
MISSING IN AUSTRALIA
Retired Detective Valentine Smith & Private Investigator Samantha Kiss
Search for new leads in unsolved Long Term Missing Persons Cases

YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
​​​The expertise and combined skillset of Retired Detective Valentine Smith and Private Investigator Samantha Kiss, affords the opportunity to detect previously missed clues for leads in unsolved Long Term Missing Persons (LTMP) cases. This service offers a professional analysis of Missing Persons cases, in search of new clues or leads in the disappearance of the Missing Person. ​The service comprises of a systematic review of previous investigations and coronial report (if available) resulting in a succinct and insightful report on our findings. Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) and Social Intelligence (SOCINT) techniques will also be used to thoroughly analyse the digital footprint of the Missing Person leading up to their disappearance through wide-scope assessment based on information provided by the you, the client. ​
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Please note: this service is only available for long-term missing persons cases within Australia.​ ​
UNSOLVED LTMP MISSING PERSONS SERVICES
PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR - SAMANTHA KISS​​
Private Investigator, Intelligence Analyst, & Researcher, Samantha has a professional and academic background in Criminology & Education.
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Her dedication to a continuance in knowledge and understanding in the field, sees her currently enrolled in a Research Masters Degree & Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience, having completed a Bachelor of Social Science (Criminology), an Advanced Diploma in Arts (Criminology) and certifications in Private Investigation, OSINT & Cyber Investigations. She has a deep interest in Missing Persons Behaviour and an enthusiasm for authorship analysis.
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Samantha is passionate, dedicated, and thorough, with exceptional attention to detail. She is devoted to the protection of children and the vulnerable, and cares deeply for her community. Her meticulous nature and diverse approach ensures that investigations are analysed from numerous perspectives. An extremely well-organised and patient individual, with superb time-management skills. Samantha takes great pride in seeking the facts with integrity and passion, whilst adopting dynamic practices during the process of an investigation and research.​
RETIRED DETECTIVE - VALENTINE SMITH APM​
A forty-five-year veteran of Law Enforcement and the Defence Forces. Specialist in Investigations, Information management, Professional Standards, Integrity, Strategic Planning, Interpreting Communications and Community Engagement.
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In 2013, after thirty-nine years’ service, Valentine retired from the Victoria Police as a Detective Senior Sergeant. His police career included working with Interpol and Crime Stoppers International in France, India, Canada and the U.S.A. As well as many city and rural positions, including three years as supervisor in some of Victoria’s remote mountain country followed by sixteen years as the head of Crime Stoppers, in the Victoria Police Intelligence Command.
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Since leaving policing Valentine has focused on missing person cold cases, concentrating on investigative first response, an interest that has seen him regularly appear across national media and on Under Investigation on the 9 Network, Australia. His work has now evolved into Senior Investigator and Disclosures Specialist/Corporate/Government investigations – 10 yrs. Advisor – Workplace investigations and ethics – Association Executive Services. Business mentoring /coaching advisor and trainer. ​
WHO ARE WE?


FEES
Our Investigators are fully licensed, very experienced, incredibly accomplished, and offer exemplary service to all our clients. The cost for our services is dependant on many factors, including but not limited to the type of service you require, and the amount of detail you can initially provide for the person of interest. Our fees are extremely competitive.
Fees are determined according to;
1. the time that will be necessary to complete the investigation, and,
2. the skillset required to ensure that the investigation is thoroughly and exhaustively concluded.​​​​