Homicide Investigations, Tactics and Procedures
Instructor: Robert G Lowery Jr
Course Overview
This intensive two-and-a-half-day program is tailored for detectives and investigators who focus on homicide cases and crimes involving violence against persons. The curriculum guides participants through a comprehensive, methodical framework for conducting homicide investigations—from the initial report through final case preparation for prosecution.
Course Content
Attendees will develop proficiency in understanding homicide classifications, analyzing offender motivations, recognizing suicide cases, and identifying equivocal or artificially staged death scenes. The program also covers "no body" murder prosecutions and specialized techniques for examining unidentified human remains.
Key instructional areas include:
- Crime scene management and evidence collection procedures
- Suspect identification and development strategies
- Documentation and report writing standards
- Courtroom preparation and testimony techniques
- Collaboration with medical examiners and prosecutorial teams
- Contemporary investigative technologies including cell phone forensics and data management
- Social media's role in contemporary criminal investigations
Event Details
Date: February 9–11, 2027
Location: Southaven, MS (DeSoto County, ZIP 38671)
Duration: 20 hours
Cost: $350.00
Category: Homicide, Investigations