Oregon Homicide Investigators Association
Contribution to Major Crimes Conference, September 2010

This Job is Murder: NYPD solved 59% of 2009 slayings
Article by Reuven Blau and Brad Hamilton, New York Post,  April 25, 2010

Inside a CSI Murder
Article by Matthew Malone, Cosmopolitan,  March 2010

Experts: Releasing goggles in Bochicchio murders a good move
Article by Jerome Burdi, South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com, January, 2010

Special Report: The Death of Ronda Reynolds KOMO News.com Homicide or Suicide?
Article from KOMO News, January 2010

Not all voyeurs are rapists, but all rapists have been voyeurs
Article from SEMPER COP, October 19, 2009

Media Reports Reveal Grisly Details in Anadarko Pastor's Murder
Article from News9, August 30, 2009.

Crime Expert Analyzes Clues From Anadarko Pastor's Murder
Article by Lori Fullbright, The News On 6, August 28, 2009.

Los Angeles police under scrutiny in Jackson death
Article from Associated Press, July 2009.

Getting Away with Murder: Why Do 30% of NYC Killings Go Unsolved?
Article from The New York Post, July 5, 2009.

In New York City, Fewer Murders on Rainy Days
Article from The New York Times, July 3, 2009.

News items on the Craigslist Killer Case
Articles from The Daily News, People Magazine. 2009.

Book Review Practical Homicide Investigation: Tactics, Procedures, and Forensic Techniques, 4th Ed.
Review by Frank Horvat, Ph. D., Emeritus Professor, Michigan State University,Forensic Sciences, May 2009

Murder investigation continues in lawyer's death
Article by Ben Finley and Matt Coughlin, The Intelligencer, February, 2009

TV Oversimplifies Criminal Investigations, Officials Say
Article by Austin L. Miller , Ocala.com, February, 2009

Real-Life Trauma Meets TV
Article by Maxine Shen, NY Post, February, 2009

Local law enforcement brushes up investigation skills
Article by Austin L. Miller, Ocala.com, January 22, 2009

Justice or Mad Vengeance?
Article from People Magazine, October 6, 2008

Special PHI Contract in Alaska
PHI Program in Anchorage, Alaska, September 2008

Dressed for a Meeting, Ready for Mayhem
View the article online The New York Times, May 4, 2008 or click here for the print article

Murder, Mayhem and Spirituality
Breakfast Talk at St. Gregory Barbarigo Parish, April 5, 2008



Live by the Sword, Die by the Shank
Donna Pendergast's blog spot on Women in Crime Ink




Inmate fatally stabs murderous convict who shot 6 city cops in 1986
Article Tina Moore, The Daily News

Interrogation Tricks Under Scrutiny After Ruling
Article Thomas J. Lueck, The New York Times

The Stuff of Nightmares
Article Kevin F. McMurray, Court TV Crime Library

Renowned Homicide Expert Gives Seminar
Article by Jay King, Hometown News

Giving Evil the Eye Juries Don't Always Know Heinous Crimes When They See Them, But This Might Help
Welner Article from The Washington Post, July 23, 2007. The Depravity Scale - Defining "EVIL"

Murder Suspect Buys Time through Mistaken Identity
OttowaCitizen.com, July 24, 2007

Lawrence police officers attend homicide seminar
LJWorld.com, July 12, 2007

I.H.I.A. Award
Vernon J. Geberth Receives Award from International Homicide Investigators Association

The Practical and Down to Earth Side of Homicide Investigations
An exclusive Evidence Technology Magazine interview with Vernon J. Geberth, Retired Lieutenant Commander of the New York City Police Department and President of P.H.I. Investigative Consultants, Inc.

Journal of Forensic Identification Review of the 4th Edition

John P. Black reviews Vernon Geberth's 4th Edition of Practical Homicide Investigation.

