My former college roommate, Angie Samota, was tragically raped and murdered and her brutal murder went unsolved for decades. After her murder I dropped out of college and became was very emotionally invested in finding the person responsible. I refused to give up and I played a role in finding the perpetrator who was brought to justice and today sits on death row. I was inspired to go into criminal justice and become a private detective prevent similar incidents and tragedies.

I have since dedicated my life to solving cold cases, including missing persons and murders, and being a "voice for the voiceless". I founded Without Warning: Fight Back, a non-profit organization devoted to teaching prevention and awareness. I have been nationally featured on Dateline, 20/20, Anderson Cooper Live, A & E Biography Channel “I Solved A Murder”, FoxNews.com,and Sirius/XM shows: The Judith Regan Show, Cosmo Radio’s Wake Up! With Taylor, Jane Pratt’s Jane Radio, numerous other TV and radio shows. I also wrote a best selling book "Succeeding Against All Odds"(2014 Yinspire Media LL).

I dropped out of Southern Methodist University after my roommate's murder and was mentored by homicide detectives and police officers. I became certified in several areas, the newest in Criminal Defense(National) and I am a Licensed Private Investigator in Tennessee, Texas and soon will be in California.

There are only about 1,000 female private detectives in the country. With that said, the biggest challenge I have had to endure is being taken seriously in such a male dominated field.

My greatest strength is working with families to find the truth and never giving up.

Finding the murderer of my roommate so that she and her family got the justice they deserved.

My professional goal is to help as many victims and families as I can. Additionally, Disney has signed me on to do a series that is intended to shine light on what families go through upon the murder of a loved one and what goes on behind the scenes of an investigation. I look forward to solving more cases.

I am inspired by my personal experiences and having seen the injustices of the system, I am inspired to make a difference.

I want to be remembered as being a good mother and wife.

6th Most Influential Female Private Investigator

Without Warning, my non-profit which I set up to help victims' families and provide free private investigative services for cases that no one else is taking.

I love to take trips with my family and attend seminars.