Murder Expert Witnesses

Murder expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on murder. The murder expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Child Abuse, Forensic Psychiatry, Forensic Psychology, Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Pediatrics, Police Practices & Procedures, Premises Liability, Psychiatry, Psychology, and Security.

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Dana R Anderson

Forensic Psychologist & Expert Witness

California Forensic Psychology

Los Angeles, California
Forensic Psychology, Psychology - threat assessment, malingering, serial killers, Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, homicide, PTSD, feigning, kidnapping, stalking, murder, strangulation, child custody, family law, domestic violence, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Psychopathy, risk assessment, Insanity defense, sex offenders
Dr. Anderson is a distinguished forensic psychologist with over a decade of experience delivering expert testimony in criminal, civil, and family law cases. Her extensive expertise in malingering, deception, and severe mental illness offers attorneys and courts the critical insights needed to navigate the most complex psychological evaluations. Widely recognized for her specialization in high-stakes legal cases, Dr. Anderson is frequently retained for high-profile evaluations. Utilizing clinical and forensic psychopathology assessments, she is trusted by both defense and plaintiff teams to provide impartial and impactful evaluations. As the host of the acclaimed podcast Killer Psychologist, Dr. Anderson examines the psychological forces driving criminal behavior and unpacks the complexities of the justice system. Her expertise has been featured on Fox Nation, Investigation Discovery, and Nancy Grace, solidifying her reputation as a leading authority in forensic psychology. Renowned...
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GEORGE P KELLY, MD

Psychiatry and Forensic Psychiatry

George P. Kelly, M D

Fairfield, Connecticut
Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - psychiatric malpractice, inappropriate hospital discharge, involuntary hospital admission, wrongful death, suicide, standard of care, psychiatric disability, inadequate supervision, inpatient psychiatry, murder, dangerousness, failure to warn, mood disorders, psychosis, failure to diagnose
Board Certified Psychiatrist. Member of Impaired Physicians Committee of State of Connecticut, which expanded to involve ALL licensed medical professionals, and Dr. Kelly was its first Program Director. Expert in malpractice issues, standard of care issues, failure to protect, impaired practitioner issues. Principal psychiatrist and team leader of 17-bed, locked, in-patient Connecticut State Hospital unit for young adults. Expert in hospital liability, wrongful confinement, wrongful discharge, medical malpractice, failure to diagnose, failure to treat, standard of care issues. Private practice and teaching 30+ years Voted "Teacher of the Year" by Norwalk Hospital Resident Staff Please see Dr. Kelly's website for individual case discussions: georgekellymd.com
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Nelson Andreu, EdD

Police Practices Expert – Homicide specialty

Andreu Experts, LLC

Miami, Florida
Law Enf & Criminal Justice, Police Practices & Procedures - Homicide, Homicide Defense Consultant, Murder, Police Practices & Procedure, Death, Case Review & Strategy, Police procedures, Homicide investigation, False arrest, Police shooting, Death Investigation Expert, Medicolegal Death Investigator, Case Review & Strategy
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY To provide expert opinion and testimony in all aspects of Law Enforcement. With over 45 years of governmental and law enforcement experience; homicide investigation, including serial killer investigation, and all types of death investigations. Thoroughly understands the investigative process and works hard to adapt innovative methods and uses various investigative styles; in addition to firmly establish investigative techniques. Fully Bilingual Chief of Police (retired) and adjunct university professor; offering skills in communication, leadership and organization. More than 30 years in college-level law enforcement instruction. Exceptional presentation, interpersonal and communication skills. Committed to law enforcement, public education and community service. SKILLS * Extensive knowledge of all aspects of Law * Criminal law knowledge Enforcement * Court testimony * Clear communicator of complex ideas * Exceptional communicator * Culturally-sensitive * Strong ...
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Frank A Finley, II, PSP

A Proven Security & Premises Liability Expert

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Florida
Premises Liability, Security - workplace violence, healthcare security, physical security, church security, security design, resort security, manufacturing security, mental health security, veterans affairs, inadequate/negligent security, premises security, assault, murder, rape, robbery, violent crime, premises security liability, security, standard of care
Frank is a retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel with 32 years of service, as started, grew, and recently sold a multimillion dollar security consulting firm. He is a physical security and risk mitigation subject matter expert with 30 years of experience, having assisted Federal, state, local, private sector officials, as well as facility owners and operators to enhance their physical security posture. He works with organizations to address their demanding security needs, translating vulnerabilities into compelling security and operations efficiencies. Being completely versed in numerous national and international physical security design guidelines and standards, Frank serves as an advisor to AE design teams in the proper risk assessment and cost-effective implementation of risk mitigation measures. Clients include the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of the Interior, Department of Defense, several Universities, Fortune 500 manufacturers, hospitality organizations, and nume...
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Henry M. Storper, MD

Henry Storper M.D.P.A.

