Lauth Investigations International
Missing Persons Investigators Providing Families and Nonprofits with Global Expertise
When your loved one goes missing, you need the expertise of a missing persons investigation agency with a track record of success. Lauth Investigations International specializes in recovering at-risk missing children, teens, and adults.
Why Use an Independent Missing Persons Investigator
Private investigators have skills and experience similar to law enforcement but are independent of the jurisdictional and bureaucratic issues that can stall case progression. They have access to verified databases under their licensure by the state, similar to the databases law enforcement uses to find missing persons.
How Lauth Works
There are more than 20K missing persons and 14K unidentified remains in the U.S. alone. We are dedicated to using diverse experience and applied methodology to combat this tragic statistic and close unsolved cases. Our firm uses only verified resources and regularly networks with national and international missing person organizations, nonprofits, and law enforcement agencies.
A Lauth Investigator can execute:
Theory Development
Review client information, conduct a biographical analysis, and build theories based on information gathered through phase one.
Physical Search Site Logistics
Develop integrating zone fields to include area buildings, community interest points, and areas conducive to the missing person’s last two weeks of behavior, psychological demeanor at the time of disappearance, and psychological profile from teen years to present.
Flyer Creation/Social Media Assistance
Work with our internal graphic designer to develop a flier substantially more engaging to the public eye by using various photos and identifiers provided by the client. Execute widespread social media sharing of the missing persons’ case information to broaden the advocacy work needed for the case.
Logistics Development
Analyze areas of interest based on urban or rural demographics of where the missing could be located, deceased or alive, based on various evidence such as cell record pings, witnesses, cameras, etc.
Missing Person Comprehensive Data Sheet Creation
This data will assist in the field investigation by compiling and detailing the missing person’s identifying data, a tracing sheet of attachments to include personal information including financial, legal, medical, community, education and employment, vehicle and driver information, utilities, and communications.
Family Debriefings
Continue ongoing family discussion about the case to gain continued knowledge of the missing person(s). Also, talk with local police to determine their assistance or involvement in the case.
Cost Estimates
Lauth creates a cost estimate based on the information provided, including expenses and labor for the Phase 2 investigation. This estimate includes labor and expenses such as hotel, vehicle, meals, and flight to the focused area derived from the Phase 1 investigation.
50+
Years of Experience
50+ Years of Global Impact
Lauth’s niche team of investigators has a combined 50 years of experience conducting missing persons cases worldwide. Their reach has extended beyond the United States into Latin America, Europe, and even the Middle East. Each investigator is assigned a case based on their experience and the elements of case complexities.
Founded in 1995, CEO/Founder Thomas Lauth is a nationally recognized Missing Persons and Human Trafficking Investigator and Indiana Law Enforcement Academy graduate, initially serving as Senior Criminal Investigator for Marion County Public Defender Agency in Indiana.
Tailored & Comprehensive Investigations
Our disciplined and diligent approach to missing person cases comes in two phases. At each step of the process, our missing person investigators work closely with families to keep them abreast of the investigation and to develop the best strategy for moving forward. Phase one involves reviewing client information and conducting a biographical analysis to build theories based on the information acquired.
Phase two is the Travel Phase. The initial investigation of Phase One should uncover a confirmed or general address or area that requires investigation. After Phase One, the client may proceed with Phase Two of the investigation, which involves traveling to the site area based on findings from Phase One.
Fine Tuned Techniques
Our team regularly collaborates and cooperates with local, state, and federal law enforcement, missing persons organizations nationwide, and national media. When your loved one is missing, it is not uncommon to hire a missing person investigator to conduct a concurrent investigation with law enforcement, and we hope to provide that context to your family.
A Record of Success
We are the most adept and top-rated missing persons investigations team in recovering and reunifying missing persons, with an 85% success rate.
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