Business Details
25 Years
experience
Open 24/7
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Expert Cold Case Investigations & Consulting
Mains Investigative Services has built an extraordinary reputation over two decades as a leader in cold case investigations. Founded by Detective Kenneth L. Mains, a retired county detective with advanced academic training in forensic criminology, our firm combines forensic science, criminal profiling, and victimology to solve long-standing mysteries. Our founder holds a criminal justice degree from Lock Haven University and completed master's coursework in forensic criminology, bringing academic rigor to every case. As creators of the American Investigative Society of Cold Cases (AISOCC), we collaborate with law enforcement agencies and victim families to reopen unsolved cases using innovative methodologies. Our team includes former FBI agents, forensic pathologists, and criminal profilers who provide multidisciplinary expertise. We maintain strong relationships with top professionals in violent crime investigation, ensuring comprehensive approaches to complex cases. Our work has been featured in major media outlets and television productions, including Oxygen's Death Row Confidential series. With a focus on integrity and victim advocacy, we provide consulting services to law enforcement while maintaining transparency with families seeking closure. Our textbook 'Mastering Cold Case Investigations' establishes industry standards for detectives nationwide. Through relentless dedication to evidence-based investigation, we continue to solve cases that have remained dormant for decades.
Services
Cold Case Investigations
Forensic Analysis
Criminal Profiling
Case Consulting
Author Services
Media Expertise
Victim Advocacy
Training Programs
Evidence Review
Case Documentation
Served areas
- Williamsport, Lock Haven, State College, Jersey Shore, Bellefonte, Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- Missing Person, Unsolved Homicides, Surveillance, Internal Investigations, Wrongful Arrests
Associations and certifications
- American Academy of Forensic Science, American Investigative Society of Cold Cases
What people say
Top detectives in the country
Relentless dedication to truth
Proven track record solving cases
Compassionate approach to families
Industry-leading expertise
Services
Cold Case Investigations
Our cold case investigations combine forensic science, criminal profiling, and victimology to solve decades-old mysteries. We employ evidence-based methodologies to analyze crime scenes, re-examine physical evidence, and develop new leads. Our team's multidisciplinary approach has successfully resolved multiple high-profile cases that had remained unsolved for years.
Forensic Consulting
We provide expert forensic consulting to law enforcement agencies and legal professionals. Our services include case file review, evidence analysis, and development of investigative strategies. Our team's extensive experience in crime scene analysis and criminal behavior patterns helps agencies approach cold cases with fresh perspectives and proven methodologies.
Author Services
Our author services include investigative textbooks and case study publications. The textbook 'Mastering Cold Case Investigations' establishes industry standards for detectives, while case study books provide practical insights into solving complex crimes. All publications combine academic rigor with real-world investigative experience to educate professionals and true crime enthusiasts.
Media Expertise
We offer media consulting and on-air expertise for true crime productions. Our team has appeared on major networks including Oxygen, Discovery Science, and History Channel. We provide authentic case analysis, investigative insights, and production consulting while maintaining professional standards and victim sensitivity in all media appearances.
Training Programs
Our training programs teach evidence-based cold case investigation techniques to law enforcement professionals. The curriculum includes victimology, crime scene analysis, and evidence preservation methods. We emphasize practical application of investigative principles through case studies and hands-on training that reflects current best practices in the field.
Questions
What types of cases do you investigate?
We specialize in cold case homicides, missing persons, and unsolved crimes with available evidence for re-examination.
How can families request help?
Families can contact us through our website to discuss potential case review and investigative options.
Do you work with law enforcement agencies?
Yes, we collaborate with local, state, and federal agencies providing consulting services and case analysis.
Are your investigative methods scientifically validated?
Our approaches combine peer-reviewed forensic science principles with proven investigative techniques developed through decades of field experience.
How are cases selected for investigation?
We evaluate cases based on available evidence, potential for resolution, and alignment with our investigative expertise.
Do you offer media appearances?
We provide expert commentary for true crime productions while maintaining professional standards and victim sensitivity.
Reviews (1)
Will
Nov 26, 2023
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If Mains can't get it done, well no one can. Missing persons to cold cases, I'd only trust him to be frank.