Professional investigation
Case Studies

Results That Speak
for Themselves

A selection of anonymized case examples demonstrating our investigative methodology and the outcomes we deliver for our clients.

All case details have been anonymized and modified to protect client confidentiality. Specific facts, names, locations, and identifying details have been changed or omitted.

01
Background Investigation

Executive Hire Due Diligence Uncovers Critical Discrepancies

The Challenge

A mid-size corporation was preparing to hire a senior executive for a C-suite position. The candidate presented an impressive resume with credentials from prestigious institutions and a track record of success at multiple firms.

Our Approach

Lucid Group conducted a comprehensive background investigation that went beyond standard database checks. Our team verified employment history, confirmed educational credentials, reviewed civil and criminal court records across multiple jurisdictions, and conducted discreet reference inquiries with former colleagues and supervisors.

The Outcome

The investigation revealed significant discrepancies in the candidate's employment history, including fabricated tenure at two companies and an unaccredited degree. The client was able to make an informed hiring decision, avoiding what could have been a costly and reputationally damaging mistake.

Key Results

  • 3 fabricated credentials identified
  • Civil litigation history uncovered in another state
  • Client avoided estimated $500K+ in potential losses
02
Insurance Fraud

Surveillance Operation Exposes Fraudulent Workers' Compensation Claim

The Challenge

An insurance carrier suspected that a claimant receiving workers' compensation benefits for a debilitating back injury was exaggerating the extent of their disability. The claim had been active for over 18 months with no signs of improvement.

Our Approach

Lucid Group deployed a multi-day surveillance operation using experienced investigators. Our team documented the subject's daily activities through lawful observation, video recording, and activity logging. We also conducted a thorough social media analysis and background review.

The Outcome

Surveillance footage captured the claimant engaging in strenuous physical activities — including home renovation work and recreational sports — that directly contradicted their claimed disability. The evidence was compiled into a court-ready report with timestamped video documentation.

Key Results

  • 12 days of documented surveillance
  • Video evidence of physical activity contradicting claimed disability
  • Carrier successfully denied continued benefits upon review
03
Missing Persons

Locating a Missing Heir in a Multi-State Estate Matter

The Challenge

An estate attorney needed to locate a beneficiary named in a substantial will. The individual had not been in contact with the family for over a decade and had no known current address, phone number, or employment record.

Our Approach

Leveraging proprietary databases, public records, and decades of investigative networking, our team conducted a systematic skip trace across multiple states. The investigation included analysis of historical addresses, utility records, vehicle registrations, and social media footprints, supplemented by field canvassing in areas of last known residence.

The Outcome

The missing heir was located in a different state within three weeks. Lucid Group facilitated the initial contact through the estate attorney, ensuring the individual was properly notified and could claim their inheritance in accordance with the will's provisions.

Key Results

  • Heir located within 21 days
  • Multi-state search across 4 jurisdictions
  • Estate settlement proceeded without court delays
04
High-Net-Worth Services

Pre-Marital Background Assessment for Prominent Family

The Challenge

A high-net-worth family sought a discreet investigation into the background of their adult child's fiancé before a significant marriage that would involve shared access to family trusts and business interests.

Our Approach

Lucid Group conducted a confidential, multi-layered assessment that included financial background analysis, civil and criminal records review, social media and digital footprint analysis, and discreet inquiries into the individual's professional reputation and personal history. All work was conducted with the utmost discretion to protect the family's privacy.

The Outcome

The investigation provided a comprehensive profile that gave the family confidence in their child's partner. While no disqualifying information was found, the assessment identified financial patterns that the family's estate planning attorney used to structure appropriate protections in the prenuptial agreement.

Key Results

  • Complete financial and personal background profile delivered
  • No undisclosed liabilities or legal issues found
  • Estate planning team used findings to structure protective agreements
05
Litigation Support

Witness Location and Statement Collection for Civil Litigation

The Challenge

A law firm handling a complex commercial dispute needed to locate and interview several key witnesses who had since left the company involved in the litigation. Some witnesses were reluctant to cooperate, and others had relocated out of state.

