About Laura Pettler & Associates

At Laura Pettler & Associates, we believe the most complex questions are rarely answered from a single perspective. Our approach brings together an elite roundtable of professionals from diverse disciplines and backgrounds, creating an environment where expertise, experience, and critical thinking intersect. Unlike the traditional hierarchy often implied by square or rectangular tables, the roundtable symbolizes something different: every voice is heard, every perspective is considered, and every contribution is respected.

This interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approach allows us to examine cases from multiple angles, challenge assumptions, identify blind spots, and develop a more complete understanding of the facts. By integrating specialized knowledge, investigative experience, and innovative methodologies, we are able to address complex problems with the depth, objectivity, and rigor they demand. The result is a collaborative process designed to produce the most thorough, evidence-based analysis possible.

When the Truth Has Been Hidden…We Find It

Not every crime scene tells the truth.

Some are manipulated. Some are staged. And some are designed to mislead even experienced investigators.

At Laura Pettler & Associates, we specialize in uncovering what others miss, exposing crime scene staging, identifying false crime scene evidence, and revealing the truth behind complex and deceptive cases.

Whether it’s a suspected staged crime scene, a questionable suicide, or a cold case that no longer makes sense, our work is focused on one thing: getting to the truth, no matter how deeply it’s been buried.

Who We Are

Founded by Dr. Laura Pettler, Laura Pettler & Associates (LPA) is an internationally recognized leader in staged death investigation, forensic reconstruction methodology, and advanced forensic investigation.

We work with law enforcement, attorneys, coroners, and investigative professionals across the country to answer critical questions like:

  • How do you detect crime scene staging?

  • What makes a homicide look like suicide?

  • What are the real signs of staged homicide?

Our mission is simple - Follow the evidence. Challenge assumptions. Deliver the truth.

What We Do

Crime Scene Staging & Homicide Consultation

We provide expert analysis in cases involving:

  • Staged homicide

  • Staged death investigation

  • Homicide staging indicators

  • Behavioral crime scene analysis

Using proven forensic investigative strategy and structured reasoning, we uncover inconsistencies, expose manipulation, and explain how investigators know a crime scene is staged.

We also assist with cold case investigation training insights, helping re-examine cases where key evidence may have been overlooked.

Forensic Reconstruction & Crime Scene Analysis

Our team applies advanced forensic crime scene staging techniques to reconstruct events with precision.

Services include:

  • Bloodstain and shooting analysis

  • Reconstructing violent crime scenes

  • Timeline development and homicide reconstruction

  • Forensic indicators of manipulation

  • Reconstructing staged deaths

We focus on identifying the mistakes criminals make staging crime scenes, through Dr. Pettler’s proprietary Murder Room Method and her Conflict-Resolution-Benefit (CRB) model, because even the most carefully staged scene leaves clues behind.

Training & Continuing Education

We offer industry-leading forensic training programs designed to build real-world investigative skills.

Programs include:

  • Crime scene investigation training

  • Homicide investigation training

  • Crime scene reconstruction training

  • Death investigation certification

  • CSI training online and in-person

  • Crime scene investigator course options

Our courses go beyond theory, teaching how to detect crime scene staging through hands-on application, real scenarios, and crime scene staging case studies.

This is training built for investigators who need answers in the field, not just in a classroom.

Expert Witness & Forensic Consulting Services

We provide trusted forensic consulting services and serve as a crime scene expert witness in complex cases involving:

  • Staged deaths

  • Domestic-related homicides

  • Suspicious suicides

  • Disputed crime scene evidence

Our testimony is grounded in science, clarity, and proven methodology, making complex forensic findings understandable and defensible in court.

Advanced Investigative Methodology

Our proprietary approach integrates:

  • Behavioral crime scene analysis

  • Victimology in homicide investigation

  • Forensic reconstruction methodology

  • Structured case analysis models

This allows us to identify patterns, uncover motives, and explain real examples of staged crime scenes with clarity and precision.

Forensic Innovation & Equipment

LPA designs tools and systems that make investigations better, safer, and more accurate. Our innovations include:

  • The Kaleidoscope Shooting & Bloodstain Reconstruction System

  • The Murder Room Chronology and CRB Analysis Toolkit

Each tool is built to reduce error and increase investigative precision.

Our Ethos: Victim-Centered. Evidence-Driven. Relentlessly Thorough.

Every case, class, and consultation at LPA is guided by four principles:

  1. Honor the victim

  2. Follow the evidence

  3. Challenge flawed assumptions

  4. Deliver truth with integrity

This is the foundation of the Murder Room Method and the reason agencies trust LPA to take on their toughest work.

Where We Operate

LPA headquarters is located at Crossroads Ranch in Monroe, North Carolina, an operational hub where investigation, training, equine-assisted SAR, and media production converge. It is also home to Crimeworx and Dr. Pettler’s very own True Crime & Equines ecosystem, where crime scene staging training, forensic investigation training, field-based reconstruction exercises, and advanced investigative education is honed.

The Reality Most People Miss

A staged scene isn’t random; it’s intentional.

And no matter how carefully it’s constructed…there are always forensic indicators of manipulation.

The question is, Will you recognize them?

Take the Next Step

If you are facing a case that doesn’t add up…If you suspect crime scene staging or if you need advanced forensic training programs to sharpen your investigative edge

Now is the time to act.

Don’t rely on assumptions.
Don’t overlook critical evidence.

Get answers backed by science, experience, and proven methodology.

Contact Laura Pettler & Associates today to schedule a consultation or enroll in training.

Because when the truth is hidden…

We know where to look!