Iona College Library presents the Vernon J. Geberth Collection
The Practical Aspects of Criminal and Forensic Investigations series was donated by Lieutenant Commander (ret.), NYPD Vernon J. Geberth, an alumnus of Iona College (1967). Lt. Commander Geberth, who authored several books in this collection, is considered to be one of the foremost authorities on homicide investigation. His book Practical Homicide Investigation: Tactics, Procedures, and Forensic Techniques is known as the definitive source for homicide investigation and is widely used by police departments and police academies throughout the United States. Other books in this series discuss counterterrorism, drug enforcement, and forensic investigation. All books in this collection are kept on reserve at Ryan Library.

False Jodi Huisentruit Tip
Caroline Lowe, licensed Police Officer and Crime Reporter gives an inside perspective into the world of crime.

Stanley PD Hosts Practical Homicide Investigation® Seminar
View photos from the November 2006 Practical Homicide Seminar hosted by the Stanley Police Department in Stanley, North Carolina

The Gaston Gazette
Stanley Police plan to improve Lieutenant completes 400 hours of training

Vernon Geberth Recognized in Alumni Publication
Mount Saint Michael Academy recognizes Vernon Geberth's contributions

Vernon's Books listed on Police Writer Website
Trends, tactics and terrorism - Open Source Information for Law Enforcement

Vernon J. Geberth  (Listen or download the Interview audio clip)
Former Commanding Officer of the Bronx Homicide Task Force, lecturer, and author, Practical Homicide Investigation: Tactics, Procedures, and Forensic Techniques, Fourth Edition (CRC, 2006). Profile on his work as a detective and as a trainer in homicide investigations

Murder Cop: A Profile of VERNON J. GEBERTH.
By Katherine Ramsland

Clues emerge in grisly slayings
Article by Jacqueline L. Urgo and Joel Bewley, Inquirer at Philly.com, November 23, 2006.

Body Found Near Montville Industrial Park
Article by Bill Swayze and Kristen Alloway, The Star-Ledger, October 13, 2006.

Cold Case Homicide Prosecution
Article by By Nathan Peck, HollandSentinel.com

Told You So
Article by By Ruben Rosario, TwinCities.com Pioneer Press, August 29, 2006.

Ex-Cop still Teaching by the Book
Article by By John Marzulli, Daily News, August 7, 2006.

Veteran Detective has Killer Instinct
Article by By Ruben Rosario, TwinCities.com Pioneer Press, June 26, 2006.

SELETS: Interviews with the Experts
Article by By LaShawn Howell, Lawrence County Advocate, June 7, 2006.

Book Review of Practical Homicide Investigation, 4th Edition
Article by Robert D. Keppel, PhD, PI Magazine, May/June 2006.

Clues to Sicko's Mind
Article by Adam Lisberg, Daily News, March 2, 2006.

Beast May Strike Again
Article by Allison Gendar and Adam Lisberg, Daily News, February 28, 2006.

AN EXPERT'S VIEW: Profiler: Savagery is Mark of Psychopath
Article by Maryanne George, Christy Arboscello and Shabina S. Khatri, Detroit Free Press, February 24, 2006.

Murder Trial Ends, but the Mystery Doesn't
Article by Michael Brick, The New York Times, February 4, 2006.

Vigil Honors Lives Lost in Camden
Article by Jason Nark, Courier Post Online, December 31, 2005.

Meet Mr. Murder: An Interview with Vernon Geberth
By the late 1980s, Lt. Commander Vernon Geberth was viewed as legend by detectives at the NYPD, as well as a thorn in the side by the department's hierarchy. Article by Warren J. Sonne, Officer.com, October 28, 2005.

BTK Letters Never Got Through
Article by Tina Susman, Newsday.com, August 21, 2005.

Three-day BTK Sentencing to Reveal More Details
Article by Tina Susman, Newsday.com, August 17, 2005.

UNKNOWING TARGETS: What sets off the mentally unstable?
Article by Scott Flander, Philadelphia Daily News, July 18, 2005.

The Crimes of a Serial Killer?
Article by Regina Medina, Philadelphia Daily News, July 23, 2005.

