Cold Case Homicide Investigations Seminar

Dates: October 12-13

Cost: $349.00

Location: Kinston Police Department, 205 E King St, Kinston, NC 28501

Instructor: Special Agent Jen Spears

This intensive two-day seminar explores the challenging and ultimately gratifying work of investigating cold case homicides, with the ultimate goal of bringing resolution to victims' families. The course emphasizes practical strategies for reviving dormant cases and leveraging modern investigative techniques to achieve breakthrough results.

Course Topics Include:

• Selecting appropriate cases to reopen and investigate
• Conducting thorough reviews of historical investigations to identify overlooked leads
• Understanding how advances in forensic technology can provide new opportunities for resolution
• Developing effective approaches to reconnecting with family members of victims
• Responding to DNA matches and determining next investigative steps
• Introduction to forensic genealogy and its application to cold case investigations
• Techniques for conducting follow-up interviews with witnesses after extended periods of time
• Best practices for administering photo identification procedures years after the original offense
• Decisions regarding re-interviews with the original investigating detectives
• Identifying and mitigating the impact of early investigative errors that continue to impede cases
• Real-world case examples and studies throughout the two-day instruction

Cancellation Policy: Full refunds available up to 21 days prior to the class date, minus a 5% refund fee. Cancellations within 21 days of the class are non-refundable; however, attendee substitutions are permitted.