Our Approach

Our team used advanced skip tracing techniques to locate each witness, then conducted professional, non-adversarial interviews to obtain voluntary statements. All interviews were documented in formats suitable for court submission, and our investigators were prepared to testify regarding the circumstances of each statement if required.

The Outcome

All five witnesses were located and interviewed within the case timeline. Three provided statements that significantly strengthened the client's position, and two of those witnesses agreed to provide deposition testimony. The opposing party moved to settle shortly after learning of the new evidence.

Key Results

  • 5 out of 5 witnesses located and interviewed
  • 3 statements directly supported the client's case
  • Opposing party initiated settlement discussions
06
Surveillance

Asset Verification in High-Stakes Divorce Proceeding

The Challenge

An attorney representing a client in a contentious divorce suspected that the opposing spouse was concealing assets and understating income. Standard financial discovery had produced incomplete and potentially misleading disclosures.

Our Approach

Lucid Group conducted a comprehensive asset investigation combining surveillance, public records analysis, corporate filing reviews, and real property searches across multiple counties and states. Our team also monitored the subject's lifestyle patterns and expenditures to identify discrepancies between reported income and actual spending.

The Outcome

The investigation uncovered undisclosed real estate holdings in two states, an unreported business interest, and evidence of income being diverted through a family member's company. These findings were presented in a detailed, court-ready report that the attorney used effectively during equitable distribution proceedings.

Key Results

  • 2 undisclosed properties identified
  • Hidden business interest valued at $1.2M uncovered
  • Court awarded client a significantly larger share of marital assets
07
Forensic Fingerprint Examination

Independent Fingerprint Review Reverses Prior Identification in Criminal Case

The Challenge

A criminal defense attorney retained Lucid Group to provide an independent review of latent fingerprint evidence that had been used to place the defendant at the scene of a commercial burglary. The prior examination had concluded that a latent print recovered from a point of entry was identified to the defendant.

Our Approach

Our I.A.I. Certified Latent Print Examiner conducted a thorough, independent examination of the latent print evidence and the known exemplars. The review included detailed analysis of ridge characteristics, assessment of print quality and clarity, and a systematic comparison following accepted methodology. All findings were documented in a comprehensive forensic report.

The Outcome

The independent examination determined that the latent print lacked sufficient quality and quantity of detail to support the prior identification conclusion. Our examiner's written report and subsequent testimony provided the defense with credible forensic evidence that the original conclusion was not scientifically supportable. The fingerprint evidence was successfully challenged at trial.

Key Results

  • Prior fingerprint identification conclusion overturned
  • Detailed forensic report documenting insufficient ridge detail
  • Expert testimony provided at trial supporting defense position
08
Forensic Composite Sketch

Composite Sketch Leads to Identification in Unsolved Assault Case

The Challenge

A law enforcement agency had been unable to identify a suspect in a series of assaults that occurred over several months in a commercial district. While multiple witnesses had observed the suspect, no surveillance footage was available and physical evidence had not produced actionable leads. The investigation had stalled.

Our Approach

Lucid Group's forensic composite sketch artist conducted structured interviews with three separate witnesses, each of whom had observed the suspect at different times and from different vantage points. Using traditional hand-drawn forensic art techniques — trained under Stephen Mancusi, retired NYPD detective and nationally recognized forensic sketch artist — our artist synthesized the witness descriptions into a single, detailed composite drawing. The process involved careful cognitive interviewing to help witnesses recall specific facial features, followed by iterative refinement of the sketch based on witness feedback.

The Outcome

The completed composite sketch was distributed to patrol units and area businesses. Within ten days of circulation, a patrol officer recognized the individual depicted in the sketch during a routine stop. The identification led to a photo lineup, positive witness identifications, and ultimately an arrest. The composite sketch was cited by the investigating agency as the critical break in the case.

Key Results

  • 3 witness interviews synthesized into a single composite sketch
  • Suspect identified by patrol within 10 days of sketch distribution
  • Arrest made and positive witness identifications obtained
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