PI’s Declassified!

International crime has new face. From knock-off Versace to Rolex watches to phony medications and even counterfeit weapons, globalization has made counterfeiting products a remarkable ten percent of the world’s trade. Growing seven times faster than legal products, its consequences for the world’s economy is dire. Tune in to hear Master of disguise and private investigator, Ted Kavowras, and his many tales of investigating counterfeit products and bringing those responsible to justice.

It has been almost four years since Caylee Anthony disappeared. Much to the outrage of the nation, Caylee’s mother was acquitted after being held to answer for Caylee’s murder. But, what was happening behind the scenes? Private Investigator and Security Consultant, Rob Dick, was there. Rob was one who escorted Casey Anthony and provided security to and from court throughout the trial. Tune in to hear the details.

The Salesian Order of Brothers and Priests is the largest missionary order in the Catholic Church. Unfortunately, lurking within this religious community are priests who molest youngsters. Joey Piscitelli was one of the unlucky ones. Years later, Joey took the unprecedented and dramatic step of filing a civil action stating that he was molested by a Salesian priest and that the priest’s supervisors could and should have prevented the abuse. Joey proved his case and, amazingly, prevailed! The Salesians appealed and a California appellate court upheld the lower court ruling that, indeed, Joey was molested and the priest’s colleagues and those in authority were responsible. Joey Piscitelli’s gripping account of his triumph against the both the Catholic Church and the Salesian Priests is one not to be missed.

Many of us have had some experience with the U.S. state or federal court system. Whether it is a traffic ticket, a small claims suit, something more serious or just from watching T.V., we probably have a basic comprehension or expectation of the rules that are applicable. Do the same rules apply in the military? How do the policies of the court and the legal proceedings vary? What determines military jurisdiction? Does a person charged with a crime have the same rights in military courts compared to other U.S.courts; or are there differences? How are charges investigated? These many questions and others will be addressed by former Navy line officer and military law attorney Judith Litzenberger and private investigator George Michael Newman, both whom have experience with cases in the military arena.

Have you been a victim to an internet dating scam? Have you been wooed by the amorous words of a Romeo or Juliet you met in cyberspace? Scammers will use any excuse to pull your heart strings. A romantic email conversation promises love, companionship, and sometimes even marriage. The contact may originate from a social networking sight like Facebook or from any number of match maker sites. No matter what these scammers say, their primarily objective is to separate you from your money for a variety of reasons. Tune in to hear investigator, security consultant and online scam expert Siti Naidu from Malaysia who will discuss the warning signs.

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 who been involved in conducting investigations.

Bounty hunters, also known as Fugitive Recovery or Bail Enforcement agents, have a reputation for danger and intrigue. What do we know about them other than that chronicled in the movies or TV? Our thoughts turn to Steve McQueen in The Bounty Hunter, the movie thriller Wanted Dead or Alive, or even the long running TV series, The Fugitive? Does this work sound exciting and stimulating or terrifying and life threatening? Experienced Fugitive Recovery Agent and Licensed Private Investigator, Rob Dick, will explain exactly what it is like to be a bounty hunter and share his experiences of his life on the chase.

What is it that you know about cults? Tune in to hear all about cults from private investigator and professional cult expert, David Sullivan, a man who has spent his career infiltrating cults and learning their secrets. Sullivan will provide a view of cults from the inside-out, describing how cults recruit members and maintain control through varied coercive techniques. He will detail the process of identifying and investigating cults, and his collaboration with leading authorities in the area of undue influence.

It was reported that Elizabeth Fern Rathjen walked away from Stockton State Mental Hospital in 1956. But did she? Mass graves were found with at least 40 intact human skeletons. Is one of the skeletons Elizabeth? Her daughter Joyce Tafoya thinks so. Tammy Davidson, the licensed private investigator Joyce hired to locate her mother, thinks it is a good possibility. Joyce ran into obstacles at every turn. She finally was granted an injunction to keep the skeletons from just being reburied when unearthed by a construction company working on the old hospital site and to get them examined for time of death, sex and height. Will Joyce be successful in getting DNA tested on the two skeletons that are potential matches? The State of California Department of Health has refused. What do Joyce and Tammy do now?

What is happening to our children? Children are being bought, sold and smuggled right under our noses - - right here in the United States, maybe right in your own neighborhood. Sometimes it is even the parents who profit. It is a frightening thought.

Usually for sexual gratification, it is often organized by mob-like networks and children are lured by some enticing pretext and transported to large convention cities.The demand is everywhere. Tune in to hear Human Trafficking expert Dottie Laster report on this horrific but highly lucrative crime. Private investigators frequently get involved. Listen to Private Investigator Melinda Kidder talk about her real life child trafficking case. It will give you chills.