Miami, Florida
Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry - Inpatient Psychiatry, Suicide, Overdose, Wrongful Death, Psychiatric Inappropriate Hospital Admission, Psychiatric Inappropriate Hospital Discharge, Involuntary Hospitalization, Psychiatric Malpractice, Mood Disorders, Psychiatric Disability, Murder, Psychosis, Hospital Psychiatry
Board Certified Psychiatrist. Medical Director CMHC, Medical Director Crisis Stabilization Unit, Medical Director PHP, Medical Director Inpatient Psychiatric Unit, Chief of Staff Deering Hospital. Currently: Outpatient/inpatient private psychiatric practice. Expert in hospital liability, malpractice issues, standard of care issues, litigation, consultations.
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Frederick Winsmann, Ph.D., ABPP

Harvard Faculty Psychologist

Frederick Winsmann, Ph.D., ABPP, LLC

Boston, Massachusetts
Psychology, Forensic Psychology - Competency, Testing, Consult, Risk, Mitigation, Personal injury, Voluntariness, Sexual, Violent, Depression, Criminal Responsibility, Civil commitment, Diminished Capacity, Aid in Sentencing, Board-Certified, Neuropsychological Testing, Murder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ("PTSD"), Therapy, Trauma
Dr. Winsmann is a Harvard Medical School-affiliated, licensed psychologist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the State of New York, the State of Florida, the state of Iowa, the State of New Hampshire, and the State of South Carolina. Dr. Winsmann is Board-Certified in forensic psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Psychology, and he is a Fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Psychology. For more information about ABPP Board-certification as a forensic psychologist, please visit: https://abfp.com/about/ Dr. Winsmann completed a fellowship in psychoanalytic psychotherapy at the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Psychoanalytic Studies as a Harvard Medical School Clinical Fellow, where he subsequently served as a Faculty Member. Dr. Winsmann serves as the Moderator of PsyLaw List, which is an international email list comprised of approximately 1000 members involved in forensic psychology. He is ...
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Dana R Anderson

Forensic Psychologist & Expert Witness

California Forensic Psychology

Nevada
Forensic Psychology, Psychology - threat assessment, malingering, serial killers, Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, homicide, PTSD, feigning, kidnapping, stalking, murder, strangulation, child custody, family law, domestic violence, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Psychopathy, risk assessment, Insanity defense, sex offenders
Dr. Anderson is a distinguished forensic psychologist with over a decade of experience delivering expert testimony in criminal, civil, and family law cases. Her extensive expertise in malingering, deception, and severe mental illness offers attorneys and courts the critical insights needed to navigate the most complex psychological evaluations. Widely recognized for her specialization in high-stakes legal cases, Dr. Anderson is frequently retained for high-profile evaluations. Utilizing clinical and forensic psychopathology assessments, she is trusted by both defense and plaintiff teams to provide impartial and impactful evaluations. As the host of the acclaimed podcast Killer Psychologist, Dr. Anderson examines the psychological forces driving criminal behavior and unpacks the complexities of the justice system. Her expertise has been featured on Fox Nation, Investigation Discovery, and Nancy Grace, solidifying her reputation as a leading authority in forensic psychology. Renowned...
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Charles H. Heller, PhD.

PSYCHOLOGIST EXPERT IN BATTERED WOMAN SYNDROME

Heller Consulting Group Inc.

