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Surveillance Tip: Sometimes a Question Is the Best Answer

On March 30, 2012 By

We were on surveillance yesterday, parked in front of a house for sale located across the street from the real house we were surveilling. Residential neighborhoods are tough places to conduct surveillances because most people know their neighbors and the vehicles they drive, so a PI in a strange vehicle can really stick out. If [...]

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I Know My Husband Cheats…I Just Want to Know If He’s Emotionally Involved

On March 26, 2012 By

We don’t handle that many infidelity cases anymore. Our choice. Why? Because besides being depressing, they’re often physically grueling. Trust me, sitting for hours in a car watching an apartment/house/exercise club/etc. can be exhausting. Sounds easy, but it’s not. You can’t let your attention slip, your back is aching from sitting there for so long, [...]

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The Day We Learned to Respect Ace Ventura, Pet Detective

On February 25, 2012 By

Many people laugh when they hear the term “pet detective” probably because it conjures images of Ace Ventura, Pet Detective (a film series that starred funny man Jim Carrey). Actually, pet detection is a specialized investigative field. Like other investigators, pet detectives use a mix of  profiling, search-and-rescue, surveillance, even grief counseling techniques.

At our [...]

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Tracking a Killer Through Interviews

On February 18, 2012 By

In my current mystery novel, THE ZEN MAN, private investigator Rick Levine is charged with first-degree murder. Out on bail, he has 30 days to find the real killer or face certain life imprisonment. On a short “time leash,” what is the most critical action Rick can take to find the real killer? [...]

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The Day I Tracked a Felon Across Three Counties

On February 17, 2012 By

As those of you who read this blog know, I’m a private investigator. Many people seem to think that means I carry a gun, wear a leather jacket, and regularly push, shove and fight my way through situations. A popular private eye image in books and film for sure. But if you’ve ever met me, [...]

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