Private Eye Confidential: Recent Episodes
Missouri Private Investigator Scott Fulmer
From America’s Heartland, nationally recognized private investigator and best-selling author Scott Fulmer hosts the top private investigator industry podcast. Join us the first Tuesday of every month as Scott interviews private investigators and other industry experts about the business of private investigations. You can support the podcast by giving us a 5-star rating and review. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode. The game is afoot!
ETHICS PRIVACY AND ADOPTION CASES | EPISODE 57 Finding birth parents and navigating adoption investigations is not an easy task. Enter: Missouri private investigator Rachele’ Davis. Ms. Davis is an expert in ethics privacy and adoption cases. She initially began her investigative career as a crime analyst for a Missouri police department. It was when […]
TEXAS SURVEILLANCE PI JASON LEATH | EPISODE 56 The Texas oil industry has always been boom or bust. Case in point: oil prices dropped in 2016 leading to massive layoffs in the industry. This downturn left Houston oilfield worker and self-proclaimed redneck Jason Leath out of a job. With a family of six to feed […]
ELI WILKERSON AND CYBER INVESTIGATIONS | EPISODE 55 Eli Wilkerson and cyber investigations is the topic this week. Mr. Wilkerson is a Texas private investigator and certified fraud examiner (CFE). He is a certified expert in cyber investigations and the principal at Praxis Detection Services, LLC in Amarillo, Texas. He may be contacted by email, […]
EAVESDROPPING ON TSCM EXPERT CHRIS BROWNING | EPISODE 54 This week we are eavesdropping on TSCM expert Chris Browning. Mr. Browning is a highly skilled and experienced 8-year veteran instructor with the prestigious Research Electronics International (REI). REI provides professional grade TSCM (Technical Surveillance Countermeasures) equipment and comprehensive training. Mr. Browning may be contacted by […]
TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE WITH ELLEN McGARRAHAN | EPISODE 53 This week: two truths and a lie with Ellen McGarrahan, a California private investigator. She is the owner of McGarrahan Investigations. Her firm provides litigation support and business intelligence to law firms and businesses. She may be contacted by email, Twitter, and Facebook. Ellen […]
TYLER MARONEY IS THE MODERN DETECTIVE | EPISODE 52 New York private investigator Tyler Maroney is the modern detective and co-founder of Quest Research and Investigations located at 41 E. 11th St., 10th Floor, in New York, New York 10003, (212) 699-3735. He has an undergraduate degree in History from Alfred University. Mr. Maroney in on […]
PRIVATE EYE SHAUN CULWELLS STUDY IN CHEATING | EPISODE 51 This week: A Study in Cheating. More specifically, Texas private eye Shaun Culwell’s Study in Cheating. Shaun has been a private eye for about two years and is the owner of Red Door Investigations in Fort Worth, Texas. He earned a Ph.D. in psychology from […]
PRIVATE EYE ERIC OHLSENS OPPOSITION RESEARCH | EPISODE 50 Follow the Money: Politicians, attorneys and high net worth individuals rely on private eye Eric Ohlsen’s opposition research to mitigate risk and win political office. This week we travel to Washington DC where my guest is private investigator and certified fraud examiner Eric Ohlsen of Paper […]
BOSTON PRIVATE EYE AND PODCASTER BARRY MAGUIRE | EPISODE 49 This week my guest is Boston private eye and podcaster Barry Maguire. We travel to Boston. To Southie, that densely populated Irish-Catholic, working class neighborhood near Dorchester Bay and the former home of gangster Whitey Bulger. Barry has two podcasts. The first is Boston Confidential. […]
PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR MIKE SPENCER FOR HIRE | EPISODE 48 I’m going back to Cali where I find private investigator Mike Spencer for hire. My guest today is a former newspaper reporter turned private eye. He is the author of, Private Eye Confidential: Stories from a Real PI as well as the popular Private Eye Confidential blog. […]
PI RORY MCMAHON AND THE JIHAD THAT NEVER WAS | EPISODE 47 This week we travel to the Sunshine State. My topic is PI Rory McMahon and the Jihad that never was. Florida private investigator Rory is a certified legal investigator, certified fraud investigator and a board certified criminal defense investigator. He is the owner […]
PRIVATE EYE SCOTT FULMER AND GPS TRACKERS | EPISODE 46 This week it’s Private Eye Scott Fulmer and GPS trackers. It’s a short episode but we talk about how trackers work, where to put them and how to use geofences. And don’t miss last week’s conversation about criminal defense investigations with Oregon private investigator Michelle […]
OREGON PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR MICHELLE HOBSON | EPISODE 45 This week we follow the Oregon Trail and meet up with Oregon private investigator Michelle Hobson. She talks about two of her big criminal defense cases with host Scott Fulmer. Michelle has worked at the trial level with public defenders at both the state and federal levels. […]