Book Review of Practical Homicide Investigation (3rd Edition)
Article by William P. Ryan, M.B.B.S., Journal of Forensic Sciences, May 2005, Vol. 50, No. 3. Published April 2005.

Meet Mr. Murder, An Interview with Vernon Geberth
Article by Warren Sonne, CLI, PI Magazine: Journal of Professional Investigators, March/April 2005.

Anatomy of Alleged BTK Killer's Capture
ABC News, March 2005.

Book Review of Practical Homicide Investigation, 3rd Ed.
Article by Michael J. Koryta, PI Magazine: Journal of Professional Investigators, October 2004.

Answers in Action: As Society Loses Moral Compass, Deviance Proliferates
Article inAnswers in Action. June 1, 2004.

SOLVING HOMICIDES: Lessons from a Master
Article by Joanne Tomarchio from the Coconut Grove Times, April, 2004.

Ex-Cop's Gloomy on Crime
Article by John Marzulli from the Daily News, October, 2003.

American Academy of Forensic Sciences Meeting - Chicago, February 2003
CRC Press introduces Vernon J. Geberth's newest textbook Sex-Related Homicide and Death Investigation: Practical and Clinical Perspectives

Officers Brush Up on Homicide Analysis 101:
Author of the investigation 'bible' imparts his wisdom to area police
Article from Daily Herald, June 24, 2001.

Homicide School Offers Killer Course:  Former New York cop
gives tips to Metro detectives on solving crimes
Article from Las Vegas Sun, May 23, 2000.

Value of Overt Surveillance?
Article from Cape Cod Times, July 1999.

Cmdr. Vernon J. Geberth, Guest Lecturer: Wednesday September 27, 2006
Sponsor: Department of Social Sciences and Criminal Justice Program, 2755 Station Avenue, Center Vally, PA 18034-9568. Tel (610) 282-1100.
Contact: Albert Sproule. M.P.A. Chair, Social Sciences Department Director, Master of Arts in Criminal Justice and Dr. Katherine Ramsland, Ph D. Assistant Professor

This program was attended by over 150 people and was standing-room only.

Press Release
DeSales Forensic Forum to Feature Nationally Renowned Expert on Homicide Investigations, Wed., Sept. 27 Vernon Geberth, nationally renowned expert on homicide and death investigations and a retired lieutenant commander of the New York City Police Department, will be the guest speaker at the DeSales Forensic Forum on Wednesday, September 27. The program will be held at 7:00 p.m. in Kresge Lounge of Billera Hall and is open to the public free of charge. Please call 610-282-1100, ext. 1466, to reserve a space.

Geberth served as the commanding officer of the Bronx Homicide Task Force, which handled more than 400 murder investigations every year. He received more than 60 awards for bravery and exceptional police work, during a career that spans over 30 years. He has supervised, investigated, assessed, researched, and consulted on over 8,000 homicides. Also, nearly 4,000 law enforcement agencies in the United States have attended his seminars and lectures.

Wrongful death investigation of Captain Gordon Hess
The CID Investigation maintains that the death was a suicide. The AFIP maintains that their review indicates Suicide. However, there were various opinions and reviews and information which controverted the Army's CID Investigation's conclusion of suicide. All of the independent Investigators and Forensic Pathologists that reviewed this case were in agreement with the consultants hired by the family that the death of National Guard Captain Gordon Hess was more consistent with HOMICIDE then SUICIDE.

This was a classic EQUIVOVAL DEATH INVESTIGATION in which either party could not with any degree of medical certainty determine the cause of death. This tragic death should have been classified as "Undetermined".

CBS 60 MINUTES Presentation with Steve Croft, November 28, 1999.

Raphael Resendez-Ramirez Case
Provided a psychological profile of the offender based on his "signature" activities at the crime scenes. However, I did not provide information to the press relative to his particular linkage identifying characteristics. Fox National News, June 25, 1999.

