Crime Scene Examination & Forensic Review
Forensic Insight Consulting provides specialist independent crime scene examination and re-examination services, supporting legal representatives, private investigators, and individuals seeking a detailed forensic review of their case.
Led by highly experienced forensic practitioner Thomas Coyle MNZM, with attendance at over 20,000 crime scenes and examination of more than 250,000 exhibits, we bring extensive operational expertise in the recovery, preservation, and interpretation of forensic evidence.
Our role is to ensure that crime scene evidence has been properly identified, examined, and interpreted—and where necessary, to identify gaps, limitations, or alternative explanations.
Independent Crime Scene Expertise
We provide independent forensic services across a wide range of cases, including criminal, civil, and complex investigations.
Our expertise includes:
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Crime scene examination and re-examination
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Forensic evidence recovery and assessment
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Interpretation of scene dynamics and events
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Identification of missed or overlooked evidence
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Review of investigative methodology
This service is particularly valuable where concerns exist about the quality, completeness, or interpretation of the original forensic investigation.
Our Crime Scene Services
We are able to undertake:
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Full forensic examination of crime scenes or exhibits (where access is available)
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Independent re-examination of previously examined scenes
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Detailed forensic review where concerns exist regarding the original investigation
Instructions are accepted from:
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Criminal defence lawyers
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Prosecutors
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Civil litigation lawyers
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Private investigators
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Insurance companies
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Private individuals (including incarcerated persons seeking review)
Forensic Review Without Scene Access
Where physical access to a scene or exhibits is not possible, we conduct a comprehensive forensic review using available case material, including:
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Scene photographs and video recordings
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Police and forensic examiner notes
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Laboratory reports and documentation
From this information, we reconstruct the scene examination and assess the reliability of the forensic findings.
What We Assess
Detailed Forensic Scene Assessment
Our review considers whether:
Scene Examination Approach
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The original forensic strategy was appropriate and thorough
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Key areas of the scene were properly examined
Evidence Recovery & Preservation
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Evidence was correctly identified, recovered, and preserved
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Proper forensic techniques were applied
Documentation & Continuity
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Scene notes, photographs, and records are complete and accurate
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Continuity of evidence has been maintained
Omissions & Limitations
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Any evidence may have been missed or overlooked
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Limitations in the original investigation are identified
Alternative Interpretations
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Whether other explanations for the evidence exist
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Whether conclusions drawn are reasonable and supported
Why Independent Review Matters
Crime scene evidence is often central to a case—but its value depends entirely on how it was handled and interpreted.
An independent forensic review can:
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Identify critical gaps or missed evidence
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Challenge incorrect or incomplete conclusions
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Provide alternative interpretations of events
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Strengthen or clarify the evidential position
In many cases, what was not examined or recognised can be just as important as what was found.
Court-Ready Forensic Reporting
All findings are presented in clear, structured, and impartial reports suitable for legal proceedings.
We ensure that:
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Evidence is explained in plain, understandable terms
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Technical findings are properly supported
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Conclusions are balanced and defensible
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Reports meet court and expert witness standards
Our reports assist legal teams in properly understanding, challenging, or relying upon forensic evidence within the wider context of the case.
Forensic Insight Consulting provides independent crime scene examination, forensic review, and expert witness services across New Zealand and internationally.
We assist legal professionals, investigators, and private clients in analysing, interpreting, and challenging crime scene evidence in criminal and civil matters.
At Forensic Insight Consulting, our duty is to provide objective forensic opinion.
We do not advocate for one side - we assess the evidence on its merits
and present conclusions that are:
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Scientifically grounded
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Professionally sound
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Legally robust