I’m honored to have my article published in PI Magazine, this time exploring a problem I see repeatedly during case consultations and investigative reviews.
One of the biggest mistakes an investigator can make isn’t necessarily missing evidence—it’s deciding what the case is before the evidence has had a chance to speak.
In my latest article, I discuss:
- Why early case classification can shape an entire investigation.
- How confirmation bias affects investigators at every level.
- Why many investigative failures are caused by systemic issues rather than corruption.
- How a private investigator can provide an independent review of overlooked evidence.
- The long-term consequences of a case being mislabeled too soon.
- Why investigators should build their conclusions from the evidence—not force the evidence to fit a conclusion.
This article is especially relevant for:
- Private investigators
- Criminal defense teams
- Law enforcement professionals
- Attorneys
- Students of criminal justice
- Anyone interested in understanding how investigations really work
I only scratched the surface here.
If you’d like to read the complete article, I encourage you to visit PI Magazine and read it in its entirety.
Thank you to PI Magazine for the opportunity to contribute to this important discussion.
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