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The Question of Suicide:  Equivocal Death Investigations

9/16/2013

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The Question of Suicide: Equivocal Death Investigations

From Voltaire, “To the living we owe respect. To the dead we owe only the truth.” That is the purpose of an Equivocal Death Analysis and Investigation (EDA or EDI); collectively referred to as equivocal death case review.  This leaves the possibility of closure for the families impossible, particularly if foul play is suspected, or even an accident. The wrong determination can also result in benefits, such as life insurance or workers’ compensation, underpaid - or worse, denied.

First, what is ‘Equivocal’? Equivocal is unanswered, or lingering questions.

Second, what is the difference between ‘Analysis’ and ‘Investigation’? In an analysis the official investigation is reviewed to determine if proper protocols were followed. In an investigation, the official records, reports and photographs are used in conjunction with a new investigation of the physical and circumstantial evidence.

This two-part article is available in full from our friends at PI Now at http://www.pinow.com/articles/1707/the-question-of-suicide-equivocal-death-investigations

AFI-LLC has provided several articles to professional magazines and newsletters.  If you are interested in other articles from our archives, or new specific for your journal, please contact our agency.
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Dean A. Beers, CLI, CCDI and Karen S. Beers, BSW, CCDI
Colorado Licensed Private Investigators (Nos. PI-503 and PI-502)
Board Certified Legal Investigator / Expert

Board Certified Criminal Defense Investigators
Certified Death Investigators / former Deputy Coroners


Associates in Forensic Investigations, LLC
www.Forensic-Investigators.com ~ Associates@Forensic-Investigators.com
(970) 480-7793 Office (Dean x1 / Karen x2) and (970) 480-7794 Fax
'Quaero Indicium' - To Find The Evidence

Dean A. Beers, CLI, CCDI and Karen S. Beers, BSW, CCDI are both Colorado Licensed Private Investigators (#PI-503 and PI-502) and Certified Criminal Defense Investigators, and certified in Medicolegal Death Investigations to include as a forensic autopsy assistants; together they co-developed 'Death Investigation for Private Investigators' online continuing education for 14 states, for PI Education.com and can be found at www.MedicolegalDeathInvestigations.com.  Dean formed the agency in 1987 and focused on general investigations, as well as individual locates, backgrounds and assets & liabilities.  Karen began in 1996, gaining knowledge and experience in the same areas.

Dean is a Certified Legal Investigator and expert in criminal defense homicide and civil equivocal death investigations.  He has lectured extensively and authored multiple articles, peer-reviewed white papers, and provided expert testimony on Protocols of Private Investigation, and Forensic Investigation of Injury Pattern Analysis. He authored Professional Locate Investigations and recently completed Practical Methods for Legal Investigations: Concepts and Protocols in Civil and Criminal Cases, released by CRC Press in February 2011.  Their subject matter expertise is Death Investigation and Injury Causation.

In addition, he is actively involved in several associations for our profession.  This includes the immediate past Board Chairman, and Life Member, of the Professional Private Investigators Association of Colorado, Region 6 CLI Representative of the National Association of Legal Investigators with a column ‘Forensic Focus’ in NALI's trade magazine ‘The Legal Investigator’, National Secretary of the National Council of Investigation and Security Services, Member and Forensic Investigations Advisor of the Criminal Defense Investigation Training Council, Governor of the Americas for the World Association of Detectives, National Defender Investigators Association, Affiliate Consultant member of the National Association of Medical Examiners, International Association for Identification, and Mensa USA.

Karen earned her Bachelor's in Social Work from Colorado State University (Magna Cum Laude).  Her background, education and experience with victim advocacy and counseling are valuable assets in working with families and victims of traumatic events.  Possessing strong interpersonal skills and ability to reach out to people, she brings a unique perspective to cases, particularly lifestyle matters and mitigation.  Her death investigation training and experience, together with her social work and general investigative skills and experience, are an asset to the medicolegal and criminal defense investigative processes.  She is also a member of the Criminal Defense Investigation Training Council and National Defender Investigators Association.

She has also been professionally published with 'The Basics of an Autopsy Report' (PI Magazine, Dec 2011), 'Understanding Suicide and its Prevention – Equivocal Death Investigations' (PursuitMag.com, Dec 2011), and 'False Confessions and Accusations' (PursuitMag.com, Feb 2012).