PRIVATE INVESTIGATION TRENDS WITH TIM SANTONI | EPISODE 44 This week we cross the fruited plain to the west coast…California is the place you want to be. Private Investigator Tim Santoni’s father started Santoni Investigations over 40 years ago. Today, father and son continue to provide ethical and principled investigations to valued clients throughout southern […]
DEEP BACKGROUNDS WITH NY PI BRIAN WILLINGHAM | EPISODE 43 All three men had offices in New York. The first, was an Israeli-American con man. The second, a former NASDAQ chairman and fraudster from Queens. And the last? A mild-mannered private investigator and father of two that helped put an end to the crimes of […]
ARIZONA PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR STEVE MASON | EPISODE 42 This week we travel to the Grand Canyon State. Arizona…a rugged land, rich in natural resources and home to the Sonoran Desert. It’s the only place in the world where you can find the Saguaro Cactus. And the only place you’ll find my next guest, award winning […]
PETE CROOKS AND PI CHRIS BUTLER | EPISODE 41 This week it’s all about Pete Crooks and PI Chris Butler. The topic is his 2015 book, The Set Up; Pete Crooks Cautionary Tale of PI Chris Butler. It’s a story of greed, hubris and the dogged pursuit of fame at all costs. Picture this: sexy […]
PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR ANDREA OROZCO | EPISODE 40 This week we travel to the great Rocky Mountains, from the beautiful Western Slope to the heavily populated Front Range and speak with Colorado private investigator Andrea Orozco of Advanced Professional Investigations. Andrea talks about surveillance and the importance of involvement in the many state and national private […]
TOP PI BUSINESS CONSULTANT PAUL JAEB | EPISODE 39 This week we go to L’Etoile du Nord…The Land of 10,000 Lakes…The Bread and Butter State…otherwise known as Minnesota. My guest is well-known private investigator, security expert and top PI business consultant Paul Jaeb. Since 1991 Paul has conducted thousands of investigations for hundreds of corporate […]
HUNT FOR JUSTICE WITH PRIVATE EYE JOHN NARDIZZI | EPISODE 38 This week we go from Boston to San Francisco’s Tenderloin District on a hunt for justice with private eye John Nardizzi. We make a brief pit stop afterwards and discuss his first boss, the legendary PI Jack Palladino who was senselessly killed recently. Plus, […]
PI SAM PETITTO TALKS CRIMINAL DEFENSE | EPISODE 37 PI Sam Petitto talks criminal defense with host Scott Fulmer. Esteemed Durango, Colorado private investigator Sam Petitto specializes in felony criminal defense and K-9 operations. Contact Sam by phone number at (970) 317-9796 or email at sam@discreetdetection.com. He’s also on Twitter: @SamPetitto. Last week I spoke […]
JONBENÉT RAMSEY, TIMOTHY MCVEIGH AND PI ELLIS ARMISTEAD | EPISODE 36 This week it’s JonBenét Ramsey, Timothy McVeigh and PI Ellis Armistead. Colorado private investigator H. Ellis Armistead was hired by John and Patsy Ramsey to investigate the death of their daughter, JonBenét. Furthermore, Ellis spent time with Timothy McVeigh as he prepared his death […]
MATT SPAIER AND THE INVESTIGATORS TOOLBOX | EPISODE 35 This week it’s New York private investigator Matt Spaier and the Investigators Toolbox. Learn more about this amazing resource for private investigators. You can find New York Private Investigator Matt Spaier at Satellite Investigations. He is the creator of the Investigators Toolbox and host of the […]
INVESTIGATING NURSING HOMES WITH KELLY RIDDLE | EPISODE 34 This week we talk investigating nursing homes with Kelly Riddle. Kelly is a licensed Texas private investigator with over 40 years of experience and the president of Kelmar Global. Don’t miss last week’s episode. You may listen here. I spoke with private investigator Leah Wietholter, CFE, […]
PRIVATE EYE LEAH WIETHOLTER TALKS EMBEZZLEMENT | EPISODE 33 Private Eye Leah Wietholter talks embezzlement with host Scott Fulmer. Leah is a licensed Oklahoma private investigator, a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and the CEO of Workman Forensics. Last week’s episode is here. I spoke with colorful New York private investigator Steven Rambam. Subscribe to Private […]
PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR STEVEN RAMBAM | EPISODE 32 Scott’s guest this week is well-known New York Private investigator Steven Rambam. Listen as Scott and Steve discuss complex missing persons cases. You may find last week’s episode here. I spoke with former New York undercover detective, now private investigator Eddie Cruz. You can support Private Eye Confidential […]
NEW YORK PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR EDDIE CRUZ | EPISODE 31 New York Private investigator Eddie Cruz speaks with Private Eye Confidential host and Missouri private investigator Scott Fulmer about surveillance, especially surveillance techniques useful in challenging urban settings. Listen to my conversation last week with private investigator and fraud consultant Kelly Paxton, CFE here. Until next […]
