Cold Case Homicide Investigations

The objective of this class is to describe in detail investigative techniques which have successfully solved several old, cold, unsolved, homicide cases.  This course will include a discussion of not only the techniques and strategies utilized, but also a comprehensive case study analysis, which utilizes real life, practical experiences to demonstrate how difficult and previously thought unsolvable cases could in fact be solved.  Although the primary focus is on cold case homicides, the practical value from this seminar carries over to all aspects of criminal investigation and is designed to make participants better all-around investigators.

Topics to Include:

• Theory Behind Cold Cases
• Strategies, Techniques, and Themes of Investigation
• Case Selection
• Funding of Cold Case Units
• Case Studies
• Much more

Presenter:       Stuart Fenton, Chief Assistant Prosecutor Attorney for Emmet County.  Mr. Fenton has been a prosecutor for over 30 years and was assigned to a cold case investigative team from 1996-2001.  He has spent 6 years as the Investigative Subpoena and Cold Case Homicide attorney for the Kalamazoo’s office.  He successfully tried 6 cold murder cases, each averaging 15 years old.

Cost:                LEORTC Member – Prepaid

All Others – $75 per person

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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”