abductions are virtually always reported by the news, making us all hyper aware and concerned about the problem, the truth is that all but 1 to 2% of missing children are either runaways or have been abducted by a non-custodial parent or guardian. Whatever the case may be, you’ll want to act immediately. We’ll be here to help. (The above image is a still taken from videotape. We located the three year old girl who had been abducted two days prior. Once located, we contacted the Sheriff's Department to facilitate the actual recovery – entering the home to retrieve the girl. The woman shown was our client – the girl's mother) Child Custody You may wish to speak with your attorney about hiring an investigator to assist you in a child custody matter. We can help you document the current activities of the other parent (or just as frequently – the person or people they’re currently living with), past history, background of other adults residing in the home, endangerment of the child, violations of court orders, etc. Of course, we’ll be there to testify in court about our findings at a later date if need be. (The above image is a still taken from videotape. One of the things we look at, when conducting a surveillance related to a child custody case, is how the parent treats the child – in this case, whether the parent uses a child safety seat.) Harassment, Vandalism & Restraining Order Violations Sometimes you know who’s doing it, sometimes you don’t. The police and the criminal courts aren’t concerned with what you believe to be the truth, and civil courts won't rule in your favor unless you can prove your case. These investigations vary widely depending on the circumstances, but frequently involve the installation of covert video equipment or audio recording devices. In other cases, manned surveillance is necessary. Don’t spend another day or evening being the victim of another person’s abusive behavior! (The above image is a still taken from a time-lapse video recording. The client had been the victim of stalking by her estranged husband. A camera and time-lapse recorder were used to document this act of vandalism – the pouring of water into the gas tank of the client's car while his new girlfriend waited in the "getaway car". The client's vehicle stalled in traffic the following day, with her young children in the back seat. Only after reviewing this videotape, did she know why. We worked together with law enforcement to put an end to the problem. Notice the time of day this took place.) Infidelity Many of our past clients, who were victims of infidelity, suffered silently as they felt confused, angry, fearful, embarrassed or just sadness associated with the end (or what they perceived was the potential end) of their marriage. Almost none of them relished picking up the phone to call us - a total stranger to them, to discuss such a personal matter. Some of them, unfortunately, waited until it was too late. (The following e-mail was received (unsolicited) from a female client of ours following our assistance to her in an infidelity matter. We had been able to confirm her suspicions that her husband was having an affair. He and his (married) mistress spent an evening at a hotel during our surveillance. Our client was out of town at the time, and the mistress' husband was at home with the couple's children. The following e-mail is one that many of our past clients could have written. But just to be sure - we've changed the names, dates and other specific information to protect the writer's identity. Otherwise, the e-mail has been transcribed in its entirety. We are including it here because it is so illustrative of what others go through.) "Hi Tom. I thought you might be interested in an update. John still denied everything when I served him with the divorce papers. Until I literally quoted your report word by word, he denied it. He has now admitted to 1.5 years in the affair, so I suspect it is probably longer. I did speak with her husband, openly and gently. He was shocked. They have 2 kids - 4 and 7. He has moved out, and he expects they will divorce, but with the kids, they are moving slower. All of our family and friends are shocked. John played such a good game that no one had any inkling. They all thought we were very happy together (and I had no idea it was as bad as it was). No one thought he could possibly live this double life. Reviewing bank statements and credit card bills, I see charges that are clearly with her that go back at least to August '05 (hotel bills). They have taken business trips together. Also, now I see that John has been pulling a significant amount of cash (e.g at least $3k per month) from our property accounts to finance his other life. So much of it is not traceable. The cash withdrawals are a bit sporadic, but go back as far as 2001. So perhaps there were others before Susan. If you have any advice on how to trace cash, I'd be interested in knowing. Thanks again for your help. My only regret is that I didn't hire you sooner. That would probably be a good marketing spin for you - the most difficult thing I did in this entire process was hire you. It wasn't hiring the attorney, it wasn't filing for divorce or serving the papers, it wasn't confronting him. The hardest thing was taking that first step and calling you. It has obviously changed my life, but it's all good. I will get my life back. And not be living with constant lying. I already feel better about myself and the future. Thank you! Carol
worked with people just like yourself with situations nearly identical to yours (this assumption is based on the fact that we rarely see anything "new" any more) . We have the experience to help you deal with this problem so that you can either work on your relationship, or move on with your life, without the lingering doubts and confusion others (who waited too long) are forced to endure for the rest of their lives.
call. Don't wait.
