From the category archives:

Criminal

A little over 20 years ago, Gregory Smart was murdered in Derry, New Hampshire. The single murder investigation in the area that year, it hit the airwaves and spread across the media channels. The murderer was 16-year old Bill Flynn, helped by some of his friends.  The conclusion was shocking.  It was even more shocking, however, when Pamela Smart, Gregg’s wife, was arrested as an accomplice to murder in the first degree. [click to continue…]

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Do You Really Want to Be a Private Investigator?

July 23, 2010

I’ve been a private investigator in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine for a number of years. I love what I do and wouldn’t dream of doing anything else. What about you, though? Have you thought about becoming a private investigator, but just aren’t sure whether it’s the right road? Being a private investigator isn’t much like [...]

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Private Investigator Gear, Neat Spy Gadgets or Trouble?

July 9, 2010

Many people think being a private investigator must be cool. After all, you get to use awesome spy stuff, like tiny microphones and video surveillance devices hidden in clocks. These private investigation or “spy” tools are easily found online at places like the PI Mall, PI Gear or Global PI Supply. So what’s the problem? [...]

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Private Security and Laptop Theft – How Secure Is Your Information?

June 25, 2010

As a private investigator, I’ve dealt with several security issues – normally in the capacity of plugging breaches after they happen. With the portable information age brought on by cell phones, PDAs and laptops, you have to be even more careful with sensitive information. 

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Private Detective or Private Investigator: Is There a Difference in Massachusetts?

June 11, 2010

In some states, “private detective” and “private investigator” are interchangeable. However, in Massachusetts, the term “private investigator” is most used because “private detective” can easily be confused with “police detective”. Many states are trying to get the “private detective” title legally removed for the same reason. 

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