Synova Cantrell is an award-winning true crime writer, licensed private investigator, speaker, and victims’ advocate with nearly a decade of experience raising awareness for cold cases. She has written about more than 500 cases and authored 15 published books, including one endorsed by a retired FBI agent.
Recognized as Southwest Missouri’s #1 true crime writer, Synova has appeared in multiple documentaries, including on the Discovery Channel, and recently spoke at the Missouri State Capitol on behalf of victims’ families. Her work has even been honored with a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol. Synova’s mission is simple: shine light on overlooked cases and help bring justice.
After 10 years of researching cold cases as a crime writer, Synova has now become a licensed private investigator with the state of Missouri. Synova is blazing her own trail and Chasing Justice.
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Over the years, my true crime work has taken me into some strange, dark, heartbreaking, and sometimes downright unbelievable stories. I’ve written about cold cases, organized crime, cult leaders, art heists, rural Missouri crime, career criminals, unsolved murders, and even the ridiculous side of true crime where criminals seem determined to prove that common sense…
40 years after his death they are trying to tear down his legacy by only listening to the descendants of the criminals he put away! Meanwhile his wife’s murder goes unsolved.
What have I been working on in between my various P.I. jobs? Well… New Series Coming Soon! I’m going back through the records, reports, rumors, and contradictions surrounding Buford Pusser — to separate fact from folklore. Buford was a different kind of cop in a different world, and the truth is found somewhere between the…
This blog was reshared with permission from SYNOVA INK INVESTIGATIONS website The phrase Open-Source Intelligence can conjure up images of covert CIA operatives, black ops military units, and hooded hackers working in dark rooms. But in reality, Open-Source Intelligence — commonly called OSINT — is something private investigators, attorneys, and law enforcement agencies use regularly…
Robert Gerald Roach disappeared from Lepanto, Arkansas in the summer of 2017. Months passed before he was reported missing, leaving investigators with few leads. His family is still searching for answers. If you know anything about Robert Roach’s disappearance, please contact the Poinsett County Sheriff’s Department.