Homicide investigations are complex, methodical, and rarely simple. Sergeant Derek Pacifico takes writers inside the reality of investigating murder, explaining procedures, terminology, and investigative techniques used by detectives. This session offers practical insight into how homicide cases are handled so crime scenes and investigative work feel authentic on the page.
How Cold Cases Come Back to Life
Why do some homicide cases go cold, and what brings them back to life years later? Bruce Robert Coffin takes writers inside the world of cold case investigations, explaining the kinds of evidence detectives rely on and how stalled cases are reopened. This session...