Their national consultation and investigation agency is based in Colorado and is primarily focused on Expert Consultations and Legal Investigations of Personal Injury, Negligence & Death in Civil, Criminal and Probate matters; including Critical Case Analysis.  They are proud parents of Jeberly and Winter, and have three grandchildren - Jacee, and identical twin grandsons Gage and Cash.

From Karen, which speaks of our agency..."Equivocal Death Investigations/Analysis. Sometimes the death of a loved one leaves behind many unanswered questions. Helping clients understand the investigative process, answer questions to help ease their minds are the main goals of a death analysis. Due to the prevalence of Equivocal Death Analysis, we now offer a flat-fee to further help families in their time of need. Helping clients with lingering issues surrounding a loved one's death is difficult yet necessary to assist in resolving issues that can sometimes take years. Hearing the words, "Thank you, you have helped me to understand" whatever questions they may have had tucked inside their minds is very rewarding."



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The Mobile PI Tips and Tricks - Part 3

9/9/2013

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The Mobile PI Tips and Tricks - Part 3

CONTINUING TO IMPROVE YOUR MOBILE OFFICE INVESTIGATIONS AND ACTIVITIES!

We have previously published two other informative blogs on mobile office tools and resources.
The Mobile PI Tips and Tricks - Part 1 at http://www.forensic-investigators.com/1/post/2012/11/the-mobile-pi-tips-and-tricks-part-1.html
-- Power sources
-- Internet options
-- Communications

The Mobile PI Tips and Tricks - Part 2 at http://www.forensic-investigators.com/1/post/2012/12/the-mobile-pi-tips-and-tricks-2.html
-- Toll-Free Numbers
-- Portable Computing with netbooks, pads and tablets
-- Portable Storage is an absolute must in our profession


We have found a few more tools and resources for you:
-- Portable handheld scanner
-- Wi-Fi extender
-- Portable backup battery recharger
-- Computer battery backup - more than one use

PORTABLE HANDELD SCANNER
http://astore.amazon.com/assoinforeinv-20/detail/B0053CHZRG
A must have! This has paid for itself in a month. Easily scan almost anything to microSD, transfer files via Bluetooth®Standard: 300x300dpi (default); High: 600x600dpi resolution; Internal SPI Flash or Support microSD/microSDHC card up to 32GB (microSD / SDHC card not included); Scanning Width Approx. 8.5" Scanning Length Approx. 53" (300dpi), 26" (600dpi); Power Source Rechargeable Lithium Polymer battery.

Light weight, easy to use functions, scans color and black & white, Bluetooth technology.

WI-FI EXTENDER
http://astore.amazon.com/assoinforeinv-20/detail/B004YAYM06

This is handy in the home or office, and when traveling - RV, hotel or vehicle. It requires an outlet, but no special hardware or installation software. You can extend the range of any open network, or protected network if you have the password. Setup is easy in minutes.   We tried several - this was the easiest and most reliable.

Extends WiFi range for smartphones, iPad and laptops. The NetGear Universal WiFi Range Extender (WN3000RP) boosts your WiFi signal and extends the range of your wireless network to areas of your home that previously had little or no signal. Also wirelessly connects any wired Ethernet device to the Internet.

PORTABLE BACKUP BATTERY RECHARGER
http://astore.amazon.com/assoinforeinv-20/detail/B0085OB0IE
We just found this cool gadget - much better and cheaper than stores. It is half the price and holds at least twice the charge (most are about $75 and 5000 mAh) - this is $40 and 12000 mAh. It will recharge two cell phones or one tablet on average. And, unlike those in stores - you can charge more than one device, and it has ports specifically required to charge Apple products.

This is a MUST have if you do surveillance, travel or find yourself unable to charge your devices.

PowerGen PGMPP12000 has a convenient Triple USB port design for charging Three device at once. Intelligent circuitry provides safe and highly efficient charging. Top quality battery cells assure long life. PowerGen Mobile battery Pack is fully compliant with international safety standards.

COMPUTER BATTERY BACKUP - MORE THAN ONE USE
http://astore.amazon.com/assoinforeinv-20/detail/B003Y24DEU
Battery backups are a must for your office.  These will save your equipment - and valuable work - from power outages and surges.  You can also use them as temporary power for RVs and mobile offices with 2.5 hours of power for up to five devices in an emergency.

APC BACK-UPS RS 1500 10-Outlet 1500VA/865W UPS System

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