Cold Case Investigations

Catalog description

This course explores the importance of cold case units, legal considerations in these types of cases, investigative techniques, and new methods of evidence testing (to include the use of Investigative Genetic Genealogy). Students select a jurisdiction and design their own cold case unit, “re-investigate” a solved cold case, and apply what they have learned throughout the course. The course may include opportunities to meet experienced professionals such as lab personnel and prosecutors.