COLD CASES AREN'T COLD—THEY'RE JUST UNSOLVED.
I’m a 25+ year homicide detective turned cold case investigator.
I work the cases that won’t let go — and I don’t stop until I have answers.
You've been in the room. You've seen the bodies. You've talked to the families.
So have I.
I’ve spent over 20 years working on major cases — from the street to the squad room — working the kind of cases that don’t come with easy answers.
I’ve led investigations. I’ve cracked whodunnits. I’ve helped families get the call they’ve waited years to hear.
These days, most agencies have access to labs. What they don’t have is someone who knows how to investigate.
I’m not here to run tests. I’m here to work the case.
I specialize in stalled investigations — cold cases that lost traction or never had a real lead.
If there’s a case you can’t let go of, I want to see it.
This isn’t consulting. It’s closure.
What Happens Next
When you submit a case, I personally review the files — at no charge.
If I believe I can help, I’ll tell you exactly how.
If not, I’ll let you know that too — quickly and confidentially.
👉 This review is free. No obligation. No pressure. Just a straight answer.
What I Do
I investigate cold cases that have stalled or hit dead ends.
I review reports, timelines, and case files with fresh eyes and apply DNA or genetic genealogy leads.
I reconstruct events, re-interview witnesses, and find motive or suspects past that may have been missed.
I collaborate directly with agencies to create clear, investigative action plans.
This is about solving cases — not running commentary.
What I'm Not
I’m not a lab tech — I don’t run tests, but I know how to use the results.
I’m not a trainer — while I can teach, I’m not here to host workshops.
I don’t send suggestions — I send strategic investigative work.
I'm not a theorist - I don't guess. I follow leads, uncover facts, and move cases forward.
If you need real work done, not more paperwork — I’m here.
The H.E.L.I.X. Method™
High-level proficiency. Efficient processes. Law Enforcement collaboration. Investigative skills. Xemplary proof.
The H.E.L.I.X. Method is my proprietary framework for working unsolved, cold, or stalled investigations—especially those that have already passed through traditional routes without resolution.
It blends homicide-level investigation, forensic genetic genealogy, and a strategic review process grounded in what agencies actually need: clarity, momentum, and evidence that holds.
This method was built on the street, tested in squad rooms, and proven in solved cases.
It isn’t for sale. It’s not a class.
It’s what I use when I take on a case that’s ready to move forward.
Who This Is For
Agencies buried in caseloads, stretched thin.
Detectives stuck on a cold case that won’t go away.
Departments that care about giving every victim a real shot at justice.
If your team is carrying cold cases that won’t let go — I’m ready to help.
Why Me?
I’ve worked the street. I’ve led investigations.
I’ve spent over 20 years immersed in major crimes.
I’ve served in uniform, in leadership, in support — and now as an independent specialist.
I’ve trained officers. Served warrants. Worked with one of the largest sheriff’s offices in the country.
I understand chain of command, investigative process, and how agencies really operate.
I’m not a theorist. I’ve done the job — and I still do.
It's Not Business. It's Personal.
I know what it’s like to carry a case that won’t leave you alone.
I’ve been the one who made the call — and the one who couldn’t.
This isn’t about pride or headlines.
It’s about doing the work — for the victims, for their families, and for the badge.
If your department is holding cases that deserve another look — let's talk.
You're in Good Company
⭐ “She looks at cases from a law enforcement perspective with the knowledge of a genetic genealogist.”
Christine Burke is a dedicated professional who is well versed in all aspects of forensic investigative genetic genealogy. Her knowledge has helped me navigate through some local unidentified human remains investigations and she has taught me things that I did not find in the text books. She has also spent an untold amount of hours working cases in search of answers. I highly recommend her instructional classes. Developing a working relationship with Christine will certainly assist your investigations for the future. She looks at cases from a law enforcement perspective with the knowledge of genetic genealogist.
Michael Fanning
Chief of Police, Pawley's Island, SC
⭐ “Christine solved one case for us in 48 hours using genetic genealogy.”
Christine has been a wonderful resource. She's extremely knowledgeable and her past law enforcement experience helps steer the cases in the right direction. She's saved us time and money and solved one case for us in 48 hours using genetic genealogy. I would highly recommend her.
Sam Hatley
Detective, Carson City Sheriff's Office, NV