FRAUD CONSULTANT KELLY PAXTON CFE | EPISODE 30 Private investigator and fraud consultant Kelly Paxton CFE speaks with the host of Private Eye Confidential, Missouri private investigator Scott Fulmer about fraud and pink collar crime. I spoke last week to private investigator Christina Fiscella about gray collar crime. You can find that episode here. Until […]
PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR CHRISTINA FISCELLA | EPISODE 29 Private investigator Christina Fiscella speaks with host of Private Eye Confidential, Missouri private investigator Scott Fulmer about fraud and gray collar crime. Don’t miss last week’s conversation with New York private investigator and podcast host, Catherine Townsend. She is the host of iheart Radio’s Hell and Gone podcast. […]
PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR CATHERINE TOWNSEND | EPISODE 28 Cold case private investigator Catherine Townsend speaks with the host of Private Eye Confidential, Missouri private investigator Scott Fulmer about her podcast, Hell and Gone and conducting cold case investigations. Last week I spoke with New England private investigator John A. Hoda, the P.I. Coach. You can listen […]
THE PI COACH JOHN A. HODA | EPISODE 27 The PI Coach, John A. Hoda speaks with Missouri private investigator Scott Fulmer, the host of Private Eye Confidential, about his private investigation career, podcast and his published books. Last week I spoke with husband and wife Arizona private investigators Emilio and Rianne Maldonado. Listen here. […]
PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS EMILIO AND RIANNE MALDONADO | EPISODE 26 Arizona Private investigators Emilio and Rianne Maldonado speak with the host of Private Eye Confidential, Missouri private investigator Scott Fulmer about Workplace investigations, wrongful termination, litigation support, internal investigations, employee misconduct interviews and retaliation investigations. Last week’s conversation was with Bill Flanagan about his work on […]
BILL FLANAGAN AND THE CAL HARRIS ACQUITTAL | EPISODE 25 Private investigator Bill Flanagan talks wrongful convictions and the Cal Harris acquittal with Private Eye Confidential Host and Missouri private investigator Scott Fulmer. Don’t miss last week’s episode here. I spoke with Florida husband and wife private investigators Mark and Wendy Murnan. They host the […]
PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS MARK AND WENDY MURNAN | EPISODE 24 Private investigators Mark and Wendy Murnan of Florida, talk criminal defense (and their Youtube videos, Investigators in Cars Drinking Coffee) with Host and Missouri private investigator Scott Fulmer. Speaking of criminal defense, last week’s episode was with criminal defense private investigator Hal Humphreys. Find it here. […]
PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR HAL HUMPHREYS | EPISODE 23 Private investigator Hal Humphreys, the purveyor of PI Education, speaks with Host and Missouri private investigator Scott Fulmer about continuing education. Last week’s episode was about different methods private investigators can use for accepting payments from clients. Listen here. Until next time, this is Missouri Private Investigator Scott […]
5 WAYS PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS ACCEPT CLIENT PAYMENTS | EPISODE 22 Missouri private investigator Scott Fulmer with 5 ways private investigators accept client payments. Business magnate and philanthropist Sir Richard Branson said, “Never take your eyes off the cash flow because it’s the lifeblood of business.” In fact, businesses fail for one reason and one reason […]
35 OF THE BEST MARKETING TIPS FOR PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS | EPISODE 21 The late poet Maya Angelou once said, “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Ms. Angelou could’ve taught a masters class on marketing. Everything is marketing. […]
THE DOWNFALL OF PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR CHRISTOPHER BUTLER | EPISODE 20 Like any profession, the private investigation industry has its share of bad eggs. And he was no exception. According to the radio program, This American Life, the police accused him of selling crystal meth and marijuana seized from police evidence lockers. Although the state […]
INVESTIGATOR TIPS FOR FOLLOWING A SUBJECT INTO A GYM | EPISODE 19 The guy was a gym rat. Of course, he was off of work on a workers comp claim. However, that didn’t stop him from going to the gym every morning. Other than his daily trips to the gym he wasn’t very active. He […]
THE BEST AND MOST LISTENED TO PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR PODCASTS | EPISODE 18 I recently updated my Mac software. Unfortunately, the podcasting software I use is not yet compatible with the recent Mac update. However, I’ll have it fixed and be back with a new episode next week. On the positive side, I have a […]
THE UNLIKELY AND RECURRING DISAPPEARANCE OF MR. BROOKS | EPISODE 17 In the first place, Fitzgerald Brooks disappeared every night between nine and ten o’clock pm. However, he usually reappeared the next morning. Other times he didn’t return for two or three days. At the time I was on an investigation in Omaha, Nebraska. […]