Miami Beach and Miami Police Department Contract to provide Practical Homicide Investigation® to Miami Beach and Miami Police Department's Homicide and Detective Division, May, 2004.

Miami Police Department Contract to provide Practical Homicide Investigation® to Miami Police Department's Homicide and Detective Division, June, 2003.

Chicago Police Department's Detective Division Contract to provide Practical Homicide Investigation® to Chicago Department's Homicide and Detective Division, May, 2002. This was the first time the Chicago Police Department invited an outside contractor to present Homicide School exclusively for the their detectives.

Texas Rangers
Special 3-Day Practical Homicide Investigation Seminar for TEXAS RANGERS at DPS in Austin, Texas March 13-17, 2000. 108 Texas Rangers.


Special 5-Day Advanced Practical Homicide Investigation for TEXAS RANGERS at DPS in Austin, Texas, February 26 through March 2, 2001 with Dr. Henry Lee, Ph. D., Detective First Grade Ray Pierce, and Dr. Richard Ovens, Psy. D.

This is the first time The Texas Rangers invited an outside contractor to present Homicide School exclusively for the Rangers.

Wrongful Death Consultation
Captain Gordon Hess was found with multiple stab wounds to his body. He had suffered 20 stab wounds to the chest. Two had penetrated his heart and four had penetrated his lungs. There were a total of 20 stab wounds to his chest, and six stab wounds to his neck. The U.S. Army declared the death of Captain Gordon Hess a suicide. The family of Gordon Hess requested an independent review and analysis of his death. Based on the preliminary review of the autopsy report and materials available for review, I find that the circumstances surrounding Captain Gordon Hess's death are higly suspicious and NOT consistent with the Military's finding of suicide. The consultant is collaborating with Dr. Dominick J. DiMaio, former Chief Medical Examiner for the City of New York as well as other colleagues in the field of forensic pathology and homicide investigation.

In my professional opinion, the death of Gordon Hess is more consistent with HOMICIDE than SUICIDE. However, I reserve the right to amend my opinions in the event additional evidentiary material becomes available.

Philadelphia Police Department Contract to provide Practical Homicide Investigation® to Philadelphia Police Department's Homicide and Detective Division. August and November, 1998.

State of Hawaii
Department of Attorney General Advanced Practical Homicide Investigation® with Special Emphasis on Domestic Violence.

Town of Greenwich, CT Police Department
Assessed and Reviewed The Detective Division. November, 1997.

Governor's Commission on Domestic Violence Fatalities New York State
Ms. Jeanine Pirro, Westchester County District Attorney, Chairperson.
Served as a Commission Member, 1996 to 1997.

Minnesota Serial Rapist Tony DeJuan Jackson
CBS affliate WCCO-TV Caroline Lowe and Julie Kramer's I-TEAM, Mineapolis, MN, February 1999.
Provided an analysis of their I-Team investigation in connection with possible evidence uncovered by cadaver dogs in Iowa.

Mason City T.V. Anchor Woman
CBS affliate WCCO-TV Caroline Lowe and Julie Kramer's I-TEAM, Mineapolis, MN, July 1998.
Provided professional opinion and assessment of threat analysis of convicted serial rapist Tony DeJuan Jackson.

Cunanan Case
Boston Globe, July 27, 1997
Dateline, July 25, 1997
Discovery News, July 25, 1997
MSNBC & CNBC, July 24, 1997
Sun Sentinel Miami, FL, July 18, 1997
Fox National News, July 18, 1997
Fox 5 News, New York City, July 18, 1997
MSNBC & CNBC, July 16, 1997
New York Daily News, May 13, 1997 and July 17, 1997
Star Tribune-Mineapolis, MN, May 11, 1997 & July 17, 1997

JonBenet Ramsey Case
New York Post, August, 1997
Victoria Jones Show, August 15, 1997
Maury Povich Show, February 20, 1997
New York Daily News, January 14, 1997

Maury Povich Show "Stalked Like Prey"
Aired August 4, 1997.

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