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The Sound of Pursuit

Hal Humphreys
Elder Financial Exploitation
Public Records
Threat Intelligence
Asset Searches
Due Diligence
AI In Investigations
Title IX
Unclaimed Property Databases
Generative AI
Private Investigators
Conviction Review Unit
Private Investigation
Identity Theft
No Man's Ghost
Gary Murphy
Robert Gardner & Associates
Numbers Up, Cracking the Code Of an American Family
Estate and Probate
Eric Rudolph
Graham Leach Bliley Act

This is the official podcast of Pursuit Magazine, an online community of private investigators, journalists, and truth-seekers of all stripes. In the podcast, we explore information sources, share tradecraft tips, and discuss ways to integrate new technology with old-school gumshoe know-how. We dig into myths about PI work and hear hard-won lessons from the field. And for the spy-curious outsider,... more

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The “prosperity gospel:" It’s a controversial movement among some charismatic Christians who believe that if people have faith, God will reward them with health and riches. In the middle of the last century, some prosperity gospel preachers discovere... more

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Your smart TV is watching you. Your fitness tracker knows your heart rate. Your doorbell has a camera. Your car logs everywhere you go.

IoT, the Internet of Things, is everywhere. And those connected devices are priceless sources of digital evidence... more

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On a spring day in 1999, Russell Maze called 911, frantic: his son Alex, just five weeks old, had stopped breathing. At the hospital, doctors noticed bruises on Alex’s head and abdomen. They quickly deduced that his injuries could only have been caus... more

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How do you identify online threats before they turn into disasters?

Our guest Chris Nyhuis specializes in shielding clients from cyberattacks. As co-founder and CEO of Vigilant, a cybersecurity company in Cincinnati, he’s developed defenses for the ... more

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Twin brothers, 18 years old, go to a party in San Jose, California. A fight ensues. Somebody gets stabbed — and dies. The brothers are arrested, and one twin is charged with murder. The wrong twin. And he stays in jail for nearly two years before the... more

Some of the laws shaping how investigators work today were written decades before anyone had a smartphone. And right now, a new round of legislation is moving through state capitals and Congress that could change how PIs track people, pull records, a... more

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1996. A blast rips through Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta. The FBI’s initial suspect — a security guard just doing his job — is cleared. The only evidence pointing to the real bomber is a grainy photo. To the FBI, he’s simply “blob man.” They hav... more

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What happens when trust is weaponized and life savings start to disappear? 

In this episode, we’ll expose the hidden world of elder financial exploitation — how these crimes play out, and how private investigators can help victims in their aftermath... more

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Recent Guests

Sunny Eaton
Director of the Conviction Review Unit and Assistant District Attorney in the Nashville DA's office
Nashville DA's Office
Episode: Pursuing Justice as Director of Nashville’s Conviction Review Unit
Chris Nyhuis
CEO and co-founder of Vigilant, cybersecurity expert
Vigilant
Episode: Cyberwarfare, Hunting Threats, and Why Companies Are Breached
Jennifer Miller
Journalist, author of five books, and co-producer of Blood Will Tell
Blood Will Tell (podcast)
Episode: The "Blood Will Tell" Podcast
Ed Ajaeb
Licensed investigator, certified legal investigator, founder and president of Nighthawk Strategies
Nighthawk Strategies
Episode: Legislation & the PI Industry: What Investigators Need to Know
Becca Andrews
Writer and journalist; co-producer of American Shrapnel
Al.com / Reckon; author of No Choice, The Destruction of Roe v. Wade and The Fight to Protect the Fundamental American Right
Episode: The “American Shrapnel” Podcast: Investigating a Domestic Terrorist
Clay Kahler
Private investigator, partner at Bohn & Associates
Bohn & Associates
Episode: Investigating Elder Financial Exploitation
Mindy Bohn
Private investigator, firm owner at Bohn & Associates
Bohn & Associates
Episode: Investigating Elder Financial Exploitation
Molly Donaldson
Private investigator, owner of Waverly Research; specializes in litigation support, due diligence and workplace investigations
Waverly Research
Episode: Origin Stories: The Accidental Investigator
Dean Beers
Private investigator, instructor, and course author
Death Case Review / PI Education
Episode: GenAI for Private Investigators

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Hal Humphreys
Host of The Sound of Pursuit

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"No Man's Ghost": An Arson Thriller by a New York City Firefighter
Q: What do you want readers to take away from this novel?
Powell hopes readers understand that people face unseen battles, and that the protagonist and antagonist mirror each other's struggles, offering a character-driven thriller with a broader message about resilience and empathy.
"No Man's Ghost": An Arson Thriller by a New York City Firefighter
Q: Without any spoilers, can you talk about your point of view characters and why you decided to let us see into the mind of the arsonist?
Powell explains that giving the reader access to both the arsonist and the responders helps illuminate motivations while maintaining suspense, showing how someone's personal history and environment can collide with professional duty.
Pursuing Justice as Director of Nashville’s Conviction Review Unit
Q: Why does this work matter, and how do you keep going after devastating losses like the Maze case?
She explains a deep belief in the system, the ethical obligation to acknowledge errors, and the commitment to continue fighting for truth and better practices, despite heartbreak and setbacks.
Pursuing Justice as Director of Nashville’s Conviction Review Unit
Q: Just real quickly, tell us a little bit about your background and what drew you to the law.
Sunny describes a public-service trajectory, from an initial interest in therapy to law, with experiences in public defense and private practice, ultimately leading to a role in the Conviction Review Unit where she can pursue justice with the power of the state.
Show Her the Money: The Dark Art of Asset Searches
Q: Walk us through your search strategy when starting an asset investigation.
The process begins with gathering known data and any prior research, then identifying names, addresses, and relationships, followed by deep dives into public records, comprehensive initial reports for leads, and finally news and social media to uncover unexpected assets like licenses or partnerships.

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This show centers on private investigation, information sourcing, and the practical use of technology in fieldwork. Listeners get behind-the-scenes tradecraft, regulatory and policy context for investigators, and real-world case discussions spanning cyber threats, elder exploitation, wrongful convictions, title IX investigations, and open-source intelligence. The format often blends actionable insights with narratives from seasoned investigators, journalists, and legal professionals, offering a practical lens on how to conduct thorough investigations while navigating ethics and law. A notable strength is the mix of technical topics with human-centered storytelling, giving both tactical tips and context on the human impact of investigations.... more

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