NecroSearch International is a volunteer multidisciplinary team dedicated to assisting law enforcement in the location of clandestine graves and the recovery of evidence (including human remains) from those graves.
The NecroSearch mission is to assist law enforcement agencies by providing applied research, training, and on-site investigations. NecroSearch scientists and investigators work on a volunteer basis.
Since 1987 we have assisted in over 300 cases in 39 states and 6 foreign countries.
Testimonials
"...I want to thank you and NecroSearch International for participating in our search for a clandestine grave in Isle of Wight County. Your professionalism and dedication as well as your willingness to volunteer your time and expertise to assist law enforcement agencies was most impressive. We hope to have the opportunity to work with NecroSearch again in the future."
Lawrence V. Kumjiam
Resident Agent in Charge
United States Secret Service
Norfolk, VA (1994)
Lawrence V. Kumjiam
Resident Agent in Charge
United States Secret Service
Norfolk, VA (1994)
"On December 8, 2008 Curtis' full skeletal remains were recovered from a location previously identified by you and your equipment as having soil anomalies. If not for the assistance of.....I'm confident this investigation would not have progressed with the efficiency that it did. ....My investigators have related to me that it would be an honor to work with you...again." after the recovery of an individual missing for 18 years.
Paul V. Gallegos
District Attorney
County of Humboldt, CA (2008)
Paul V. Gallegos
District Attorney
County of Humboldt, CA (2008)
"Through....efforts, they have advanced my investigation and the State's prosecution of the Defendant significantly."
Michael L. Nance
Detective Division, Homicide Unit
Tulsa Police Department, OK (2009)
Michael L. Nance
Detective Division, Homicide Unit
Tulsa Police Department, OK (2009)
"We greatly appreciate your support and willingness to assist our department. We understand that all of you volunteer your time to this very worthwhile cause.... Once again thank you for your assistance, and I look forward to a continued partnership with NecroSearch International."
Marco Vasquez
Chief of Police Shefridan Police Department, CO (2009)
Marco Vasquez
Chief of Police Shefridan Police Department, CO (2009)
Assistance to Law Enforcement
NecroSearch provides assistance to law enforcement agencies in the search for and/or recovery of human remains and evidence.
Research
NecroSearch members develop methods, through research, that law enforcement agencies can use for the location of human remains, and other evidence that has been hidden.
Training
NecroSearch members share the results of the applied research through education and training provided by NecroSearch as a unit or by individual members.
