FGL Homicide Seminar

2023 Frances Glessner-Lee Homicide Investigation Seminar

Originating in 1945, this seminar has been held annually and hosted by HAPS.

The FGL Homicide Investigation Seminar will be held on October 2-6, 2023 at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, 900 West Baltimore Street in Baltimore, MD.

Download the 2023 FGL Homicide Investigation Seminar Brochure and Registration Form.

Tentative Agenda:

  • The Team Approach to the Homicide Victim at the Scene (Errors in Homicide Investigation)
  • Factors Used in Estimating the Time of Death:
  • Post-Mortem Changes
  • Collection and Use of Trace Evidence
  • Blood Stain Interpretation
  • Identification by the Use of Anthropological Information
  • Identification by and Use of Blood Typing and DNA Testing
  • Cause and Manner of Death
  • Identification by Use of Odontology
  • Examination of Gunshot Wounds
  • Examination of Shotgun Wounds
  • Blunt Injuries/Drug Related Deaths
  • Cutting and Stabbing Wounds
  • Forensic Autopsy
  • Death Due to Hanging and Strangulation
  • Investigation of Sudden and Unexpected Deaths in
  • Infancy, Including Child Abuse
  • Identification of Related Deaths (The Serial Killer)
  • Use of Toxicological Information in the Final Diagnosis
  • Testifying in Court

Course Fee:

$900.00 USD per person, which includes a two year HAPS membership, and a conference banquet honoring Frances Glessner Lee.
Cancellation after September 5, 2023 will result in a $150.00 administrative fee.

Registration:

Download the Seminar Registration Form and mail. fax, or email to the Program Coordinator.  Contact infromation and credit card payment information can be found on the downloadable form.

Accommodations:

A room block has been secured at the Marriott Camden Yards, Baltimore Downtown Hotel at a rate of $149.00 per night.  To reserve a room call 410.347.5707 or reserve online here.
Reservations must be made no later than 3:00pm, Friday, September 5, 2023.