No Alibis. No Excuses. Just Justice.
Join us to find Justice in every Detail.
No Alibis. No Excuses. Just Justice.
Join us to find Justice in every Detail.
Register online for the 2026 Conference
Connect. Collaborate. Close Cases
Secure your spot at the 2026 LHIA Conference. This conference also satisfies the Louisiana POST Homicide Investigator Training requirements, making it an essential opportunity for professional development. Join industry experts and enhance your investigative expertise with information presented by seasoned prosecutors and investigators.
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Disclaimer
Please note that online registration includes a small additional charge to offset processing and transaction fees. If you prefer to avoid this fee, you may choose to mail in your registration along with payment. Instructions and a printable registration form are available below.
2026 Itinerary
Monday, Sept. 7, 2026
12PM-2PM Registration
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026
8AM – 12PM Jerod Abshire-Calcasieu Sheriff’s Office
Digital Forensic Technology
12PM – 1PM Lunch (on your own)
1PM – 3PM James Gayle
Occam’s Razor – The Zeno and Barry Double Homicide
Lafayette Police Department
3:15 – 5:15PM Natasha Poe
M-VAC
St. Tammany Parish Coroner’s Office
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026
8AM – 12PM Casey Lafargue & Travis Laverne
Kidnapping and Murder of John Michael Deville
Calcasieu Sheriff’s Office
12PM – 1PM Lunch (on your own)
1PM – 4PM Neil Baker
Reversing Through the Unimaginable
Denver Police Department
Thursday, Sept 10, 2026
8AM – 12PM Joseph Tucker
Cross Examinations
New Orleans District Attorney’s Office
12PM - 1PM Lunch (on your own)
1PM – 5PM James Fyfe
Advancing the Case: Intermediate Digital Investigation Methods
New Orleans Police Department
Friday, Sept. 11, 2026
8:30AM – 10:00AM David Pipes
Legal Updates
Calcasieu District Attorney’s Office
10:00AM Close of Conference/Certificates
About Our Association
Our Mission
The Louisiana Homicide Investigators Association is dedicated to enhancing the skills of law enforcement professionals. We provide training, resources, and networking opportunities to improve homicide investigation techniques.