Karen and Dean have been featured on investigative forums, blogs and stories
"Together We're Better!" and that's often what we share in our various media opportunities!
Equivocal Deaths, Travels and Violence in Schools
Crime Time with Vito Colucci
February 24, 2013
Hosted by Vito Colucci
Dean and Karen talk return to talk with Vito about violence in schools, the importance of expert equivocal death investigations and our recent travels as ambassadors of our profession.
http://archives.warpradio.com/btr//Crimetime/022423.mp3
February 24, 2013
Hosted by Vito Colucci
Dean and Karen talk return to talk with Vito about violence in schools, the importance of expert equivocal death investigations and our recent travels as ambassadors of our profession.
http://archives.warpradio.com/btr//Crimetime/022423.mp3
Sean Drenth - Suicide or Homicide?
Sean Drenth was police officer with Phoenix AZ police department. He was found with a single fatal shotgun wound under his chin. It was ruled a suicide after a long wait for the family, and an investigation that did not answer many questions - and added more.
AFI-LLC is one of many resources working this case. We are hoping there is justice and closure for the family. It is a story worth reading (Part 1) - http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2012-11-08/news/the-curious-case-of-sergeant-sean-drenth
If you read Part 1 of the death of Sean Drenth, a Phoenix police officer found dead under suspicious circumstances, here is Part 2 - http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2012-11-15/news/who-was-phoenix-police-sergeant-sean-drenth
See also AFI-LLC Case Samples at http://www.forensic-investigators.com/sample-cases.html for
"Suspicious Death - Independent Investigation (Expert Consultation)
Our agency was retained by a private investigator on behalf of the decedent’s family. The decedent, a law enforcement officer, was found by officers of an overlapping jurisdiction. The official investigation was conducted by the decedent’s employing agency, who had jurisdiction."
AFI-LLC is one of many resources working this case. We are hoping there is justice and closure for the family. It is a story worth reading (Part 1) - http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2012-11-08/news/the-curious-case-of-sergeant-sean-drenth
If you read Part 1 of the death of Sean Drenth, a Phoenix police officer found dead under suspicious circumstances, here is Part 2 - http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2012-11-15/news/who-was-phoenix-police-sergeant-sean-drenth
See also AFI-LLC Case Samples at http://www.forensic-investigators.com/sample-cases.html for
"Suspicious Death - Independent Investigation (Expert Consultation)
Our agency was retained by a private investigator on behalf of the decedent’s family. The decedent, a law enforcement officer, was found by officers of an overlapping jurisdiction. The official investigation was conducted by the decedent’s employing agency, who had jurisdiction."
Colorado's 2nd Licensed Private Investigator Says Licensing "Extends Professionalism"
The Denver Private Investigator Blog recently posed a few questions to Karen Beers, the second private investigator to apply for and receive a license under the state of Colorado’s new voluntary licensure program. Beers is with Associates in Forensic Investigations, LLC. Her husband Dean was chairman of the Professional Private Investigators Association of Colorado, which promoted the legislation creating the program.
http://denverprivateinvestigator.wordpress.com/2012/07/26/colorados-2nd-licensed-private-investigator-says-licensing-extends-professionalism
http://denverprivateinvestigator.wordpress.com/2012/07/26/colorados-2nd-licensed-private-investigator-says-licensing-extends-professionalism
Suspicious Suicides
PI's Declassified
October 07, 2010
Hosted by Francie Koehler, CPI, CCDI
Guests Dean A. Beers, CLI, CCDI and Don C. Johnson, CLI
There are few life events more painful and far-reaching than a suicide. A suicide not only brings suffering to loved ones, it brings shame and guilt to those with the closest contact to the victim. But . . . what if the suicide isn’t a suicide? Can this same sad event be interpreted in another way? Can it be an accident? Can it be a homicide? Who decides? What factors are considered? What are the pros and cons of either determination? Then there are the myths surrounding suicide that leave grieving family and friends with questions. These questions and more will be included in the discussion with seasoned private investigators Dean Beers and Don Johnson, both of whom have been involved in conducting investigations.
http://www.voiceamerica.com/Episode/49173
October 07, 2010
Hosted by Francie Koehler, CPI, CCDI
Guests Dean A. Beers, CLI, CCDI and Don C. Johnson, CLI
There are few life events more painful and far-reaching than a suicide. A suicide not only brings suffering to loved ones, it brings shame and guilt to those with the closest contact to the victim. But . . . what if the suicide isn’t a suicide? Can this same sad event be interpreted in another way? Can it be an accident? Can it be a homicide? Who decides? What factors are considered? What are the pros and cons of either determination? Then there are the myths surrounding suicide that leave grieving family and friends with questions. These questions and more will be included in the discussion with seasoned private investigators Dean Beers and Don Johnson, both of whom have been involved in conducting investigations.
