2025 Frances Glessner-Lee Homicide Investigation Seminar
Originating in 1945, this seminar has been held annually and hosted by HAPS.
MEDICO-LEGAL DEATH INVESTIGATION I: BASIC TECHNIQUES IN FORENSIC PATHOLOGY AND FORENSIC SCIENCES.
The FGL Homicide Investigation Seminar will be held on October 27-31, 2025 at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, 900 West Baltimore Street in Baltimore, MD.
Download the 2025 FGL Homicide Investigation Seminar Brochure.
TOPICS:
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
ACCOMMODATIONS:
A block of rooms have been secured at the Marriott Camden Yards, Baltimore Downtown Hotel
Group rate is $175.00 per day for single or double occupancy.
Hotel Phone: (410) 962-0202.
REGISTRATION:
The cost of this seminar is $950.00, which includes a two-year membership in Harvard Associates in Police Science and
a banquet honoring Frances Glessner Lee, Tuesday evening.
Interested individuals should complete and return the registration form.
THIS SEMINAR IS SELF SUPPORTING, THEREFORE, PAYMENT IS DUE BEFORE YOU
ARE CONFIRMED. CANCELLATION AFTER SEPT 19, 2025 WILL RESULT IN A $150.00 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE.
All checks should be made payable to:
MARYLAND MEDICAL LEGAL FOUNDATION,
INC. TAX ID #520786068.
To pay via credit card, call Eleanor Thomas at 410-333-8159 or 443-850-0823.