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31st Annual Advanced Homicide Investigation Conference venue — Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel
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31st Annual Advanced Homicide Investigation Conference

Five days.
One coastline.
Every case.

CONFERENCE / OVERVIEW

The brief.

31st Annual Advanced Homicide Investigation Conference

The conference is designed to meet the needs of investigators and supervisors tasked with the investigation of homicides, suicides and unnatural deaths. Topics of discussion include: interview and interrogation, cold case investigation, behavioral analysis, strict-liability deaths, advanced technological techniques, forensic anthropology, genetic genealogy, as well as major case studies.

This training is for law enforcement only.

DESTINATION / ASBURY PARK

Hard work.
Soft sand.

Hosting a homicide investigation conference in Asbury Park, New Jersey offers a strategic blend of convenience, relevance, and collaboration. Asbury Park provides a centralized, easily accessible location for agencies across the state, while its modern venues and hotel capacity support large-scale training events. The city’s proximity to diverse jurisdictions allows investigators, prosecutors, and specialized units to exchange best practices and strengthen interagency relationships. Holding the conference there also helps foster a focused, retreat‑style environment where attendees can engage deeply with emerging investigative trends, case studies, and technological advancements that enhance homicide investigations statewide.

The Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel
The Stone Pony
The Wonder Bar
Boardwalk and Beach
The Convention Hall
FACULTY / ROSTER

Faculty & Keynotes

Stephen Junker
KEYNOTE
SPK-01
Stephen Junker
Police Officer (Ret.)
Irving Police Department (Texas)
Thomas Paret
KEYNOTE
SPK-02
Thomas Paret
Lieutenant (Ret.)
New Jersey State Police
Dominic Bridges
KEYNOTE
SPK-03
Dominic Bridges
Detective Corporal
Baltimore County Police Dept.
Howard Ryan
KEYNOTE
SPK-04
Howard Ryan
Lieutenant (Ret.)
New Jersey State Police
David Abromaitis
KEYNOTE
SPK-05
David Abromaitis
Lieutenant
Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office
Paul Kelley
KEYNOTE
SPK-06
Paul Kelley
Sergeant
Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office
John Hauger
KEYNOTE
SPK-07
John Hauger
Supervisory Special Agent
FBI
Anna Delaney
KEYNOTE
SPK-08
Anna Delaney
Forensic Anthropologist
NJSP / Office of Forensic Sciences
Ergin Orman
KEYNOTE
SPK-09
Ergin Orman
Detective Sergeant First Class
New Jersey State Police
Luis Tomlinson
KEYNOTE
SPK-10
Luis Tomlinson
Lieutenant
New Jersey State Police
Conference venue — oceanfront exterior
VENUE / 1401 OCEAN AVE

Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel

Conference operations run from Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel in Asbury Park, NJ. Lodging block reserved for the conference week — see below to book. 1401 Ocean Ave · Asbury Park, NJ 07112.

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KING BED
$174/NIGHT
2 QUEEN BEDS
$174/NIGHT
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REGISTRATION / RATES

Registration

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TIER 01
Registration
Open to all attendees
$724USD
  • +Full Conference Pass
DOCUMENTS / DOWNLOADS

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Documents

For agency reimbursement — download the agenda, flyer, or brochure.

SPONSORS

Backed By

Platinum
Breakpoint Partners
Ghost Investment Group
The Atelier
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