The Invisible Evidence

Blood is not always visually detectable. While gathering evidence, photographs and investigative reports are provided and documented even though NO BLOOD may have been observed in the expected area surrounding the incident. Blood evidence, as fingerprints, may not be visible to the naked eye, requiring a method of blood enhancement to develop its presence. The…

Stidham Reconstruction and Investigation Private Investigation and Forensic Reconstruction

Dwight Hughes Case

Over the past several months SRI assisted Jerry Cox Esq. and Jim Cox Esq. to defend Dwight Hughes against the charges of Murder and Assault in the 1st degree. With the help of SRI’s crime scene reconstruction team and the physical evidence, Mr. Hughes was found not guilty on Friday, March 18, 2016 on all…

Bloodstain Pattern Analysis

To some, this is an ordinary crime scene photograph.  But, to an expert with and Interpretation training, knowledge and experience, these photographs reveal much more. Although highly recognized, Bloodstain Pattern Analysis and Interpretation (BPAI) is NOT generally utilized in the investigation of most crime scenes.  SRI, however, realizes that BPAI is essential to the reconstruction of…

Missing Person Investigation

Private investigators go to great lengths to locate missing people (abductions, runaways, biological family members, etc.) We routinely finds children and parents separated by adoption even after many years. We can find lost relatives and friends for you. We have found birth mothers for adopted children and siblings that have not been heard from in years.…

SRI’s Crime Scene Expert: Shelly Rice

SRI has a standing agreement with the Leslie County Sherif’s office…If they need assistance they call on SRI for specialized equipment and skill.  On August 2nd, SRI’s crime scene expert, Shelly Rice was called by the Chief Deputy of Leslie County to utilize her certified training and expertise for two separate cases:  A murder scene and suicide.…