“Context influences everything.”

I offer independent case reviews and forensic consulting - complex, high-impact or historic cases, and ‘simple’ cases that seem open-and-shut. Details matter in all cases and perspective makes a difference.

After more than two decades as a senior forensic scientist with PHF (ESR), I now work independently with legal teams, investigators and agencies to provide technical review, case advice and clarity on forensic issues in criminal matters.

This isn’t just lab work - it’s language, logic and seeing what others might have missed.

### Expertise

- Independent review of forensic reports and scene evidence

- Advice on DNA transfer and persistence, bloodstain pattern analysis, physical and bilogical evidence

- Review of investigative processes and crime scene reconstruction

- Assistance with expert cross-examination strategy

- Input into appeals or post-conviction cases

- Technical writing, opinion reporting and consultation

### Who I Work With

- Defence and prosecution legal teams

- Private investigators

- Police and government agencies

- Review panels and oversight bodies

- Human rights or advocacy organisations

### Background

I worked for 23 years as a forensic scientist in Aotearoa New Zealand, primarily in crime scene examination, major crime casework and court presentation. I’ve given evidence in hundreds of court cases, trained police and forensic staff, and worked on everything from domestic violence to high-profile homicide.

### How I Work

My approach is detail-focused, impartial and collaborative. I’ll tell you what’s strong, what’s unclear and what questions still need asking. No fluff, no overstatement - just grounded forensic insight from someone who’s been in the room.

### Areas of Expertise Include:

  • crime scene examination and reconstruction

  • grave site examination

  • entomological collection

  • blood stain pattern analysis and interpretation

  • body fluid identification

  • trace biological material

  • DNA: using results to assist with interpretations

  • transfer and persistence of body fluids and DNA

  • hair examination and comparison

  • footwear and tyre print comparison

  • fabric damage interpretation

  • physical fit interpretation

  • serial number restoration

  • transfer and persistence of physical materials (glass, fibres, paint, hydrocarbon fuel, condom lubricant)

  • laser scanning capture of scenes

### Want to work together?

If you’d like to discuss a case or request a forensic review, get in touch.