Seminar Title
Homicide Investigations, Tactics and Procedures
Dates of Events
02/09/2027 through 02/11/2027
Last Updated: 07/30/2026
Instructor(s): Robert G. Lowery, Jr.
Location: Southaven Police Department West Precinct - 7320 US 51, Southaven, MS 38671
Hotel: Drury Inn and Suites - 735 Goodman Road West, Horn Lake, MS 38637
Course Registration Fee: $350
Instructor Bio
Robert G. Lowery, Jr.
Robert Lowery was the 5th police official to be appointed as Commander of the elite 35-year Greater St. Louis Major Case Squad, a multi-jurisdictional violent crime task force concerned with the high profile murder investigations in Missouri and Illinois. Serving 2.5 million citizens across 12 counties. Formed partnerships with Federal Law Enforcement agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, United State Marshal Service, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Secret Service and Internal Revenue to maximize resources available for in-progress homicide cases. Robert created the Technical Operations Group, a specially trained team designed to provide electronic support in tracking and locating suspects. Robert created the Family Liaison Program which provided specially trained investigators to work with families of victims of homicide cases, investigated violent crimes with 500 Law Enforcement Investigators from over 100 local, county, state, federal agencies and managed high-level murder cases in collaboration with numerous officers and agencies.
Robert is a member of the International Homicide Investigators Association, Quantico, Virginia, United State Department of Justice, Federal Agency Task Force on Missing and Exploited Children, Washington DC, International Coroners and Medical Examiners Association and Federal Bureau of Investigation and National Academy Association.
Robert Lowery was the 5th police official to be appointed as Commander of the elite 35-year Greater St. Louis Major Case Squad, a multi-jurisdictional violent crime task force concerned with the high profile murder investigations in Missouri and Illinois. Serving 2.5 million citizens across 12 counties. Formed partnerships with Federal Law Enforcement agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, United State Marshal Service, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Secret Service and Internal Revenue to maximize resources available for in-progress homicide cases. Robert created the Technical Operations Group, a specially trained team designed to provide electronic support in tracking and locating suspects. Robert created the Family Liaison Program which provided specially trained investigators to work with families of victims of homicide cases, investigated violent crimes with 500 Law Enforcement Investigators from over 100 local, county, state, federal agencies and managed high-level murder cases in collaboration with numerous officers and agencies.
Robert is a member of the International Homicide Investigators Association, Quantico, Virginia, United State Department of Justice, Federal Agency Task Force on Missing and Exploited Children, Washington DC, International Coroners and Medical Examiners Association and Federal Bureau of Investigation and National Academy Association.
Course Objectives
Course Overview:
Course Overview
This two-and-a-half-day training is designed for detectives and investigators specializing in homicide and crimes against persons. The course provides a structured, step-by-step approach to homicide investigations, beginning with the initial call and extending through crime scene management, evidence handling, suspect development, and case preparation for court.
Participants will gain critical insights into homicide classifications, offender motivations, suicides, equivocal or staged death scenes, and “no body” prosecutions. Special attention will also be given to investigating unidentified human remains.
The program emphasizes proper documentation, report writing, courtroom preparation, and effective collaboration with coroners/medical examiners and prosecutors. Additionally, participants will explore the latest investigative tools and technologies, including advanced cell phone analytics, data management, and the impact of social media on modern investigations.
Course Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
· Apply core principles of crime scene management
· Work effectively with the coroner/medical examiner
· Understand the role of the prosecutor/district attorney in homicide cases
· Initiate and structure homicide investigations
· Document cases with precision and clarity
· Identify, develop, interview, and interrogate suspects
· Utilize emerging technologies in homicide investigations
· Prepare and present cases for court
· Analyze and revisit unsolved cases
This two-and-a-half-day training is designed for detectives and investigators specializing in homicide and crimes against persons. The course provides a structured, step-by-step approach to homicide investigations, beginning with the initial call and extending through crime scene management, evidence handling, suspect development, and case preparation for court.
Participants will gain critical insights into homicide classifications, offender motivations, suicides, equivocal or staged death scenes, and “no body” prosecutions. Special attention will also be given to investigating unidentified human remains.
The program emphasizes proper documentation, report writing, courtroom preparation, and effective collaboration with coroners/medical examiners and prosecutors. Additionally, participants will explore the latest investigative tools and technologies, including advanced cell phone analytics, data management, and the impact of social media on modern investigations.
Course Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
· Apply core principles of crime scene management
· Work effectively with the coroner/medical examiner
· Understand the role of the prosecutor/district attorney in homicide cases
· Initiate and structure homicide investigations
· Document cases with precision and clarity
· Identify, develop, interview, and interrogate suspects
· Utilize emerging technologies in homicide investigations
· Prepare and present cases for court
· Analyze and revisit unsolved cases