Services
Scientific research only takes you as far as the evidence allows. Arson profiler Ed Nordskog keeps the case alive by analyzing the human aspect.
Ed Nordskog is the Arson Profiler
We offer extremely high-end services based on the extensive work history and unique qualifications of one of the premier arson investigators and criminal profilers in the world. The services stem from Ed Nordskog’s work in real-world, high profile cases, and his two decades of research and study in the field. He has worked with and opposed in court some of the most accomplished experts in the field.
Services
Case Analysis/Profiling, Trial Preparation
Services are provided for any other type of fire or explosion related event to include Cold Case investigations, Firefighter Arsonist cases, Serial Arson cases, Female Fire setters, Juvenile Arsonists, Criminal Bombings and Explosions.
A special aspect of this service is that Ed works with prosecutors and/or civil attorneys to prepare their case for trial, and to prepare to deal with opposition “experts”.
Training Classes
Ed Nordskog is an internationally known expert in several unique fields of investigation and analysis. As such he has conducted training with dozens of law enforcement and fire agencies, arson training groups, prosecutors, Crime Scene Investigators (CSI), private investigators and colleges and universities. He has provided training at the local, state, national, international levels, along with the military in the following fields:
A. Fire Death Scene Investigation: Proper techniques of conducting fire death investigations
B. Advanced Fire Death Investigation: Suicides, Body Dumps, Filicide Cases, Mass Arson Murder
C. Serial Arson Investigations
D. Major Arson Case Investigations: Church Arsons, SWAT related fires, Major Arson Fraud Investigations, High Profile and Sensitive Arson Cases
E. Profiling the Arson Scene: Using simple profiling techniques to conduct successful arson investigations and prosecutions
F. Criminal Bombings: Devices, Motives, Tactics, and History
G. Incendiary Devices: Devices, Motives, Exploitation and Analysis
Fire Death Scene Reviews
This service is a specialty of Ed Nordskog. It is a detailed review and critique of any fire death/explosion investigation, to include accidents, suicides, murders, SWAT related fire deaths, and Fire Department Line of Duty deaths.
The review includes technical analysis, profiling, and the study of the victimology of the event. This includes a detailed analysis of all methods, techniques and reports conducted by fire personnel, law enforcement and coroners/pathologists.
Ed Nordskog has unique insight into special cases including Body Dump arsons, staged suicides, and Cold Case arson murders.
Media and Entertainment
Ed Nordskog has consulted on several television shows, done script consulting and revisions, and provided technical expertise for motion pictures and television shows. Ed has appeared on or consulted with various television shows to include: Prime Time Live, 20/20, Good Morning America, Scripps News Service Documentary, American Detective, L.A. Detectives, North Mission Road, NCIS, CSI, and CSI Miami.
Ed Nordskog is interested in developing media projects regarding the little known fields of arson investigation, bomb and explosion investigations, and criminal profiling.
Ed is considered an international expert on several aspects of arson investigation and has been routinely contacted to consult media entities regarding this. He has provided analysis to television and radio programs regarding ongoing, open cases and has assisted in profiling ongoing events for the media.
Several of Ed’s cases have been featured on television shows or were used as the basis for fictionalized television accounts.
Contact Ed Nordskog
Prosecutor or Civil Attorney
If you are involved in fire death cases or major arson prosecutions, Ed Nordskog will become a valuable resource for your case.
Training & Speaking
Ed Nordskog breaks the barriers by combining high level academic training with many years of street experience and courtroom cases.
