Excerpts from Michael W. Streed's new true crime book, SketchCop, have recently been featured in Behind the Badge OC. Michael is a internationally-recognized forensic facial imaging expert and shares an inside look at some of the nation's most notorious cases in his new book. The first excerpt from SketchCop details the kidnapping case of 5-year-old Samantha Runnion. Read the full article … [Read more...]
SketchCop: Drawing A Line Against Crime, a True Crime Original by Michael W. Streed
SketchCop Now Available! Police Sergeant (Ret.) Michael W. Streed is “The SketchCop.” He’s a one-of-a-kind crime fighter who’s frequently called into action by police departments seeking help solving their most difficult cases. For over three decades, Michael has provided signature images for the country’s most notorious murders, rapes, and kidnappings, including the kidnapping and murder of five-year-old Samantha Runnion, as well as the … [Read more...]
Michael W. Streed: True Crime Stories from a Forensic Artist
Michael W. Streed is an internationally-recognized forensic facial imaging expert based in Southern California. For 35 years he has blended his rich law enforcement experience and artistic skills to provide forensic facial imaging services to some of the largest, most diverse, police agencies in the United States, including the Los Angeles and Baltimore City Police Departments. During his distinguished law enforcement career Michael … [Read more...]
Michael W. Streed’s Motivation for Writing SketchCop
The inspiration and motivation for writing SketchCop – Drawing A Line Against Crime. The idea for SketchCop – Drawing A Line Against Crime was hatched in 2002 by my late wife. We were inside my office talking one day when she suggested I write a book. I brushed her off immediately. “What am I going to write about?” I responded. She pointed towards my file cabinet and reminded me about the headline making cases I worked on over the years. She … [Read more...]
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