6 PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR TIPS TO PREVENT FRAUD IN BUSINESS | EPISODE 16 Years ago I worked for a guy whose form of case management was writing notes on the back of manila folders. In fact, he once told me, “Go do surveillance on that lady. You know, the one with the red car.” He became […]
PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR ANDY KAY AND CONSTRUCTION FRAUD | EPISODE 15 It was a family business. As a young man Andy started out doing the scut work most laborers do in construction. From there, he worked his way up learning every facet of the construction business. Eventually, he became licensed in general engineering and as a […]
REVIEW OF JAY J ARMES INVESTIGATOR BY JAY J ARMES | EPISODE 14 In the late 1970’s, my uncle George Cain was a private investigator in San Antonio. At the time I was 16-years-old and often tagged along on surveillance. During one such surveillance my uncle handed me a worn paperback book. “I got this […]
8 WAYS PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS HELP LEGAL PROFESSIONALS | EPISODE 13 When it comes to 8 ways private investigators help legal professionals, these tips are a good start. Of course, there are hundreds of tips and methods. However, these 8 tips will help you work effectively. Especially with law firms, paralegals and other legal professionals. […]
10 PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES TO BUILD RAPPORT | EPISODE 12 As private investigators we spend a great deal of time talking to people from various backgrounds. You can use these 10 private investigator interview techniques to build rapport quickly with your subject or source. Of course, building rapport is simple the act of finding […]
TOP 75 SIGNS OF A CHEATER | EPISODE 11 I’ve spent almost 30 years conducting a variety of investigations. About a third of what I do involves some form of domestic investigation. For example, child custody, divorce, etc. However, infidelity investigations tend to take up a lot of my time. Therefore, I’ve compiled a list […]
PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR REVIEW OF THE KEYCHAIN SPY CAMERA | EPISODE 10 This is an independent private investigator review of the Keychain Spy Camera. To begin with, there are several versions of this particular Keychain Spy Camera. However, the device I’m reviewing is also called the Car Key Video Recorder or the KeyChain Hidden Cam. That’s probably clear […]
CONFESSIONS OF A PRIVATE EYE BY SCOTT FULMER | EPISODE 9 Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a real private investigator? I’m not talking about television private eyes like The Rockford Files or Magnum, P.I. No, I’m talking about what it’s really like to be a private investigator. Today’s podcast will be a short […]
PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR SCOTT FULMER AND THE GREAT TORTILLA CAPER | EPISODE 8 I had worked for these guys before when they had a similar employee theft issue. Unfortunately, they didn’t do anything about it after the first time. And so, like the round shape of a tortilla, things had come full circle. Anyway, I found […]
PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS USE OF OBSERVATION ON SURVEILLANCE | EPISODE 7 I think it all began with her neighbor, Phyllis. She was this tall older lady in her late 60’s. Her husband had passed on a few years ago so she spent a good deal of time out in her yard. Unfortunately, this gave her a […]
5 UNUSUAL ITEMS PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS NEED IN THEIR VEHICLES | EPISODE 6 When I think about Boise, Idaho, I always remember that song by Lynyrd Skynyrd, you know the one, “Its 8 o’clock in Boise, Idaho.” Anyway, I was there last summer. Actually, I think it was outside of Boise. I had this accident investigation […]
5 METHODS PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS USE TO FIND WITNESSES | EPISODE 5 Let’s talk today about 5 methods private investigators use to find witnesses and sources. To be clear, I’m using the terms witness and source interchangeably. For example, you may need to find a witness to a vehicle accident or a workplace accident. Perhaps you […]
10 THINGS EVERY ROOKIE PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR SHOULD KNOW | EPISODE 4 There are 10 things every rookie private investigator should know. Actually, there’s a lot more than 10. But these 10 are particularly important. I know Jim Rockford had his own set of lock picks. He seemed to break and enter illegally in every episode. […]
LONG STRANGE TRIP OF PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR SCOTT FULMER | EPISODE 3 It’s been a long strange trip. I’ve been conducting private investigations for almost thirty years. In fact, most of my adult life. There’s nothing else I’d rather be doing. Even with the emotional and financial ups and downs every year. I have satisfied customers […]
NEW PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS AND THE DATABASE EFFECT | EPISODE 2 If you’ve dealt with prosecutors or law enforcement you’re familiar with the CSI Effect. What about the Database Effect? Listen to this episode, new private investigators and the database effect, and find out what I’m talking about. And don’t miss my first episode about living […]