Cold Case Homicide Investigations Seminar
This intensive two-day seminar is designed for detectives tackling the complex challenges of cold case homicide investigations. While these cases present significant difficulties and emotional challenges, they also offer the opportunity to deliver justice and closure to victims' families. The program emphasizes practical strategies for reopening and advancing these investigations, with substantial attention devoted to the emerging field of forensic genetic genealogy.
Course Dates: November 9-10
Location: Town of Mansfield Public Safety Building, 500 A East Street, Mansfield, MA 02048
Cost: $349.00
Instructor: Special Agent Jen Spears
Key Topics Covered
- Case selection criteria and evaluation methods
- Effective approaches to re-examining historical cases and identifying critical investigative gaps
- Recent advances in forensic technology and their applications to cold cases
- Appropriate techniques for re-contacting and communicating with families
- Strategic steps following a DNA match identification
- Understanding forensic genealogy methodology and assessing its viability for specific investigations
- Effective witness re-interview protocols across extended time periods (5, 10, 20+ years)
- Proper administration of photographic line-ups with extended-interval witnesses
- Considerations regarding re-interviewing original investigating detectives
- Identification of early investigative errors and remediation strategies
- Multiple case study presentations illustrating real-world applications
The seminar provides practical insights and tested methodologies to help investigators bring long-dormant cases toward resolution and provide families with the justice they seek.
Cancellation Policy: Full refunds minus a 5% processing fee are available for cancellations made more than 21 days prior to the course date. No refunds are issued for cancellations within 21 days of the start date; however, student substitutions are permitted.