Hunter and Hunted: An Introduction to Serial Predator Recognition brings together two of the nation’s leading experts in forensic investigation and offender behavior — Paul Holes and Dr. Laura Pettler — for a powerful exploration of how serial predators operate and how to stop them.

This course introduces participants to the behavioral patterns, psychological dynamics, and investigative strategies that distinguish serial predators from other offenders. Attendees will learn to recognize the subtle warning signs of predatory behavior, understand offender motivation, victimology, and analyze the methods predators use to stalk, control, and silence their victims.

Paul Holes, the celebrated and renowned cold case investigator who helped bring down the Golden State Killer, will share firsthand insights into linking serial cases, navigating investigative roadblocks, and unraveling the behavioral footprints of serial offenders. Drawing from decades of experience, Dr. Laura Pettler, a pioneering forensic criminologist and internationally recognized authority on staged homicides, will present on crime characteristics, victim-offender dynamics, and investigative approaches to identifying patterns of serial predation.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Recognize early indicators of serial predation

• Understand psychological and behavioral profiles of serial offenders

• Analyze offender staging and manipulation tactics

• Apply investigative strategies to strengthen case linkage and recognition

Designed for law enforcement, forensic professionals, and criminal justice practitioners, Hunter and Hunted provides an essential foundation in serial predator recognition from two of the field’s foremost experts.