videotapes over the course of about three days. The woman had told her husband that she would be spending a few days with her girlfriends in another state on the east coast. She flew to Minnesota instead, where we saw her meet the man in the photos at the international airport. The activities of these two were found to be so egregious (substance abuse issues became apparent during our surveillance) that this infidelity matter quickly became a child custody issue. Based on our findings, our client was able to prepare for his wife's return by moving the children to a safer environment before she even boarded the plane to return home. Our client not only put an end to his suspicions of infidelity, but secured permanent and sole custody of the children from the marriage. And oh – the man (shown below), who had traveled to Minneapolis to meet this woman, was also married. The two of them had apparently thought that meeting in another town / state would protect them from being discovered. They were mistaken.) ----------------------------------------
Background checks are conducted for a variety of reasons. Perhaps you're concerned about the new neighbor who seems to pay too much attention to your children, the new boyfriend of your ex wife who the kids will be around during their weekend visitation with their mother, the guy who you're thinking of going out with this Friday night, your daughter's boyfriend that doesn't seem to be "gainfully employed", or the parents of your child's newest friend that she'll be spending the night with. Whatever the reason, we can help you with your search for answers.
felony convictions. Other backgrounds are more complete and may include a search for any criminal conviction no matter how small, civil matters such as divorces and small claims court actions, address histories, verification of a social security number, drivers license status checks, marriage and divorce records, contact with law enforcement agencies, arrest records and mug shots, etc.
be done for anyone with a legitimate need to know. Give us a call, and we'll tailor the background to your particular needs. (While conducting a surveillance related to a child custody matter, we followed the woman shown in this image to a residence where she visited the man seated next to her. We later identified him and found him to be a registered predatory sex offender who had been found guilty of, among other offenses, a felony charge of possession of pornography involving minors. Other convictions included convictions for burglary, illegal transportation of firearms, criminal damage to property, contributing to the delinquency of minors, and other offenses. A background search on the woman, mother to our client's child (shown in the picture next to the sex offender) revealed convictions for open bottle, forging checks, motor vehicle tampering, and driving without a license. Police reported additional incidents involving harassment, theft, and possession of drug paraphernalia among other things. A background check on the father to the woman's other child revealed convictions for nearly a dozen burglaries and a domestic issue. He was in prison at the time of our inquiry. A background check on a man believed to have spent the night with the woman during our surveillance revealed half a dozen burglary convictions, and about another dozen convictions for thefts, DUIs, vehicle thefts, criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct. We had simply been hired to conduct surveillance to ensure that the little boy (shown above) was always supervised, as was court ordered, by his grandparents when visiting his mother. He wasn't) ----------------------------------------
Not all arrests result in a conviction, and not all convictions are found when searching for such records at the state level. For these reasons, it's possible to "come up clean" in a background check. That's why Blue Heron Investigations makes it a practice to check for arrest data whenever conducting a background check. As a result, we frequently find information that the other guys miss. Blue Heron Investigations can check a person for arrest data in 38 city and county jails within the twin cities metropolitan area. This data, which goes back several years, is particularly useful to parents concerned about their child's "significant other". Or, perhaps you're concerned for your child's safety when visiting your ex-spouse, now that he or she is seeing someone new. After all, what do you know about your ex- spouse' newest interest, and can you be sure that your child won't ever be around him or her when visiting the other parent? We'll check all 38 jails and detention centers at our disposal, on a monthly basis for an entire year, and report to you when an arrest has taken place. We'll report which law enforcement agency processed the inmate, the date, the offense, and the offense level. You'll know then if further investigative follow-up is warranted.
Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, Washington, and Wright Counties in our search. Additionally, we check booking records at the Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Lakeville, Mendota Heights, Blaine, Fridley, Bloomington, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Eden Prairie, Edina, Golden Valley, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, New Hope, Plymouth, Richfield, St. Louis Park, and Hopkins city jails. This service is not available to employers, for tenant screening purposes, for consideration for credit, or other reasons governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) as a "stand alone" service, but can be part of a follow-up background check program or investigation. Please call for additional details. COMPUTER FORENSICS Blue Heron Investigations retains the services of a highly qualified computer forensics analyst with both A+ and MCSE certifications. This forensic analyst can assist in the recovery of data (including deleted data) in the form of e-mails, instant messages, images and Internet activity. We provide this service both on premises (i.e. your residence) or off. In the end, you will be provided with a report detailing the findings and, in many cases, copies of the actual documents and images. Please call us for additional information, including restrictions. ©2006 Blue Heron Investigations, MN. All rights reserved. |
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