Our Founder

Our founder, E.M. McChrystal, brings more than three decades of dedicated service across military, local, and federal law enforcement disciplines, with a career grounded in investigation, evidence, and behavioral science. Her professional foundation began in Military Police and Psychological Operations, followed by service as a police officer and evidence technician, experiences that shaped her practical, evidence-driven approach to complex cases. She went on to build a 20-plus-year career as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), working a broad spectrum of investigations, including international and domestic terrorism, financial crimes, and major criminal matters.

Ms. McChrystal also led a team of FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) Coordinators, a collaborative role focused on educating investigators on BAU capabilities, facilitating access to FBI behavioral and analytical resources, and supporting multidisciplinary case strategy. Holding a Master’s degree in Forensic Psychology, she brings a rare combination of investigative experience, behavioral insight, and systems-level knowledge of federal tools and resources. This background uniquely positions Cold Case Resource Group to provide informed analysis, strategic guidance, and practical resource navigation for cold case investigations, in service of both law enforcement agencies and victim families.

Community collaboration

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We are always seeking community partners who share our commitment to helping others and advancing cold case investigations. If you have suggestions for research topics, emerging tools or technologies, or insights from your professional experience within or outside of law enforcement that could support cold case work, we welcome your input. Collaboration and open dialogue help us identify new resources, expand our knowledge base, and strengthen the support we provide to law enforcement and families.

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website use & Privacy Policy

Cold Case Resource Group is a volunteer organization that provides consulting and investigative support to assist law enforcement, victims’ families, and advocates in advancing unsolved cases. Services may include case review, research, interviews, public records requests, media support, and assistance in identifying investigative or forensic resources. All work is conducted in support of, and not in place of, official law enforcement or legal processes. We do not act as a law enforcement agency, have arrest authority, or make prosecutorial decisions, and no outcomes are guaranteed.

Information on this website is provided for general informational purposes. Any information submitted is voluntary and may be shared with law enforcement or appropriate partners when relevant. Confidentiality or anonymity cannot be guaranteed unless explicitly agreed upon in advance, and submission of information does not create an attorney-client, investigator-client, or fiduciary relationship.

This website uses GoDaddy website tools and Google Analytics (GA4) to collect limited, anonymous data about site usage, such as traffic sources, pages viewed, session duration, device type, and general engagement activity. Personal information is collected only if you voluntarily provide it, such as when contacting us or requesting assistance, and is used solely to respond and provide support. We do not sell or trade personal data.

All original website content is the property of Cold Case Resource Group unless otherwise stated and may be shared for personal or educational use with attribution. By using this website, you acknowledge and agree to these terms and to our ethical, victim-centered approach.