"Investigative Statement Analysis"

Sample page and training links 

We have provided the following statements and information as a way to demonstrate the value and insight provided through Investigative Statement Analysis, and also for you to have fun and to test your skills analyzing actual statements. Click on the links below to view actual statements written out word-for-word. You will then have a chance to see what you can find in the language within the statement, and from there, you will have access to another link bringing you to the solution.

Case #1: Missing Person

A professional photographer was sent on assignment to photograph a vehicle for sale for a local auto sales magazine. She went to the Avery property for this assignment and was not heard from since. The individual she met, Steven Avery, spoke with the media. Click on the link to view his comments and see what you can determine from just a few words.

View Statement

Case #2: Shaken Baby Investigation

An infant was brought to a local hospital in an unconscious state. Both the mother and the father provided written statements from being asked, "Tell us everything that happened." Click the link below to view the mother's statement and the father's statement and see if you could determine who (if either of them) would be the most probable suspect in the child's injury.    

Mother's statement

Father's statement

Case #3: Assault in Jail 

The following is a portion of a statement from a Sheriff who reported that he was assaulted by an inmate in a court lock-up facility. This is a partial statement surrounding the description of the assault. Click the link below to view the statement from the officer.

View statement

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