Private investigation is equal parts patience, technology, and legal restraint. Amy Drescher reveals the real tools investigators rely on, including tracking methods, databases, surveillance equipment, and the legal limits that shape every decision. This session gives writers a realistic look at how private investigators actually work and how to portray investigations without crossing into fantasy or cliché.
Poison, Proof, and Suspicious Deaths
Poisons are often invisible, but their effects can be devastating. Mike Bodge explains how chemicals, household items, and naturally occurring toxins have been used in real homicide and suicide cases. This session explores how toxic substances cause death, when...




