of Death Can Be Classified into 5 Categories In a death investigation, determining the manner of death is a crucial part of the investigation. Different types of investigations are used in the aftermath to determine if a death is suspicious or not and then the classifications of death’s manner. To provide more context,…
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Homicides and Accidental Death Cases Can Be Hard to Differentiate, But There Are Key Ways to Determine the Manner of Death A loved one’s death is an emotional event for anyone to endure – especially when the death was sudden and unexpected. There are many unanswered questions that loved ones want to know to heal…
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Organized Retail Theft Rings Can Strike at Any Store in Any Place Shoplifters can be found everywhere: walking through the shops at the mall, supermarkets, and even working in a small-town boutique store. But contrary to what many people assume, retail theft is more than a teenager swiping a chocolate bar or purse from the…
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Insurance Fraud Comes in Various Different Methods, But There Are Some Common Red Flags According to the FBI, fraudulent insurance claims cost insurance companies four billion dollars a year. This, in turn, causes other policyholders to pay more in premiums and for their monthly policies to make up for the overall loss. As a licensed…
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Learn Why Attorneys Trust Private Investigators to Help with Their Cases When it comes to building a solid case or defense strategy, attorneys are the experts. However, when it comes to gathering all the research and intelligence to build the case, many rely on a private investigator for assistance. A private investigator, or legal investigator,…
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A Suspicious Death Can Occur From a Wide Range of Circumstances When a death occurs, there are several indications that Coroners and medical professionals look at to determine the cause. Was it from natural causes or are there other injuries to be examined? If the Coroner and/or medical examiners deem a person’s death to be…
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Maximize the Value of a Potential Business Acquisition or Partnership with a Thorough Investigation An investor, friend, or fellow businessperson just suggested a merging of business. They give you a sales pitch that makes a merger or acquisition sound like the perfect opportunity for everyone. They show you the numbers and what the future projections…
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Public Records Can Provide Insight into a Person’s Life Public records are documents filed and maintained by government agencies. The information available can provide accurate and official documentation for individuals and businesses to obtain. But what exactly does your public record show? Depending on the jurisdiction, the public records that a government body maintains can…
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