About Christine Burke
More than 25 years of investigative experience, brought to the independent review and analysis of complex cases.
- Retired police detective and patrol sergeant
- Licensed Arizona private investigatorAZ 1583426/1583427
- Law-enforcement expert witness
- Forensic genetic genealogist
- Instructor and author
A working investigator's perspective
Christine Burke spent more than 25 years in law enforcement, serving as a police detective and patrol sergeant. That frontline experience — leading investigations, supervising cases, and documenting complex work — informs everything she does today.
Now a licensed Arizona private investigator, law-enforcement expert witness, and forensic genetic genealogist, she reviews investigations, evaluates police practices, and develops investigative leads through genetic genealogy. She is also an instructor and author who shares that experience with agencies, legal teams, and professional audiences.
Christine is not anti-police and does not automatically advocate for either side. Her work evaluates the evidence, the investigation, police practices, documentation, and the applicable professional standards — objectively and thoroughly.
Christine is not an attorney and does not provide legal advice.
How she works
Findings follow the evidence.
Measured against recognized practices.
Clear, defensible reasoning.
Featured Resources
Tools and platforms Christine recommends for investigators, families, and professionals working complex cases.
A platform connecting cold case families and investigators with resources to bring answers and closure.
An investigative resource for professionals and the public navigating digital research and open-source intelligence.
Christine's YouTube channel — subscribing helps raise money for the Enduring Service™ program, funding donated investigative and forensic genetic genealogy work.
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