New York, New York
Psychology, Child Abuse - Battered Woman Syndrome, Homicide, Criminal Assessment, Emotional Suffering, Child Sexual Abuse, Murder, Sexual Assault, Emotional Damages, False Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse, Battered Woman Defense, CSAAS Rebuttal, Posttraumatic stress Disorder PTSD, Clergy Sex Abuse, Criminal Behavior, Domestic Violence, False Allegation
I am a licensed Psychologist in both New Jersey and New York, providing clinical and forensic consultation services onsite or on internet platform as a member of Psypact in 42 other jurisdictions nationwide. I can also consult in California and Massachusetts per statute. My Ph.D in Psychology is from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, earned in 1979. My doctoral research entitled Criminal Behavior and Arousal, focused on the causes of criminal behavior, laying the foundation for a career devoted to the clinical and forensic understanding of violence. I have been a treating clinical psychologist, forensic psychologist, and expert witness for over 40 years. My specialties include Battered woman Syndrome, Battered Women Syndrome defense for battered women who have murdered or assaulted the perpetrator of domestic violence. I have also worked with prosecutors in cases related to domestic violence and battered person syndrome, I have assisted in cases of Intimate Partner Violence, Inti...
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Dr. Ken Lang

Homicide Detective (Ret.) – Police Practices

KEN LANG CONSULTING, LLC

Milligan, Tennessee
Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice - criminal investigation, crime scene analysis, crime scene reconstruction, use of force, death scene, homicide, murder, shootings, self defense, USCCA, NRA, rape, sex crimes, sex offense, sexual assault, violent crime, robbery, police practices, composite sketch
Dr. Ken Lang is a retired 25‑year law enforcement veteran and former homicide detective with extensive experience in violent‑crime investigations, police practices and procedures, and use‑of‑force analysis. He has conducted and supervised investigations involving homicides, rapes, robberies, and other major crimes, and he currently serves as an associate professor of criminology/criminal justice at Milligan University. Dr. Lang holds a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice and provides expert consultation and testimony in matters involving criminal investigations, police practices, use of force, officer involved shootings, evidence handling, and investigative failures. Dr. Lang began his law enforcement career in 1989 with the Havre de Grace Police Department before joining the Baltimore County Police Department (BCoPD) in 1991, where he served for 23 years. His investigative career included 15 years assigned to violent‑crime investigations and 5 years investigating property crimes. His casewo...
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Vince Vittatoe, CPP, CSC, CPTED

Premises Liability & Negligent Security Expert

Vittatoe Consulting, LLC

McKinney, Texas
Security, Premises Liability - Inadequate/Negligent Security, Hotel/Motel, Safety/Security, Security Procedures, commercial buildings, Crime Foreseeability, Assaults, Battery, Rape, Robbery, Murder, Parking Lot, Apartments, Violent Crime, Workplace Violence, Wrongful Death, OSHA, emergency/crisis, premises security liability
Vince Vittatoe, CPP, CSC, CPTED, is the Principal/CEO at Vittatoe Consulting, LLC, independent security management and forensic consulting practice focused on providing clients security and loss prevention expertise to help protect their employees and customers. With over 30 years of combined law enforcement and corporate safety, security, and loss prevention experience, we offer our clients direction and advice from our experience in both the public and private sectors. After college, Vince worked for State Farm Insurance as an accounting supervisor before joining the Dallas Police Department in 1988, serving as a police officer and divisional defensive tactics instructor. Upon returning to the private sector, Vince entered the hospitality industry and gained operations experience as an Area Manager for Motel 6, responsible for twelve motels. Next, Vince moved to the corporate office of Accor North America as the Director-Safety & Security. Vince held safety, security, and los...
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Niran S. Al-Agba, MD, FAAP

Child Abuse - Second Opinions

Second Opinion MD, LLC

Silverdale, Washington
Pediatrics, Child Abuse - Second Opinions, Medical Misdiagnosis, Trial Consultation, Physical and Sexual Assault, NAT, Abusive Head Trauma, Unexplained Fractures, Subdural Hemorrhage, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Child Neglect, Failure to Thrive, Sepsis, Pediatric Death, Murder, Non Accidental Trauma, Dependency Cases, Criminal Defense, Fraud, Cardiac Arrest
I review cases for plaintiffs and defendants in dependency, civil, criminal, and military matters. I perform second opinion reviews in cases where child abuse or neglect are alleged. I have been reviewing cases since 2019. I have testified at trial successfully on a multitude of topics and medical conditions. I am board-certified in Pediatrics and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. I own and operate a private rural pediatric clinic x 25 years. I see thousands of patients annually. I have extensive experience with urgent and emergent care of children, including accidental trauma vs. abusive injury, cases of bruising, unexplained fractures or head injuries, sepsis, metabolic disorders and other rare conditions which may be misdiagnosed as child abuse by parents, schools, and state agencies. I teach and supervise medical students and residents regularly. I graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine; the school ranked #1 in primary care for the...