http://www.voiceamerica.com/Episode/49173
LaPorte Investigative Team Takes Pride in Helping Victims
Fort Collins Coloradoan
October 13, 2011
The local newspaper did this business profile on us - published Monday 10/10/2011. Although we did not choose the title, interestingly they chose to describe us as a 'team', our first emphasis, and 'pride', our second emphasis. PRIDE is an acronym we use for Professional Reliable Investigators Defining Excellence.
http://www.forensic-investigators.com/1/post/2013/01/team-beers-takes-pride-in-helping-victims.html
October 13, 2011
The local newspaper did this business profile on us - published Monday 10/10/2011. Although we did not choose the title, interestingly they chose to describe us as a 'team', our first emphasis, and 'pride', our second emphasis. PRIDE is an acronym we use for Professional Reliable Investigators Defining Excellence.
http://www.forensic-investigators.com/1/post/2013/01/team-beers-takes-pride-in-helping-victims.html
Practical Investigation: A Map to Finding Facts
PI's Declassified
June 30, 2011
Hosted by Francie Koehler, CPI, CCDI
Guest Dean A. Beers, CLI, CCDI
Author, forensic expert and Colorado Private Investigator Dean Beers discusses Practical Methods for Legal Investigations, the title of his recently released book. Dean will expand on inquiry methodology to ensure that investigations are not just carried out, but completed, following a map of clues leading to a successful investigation in civil and criminal cases.
http://tunein.com/program/?SegmentId=37957535&ProgramId=401328
June 30, 2011
Hosted by Francie Koehler, CPI, CCDI
Guest Dean A. Beers, CLI, CCDI
Author, forensic expert and Colorado Private Investigator Dean Beers discusses Practical Methods for Legal Investigations, the title of his recently released book. Dean will expand on inquiry methodology to ensure that investigations are not just carried out, but completed, following a map of clues leading to a successful investigation in civil and criminal cases.
http://tunein.com/program/?SegmentId=37957535&ProgramId=401328
When Families Need Answers!
Crime Time with Vito Colucci
March 25, 2012
Hosted by Vito Colucci
Dean and Karen talk about the importance of beyond conducting investigations - completing the investigative protocol developed by them. They also discuss with Vito the trauma of unsolved or questioned death investigations and how families, even law enforcement, often turns to experts in the private sector.
http://archives.warpradio.com/btr//Crimetime/032523.mp3 (please note this link is temporarily down)
March 25, 2012
Hosted by Vito Colucci
Dean and Karen talk about the importance of beyond conducting investigations - completing the investigative protocol developed by them. They also discuss with Vito the trauma of unsolved or questioned death investigations and how families, even law enforcement, often turns to experts in the private sector.
http://archives.warpradio.com/btr//Crimetime/032523.mp3 (please note this link is temporarily down)
Is it a Suicide? Or not?
PI's Declassified
July 19, 2012
Hosted by Francie Koehler, CPI, CCDI
Guests Dean A. Beers, CLI, CCDI and Karen S. Beers, BSW, CCDI
When a family member dies at his or her own hands, it often leaves a trail of unmentionable pain, shame and guilt fostered on the loved ones. Always the question…is it a suicide? Or not? Who decides? What are the determining factors? Can the death have been caused another way? Are their risks in either determination? Enter Dean and Karen Beers to discuss a topic that causes sorrow for so many. Both Dean and Karen are certified in Medicolegal Death Investigations and together they co-developed an on-line continuing education program called “Death Investigation for Private Investigators.”
http://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/63191/pis-declassified
July 19, 2012
Hosted by Francie Koehler, CPI, CCDI
Guests Dean A. Beers, CLI, CCDI and Karen S. Beers, BSW, CCDI
When a family member dies at his or her own hands, it often leaves a trail of unmentionable pain, shame and guilt fostered on the loved ones. Always the question…is it a suicide? Or not? Who decides? What are the determining factors? Can the death have been caused another way? Are their risks in either determination? Enter Dean and Karen Beers to discuss a topic that causes sorrow for so many. Both Dean and Karen are certified in Medicolegal Death Investigations and together they co-developed an on-line continuing education program called “Death Investigation for Private Investigators.”
http://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/63191/pis-declassified
Articles and white papers for professional trade magazines, forums, speaking engagements and training
Dean and Karen have written numerous articles and Dean has lectured extensively on various investigative topics. They have co-developed 'Death Investigations for Private Investigators' at www.MedicolegalDeathInvestigations.com, Dean has authored 'Practical Methods for Legal Investigations' at www.PracticalMethodsForLegalInvestigations.com' and 'Professional Locate Investigations' at www.ProfessionalLocateInvestigations.com.
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