Private investigation & latent print examination

Clarity for life’s
most consequential
decisions.

Background investigations. Personal matters. Latent evidence. Missing persons. Four focused disciplines, one considered standard of care.

South Florida · Discreet by design
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01 / Our expertise

Four disciplines.
One exacting standard.

Private decisions deserve more than assumptions. We bring careful investigation and disciplined latent-print examination to the questions that matter—each with its own purpose, scope and limits.

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02 / The people behind the work

Experience that informs.
Judgment that matters.

Personal accountability, a careful reading of the facts and respect for the responsibility entrusted to us.

Investigations34+ years

Wayne Holbrook

Law enforcement & investigative experience

More than 34 years of law-enforcement experience, including Miami Beach and work with the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force and U.S. Marshals Service task forces, inform a measured investigative approach.

Latent print examination26 years

Lenett Holbrook

I.A.I.-Certified Latent Print Examiner

26 years of experience in latent-print work, with examination, comparison, verification and independent review grounded in professional methods and carefully documented findings.

Experience and examiner credentials describe the practitioners—not an endorsement by any agency. Florida Agency License No. A1600293.

03 / The Lucid approach

Deliberate from
the very beginning.

A defined purpose. An appropriate scope. Clear communication about the work and what it can reasonably establish.

01A private conversation

Begin with the question, not a public case file. We discuss authority, fit and a safe way to communicate before an engagement.

02A purposeful scope

We agree the objective, lawful methods and practical limits. Examination matters also require an appropriate approach to evidence preservation and transfer.

03Findings in context

Relevant information is documented clearly, with the limits of the work explained. No particular investigative outcome, match or reunion is guaranteed.

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A considered resource

A clearer first step.

Practical guidance for private consultations, missing-adult concerns and latent evidence. Supporting resources, not a substitute for a conversation.

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Before we begin

A few questions.
Considered answers.

Which service should I choose?

Our four specialties are Background Investigations, Infidelity Investigations, Crime Scene Latents and Missing Persons. Choose the closest topic, or select “Not sure yet.” We will discuss fit, purpose and the next step privately.

What should I share in the first inquiry?

Only your contact information, the general service you need and a safe way to respond. Do not send subject names, locations, case facts, evidence or highly sensitive material through the public form.

Where does Lucid Group work?

Our service area is South Florida, including Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach. Availability depends on the location, authorization and agreed scope of the matter.

Can I send fingerprints or evidence online?

Please do not upload or email evidence with an initial request. Begin with a private consultation to establish authorization, preservation requirements and an appropriate transfer process.

What if someone is in immediate danger?

Call 911 and report the matter to law enforcement. This website and our private-investigation service do not replace emergency response or a missing-person report.

A considered next step

A private conversation.
A clearer perspective.

Tell us only what is needed to begin. We will discuss the purpose, appropriate scope and next step using your preferred contact method.

South Florida · Miami-Dade, Broward & Palm Beach
Florida Agency License No. A1600293

Immediate danger or an emergency? Call 911.
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Request a private consultation

Keep your request high-level. Do not include case facts, subject names, locations or evidence. Privacy notice

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