Episode 189 : DNA Private Investigator - Rachele' Davis
Rachele’ Davis, a former crime analyst for her local police department, founded New Hope Investigations in 2016. After seven years in civil service and seven years prior to that as an educator, Rachele’ found herself drawn to the private sector of investigations and the challenge of building her own business. Her master’s degree in criminal justice, resourcefulness, productivity level, and innovation have already served her well in this capacity.
Rachele’ obtained her private investigator license through Missouri in 2016. Rachele’s specialty areas include connection biological families and adoptive children, diligent adoption searches, and people searches. Rachele' also provides some general investigative services on a case-by-case basis. She works in various capacities for individuals, attorneys, and businesses. Rachele' regularly stays up-to-date with current trends and changes in the industry.
To enhance her unknown parentage investigations, Rachele’ continues to learn more and more about the complex and fascinating field of genealogy. She is a member of Association of Professional Genealogists, International Society of Genetic Genealogy, and National Genealogical Society.
Listen as Rachele’ discusses with Ellen and Jenn:
· Adopting her son and wanting to continue in criminal justice, but with more flexibility to parent.
· The adoption was not an easy path and included the need to hire a private investigator.
· Starting out wanting to help adoptees who wanted to identify biological family members, and expending to other genetic searches.
· Making those first contact calls.
· The law in the birth state making a significant difference as to original birth certificate access.
· Sometimes timing is everything
· Advice to those considering a search.