Detective Jim Trainum, with 27 years of service in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department, specialized in homicide investigations for 19 years. He led the Violent Crime Case Review Project, reevaluating older homicide cases. Trainum’s expertise extends to esteemed organizations like the International Homicide Investigators Association and the Homicide Research Group. A renowned speaker, he covers diverse topics such as cold case techniques, criminal profiling, and police reform. Trainum’s dedication to improving investigations led him to assess interrogation methods for the New Orleans Police Department and serve on advisory boards. Currently, he consults and volunteers with organizations like the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, offering insights on ongoing and wrongful conviction cases.
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