Investigation
Understanding the 3 Main Types of Abductions: A Guide for Private Investigators
Abductions demand rapid classification and tailored response. Private investigators can bridge gaps in resources and expertise. The abduction of Nancy... Read More
The Worst States for Public Records Researchers
All opinions are mine, fervently held, vigorously defended, and backed up by supremely frustrating experiences. In response to something I... Read More
Public Records: The Most Powerful Tool in a PI’s Kit
Tips from a reporter-turned-private investigator to make your public records requests more likely to succeed. The Bandidos’ lawyer had a problem. He was defending several members of the motorcycle club and needed a list of police officers who’d been decertified... Read More
Tools of the Trade
Covert surveillance gadgets don’t crack cases. Grit does. The spy gear just makes the job slightly less impossible. Whenever I... Read More
The Digital Detective: How to Evaluate Online News Sources and Spot Bad Information
Searching online news can fill in the gaps of a background investigation. A little media literacy can help you sort good information from bad. Read More
The Digital Detective: How Online Research Strengthens Asset Investigations
Online research can play a crucial role in asset investigations, from identifying leads, getting to know your subject, and even collecting evidence of their lifestyle and expenditures. Asset investigations are complex. Every investigation is different, but most involve gathering intelligence... Read More
All the New Tricks Aren’t AI Generated
The Case of the Missing Divorce Files, the Second Source, and the Specter of Unknown Knowns I’ve already confessed I’m... Read More
Are the Ponzi Schemers Paying Off Their Previous Ponzi Scheme with Your Money?
How to Know for Sure: In Which I Seek Answers from OSINT Lists On April 29, 2025, the Securities and... Read More