HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION

Homicide Investigators, a subsidiary of The Detective Agency is one of the leading criminal investigation firms in the United States. Ninety percent of our criminal cases exceeding over 1,000 since 1995 were won. This was not solely due to the artful and prolific performance by very experienced high profile trial lawyers, but to the over 15 years of expert experience provided by "The Detective Agency."

Due to having acquaintance with diverse cultures, the firm has special access and an intimate understanding of the minority community, which has cultivated our unique niche in the field of investigation.

We provide critical and essential investigation into all aspects of the defense case to include location of witnesses, gathering statements of witnesses, evaluations, evidence collection, review of police records and personnel files, independent analysis, background investigations, crime scene investigations, trial exhibit preparation, document analysis, and regional canvassing. Additionally, we also provide other services as requested by the client.

We Specialize in the following types of Murder cases:

Homicide                                 Felony Murder

1^st Degree Murder                    2^nd Degree Murder

Manslaughter                           Assault w/intent to kill

Death Penalty

Criminal & White Collar Investigations

We are experts in criminal investigation. We conduct timely, and thorough investigations in the following areas, that may involve alleged criminal activity:

A major objective of any good criminal defense is to break down prosecution witnesses by utilizing vigorous cross examination techniques, thus reducing if not eliminating their credibility and the weight given to their testimony by the judge or jury. This is where our expertise augments defense efforts.

We provide critical investigations into all aspects of the defense case, which includes location of witnesses and leads, obtaining statements, evaluation of police investigation, evidence collection and review, independent analysis, background investigations, crime scene investigations, documentation analysis and regional canvassing, mitigation evidence, photographic and videotape evidence as well as other services directed by the client.

The Agency gathers essential evidence, and witnesses that not only support your case, but aid in critical determinations that influence the outcome of verdicts.

We at the agency have special access and a intimate understanding of the minority community, which has cultivated our unique niche in the field of criminal investigations.

Representative Case Reviews

Synopsis 1

Prosecution's theory of the case: The defendant was suicidal for robbing a drug dealer of a lot of drugs and money. The defendant decided to use the drugs he stole; he got three prostitutes and started partying. Instead of putting a gun to his head, when the drug dealer found him he shot and killed the drug dealer at point blank range in front of three eye witnesses.

Details of Investigation: Conduct background investigations and interview client regarding current case and prior criminal history; located and interviewed all involved witnesses. Interviewed an eyewitness that stated the decedent had a 44 magnum in a holster on his leg at the crime scene before he was shot. Learned identity of confidential informants unnamed in the warrant application; determined that primary government witnesses were three area prostitutes that was at the scene of the day of the crime; located identities of witnesses who were informants, and one eye witness who alleged that the police would not take his statement or his identifying information because he was homeless. Took statements, and prepared affidavits for witnesses; Located and reviewed records, and discovery from entire period of arrest to crime charged, to trial.

Synopsis 2

Prosecution's theory of the case: drug deal gone bad, resulting in triple homicide; crime committed ten years before client was charged.

Details of Investigation: Conduct background investigations and interview client regarding current case and prior criminal history; located residents of the crime scene; interviewed every person who lived around the crime scene when crime was committed in ten years prior; took photos and video taped crime scene; located three witnesses who were paid informants, and in witness protection program; took tape recorded statements from the three paid informants who recanted their grand jury testimony; revealed amount paid to informants; located telephone, and pager toll records from ten year period prior to crime charged; located employees of telephone and pager companies going back over ten year period; obtained and reviewed medical records of the three victims; traced all in/out calls placed on victims cellular phone and located every person called; interviewed all persons who spoke with victim on day of murder; obtained tape-recorded statements from eyewitnesses to murder stating defendant had no involvement.

Synopsis 3

Prosecution's theory of the case: while client was pregnant, she got into an altercation at her house with her current child’s father other baby mother this altercation let to her ending up at a hospital with eleven stab wounds to her chest, after she drove away form the clients house with no visible signs of bleeding this victim ultimately expired, her child’s fathers, old girlfriend and current child’s mother came.

Details of Investigation: Conduct background investigation and interview client regarding current case and prior criminal history; interviewed and located three eyewitnesses that revealed the following:

1. that no one could attest to seeing blood on victim's clothing;

2. that no one could accurately describe the murder weapon;

3. the route taken to the hospital was 45 minutes out of the way, that the victim was conscious and driving when she left the crime scene;

4. the victim started the confrontation

Obtained information that the prosecution was giving special consideration to unindicted co-conspirator for testifying against client. Located and interviewed grand jury witnesses that recanted their testimony at trial. Took pictures of crime scene and prepare several diagrams, exhibits, and charts for trial.

Synopsis 4

Prosecution's theory of case: client ran the biggest drug organization in the United States, and after he was acquitted by a jury of his peers for trafficking 72 tons of cocaine, he was only acquitted because he caused three murders of witnesses that was suppose to testify at trial, and laundered 25 millions dollars of illegal proceeds to pay for his defense. Along with bribing the jury, and tampering with government witness, and obstructing justice.

Details of Investigation: Conduct background investigations and interviewed client regarding current case and prior criminal history; investigated and located over 150 defense witnesses housed in federal institutions nationwide. Interviewed and did extensive background, criminal history, and family location checks. Interviewed and located over 150 civilian witness from a ledger dating between 1985-1995 consisting of 25 million dollars worth of disbursements. Took pictures and investigated three homicide cases and crime scenes. Located and retrieved numerous records, documents, and reports nationwide regarding clients past and present cases. Located names and address of all governmental confidential informants, and dates of debriefings. Located the following toll records: cellular, pager, and home telephone.

Located and investigated the panel of jurors that set on clients prior case where he was acquitted of 72 tons of cocaine. Subpoenaed numerous witness, and documents nationwide for case. Obtain and help design numerous trial exhibits consisting of charts, graphs, and diagrams. Testified at trial.

Synopsis 5

Prosecution's theory of the case: The victim threaten the defendants stepson prior to him being shot. The defendant planned executed and committed premeditated murder by shooting the victim three times and killing him.The defendant also laid and waited for the exact time to commit this crime.

Details of Investigation: Conduct background investigations and interview client regarding current case and prior criminal history; located and interviewed all crime scene witnesses / eyewitnesses. Took measurements of crime scene, prepared crime scene sketches & drawings. Located other motives and possible suspects of crime. Took photos and video taped crime scenes Obtain and help design numerous trial exhibits consisting of charts, graphs, and diagrams for trial. Located Information revealing actions taken by Homicide Detective in charge was improper procedure for a law enforcement officer, used by defense counsel in successful cross-examination.

References:

JOEL HIRSCHORN
Miami, FL 305.445.5320

MARVIN MILLER
Alexandria, VA 703.548.5000

WILLIAM MURPHY
Baltimore, MD 410.539.6500

JACK DENARO
Miami, FL 305.274.9550

H.T. SMITH
Miami, FL 305.324.1845

RODERICK VEREEN
Miami, FL 305.576.1011

IVAN MERCADO
Miami, FL 305.892.2525

BRIAN MCDANIELS
Washington, DC 202.331.0794

JAY DORSEY
Washington, DC 202.543.2200

DONALD TEMPLE
Washington, DC 202.628.1101

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