I Catch Killers with Gary Jubelin Rewriting the rules of criminal investigations: Graeme Simpfendorfer Pt.2
Dec 15, 2025
Graeme Simpfendorfer, a retired detective and investigative consultant, shares insights on leveraging AI to solve cold cases. He discusses how AI can process vast amounts of case data, identify gaps, and even convert sketches into searchable 3D faces. The conversation delves into the ethical implications of AI in investigations and how criminals might weaponize similar technology. Graeme highlights the potential for AI to assist rather than replace legal professionals and underscores its role in protecting children by identifying victims. A fascinating look at the future of crime-solving!
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AI Speeds Cold-Case Reviews
- AI can rapidly review large cold-case files and highlight gaps or new lines of inquiry that humans may miss.
- It helps flag where earlier statements or investigative approaches need re-examination without replacing investigator judgment.
Turning Sketches Into Searchable Faces
- Graeme tested turning old composite sketches into 3D, age-progressed images to search identity databases.
- He reports high similarity rates in trials and sees it as a practical cold-case tool.
Set Legal Guardrails Before Scraping
- Work through legal and ethical limits before scraping open-source social data for IDs.
- Build robust authorizations so investigators can lawfully use social-media matches in serious crimes.