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Certified Forensic Death Investigator (CFDI) Program
Dean A. Beers, CLI, CCDI, CFDI-Expert and Karen S. Beers, BSW, CCDI, CFDI-SME
Associates in Forensic Investigations, LLC
Criminal Defense Investigation Training Council (CDITC) Accredited

The defendant was charged with multiple felonies with a deadly weapon.

Key evidence were medical records showing intoxication and hospital detox admission of the non-
occupant, law enforcement falsely reporting and grossly exaggerating the nature of the injuries, and failing

to report the defendant had not been drinking. All evidence conflicted with the non-occupant and

supported the defendant.

After careful review of the records, reports, and photographs, we were able to demonstrate the

mishandling of evidence, overcharging and lack of charges against the reporting victim - who initiated the

event.

The plea agreement dismissed the felony charges and no jail time.

As legal investigators and expert consultants, we are only concerned with the evidentiary facts. We were
glad to learn that our review was instrumental in the prosecution offering a plea that was appropriate to

the event and evidence for all parties.

This new and relevant information, was material to the outcome in the best interests of all involved. The
complex case took extensive AFI-LLC team work to review the records and reports provided in disclosure, as

well as extensive research. This revealed the relevant evidence (and lack or destruction thereof) which
enabled an informed decision-making process. The rights and personal integrity of all involved were

ultimately protected.

Suspicious Death - Suicide or Homicide (Independent Investigation)
Our agency was retained by next-of-kin to review the official records, reports, photographs and additional

evidentiary information into the shooting death of a relative. The decedent was found inside his locked
apartment, by co-workers after not reporting to work. He was lying supine with a semi-automatic

handgun near his left leg, between a dining table and kitchen counter. There was no indication another
person had been with him approximate to the time of his death. He resided alone and the front door was

locked; however the sliding glass balcony door was unlocked (2nd level). Prior to his death he had
experienced multiple life stressing experiences, including relationship breakups.

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