Public Case Archive

Independent Detective

Explore documented cases, research the archive, and follow updates in one organized public resource.

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Research the Archive

Interactive Research

Compare recorded cases by location, dates, classifications, demographics, and other archive statistics.

Explore the Database

Case Archive Statistics

Explore patterns within the Independent Detective archive. Choose a category and select the chart items that interest you. The linked case names beneath the graph update automatically, making it easier to move from the statistics to the people and cases represented by them.

603 Numbered Cases
58 Locations
64 Case Years
5 Case Types

Cases Represented

Explore the Cases Behind the Statistics

    Use the Bar and Circle charts for direct comparison, or open the Radial Explorer to move through Age, Location, Date, and Demographic relationships. Selecting a chart segment updates the matching cases.

    Recent Additions

    Recently Added Case Files

    Review newly published and recently updated cases.

    Policies & Transparency

    Independent Public-Information Archive

    Independent Detective is not a law-enforcement agency and does not replace an official investigation. Review our policies for information about archive content, privacy, and use of this website.