Where Investigation Meets Experience

At Crossroads Ranch in Monroe, North Carolina, Dr. Laura Pettler has created something entirely new — a working horse farm, investigative training ground, and entertainment venue where forensic science and equine partnership converge.

Across both Crossroads Ranch and Laura Pettler & Associates (LPA), every event is designed to educate, inspire, and immerse guests in the intersection of horses, true crime, and hands-on forensic learning.

Signature Experiences

True Crime & Equines™ Series
From Adult CSI Horse Camp to Kids CSI Horse Camp and True Crime Pet & Paint Nights, these programs bring participants face-to-face with the science and psychology of criminal investigation — in the most unexpected setting: the barn.

LPA Forensic Training & Continuing Education
Through Laura Pettler & Associates, law enforcement officers, coroners, and forensic professionals attend advanced courses taught by Dr. Pettler and her nationally recognized colleagues. Topics range from Staged Crime Scene Reconstruction to The Murder Room Method — all taught in the animal-assisted, farm-based environment of Crossroads Ranch.

Mounted Search, Rescue, and Recovery Training
As the official training center for the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office Mounted Response Unit (LCCO-MRU), Crossroads Ranch hosts monthly mounted and ground-unit training sessions open to certified responders and volunteers.

Live Guest Events & Retreats
Join Dr. Pettler and featured experts for one-of-a-kind live experiences that merge investigation, wellness, and storytelling. From Hunter & Hunted with Paul Holes to Shots of Deception with Kenny Kinsey, these exclusive events combine real-world forensic instruction with the restorative calm of equine connection.

Upcoming Events

View the full schedule of camps, trainings, and guest appearances below. Each event offers an unfiltered, real-world look into the investigative process — whether you’re a professional, a true-crime enthusiast, or just curious to see how horses help humans uncover the truth.